Horticultural Notes on Gladiolus and Garden Ways
Port Pirie readers are advised on seasonal planting and care for gladiolus corms and other blooms. Tips cover planting times, lifting corms for storage, proper dressing, and watering to maximize bloom quality, with notes on mignonette and slug control.
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Port Pirie
Port Birie
Dead Horse Creek
Moaquiia
Bovient
Rigi
Aries Gee
Watts
Cote
Repatriated Australians recount brutal German POW camps
Statements from Australian POWs describe cold blooded shootings, beatings, and starvation in German captivity. Accounts detail a private shot in the stomach, forced marches, meagre rations, and poor sanitary conditions at Strohen. One veteran recalls amputation on July 9 1910 and rough treatment by a doctor.
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Port Pirie
Mara
Germany
Deliberatel
Verdon
Strohen
Tom
Bow to Avoid Nervous Breaks Promoted in Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Hiens TONIC NERVE as a cure for neurasthenia and nervous breakdown symptoms. It claims relief from headaches backache insomnia and other ailments and promotes a six bottle offer for 17/3 through chemists and retailers.
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Praised in Testimony
A letter from Mrs Nellie Jett of South Townsville Queensland recounts Mrs Jolie's endorsement of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for constipation indigestion and liver issues. The note asserts strong public opinion and loyalty to the remedy across social classes and locations.
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Moree
Iona
Jolie
Morte
Scotland
Nellie Jett
Bell Street
Townsville
Queensland
Maree
Morse
Return of Our Heroes to Port Pirie Homecoming
Port Pirie welcomed returning WWI soldiers Gunner N South Private S G Pavlich Lance Corporal B H P Blundell and Sergeant V J Brogan MM with cheers and public car conveyance. Privates E Sjostham E Keratke and two others were expected. one did not appear. Unannounced arrivals Pvt F E B Pearson and Pvt Pope were greeted by Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers Association leaders.
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Port Firis
Merch
Rueriey
S. G. Pavlich
Lance
B. H. P. Blundell
Tat
Signet Company
E. Sjostham
E. Keratke
Sapper
Ath Field Engineers
Adelaide
Sapper Pavlich
Port Pirie
Gunner South
Authostsery
Jeff
A. E. South
Port Eyre
F. D
F. E B. Pearson
A Degenhardt
Th Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers’ Association
Degenhardt
Fathers’ Association
W. C. Stater
Anzacap Committee
Pte. Pope
16Th Battalion
Pope
Mile End
Pearson
48Th Battalion
Han Tage
Toutre Ae Poise
JG Smithy
Port Pirie Wart
Silent Man Who Lives Alone Inspires A World Demand
A fragment reflects on the lone man who embodies a gift valued by the world. It suggests daily appreciation for individual presence and influence, portraying solitude as a meaningful force in society.
Alleged Improper Incident At Port Pirie Courthouse
A court session at Port Pirie on Monday heard details of an alleged improper incident involving a young girl. Witnesses including J M Emery and others described movements near the Children’s Playground lavatory. The accused was remanded for trial as medical and police statements were reviewed.
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J. A. Bolland
Chrude
Charlee Morte
Suialare
Tom
Freeman
Iba Rana
Polios
J. M. Emery
Domestic Infelicity at Port Pirie Police Court
At Port Pirie Police Court on Tuesday Alexander Henry Robison faced charges under the Married Women's Protection Act. The testimony described years of alleged mistreatment and neglect, with disputes over residence and support, ending in a court order for separation and maintenance.
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Port Pirie
Mure
Scutt
Ay B. Forgen
A. Gray
J.P
Fort Pirie Poliss Court
Alexander Henry Robison
Robinton
Adelaide
Dafendant
Wes
Bei
Ber Bovbach
Ber Baxba
Ber
Anita Pipak
Grack
Josert Vent
Goude
Hegue
Jastee
Nformia
Housing Problem at Port Pirie Sees Public Meeting
A Port Pirie meeting on March 16 attracted about 260 attendees discussing housing needs for returned soldiers. The council and supporters urged rapid construction of 70 homes and a broader housing program, citing wartime demands and insufficient facilities, while some officials argued government action was slow.
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Cort Pirie
Port Pi
J. Firegeria
Fedral
Mayer
Thera
Reine Ware
Ratte
Meltonrne
Thani
Eabjece Busise
CIA
Francee
Barwall
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Praised
A reader from Port Pirie extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a fine kidney remedy. The letter credits relief after a long kidney ache and urges buyers to ensure they get Doan's from a chemist, noting the price and seller details.
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Kinney
McClellan
Pena
W Hackett Leading Seedsmen and Florists Adelaide
Rich quality flower seeds and vegetable seeds. Ornamental plants and ferns. Up to date horticultural manures and poultry foods. Advice on all items from Rundle Street Adelaide contact Central 360.
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Rundle Street
Adelaide
Phone Central 360
Fire Rips Port Pirie Buildings in Major Blaze
A heavy fire swept Port Pirie on a Friday, damaging a two story wooden structure at the corner of Florence Street near the theatre and adjoining shop fronts. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, with part of the roof and interior structures destroyed before containment.
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Park Pirie
Alesansee
Auder Ee Arama
Teres
Ce Ville
Florence
Pigtors
Talhei
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