The Supreme Sacrifice. War losses reported in Port Pirie
The notice records the death of Trooper Albert Alfred Davine of the 14th Australian General Hospital in Egypt from septicaemia after wounds. It details his birth in the district, enlistment in 1915, and service in Egypt, with a Gaza battle wound. Relief and sympathy are expressed to Mr and Mrs Davies. brother Lance-Corporal Arthur Davies is wounded but recovering. Additional notices list other local casualties or missing soldiers in France and Gallipoli, including J Lawler, P J Bivanaban, K C Anderson, W Clifford, J Mortimore, A Fidge, A Liheu, and A B Matthews.
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Pirie
H. Davies
Warnertown
Albert Alfred Davine
Egypt
Gaza
Davies
Arthur Harbert Davies
Art
Arthur
Staate
Australia
Light Horsemen
Frangg
Miei G. Mra Brosnaban
Pirie Wiesban
P. J. Bivanaban
16Th Battalion
Bridenshen
Gallipoli
France
Sabeting
Broken Hill
Smellend Ltd
K. C. Andereco
Arnold
Public works notes and local bids and motions
Meeting minutes show Mee Tenders tracts and Brown Bros bids for maintenance on Alma road and Nine Mile, with chains, yards and drains discussed. Clerk to arrange recoveries on Brady's road, Wakefield crossing repairs left in abeyance, and a Returning Officer appointed for elections. Typhoid cases reported near Balaklava, sand and drainage works noted. next meeting set for May 34 at 7.30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros
Alma Road
H A. Rogers
Nine Mile
Brady's
Chai
A. Rogers
Orragot
Lawis
Parker Eae
Weilways
Outtager
Pnot
Hennessy
A. Hall D. GC
Wakefield Crossing
Enn de. Merwin
Balaklava
Pew Road
D. Gordon's Ce
S End
Hancock's
J. Campbell
Dalkey
Bird
Graney
Marshman
Clerk
Women’s Branches of the Agricultural Bureau Plan
A report from the Advisory Board of Agriculture proposes forming women’s branches under the bureau. It recommends naming them Women’s Branches of the Agricultural Bureau, keeping membership female, and allowing joint meetings with men when suitable. It asks the Minister of Agriculture to open Journal of Agriculture pages to domestic economy topics.
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Advisory Board of Agriculture
Agricultural Bureau
Association of the Women of South Australia
The
Women’s Club
Minister of Agriculture
Journal of Agriculture
Winter tomes and damp days greet readers
A weathered verse laments annual winter coughs and gloom. It longs for sun and health, urging endurance through damp, dreary days with a nod to a remedy named Wooda’ Great Peppermint d’ure.
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Sol
Dream Visit Calms Ailing Man After Night's Song
A man seeks solace through a dream visit after a day filled with praise that he cannot comprehend. He hopes that dream impressions will restore him, making the daytime song more joyful when night returns.
Farewell Soiree For W Davison At Excelsior Band
Port Pirie community notes record W Davison’s departure after long service as band patron. Members presented a Morris chair as thanks in a formal farewell with remarks from the mayor and local officials. Davison recalled Russia incident and reflected on his 52 years in business.
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Port Firse Excelsior Viceregal
MEK
W. Davison
Bia
Tot Poise
Perioo
Excelsior
Morris
Johon
Servica
Me C. Morgan
Pasron
Oon
Bandemen
Davison
Hear
Mrj .S. Goodes
Trey
Dr. Warren
Engineer Four
Smaltars
Mc Davigun
BR. I. Forgan
H. G. Redgere
Mc Davieon
Russia
Czar
Cearina
Mes
Jose
Nelababy
Emr
Mra Jose
Ward
Franks
Sear
Mies Lueh
Mersra A. Lawrie
Juni
E. Franke
Boin
LE. Richter
Bert Joce
Ombela
Solomontown
Salamantown Methodist Church
W. T. Shapley
North- Western
KB. Lilywhite
D. B. Baldock
F. E. French
E. Leslie Mitchell
Reg
Johucon
Splendid Remedy for Children's Coughs
Mothers across Australia claim a home cough remedy using Two Shillings' worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE mixed with water and sweetening to make a pint. It is praised for containing no paregoric or opium drugs, reducing the risk of harm to children.
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Australia
Cost of neglect harms kidneys and body
An advertisement explains how neglect poisons kidneys causing back pain swelling and urinary issues. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are claimed to restore kidney function and relieve symptoms as endorsed by Mrs I J Clavel Port Pirie West and Mrs Flavel with purchases available from Foster-McClellan Co at Pitt Street Sydney, 2/0 a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Clavel
Fourth Street
Port Pirie West
Dean
Port Pirie Diatrict Trained Nursing Society Achieves Record Visits
Port Pirie May 12 report lauds Naree Kildea for nine months of service with nearly 4000 patient visits, a state record. Despite higher subscriptions, street badge collections fell short of 1916. total to date 162 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence, with more expected.
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Port Pirie
Diatrict Tratood Nursing Society
Naree Kildea
Bes
Moat Energetia
Enathuaiagtia
See
A. Waddy
Variana
Amoun
Gatee
Hra
Shepley
Mragea F. Stone
M. Denge
B Hart
Commonwealth Banz
Mra Ackerman
FE. Waybail
W. Ackerman
Mavis Moyes
V. Johanses
Annie Lauder
Tovima O'Callaghan
la J:ffrey
Vida Wugies
Port Pirie West
Mra Stepley
Mignea M. Drage
Tamms
Thelma Bhepler
Affara
Dorner
Vere Hart
Missea A. Tierney
RK. Sububert
V. Grieve
Hart
Kitty Hugheon
Pavlich
Mra Degephardt
Mra Bald
Misaea Feake
Trestrais’ Knight
Jansing
Nauity
Garr
Qsoper
Leahy
Wilson
Exchange Hotel
Mesdames Doge
Simpson
Qiark
Hudaga
Urogz
Pad
Netting
Kness Glatya Lavis
Ethel HalJow
Haz+ Leane
Nuargs Kildea
Misa Davideon
Mra Qaborar
Gurr
Mrs Dicks
Miseea A.dickes
Ecklund
Mallacombe
Central Hotel Corosr
M. L. Warren
Mra Regoudsin
Phyllis
Gwen Taylor
Ma’g. Bacchus
O. Carlier
Mesdanes
W Ozborne
Ackerman
Miedzes M. McEwen
Simpeon
Miguel Pitthouse
Clark
Megara Wm
Clarke
Froausie
Swain
Call for Men Drives SA Recruiting Victory and Parade
The conscience of young Australia is quickened as recruiting gains rise. In the week ended 21st, total enlistments reached 1285, with South Australia matching 108. Western Australia led with 209. A Monday parade to camp cheered the effort, while Port Pirie and Broken Hill topped regional enlistments for the week ending 26 April.
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Australia
Western Australia
South Australia
Port Pirie
Broken Hill
Port Lincoln
Booringa
Geers
Port Pirie Gan Club Holds Second Trophy Shoot
Port Pirie Gan Club hosted its second trophy shoot on May 3 with eight competitors. Mayes edged Moyle after seven rounds, winning the trophy with two kills in a deciding leg. Four side sweeps produced mixed results as Gillen, Johnson, Job, Green and others claimed several minor prizes.
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Port Pirie
Port Pirie Gan Club
Cla’y’s
B. Job
Grean
Gillen
Johnson
Mayes
J. BR
A. EF
Moyle
G. J. Green
G. B. Johnson
J. Gillan
W.L. Blight
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A. A. Davies
4. A. Davies
M. Lawler
J. Lawler
Maliyon
Led
Moek
Balkey
Spry
O'Connell St
North Adelaide
Adelaide
Nurse Spry
Nurse S Pay
Roselle, N.5
National Library of Australia
Port Pirie News
Philip Marks
Rodway & Trott
North Terrace
Warshall’s
Chambera Revile St
D.t.ns
West End
Alliance
Temperance
Mali
South Australian Brewing Coy., Ltd
Adelaide and
Port Augusta
Brunehis
Taka Woods
Commonwealth Head Office
Sydnet
Cithes
Towra
London
Tidworth
Gallabury Plain
Rabaul
Cemenewealth
United Kingdom
Gasrent
Australe
Papua
Amer Rell
Gresham Hotel
King William Street
Adelaid
Jetty Hotel
Glenelg
Royal Exchanges
First CL
Insurance Company OF N-Z., Limited
Brance
Grenf&ll-St. Adelaide Eut
Invitaa
Alre Wiy Rapaiasate Ll
Yoothamurra
Mi55s
Glenalg
Shsy
Kunnonglon
Iriah
Criterion
P.C
Whallin
Bache Bros
Ellen §T
Sic
East End Market
Adelaids
Ieta
Columbus
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
Commonwealth and
New Zealand
Nla.gov
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