Revival and social events at Riverton Methodist Church
The Riverton letters report Rev John Watts at the Methodist Church and a Toy Quadrille Club season opening at Institute Hall. Events include King Edward VII memorial services, agrarian notes, and the Kennedy family's theatre program drawing strong audiences with Keith Kennedy's violin encore performances.
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John Watts
Institute Hall
Mesers
V. Batten
F. Larsson
Janeseme
Church of Frene
Edward VII
E. A. Adama
Maaan Prate
Batteo Az
Marc
J. G. Heilgan
Dunke
B. Kranz
Penly-Fo
Je Oval
Servius Sospone
F. W. Lehmine
Pwesias
Jamestown
Semeteen
Moffat
Smee
K. Swann
E. Swann
A. Brooks
Caltowie
A. Kobran
H. Batten
H. Kranz
Christian Endeavourers and local notes from Port Wakefield
Port Wakefield reports include Christian Endeavourers meeting with readings and a Junior Society recital, prize plans for two classes, and memory of King Edward VII. Also notes on institute plans to improve theatre space, recent rain welcomed by farmers, and seeding under way in Riverton with expectations of rain for wheat growers.
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Edward VII
Institute
Bers
Memorial Service for King Edward VII Held by Y M C A
A large crowd attended a memorial service in the Institute on Saturday under Y M C A auspices. Rev Jno Chapman led the service with Dr Dawkins praising King Edward VII, while choir members from multiple churches sang. The event reflected public sorrow and respect for the late monarch.
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Edward VII
Institute
Young Men's Christian Society
Jno. Chapman
Y.M.C.S
Dawkins
King Howard
Congregational
O. H. Finlayson
Adelaide Market Report May 18 Granular cattle and sheep yarding
Elder Sith & Co reports 680 cattle yarded mainly medium weight with buyers firmer on all classes as Western Australian buyers push tone. 900 River Murray sheep listed. 1,800 lambs yarded with limited supply and bidding, prices 1 to 1/6 higher. Trade dull but slight value lift across cattle and sheep segments.
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Elder, Sith & Co., Limited
River Murray
Port Wakefield Deputation Seeks Wharf Deepening Plans
A Port Wakefield public meeting deputation met on May 11 with the Public Works Commissioner to press a firm government decision on deepening the creek and lengthening the wharf. Sir Jenkin Coles led the talks, and local officials backed the request for clear estimates and timely action. The Railways Commissioner’s report is awaited, with outcomes tied to the Royal Commission on the gauge change and future cabinet decisions.
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Port Wakefield
Commissioner of Public Works
L. O’loughlin
Jenkin Coles
J. W. Humpheys
J. J. Johnson
F. H. Drake
J.P
J. Thomas
F. W. Young
M.P
Railways Commissioner
Diphtheria Epidemic_reports At Balaklava And Oakbank
Diphtheria cases rise to 123 with five in isolation at Balaklava hospital. Dr Ramsay Smith orders cleansing of premises and daily manure removal. School closed by Education Director until further notice. Oakbank outbreak follows Balaklava method. Narrow gauge rail extension discussed by Adelaide Chamber of Commerce amid Royal Commission.
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Ramsay Smith
Central Board of Health
Balaklava
J.T. F. Johnson
Director of Education
Oakbank
Royal Commission
Murder conviction and life sentence in Kansas City case
Sr. Hyde of Kameas City has been found guilty of murdering three men and sentenced to life imprisonment. Also noted are a large bequest from the late Mrs. J. H. Angas valued at 220000 and a prison fire in Alabama that killed 35 African American convicts. Adelaide traffic official H McArthur reaches retirement age next month.
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Sr. Hyde
Kameas City
J. H. Angas
Alabama
H. McArthur
Adelaide
Pocket Picking at Balaklava A Bystander Alerted
Alfred Cooper and James Mc Donald faced Adelaide Police Court on a charge of pocket-picking in a Victoria Square train carriage. A purse containing cash and a receipt was recovered. both men pleaded guilty and were sentenced to six months imprisonment.
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Alfred Cooper
James McDonald
Adelaide
Albert William Robinson
BR. Nesbit
Burchell
Albert Robinson
Werecats
Balaklava
Ino
Victoria Square
Nesbit
Noblett
McDonald
Cooper
Robinson
Nettle
Arthur Frederick Painter
Watchhouse
Mitchel
Mr. Nesbit
Australia
Taamania
Victoria
South Australia
Stray Notes on Labor Victory and Australian Politics
The piece surveys the Labor Party win in a close election and predicts strong caucus control in the South Australian Parliament under Trades Hall influence. It lauds Sir Jenkin Coles as Speaker and notes tensions over ministerial stability, Sir George Reid’s role in England, and economic strains amid prosperity claims.
Methodist Anniversary Celebration at Gladstone Church
Gladstone Methodists marked their anniversary with services led by Rev. H. J. Martin from Laura and a Tuesday concert in the Town Hall. Performers from Laura Town George Town and local members contributed music, recitations, and solos with a total proceeds of eleven pounds.
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Gladstone Methodists
J. Martin
Laura
Town Hall
Mias
Keipert
McDonald
Georgetown
Melva Cilents
R. Coe
Me. Chapman
Mias Haymoult
C. Pitman
Rey
Boehm
Mabel Raymont
Budge
Bronchial Coughs Use Woods Great Peppermint Cure
For bronchial coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, one sixth of a bottle as directed. The remedy is promoted as a stimulant expectorant believed to ease irritation and coughing.
Turf Anticipations
Autumn meeting preview listing races and contenders for the third day. Hurdles feature Seclusion of Kuleerna, Fisher Stakes includes Goodwood Pretty Peg Medaglia, Steeple likely Wolseley or Vilean, S.A.0.C. Handicap with Frizefighter Kooringa Topen, Juvenile Handicap pitting Tinbrook Viret Shot, Tote Handicap with Ladiant Marble Maid.
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S.A
Kuleerna
Goodwood
Pretty Peg
Medaglia
Wolseley
Vilean
Frizefighter
Kooringa
Topen
Tinbrook
Viret Shot
Ladiant
Marble Maid
Resignations and Disturbances Mark Early 1900s News
A string of brief notices covers resignations, elections, and incidents around Australia and beyond. Stockdale resigns as Junction mine general manager. Ashburton blacksmith ill with anthrax. Moore couple celebrate diamond wedding. Lagcar firemen defect from Peshawar. Dutton elected to Royal Yacht Squadron. cricketers share profits at £474 each. Anlaby’s J A Diggles dies. Marie the French barque found safe in Lyttelton. famed astronomer Sir William Higgins dies in England and is cremated. London readies for King’s funeral with 30 000 soldiers. Disqualifications hit McCann and O’Brien for corrupt practices. ex-Governor of Hamir and ally arrested in New York for fraud. McDermott jailed for forgery. Methodist Conference to open in Adelaide. peppermint candy claimed to curb alcohol cravings. Heinze in New York acquitted with defence costs. Guest loses Commons seat after costly campaign. Northern Christian Endeavour rally set. Austrian fined for carrying un-declared cards. King George to arbitrate Chilean-Argentine disputes. Adelaide jewel thieves steal £300. Ball escapes Ballarat Gaol by stripping blanket and climbing wall. Cumberland colliery explosion entombs 130 men. 88 widows and 260 children left behind. Varawa seeks £20,000 damages in Melbourne for wrongful arrest. two men jailed six months for pocketing a purse. Johnson-Jeffries fight slated July 4 in Pennsylvania with $230,000 seats booked. Port Pirie receives 16,000 tons ore from Broken Hill. new Federal Government faces £800,000 deficit.
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J. EB. O'Brien
the &.A.J.C
Ham
Hissop
New York
William Patrick McDermott
Methodist Church of Australasia
Adelaide
Fritz Augustus Heinze
Frederick Edward Guest
House of Commons
Northern Christian Endeavour Society
Beware of Pneumonia Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertorial urges readers to trust Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to counteract colds or influenza and prevent pneumonia. It claims the remedy cures quickly and is available from W. H. Deeble in Gladstone.
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W.H. Deeble
Gladtone
Uneeda
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