Port Pirie AMA meeting urges arbitration to grow union
A Port Pirie branch of the Annul ed Mixers Association held a meeting at Ellenstevet on Saturday night to promote increased membership. Speakers included AWK Speck, AMA Port Pirie president, and Condon, general secretary of the Whons Reaphyos. They urged arbitration to settle disputes with Broken Hill Proprietary Co. and supported peaceful action to improve workers conditions, criticizing those who boycott meetings while defending labor unity and the arbitration court as a path to better wages and stability.
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Tiwan
Port Pirit
Whons
Port Adelph
Thas
Cis Nme
Blumlel
Mr Clarke
Sore Millre
Rascoe Clase
Adelaide Laequer
Matthes
Gene Omir
Weloek
Blackleg
Anyhee Max
Blundeweld
Alw.o
Australis
Londie
Blondel
Lundie
Florenci
Prire Schoo of Mines A Successful Term
The Seton of Mines reports a successful term with multiple new classes and schemes. Students may incur fees for high school certificates and practical training, with emphasis on carpentry, shop work, and government certification. many seek examinations to improve prospects at Port Pirie.
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Madente
Lars
Noel i
Benitbipe Colunies
Iol of
Mines
Minea
Dave
Port Pirie Pioneers and Early Town Life Narratives
A detailed reminiscence recalls Port Pirie’s early days as hundreds of settlers from Napperby and Wanderingville join the town. It notes auctioneers like Mr Young, early land yields around 20 to 25 bushels per acre, and infrastructure challenges including muddy roads and creeks. It mentions the 1874 opening of timber and stone works, the first pine hut near the Railway Hotel, and government survey marks still visible near Port Pirie Hotel. The piece also reflects on the Burnig of the fleet and the initial railway link, with anecdotes about local figures such as Mr Talbert, Mr Henry Warren, and surveyors Alexander and Graham Stewart.
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Ion Eirall
Modero
Napperby
Winnigewie
Amd
Wrenle
Nanperbyy
Lawrié
Neary
Mr Young
Henry Warren
Pirie
Sugary & C
Hughes
Calting
Bection
Huntred
Holingn
Frank Young
Talbart
Gladstone
Talbert
Toanietore
Budd
Tom Bay
Mersea Young Bros
McEwee
Fred Grey
Archie McLean
Government House
Horver
Metare
G. Lewis & Bons
Silco Street
Bank of Houbt Austeslia
Yountad
Kay
Rapperby
J. Twining
Bowman's
Grant
HE. Bright
Arthur Blyth
Clare
Metirath
Sottls
Ellenetrest
Mary Evie Atrert
Boull
Port Pirie Hotel
Melly
Merrie, Mowant, Smith ,& Co
Sketches in Town and the Bagman
A fragmented essay examines urban types framed as a bagman and a clever broker. It contrasts frugal dreamers who chase Tattersall tickets with the bustling but hollow city life, noting how commercial travelers once ruled social spaces and how modern rivals reshape those old dynamics. The piece reflects on luck, class, and changing rhythms of metropolitan toil.
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Buoiltita
Hoisi
Tina Ho
Taft
Literatum
Australasia
Koma
Mayer
North Tarrio
Pharri
Bas
Aguaguestita
Abo
Housea Haa
A Bankers Dreamer and a Traveler of Quiet Life
A traveler with keen knowledge of predecessors and a temperate nature keeps ahead of rivals while valuing lighter literature. He studies utilities, favors sport, and on Saturdays pursues speculative talk with others, fearing obsolescence yet aiming to shape his own mind and future role.
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Speulsler
Kota
District Councils Alma Platna Meeting May 11 Report
The Alma Platna district council met Saturday May 11 with full attendance. Reports covered roads and drainage contracts including 100 yards of maintenance metal laid at 69d per yard for the Kellys Bridge area, work on a drain near A Freeman, barrier changes at Schwerdts, and gate access near Chapman. Tenders and work on bar abba main road, Bayabba and rubbling near Fogiperry gate were approved. Road clearing works near Bayabba Bay and various forms of road maintenance were tendered and approved. Councillors and officers retirements noted. extraordinary election planned to fill John Doyle’s seat. Financials show District totals, road survey costs, and salaries.
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Alma Platna
Clark
B. Martin
Kelly's Bridge
A. Freeman
Barabba Main Road
MR. Galion
Ebwirma
G. Wyatt Eleariing
Bayabba Mai
Fogipbery’s
DB. Marti
H.R. Gulston
Fuaran
Australasian Implement Co
J. Deneon
Hin
O'dea’s
Humphrey
Newman
TL A
Freebairn's
W. Hudson
John Doyle
A. A. Jeffries
Wooroora Rifle Trophies Debated At Kapunda Meeting
Advertiser correspondent reports delegates from Wooroora district rifle clubs met at Kapunda council chamber. Captain J Sampson Wake presided with Jolfu secretary, and Kapunda Thorvwers, Ward and Dennison represented. Talk covered trophies initiated by late Sir Tak kin Coles, with matches at 300 50 and 800 yards plus 900 yard event. Committees were formed to handle disputes. subscriptions fixed. Kapunda club thanked for efforts.
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Appunda
Advertiser
Wooroors
Kapunta
Swaipson
Jolfu
Kapunda
Thorv
J. Ward
3. Dennison
Water Vall
B.A. Trueger
Hnniley Bridge
G. P Bogisch
Bert Waketimd
Cribe
Sampson
Woorvers
Takin Coles
Mossra
D. James
Young
Duhat
Uct
Atl Ogerogate
Castine
J. G. ‘Trager Ware
Kupunda Club
W. Jeffs
Stray Notes on Physiognomy and Politics
Fragmentary excerpts discuss physiognomy as a science dividing physical traits by nationality and class, citing horsemen and priests. It critiques political outcomes, referencing the Verrnan government and labor party tensions, with caution against injudicious claims and partisan bias.
Fragmented Political Appeal Urges Loyalists to Resist Government
A garbled call argues a duty for those loyal to the Liberal Union to resist the government now and strive for strong equilibrium. It emphasizes balancing urgent needs with avoiding petty ambition while advising disciplined action and unity among leaders.
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Liberal Union
Warner's Safe Cure Promotes Kidney and Liver Health
A vintage advertorial promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for urinary and biliary poisons. It claims kidney and liver support, detoxifying the system, and urges readers to buy the concentrate or tablets. It mentions aches, back pain, and general weakness associated with poor organ function.
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Bach Luis
Soeers Hariesh
Cniisa
Warners
Warner
Acta
Opening meeting of the Wirle Friendly Society at Christ Church Balska
The Wirle Friendly Society of Christ Church Balska held its winter session opening at the Shepherds residence. A large turnout included president Mrs Reynolds and secretary Mrs G M Shepherd. The event featured a novel program and plans for youth activities. The GHS aims to unite women and girls for mutual help, prayer, and temperance with a world wide society link.
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Beareh
Wirle
Goyder
G.H.S
Church of England
Brianda
Ake
English Uholmeba Cure Advertises Harsh Remedies
A letter from Otahuty NZ reports a customer attacked after using supposed English cholera cures. It cites fake ados of Whemmbarlain's Colts and Narthgua Bemesdy, claiming quick pox relief and rewards. The piece notes failed prior trials and a Port Pirie advertiser, J. d. A. Brown, with skepticism about efficacy.
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Sume
Im-Purchate Enn
L. M. Moria
Otahuty NZ
Chiencelain
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