Port Pirie Council Notes War Losses and Public Works
The Port Pirie Mayor and council members express sorrow over Sergeant L. Clark and Private Tuhns deaths, note Private Gill's reported absence, and discuss amusement act closures. They consider railway deviations, electric lighting, drain works, street by laws, mail arrangements, and requests from local groups while approving permits and handling correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Clark
Tuhns
Gill
Clark
W. Clark
Johns
Council
Guill
Port Pirie
Port Virie
Redhill
Port Augusta
Wandearah
H. XII
Barwell
Richard Butler
Sydney
Broken Hill
Henderson
Board of Health
Geddes
W. E. Scanlan
Y.mlc.a
Warren
Alexander Street
Freeman
Wheat Harvest Board
Dr. Hopkins
Senator Senior
Dr. Warren
Dr. Pavlich
Cr. Hopkins
Cr. Pavlich
F. W. Haese
Mr. WE. Bradley
Gertrude Street
Cr. Freeman
Cr. Warren
Speacer
Gulf Stevedoring Company
W. A. Condon
Falmer
Dr. Freeman
Erieville
Pavlich
Messrs. Lewis & Sons
Tr. Freeman
E. Ke Garrett
Pirie South Station
Bradshaw
Hopkins
Railway Department
Cr. Pavhich
Railways
Mary-Elsie Street
Quoit Club
Goode
Dr. Geddes
Dead Shot Worm Pellets Help Child Recovery
Mrs Violet Ludwick of Rockhampton sends a letter and photo praising Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets for Doris, her seven year old daughter, whose threadworms caused sunken eyes and restless sleep. After a course, Doris showed marked improvement and regained her former condition. The remedy is a vegetable preparation sold by The H Comstock Co. Ltd, 23 Lang Street, Sydney, price 36 shillings 6 pence per packet, post paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Ludwick
Bolsover Street
Rockhampton
Queensland
Dorin
Comatock
Doris Ludwick Ludwick
Doris
Norma
Comstock
H. Comebck Co., Ltd
Lang Street
Church Hill
Sydney
Local Health Board Addresses Diphtheria and Sanitary Issues
Inspector Leonard reports one diphtheria case in West Ward while noting unsanitary conditions at Solomontown Police Station cells. Sawtell notice expired but owner’s name issues delayed action. board moves to pursue legal steps and enforce repairs. Pool of stagnant water at Mr Winter’s residence and wheat stack drain near Foundry to be inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Clark
Geddes
Taylor
Leonard
Dr. Goode
Sawtell
Red Cross Sock Club Aids Soldiers Through South Australian Help
The Red Cross Circle reports ongoing support for Australian troops in Belgium France Palestine and Gallipoli. Letters from soldiers praise socks parcels and warmth as losses mount, with Mrs Tom Barr Smith’s Sock Club packing eighty six thousand eight hundred fifty nine pairs and sixty thousand woollens to fronts in France Egypt Palestine and Gallipoli.
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Belgium
France
Palestine
Malestine
Camel Corps
PL Company
CTC
Oes
Arels
Read
Red Cross
May
Tom Barr Smith
Fort Pirie
Egypt
Gallipoli
England
South Australia
Port Pirie
BR. Clarke
M. L. Warren
W. Osborne
A. Degenhardt
H. Finch
Fqwers
Earle
Solomontown Methodist Girls’ Guild
W. Z. Liflywhite
H. Sampson
Paltridge
A. B. Forgan
Thompson
Paling
S.s. Parevra
Bates
Solomontown
Blanche Grey
Government House
General Fund
Prisoners of War Fund
Invalid Foods Fund
Principal Miss Dow Opens Day School for Girls
An advertisement describes Voothamurra pondol day school for girls with airy rooms, healthy air, spacious balconies and dormitory options. It notes grounds and a fire cres, with own cows, hens and vegetables. Information via Principal at Glenalg 215.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princ
Glenalg 215
Licensing Act Prosecution Fines for Family Hotel
At the Police Court James Flannagan and James Gillen licensees of the Family Hotel faced charges under the Licensing Act for illicit activities observed May 4. Sergeant Bond testified about a dark cellar with suspect barrels. Flannagan denied wine and claimed lighting was minimal. The magistrate convicted both defendants, fining £5 plus £1 costs, with 14 days’ imprisonment default. A related May 6 charge was withdrawn after another proof of similar conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Scott
James Flannagan
James Gillen
Tiguer
J. A. Balland
J. W. Regan
James Baud
FA_ Ferguson
Pires Kennedy
Ferguson
F.alls Sires
Taverner
Taylor
Flannagan
Barks
F.C
Kennedy
Colling
Bond
S.M
Rolland
Mr. Regan
Supreme Court
Wounding in Pirie West Affray Brought to Police Court
Demetrious Kalafatis testified at the Police Court about an April 20 incident at Mrs McDonald’s Pirie West house. Elias Sacaris is charged with unlawfully wounding and causing grievous bodily harm after confessing in custody to a fatal injury risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie West
Demetrious
Mick Kalafatis
Elias Sacaris
J. A. Roiland
P. Hague
Dean Dawson
Kalafatis
Sacaris
Demetrius Mick Kalafatis
Minnie
Assault and arrest in Greek household brawl case
In a Gladstone Circuit Court proceeding the accused fought with a man over a house claim. The struggle left injuries from razor and blows, with witnesses Minnie Solomon Myrtle McDonald and Savis Apostulow present. Bail set at £200 with surety for trial at the next sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Accused
Minnie Solomon
Myrtle McDonald
Kalafatis
Myrtle McUonald
Savis Apostulow
Pai
Dont Neglect A Common Case Of Files Leads To Serious Results
A Victorian era testimonial promotes Doan's Ointment for piles stating prompt treatment prevents serious disease progression. Mrs G Thompson of Waterworkstown Port Pirie reports relief from itching and protruding piles after using the ointment, noting a cure after one pot and no recurrence since. Sold by chemists and stores at 2/9 per pot. Foster-McClellan Co. 76 Pitt Street Sydney offers postal sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
G. 5. Thompson
Cor
Square
Chain Road
Waterworkstown
Port Pirie
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
Lance-Corporal D F Miller Returns From War Service
Lance-Corporal David F Miller, fourth son of the late Mr David Miller of Port Pirie, returned home from the 12th Battalion after Gallipoli and France service. He was wounded, suffered gas exposure, and has brothers serving as Lance-Corporal and Sapper. He was greeted by relatives and local employers at Florence Street where he worked as an engineer before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Miller
Lance-Corps
David F. Miller
David Miller
Port Pirie
Miller
South Australia
12Th Battalion
Gallipoli
France
Youth Australis
12Th
Lange Corps
Miller Hen
Joem- Bora
62Nd
C Corps
Aleck Willer
Jack Miller
Lance Corp
Menara Walah,Broe
Florence-Street
Will Quok Sells Sander's Eucalyptus Goods Worldwide
Mr Will Quok of Gledstone acts as agent for wholesale and retail sales of the world famed Sander's Eucalyptus. He handles international orders and promotes the emblematic product to buyers across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Quok
Gledstone
Sander
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A. G. Palmer
T. Y. Freeman
L. A. Hopkins
M. LE. Goode
E. J. Pavlich
J .S. Geddes
T R Taylor
L. Garrett
Major A. Lennard
J. Farrell
A. H. Rieschick
B.H.A.S
Electric Lighting Committee
Ife
Bonmington
Bache Bros
Ellen ST
Port Piejb
East End
Adelaide
Adelaide Gardens
A.& W. Hagcatt, Ltd
Rundle Street
Phone Central
Red Cross Society
Port Firse Circle
Wooda
VOOTHAMURRA _pondol
Miss Dow
Yoyovovo
Bonnington
Bydney
Commonwealth
Australia
London
Warminster
Saliabury Plain
Rabaul
Draen
United Kingdom
Papua
Solomon Iglande
New Britain
Pacific
Interstate and International Savings Bank
James Kell
Denibon
Obialnabis
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Clements
Clamante Tonic
E, Wright
Durban
Capetown
Pfizer
Ballarat
Agenta
George Wills
Criterion Hotel
G.P
Fog Hotel
West End Beer
C. Whallin
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