Hamley Bridge Banquet Marks New Rail Yard Opening
The 1910 Literary Society closed with a banquet honoring Hamley Bridge’s new transfer yards opened publicly by the Governor. Sir Harry Noack praised the project while local officials, including the Mayor, lauded the railway improvements and urged continued progress to make Hamley Bridge a major Commonwealth railway center. The event featured a full program, musical performances, and speeches from the Band, Vigilance Committee, and local dignitaries.
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Literary Society
Hamley Bridge
Winutes Cle
Public Werke
Tlanutey Bridge
Barnet
G.C.V
South Australia
Excellency
F. Bohnsack
R. Richmond
8.A
William Abbott
K.C.M.G
Railways Commission
J. B. Walker
Ir William
Railway Department
A. Rady
J. N. Lithgow
Barabba Literary Society
F. Newman
C. F. Beeton
H. M. Bohnasch
Hamley Ridge Homing Club Oodnadatta and Dinwoola races
The Oodnadatta race of Oct 19–2th covered about 520 miles. Birds released at 6 am and mostly arrived by morning. top speeds reached 999 yards per minute by Warnest with Bluemen, 878 by Brooks with Blue Spee, and 673 by Brooks with K. Sargeant. The Dinwoola race on Oct 1st covered about 250 miles with Monarch, Highlander, Arrow, Vanguard as winners and speeds around 1100 yards per minute.
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Marsh
A. Warnest
B.c.e
Bluemen
L. Brooks
B.c.c
Blue Spee
C. Brooks
K. Sargeant
Minnute
Gillies
Wiles Airline
I. Brooks
Monarch
T. Gillies
Bee
Highlander
A. Waynest
Arrow
Winute
Vanguard
Port Pirie Homing Notes Race From Melbourne
The Nor Western Homing Society held a Melbourne to Port Pirie race on October 20 with eleven owners entering 37 birds. Mr W J Rendall supplied birds. early results saw J Trestrail and Tom Trestrail among the first finishers as birds crossed rough terrain, with 15 of 27 birds finishing within the disqualifying time. Prizes and trophies were provided by local supporters. Results included J D Trestrail's first bird at 61 minutes after dawn and Tom Trestrail's second at about 63 minutes, with further arrivals the next morning.
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Nor’-Western Homing Society
Melbourne
Vic
Sut
Milea
W. J. Rendall
J. Trestrail
Tom ‘Trestrail
J. Brown
Flow. Schulze
H Moyle
Wainwrigh
Wo Morrow
Jik K. Forgas
W. E. Thimp
Flannagan Bros
Olive Gowin's Patent Medicine Promises Swift Health Restoratio
An advertisement touts Olive Gowin as a medical remedy for nervous breakdown and general debility. It claims rapid restoration of health, strength, and vitality, asserting permanent benefits from use and urging readers to try the tonic for improved appetite and digestion. The copy warns against serious illness and emphasizes the product as a cure-all from a healthpromising company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliand
Heaith
Rey Eppelite
Ady Gréaker
Sterling Health
Olive Guowin
Fragmented OCR note on velocity and durations
The readable text records velocity figures and times with obscure abbreviations and names. It mentions 12 seconds and 1005.540 per minute with references to individuals such as Mr. Brown and others, but the fragment lacks a coherent event or clear context.
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Hint
Inilea
FP. OW. Schulse
vAyra
J. Brown
Nor'-Western Howing Society Adub Race From Godnadalta
In conjunction with the 5.A.ULP.A. Federal Irca race, Tuesday October 4, Nor'-Western Howing Society hosted the Godnadatta to Port Pirie event. Six owners entered 21 birds. the first home within disqualifying time was Mr. F. S. Trestrmil, with "Misfortune" at SU yards per win, flying to Trestrmil's left.
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New Adub
Godnadalta
Irca
Distanee
Port Piria
F. &. Troutrail
Godnadatta
Port Pirie
Noviety
Mesgers
W. EF. Welle & Coy
Trestrmil
Tom Trestrail
Liay
Vs. Brown
Doan's Ointment claims relief for piles worldwide
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a permanent, painless cure for piles including bleeding itching and protruding forms. It cites Mrs W G Cotton of Port Pirie West and a London or Sydney distributor, urging readers to obtain the product from Fosster McClallin at 0 Pitt Street.
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Dean
W.G. Cotton
Government Road
Port Pirie West
Phenes’ Pharmacy
Daan
Lvan
Dole
Chennat
Erorskeepers
Fostere McClallin
Pitt Etroot
Sydney
Doan
A. C. Beet
Mens Ohiiatian Association
London
Hy Siad
Beecham's
Lever Brothers
Gamage's
F. C. Catt
Barabba Defeats Hawley Bridge in Darabba Cricket Match
In Darabba on October 10 Barabba and Hawley Bridge played a cricket match. Barabba bowler A Ridings took 2 for 34 and T Uennesay 3 for 9 while J Connell claimed 1 for 0. Hawley Bridge top score B Beeton 30 and A Corey 18, with overall totals near 100.
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Darabba
Larabba
A. Ridings
J. A. Campbell
T. Hennessy
D. Dow
AL P. Wilson
J. O'Connell
Wood
Lo Wilson
H. TD. Roberts
E. Hoskin
J. D. Campbell
Landries
Hawley Bridge
A. McLeod
Witzgerikl
Sundries
Barabba
Ridings
T. Uennesay
Yconnel
Roberts
J H Horwood & Co Engineers Adelaide Advert
J H Horwood and Co Engineers Wellars Machinery Merchants agents for New Way Auro-colecit Petrol and Campbell Oil Engines. Full stock of inives oilers purges and sundries on hand. WicL-boring tugs and casing for sale or hire. Franklin Street Adelaide.
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NEW Way
Auro-colecit
Campbell Oi
Franklin Strest
Adelaide
Agent's Commission Case at Balaklava Local Court
At Balaklava Local Court on Wednesday October 20 before Justices Sweats and Leite, a key commission case over a farm sale at Long Plain was heard. Virgawerst G. B. Clark claimed £510 for commission. Virgo's agent role, advertising, and introductions to buyers were debated amid conflicting evidence about whether Bigg bought through Virgo's agency, and whether Clark paid the commission. The court reserved verdict, later ruling partial commission due to introductions and advertising efforts.
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Balaklava
J. Swweats
AM. McPherson
TP. WL Leite
Welhiid Virgawerst
G. B. Clark
Long Vlaine
A. J. Medaichtan
Yoler- Rowley
Platacel
ML. Evan
Newlad
Medachtan
Kinel Javelyeck di
Jia
Il Star
Edward Bigg
Defaulant
Harry Virgo
David Virgo
G. F. Clark
Witness
Hundred of
Stow
Clark
Chamber of Commerce
Bigg
J. Bigg
BE. Bigg
Bagot, Shakes & Lewis, Ltd
Biggs
Bagot Shakes & Lewis
Lytle
Evan Park
E. Bigg
John
Mr. Evan
JF. Bigg
Virgo
Bipe
Tigg
Whh
Sires
Wil Bigg
Uey
Wigg
Wiggs
Ile
Jie
Anleyards
D. Kelly
Hagot, Shakes & Lewis
Digg
John Bigg
McLachlan
Clarke
Whitwarth
Stow Ife
Jone
Kelly
John Biggs
Lalaklava
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Virgo
Faintiff
EF. Bigg
FE. Bigg
EB. Bigg
Wheat selection urged by Balaklava Agricultural Bureau
An Asian advocate cites Neville and Robinson of the Balaklava Agricultural Bureau promoting wheat improvement by selection. He argues all farmers should participate, noting benefits from choosing best samples to raise yields and quality. The bureau backs a competition to encourage a disciplined, businesslike approach to breeding better wheats.
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Wimsele
Neville and Robinson
Halakiava Agricultural Bureau
Balaklava Agriculural Bureau
Port Wakefield Clubs Award Medals And Show Night Net
Port Wakefield held medal presentations for football club members including best player W Perrian and most improved W A Thomas. Other awards went to P Barbary for sportsmanship and E FR Evans for selection merit. The Dramatic Club show net raised £15, split to agricultural society funds, as clergy visited during the Methodist Synod gathering with nearby church representation.
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Methodist Western District
A Clever Lad Passes Primary Exam at Eleven
The Register quotes “Rectus” praising Frank Gillespie a pupil from Selumontown School who passed the Primary examination in six subjects English arithmetic history Latin algebra and geometry in August 190? at age 11 years one month. His rapid school ascent began at seven at Warnertown School where he quickly progressed through junior and senior classes and earned a junior scholarship before entering Solomontown School at the start of 108. After seven months of study he passed the Primary exam though three subjects were new to him, climbing from infants to Primary in four years, about half the usual time.
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Frank Gillespie
Selumontown
Warnertown School
Solomontown School
Esau
Crystal Brook Racing Results Report
The Crystal Brook races held last Wednesday produced multiple events with winners and times. Notable results include Trial Stakes at six furlongs with Entertainer by Juggler Barnard first in 1:34.4, Tinea with Bonnie Jane at four furlongs in 1:07, Hawlicap Trot for one mile won by Pearl scratch, and Crystal Urjok Wanncap features strong performances from Raval Adoneite and Olivaster among others. Other starters include Crosspatch Coralea Laddiv Colonel and more with times around 1:38 for longer races and 1:07 for sprints.
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Crystal Brook
Arurbon'e
Juggler
Barnard
Heritage
Lawngaford
Bonnie Jane
Koran
E Slattery
Olivastor
Killar
A E John
Pearl
Daotolhue
John
Yale
Crystal Urjok Wanncap
I. Listtery
Carlton B
Prineers Keys
A. Mant
My. Shollery
Bang Store
Lie PLC AW
Tomboy
Vonulew
Pine
Lomin
Wandin
A. Langsteed
Evita
I. Slattery
Slattery
Loin
Parmer’ Pyres
Colonel
A. H. Johns
Saddle
Morrestus
Lenore
Vanity
King
Condor
Time
Juin
Constable's Prompt Stops Runaway Pony and Buggy
In Ellen Streets a pony bolted with a buggy carrying Mr Eric Mitchell clinging to the step. Constable Kite pursued the horse, held on despite kicks, and stopped the danger. Mitchell escaped injury, re-entered the buggy and drove away. The scene and Kite's quick action were praised.
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Ellen Streets
A. B. Cashmore
Measrs, Elder, Smith & Co
Eric Mitchell
Mitchell
M.Q. Kite
Salvation Army Winter Fair at Porp Pirie
The local Salvation Army division closed its Self Denial drive with a Winter Fair in the Army Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. The hall featured a snow scene and decorations as Mayor W Morrow opened the event, praising the Army’s social work and urging support for stalls run by volunteers.
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Salvation Army
Army Hall
W Morrow
Dixon
Wen
Jackanof
Mesdames Cryer
Ellis
Desus
Mesd
Adelaide Stock Market Report November 10 by Elder Smith
Elder Smith & Co Limited reports cattle yarded 680 with few primes and many lightweight cattle in good condition. prime bullock beef at 23 per 100 lbs, cows at 20. Sheep yarded 14,000 mostly good to prime shorn. fat woollies scarce and demand steady as graziers bid strongly, 5,000 sold. Lambs 7,000 penned with larger percentage inferior. craze and shipper buyers active. 7,000 sheep and lambs sold.
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Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Haymaking News From Balaklava Districts
Hay cat begins in Balaklava districts with prospects of good overall yield. Outside impressions overstate crop heaviness as white-heads appear in many fields and oats show quality but lighter than first appears.
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Balaklava
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Euster
National Library of Australia
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Tonias
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J. H. Horwood & Co
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Z. Bigg
Ont-Hilf
Kriray
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Tony Lin Te Glae
Australis
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Gay Ae & Weil
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Saul Aansal
Torrens
W. A. Wright & CO
Gundagai
Gladstone ST
Gladstone
Pryzibilla Bros
E.P. Ware
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Gar
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Tatteraal
Victoria
Mr. Creawick
Coun
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