Record of a severe November storm in Georgetown
November 11 1924 Georgetown News reports last Thursday’s brutal night storm. high winds and torrential rain caused widespread flooding with many homes inundated water entering through back doors. residents sought high ground as power outages and road damage added to hardships. later church services featured a children’s program led by W Odgars and music by Mrs W J with a light meal afterward.
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Jong Mize
W. Haralats
Ahe
W. Odgars
W. J
F. Onson
Meeting of Farmers Sets Plan at Merton Institute
A meeting of farmers gathered at Merton Institute on November 7 to discuss wheat parlance. Mr Lyon was named chairman with Mr B Holloway as secretary. A strong committee was formed with authority to address a public meeting in Galway River in the evening. it is hoped local representatives will attend.
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Lyon Wen
B. Holloway
Gallay Svening
Tintinet
Tte
Rmere
Wirrabara Dancing Class Sparks Community Gathering
Wirrabara residents enjoyed an afternoon dancing class followed by a robust evening crowd at the local ball, with Miss Suomen leading performances and frequent thanks to donors. The event aimed to become an annual affair, raising funds for local causes as plans for wireless communication faced delays and weather mixed with storms affected attendance.
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Oun
Ion
Curis
Tamip
Suomen
Ae Cman
Tupper
Audisees
Lightfoot
Althoug Tey
Toe Eltie
South Cancers Party
Ing
Wilson
Unclear Weather Report from Narridy News
Fragmentary OCR notes describe heavy thunderstore and a tempest day with movable items seized and a meeting of members. The text records wind all day and mentions Habs and Te Asiok with action through dusk.
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Ovata
Soni
Bander Bona' Eucalypti ETAT Patent Remedy Advertised
An early 20th century notice touts Bander Bona Eucalypti ETAT Extract as a universal cure and preventive for colds fevers diphtheria rheumatism and wounds. It claims superior antiseptic healing powers and urges insistence on the genuine extract derived from purity and quality assurances. National Supreme Court reference and liability notes appear within the damaged text.
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Supreme Court of Vintoris
Lecture Sparks Debate On Agricultural Theories In Gulnare
Professor Parkine spoke at the Agricultural Bureau drawing a large audience and hinting that long term experiments may topple some local theories. The report laments careless tillage and urges adherence to expert guidance to improve farming and community welfare.
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Parkine
The
Agricultural Bureau
Crystal Brook Club Ends Season With Debated Evening Events
The Crystal Brook club closed its season amid damaged crops and financial strain. Officers including President T Greco and Secretary J Lucas were named for next term while a social tennis season saw two dances receive strong support. A Catholic tete report was deferred to next week.
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Orpatat
A. Grean
Eonorman
Ala
Slac
T. Greco
Eendrew Jinim
Jack Cottles
C. J. Lucas
Cormeauteen
A. J. Gream
Fortieth anniversary demanization event at Gladatore State School
Forty years ago the annual demonstration at Gladatore State School featured school children and the Gladatone Brass Band. Participants included Misses Pareous McCracken Lowie Kent Warren Kennon Mesera Fry Kent Buckerfield and ensembles at Leura near St Johns Church with Mesdames Taylor Shepley Honalip Brittan Sabine and many male performers. Also noted is a fragment mentioning General Gordon and a Khartoum incident.
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Gladatore
Gladatone Brass Band
Pareous
McCracken
Lowie
Kent
Warren
Kennon
Mesera
Fry
Buckerfield
Leura
Inet
St. John’s Church
Mesdames Taylor
Shepley
Honalip
Brittan
Sabine
Heaslip
Parnell
Tucker
Copes
Tolmer
Emory
Weston
Wilkingon
Silence and Duty Echo in Evening Reflections
A reflective note on postponing rest for comfort and the pull of quieter pleasures. The piece contrasts social vanity with duty and urges acceptance of one’s modest lot, recognizing that restraint can accompany contentment.
Eminent Literary Society Member Remembered
An obituary-like notice honors a respected and gentle member of the Literary Society noted for wide reading and dramatic talents. It references deep thought and intimate acquaintance with the group, marking the departing friend’s ardent participation in internal society life.
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Godige
South Australian Tattersalls meeting highlights and racing notes
The South Australian Tattersall's Club staged a successful meeting with large fields and lively finishes. Winners include Amon Laddie, Argos, Tongarra, Who's Mistake, Donflora, Don Gingham, Merry, Peach Melba, Cauhbox, and Tressvale with notable remarks on jockey Syd Ferry's classic steeplechase ride on Morning Star. The Bogan cricket side and Mandage Cup prospects wrap the day’s sports wrap.
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Tattersall's
Amon Laddie
Lord Saxon
Monat. Cooper
Ha Disap
Andield
Lucknow
Ross
Clare
Argos
Pistoleras
Tongarra
Who
Uriah
Donflora
Don Gingham
Old BlankAl
Merry
Coober Pedy
Happy Wohler
Peach Melba
Seawyo
Simon
Bath Ferry
Mr. Ferry
Syd
Himwalt
Port Adelaide Races November Meeting Preview
Port Adelaide Racing Club schedules its November meet on Saturday with Good Golds favored. Promising fields include the Agnistpal Handicap with Losheimar Kingston Stesplochass Epicletas and Fount Coo. Unblandhe Piato Lavhane of Lord Rend og. Bale Weltsr Pirat Division Waiparie of Felon. Second Division features Coaflure of Bonningham with Tandanball Headicap Unshboz yr Montolla.
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Port Adelaide Reejog
Sospital Doy
pAgnistpal
Losheimar
Kingston Stesplochass
Epicletas
Fount Coo
Unblandhe Piato
Lavhane
Lord Rendog
Bale Weltsr
Pirat
Waiparie
Felon
Coaflure
Bonn
A Diggers Jottings from Waterloo Residents
A fragmented journal note laments a misprint inflating casualties and mocks war reportage. It reflects on siege experiences and the allure of Trieste, Venice, and Naples while critiquing German and Austrian influence and celebrating resilient Allied resolve.
Australian tour memory and Venice Christmas Eve
A fragmented report recalls an Australian rally and prowess, with a two day visit to Venice. The text mentions regret and a quiet, old Yenica city during Christmas Eve events and tribulations amid broader narratives.
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Visi
Venica
Yenica
The Loneliest Grave Remembers a Farline Toll
Fragmentary text recalls a lone grave near a railway line used to mark a contractor’s wife whose burial connected to reservoir construction. Vague reflections on memory, grief, and landscapes haunt the scene as distant trains pass, shaping a somber memorial.
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William Creek
Marriage Talk Crosses Boundary in Comedic Exchange
A quip escalates from a dialogue about marriage laws. He cites prohibitions on certain unions while she quips that they could wed anywhere, highlighting tension between etiquette and romance in a humorous exchange.
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