Fragmented Text From A Victorian Page With Miscellany
A garbled OCR page fragment references bets about fashion and travel, mentions Adelie Greece, Gladstone, Calcutta, and a British Empire setting. It also displays stray lines about architecture, waist fashion, mile lines, and toy or horse racing terms, all in a jumble of unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taoauiel Gormaoe
Tao
Gorman
Presteat
Ney Tay
Eize
Calcutta
Hngland
Queen Asa
Weather Notes and Community Events Across Georgetown Era
Georgetown reports unsettled weather with frequent changes and spotty sunshine, affecting crops. Local notes cover the Strawberry Fete at St Marys Hall, rifle club meeting, a death notice from France, farewell socials, a patriotic dance fundraiser, and a large Red Cross children’s fair in Port Wakefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Jupiter Plagius
Lodi
Bt. Mary's
Moloney
Taro
Sining
Loen
Geo
Ty Walder
Chapisia
Port Wakefield
Foresters
Betvedey
M. J. Ostrigg
Jean Doig
J. J. Thomas
Ton
Mondames Foull
Mardon
Darind
Hewett
I. Doig
Wurst
Bhearer
Missey N
Allea
Ritchie
A .Thomas
Braudip
Miseos
K- Wuent
D. Thomas
Meadomrs
Spells
J. Thomeson
W. J. Shearer
H. L. Black
Galpin
P. J. McCarthy
Mimes
Stopp
D. Johnson
K. Green
Howers
J. Patera
Mie L. Johnson
Solling
Mendoion Palden
Buttery
Mistos Mordon
Black
Fromene
Hoare
Mosdamor Nickell
Bopp
Kuon
Trewartha
Fancy Goods
Mra Witcomb
Mizsot Nichelle
Davey
McDonald
Miasce Witcomb
Breustow
Port
Wakefield
Bowmans
Malekot
Misiea Saandere
Great
Uppill
Drake
Hamden
Hospital Saturday 1916 Fund Collection Totals
The record lists multiple collection sites with totals from Hospital Saturday 1916. Notable sums include Port Pirie public and Solomontown contributions, along with amounts from Grayval Corner and Commonwealth Bank Corner collectors. In all, varied individuals and committees contributed toward the fund, with several amounts specified in pounds, shillings, and pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
Charlie Chaplin
Commonwealth Bank Cornar
Mry
Ackerman
Fossey Walla
Mat Weed
Winifred
Grayval Corner
Dize
Lavia
Lavis
Wilson
Daly
Corea
Cockburn
Schoola
Port Ficis
Sir Sohn
Port Pirie
Solomons Fea
Ate
Smelterste
Mesdamnea Pilot Clarks and Armour
Myrtle Neal
Clack
May Carter
Berths Bénadt
Tristae O'Callaghan
Msinsenog
Bile
Magistrates Court in Georgetown Fines Man for Obscene Language
Frank McGuirn faced charges in Georgetown Magistrates Court for using obscene language in Fisher Bizcot Georgetown on Lithingt. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10 shillings with 20 cents costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Angley
J.P
Frank McGuirn
Fisher Bizcot
Georgetown
Wee
Welfare Work at Vacuum Oil Company Promotes Employee Care
A Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited executive highlights the firm’s welfare program. The company employs over a thousand staff, offers full salary top‑ups during enlistment, guarantees reemployment, funds ongoing education, and provides long‑service pensions and life insurance. The Australasian operation spans Melbourne and twenty‑five centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ullmann
Vacuum Oi
Pr Prietary Limited
Ullmann
Ita
Vacuum Il Company Proprietary Limited
Oman
Asnalania
Bint
Itedbournes
Preneey
Melbourne
Remann
Australasia
Comepany
Minny
Gurrender
Trusty Sanders Extract Promoted Amid Health Claims
An 1610 newspaper snippet touts GENUINE SAN UGALYETI and SANDERS EXTRACT as safe cures for fever, meningitis, ulcers, and infections. It emphasizes no harmful side effects and urges households to use the product despite vague medical assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Sandar
Sanders
The Motor Car in War Era Testing
A fragmentary report discusses motor cars in warfare, noting trials of Ford and Rolls-Royce models under field conditions. It highlights reliability and mobility, referencing officers and early automotive use in campaigns and testing across varied terrains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Wash
Falmeter
Boyce
Rolla
Ford
Better love in a cottage than Minabble in 5 pantls
The text presents archaic phrases about love, a weary man, and a harvest yet to come. It reads as fragmented, with unclear names, places, and dates, offering little concrete event or identifyable action to summarize as a conventional news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
SIR EDWARD WARD APPEAL FOR TOBACCO FOR TROOPS
Sir Edward Ward urges donors to extend tobacco aid to troops in trenches and hospitals. The Southern Cross Tobacco Fund facilitates sending cigarettes and matches with bank deposits and donor acknowledgments. Each shilling funds Australian cigarettes, tobacco, and matches for service members overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. D. ‘Ward
London
Boutham Crow Tobecco
Over-seas Club
Edward ‘Ard
Bentham Crow
Bey Wismiraay
Londes
Wen
Bouthern Cross
Syun
Badreok Prices At the Offer of Thfa Paper
Badreok prices are listed at the offer of the Thfa paper. Traders observe market shifts as publishers set rates and local buyers assess value amid fluctuating demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thfa
Doan's Kidney Pills Helped Woman in Port Pirie Case
A Port Pirie resident reports long kidney trouble with backache and swelling relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says seven bottles cured her completely and she remains symptom free six months later. The testimonial cites improved sleep, reduced headaches, and restored energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beneate von Small
Doaa
Gilehly
Becksche
Dean
Avery
Bydney
Doan
Sander's Extract Promoted Amid Claims of Health Powers
An OCR fragment extols Sander's Extract for curing indigestion and various ailments while praising its curative powers. The text compares Sander's Extract to other eucalyptus products and warns about negative effects, urging consumers to use the genuine Article and keep quiet to avoid exposing foolishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Boy
Melgolae
Deb
Sandee
Bander
Sander
Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund Report
Fragmentary text notes the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund with unclear references to acknowledgment and a possible official speech. The readable portions mention repatriation and recognition but lack concrete names, dates, or actions.
Fragmentary note hints at distant events and places unnamed
A heavily garbled text fragment mentions places like Adelaide and Barre and references to historical figures or events. The readable portions include scattered names and phrases, but no clear narrative, dates, or outcomes emerge to describe a coherent news item.
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Adelie
Greece
Lcwu
Gladstone
Mary
Port Pieroreatal
Caltowie
E. Lang
Thuredey Svening
Mra C. Wil+ eon
P. Kally
Masers
J E. Lebmano
A. McVallam
Allan Wilson
F. W. Lehmann
Ted Hol- Hitt
E.motopay
Amey
RB. Turner
Mount Templeton
Teipleton
East-Weat
Templeton
Thie
Mao
Hongi
B.C. Daley
The
Daily Mirror
Young Obe
Smige
Australis
IW Aid OF
Port Pirie Hospital
Mre
H. Ib
Mialdor
Sancti
Maggie
Jeusie Byeriighs
Magistrates’ Court
Tobacc
Edward Ward
Av Badreok
Schmidt’s Liniment
Josh Ax
Anaale
M. E. Heuzenroeder
Tananda
South Australia
Hoys
Gila
Ximaa
Hoyles
Ted Grose
Prinas Fewmarya Pte
Nea
W. L Parsons
Ares
Vie Jooal Pre
Guy
Apie
Sarsraia
Ori Saaaree
Moe Bhsiewedal
Aselade
Adaleide
Barre
Bav
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