Socials and a school accident in Long Plains and Tarlee reports
In Long Plains on November 20 Mrs W Barnard hosted an at home with a guessing contest and two salon performances followed by tea. On November 13 a horse bolted near the local school injuring an eight year old girl, another child was bruised, a neighbour aided and medical help arrived. In Tarlee a farewell social for Mr L Fisher and family featured a program and a gold medal gift, with thanks for their move to Adelaide. Supper and a dance closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Plains
W. Barnard
Homs
Mesara A
H. Johnson
M. Hallion
Tarlee
L. Fisher
Mr Rook
Nock
Hil
Molineux
Davis
Pipe
Fisher
Adelaide
T. Cummings
Strawberry fete aids church renovation at Pimery Methodist
A strawberry fete at Pimery Methodist Church on November 20 opened by Mrs. Lee of Balaklava raised about 23 pounds for church renovations. Local organizers included Mrs Farrell and Messrs Crafter, L Chambers, and Miss Lawrie. Events featured nail driving, hat trimming, and stocking darning. Proceeds topped £23. The first load of new season wheat, Gluyas variety, 65 lb per bushel, weighing 16 bushels per acre, arrived in Owen on November 26 from Wm Hall jun. to J Dillon, agent for Messrs Dalgety and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimery
Lee
Balaklava
Burnard
Tong Plain
Mieera Johnson
Rewe
Morris
Williams
Me. Burton
Vira Burton
Mises Vayiri
Grace Titandley
Mesara
Rowe
Iris Johnson
Merle Burton
A. Darby
A. Johnson
Blacket
Bird
Finch
Owen
Wm. Hall
J. Dillon
Mexis Dalgety and Co
Compulsory Military Training Debate at Old Exchange Cafe
Colonel LeMesurier, state commandant, condemned opposition to the Commonwealth Act. He argued Australia must defend itself, praised training, and urged duty over drift while praising drill as shaping healthier citizens. Separate notes report Balaklava Ambulance Class results and Port Wakefield railway class scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMesurier
10Th Garrison Artillery
Old Exchange
Asia
Australia
Leman
Europe
Iada
Erie
Country Agricultural Societies Association formed in Adelaide
Representatives from Balaklava Blyth Belalie Crystal Brook Clare Eudunda Gawler Kapunda Orroroo Port Wakefield Saddleworth and others met in Balaklava on November 21 to form The Country Agricultural Societies Association. Goals include standardising show dates entries and passes, railway facilities, uniform entry charges, and mutual support with an executive committee from each society. Entrance fee and annual subscription set at one guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Valaklava
Mesars M. Weston
Cryata Brook
KR. Rowe
Be- India
Geo, Peter
Port Wakefield
A. W. Robinson
Balaklava
UH. Virgo
Robinson
Clare Society
Orroreo
Jura
Clare
Blyth
Saddleworth
Kapunda
Gawler
Eudunda
Association
Northern Racing Club
Messrs Watson
Rowe
Weston
Country Agricultural Societies’ Association
Peter
Belalie
Crystal Brook
Kapundi
Orroroo
Trowe
Zuines Ag
Rts
Mr. Rowe
Balaklava Society
J. Rowe
Mesers
Virgo
Jamaica hit by hurricane and tidal wave toll rises
A Jamaica disaster report states a hurricane and accompanying tidal wave caused extensive damage and authorities have recovered forty bodies. Local officials warn the death toll may rise as rescue teams continue searching affected communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Shipping arrivals and departures port Pirie INWARTE list
A long OCR fragment lists ships with masters, origins, and tonnages for INWARTE and OUTWARDS at Port Pirie. Entries include INWARTE vessels such as Olan Graham from Mauritius 3240 tons, Indisnic from Sydney 2677 tons, Wimbledon from Sydney 2434 tons, Nardoo from Sydney and Newcastle 1439 tons, Saros from Newcastle 2037 tons, Heliopolis from Newport 2067 tons, and Clan Graham from Melbourne via Sydney and Fremantle 3289 tons, with dates in November. OUTWARDS lines include Echunga for Sydney and Newcastle 2245 tons, Indianic for Dunkirk via Sydney 2077 tons, Jozsef Agost Foherezey and Kenedi for Fiume via Melbourne and Sydney, 710 and unspecified tons, Dilkera for Derby and Newcastle 1604 tons, Clan Graham for Antwerp via Melbourne Sydney and Freemantle 3289 tons, and Oyele for Newcastle via Wallaroo and Geelong 2578 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwarte
Olan Graham
W. Elliott
Mauritius
Matal Co
Indisnic
A. E. Lundgren
Sydney
Sad Co
Jozaes Apout Faberczag
Kanedi
Finome
Colombo
Tone
E. A. and Co
Wimbledon
H. Cowen
F. C. Firth
Newcastle
Wallaroo
Howard, Smith, & Co
Nardoo
A. Malden
Adelaide
Saros
J. Rowlande
Howard, Smith & Co
Heliopolis
Newport
Hidar, Smith, and Co
Tarcovln
G. A. Lang
Ade
Lundgren
Dunkirk
Tona
Jozsef Agost Foherezey
Kenedi
Fiume
Melbourne
Dilkera
Provo
Srcey
Ade. 1» So. November 21.—Clan Graham
Elliott
Antwerp
Freemantle
Aus, Metal Co
Oyele
Firth
Geelong
Suggestions for District Councils in Port Wakefield
A local plea for proactive district governance through tree planting on small reserves and alternate block use on chain stock roads. Proposes occasional non council meetings to discuss public interests, benefiting ratepayers and landowners, with councillors serving the community and not overburdening staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wakefield
Visit to Parafield and Roseworthy Colleges Visit Mormon Agriculture Party
A Balaklava delegation including Messrs Neville Robinson Saint Reid and Ponyer toured Parafield Wheat Research Station and Roseworthy Agricultural College on Friday in G C Neville’s motor car. They viewed 400 wheat plots, met manager Gy H Stevens, and inspected many varieties including Hugerot Cumberland and Kings White. They noted strong yields on farms, discussed breeding aims, and admired Spafforth's Roseworthy trials and seed chain demonstrations. The party praised experimental work and said farmers could shed prejudice by visiting stations as bay crops ripened at Roseworthy and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Messrs
G. C. Neville
AL OW. Robinson
BF. Saint
Gee. Reid
B. R. Ponyer
Parafield Wheat Research Station
Roseworthy Agricultural College
G. C. Nevill
Parafield
Gy. H. Stevens
Stevens
Senson
Rosenberg
Sean
Stevene
Roseworthy College
Derkins
Spafforth
Roseworthy
District Councils Meeting 6 November 1912 Hamley Bridge area
District councils report road work near Alma and Freebam's bridge with 50 chains completed by dayman and gang. Drift sand cleared on Lower Alma near Humphrey's. Barbed wire removal from fences abutting footpaths discussed. Tenders opened for 200 yards maintenance metal between Alma recreation ground and Freebam's bridge. Accounts totaled District £170 18/1 main roads £2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Owen District
G. Schwardts
T. A. Freebairns
Dayman and Gang
Barclay
Humphrey’s
Dayman
Hamley Bridge
Stockport
Crown Lands
Alma Recreation Ground
Freebam’s Bridge
H. F. Smith
J. H. Beil
T. Berlin
T.S. Riches
Bargain sale of second hand Horsa Works
International Harvester Co of Australia advertises 14 second-hand Horsa Works at deep discounts after trade-in on I H O engines. Items valued at 12 pounds offered at 5 pounds and others from 3 pounds 15 shillings. Palm pamphlet and rapid response urged from Adelaide. Mra M Webb, a Tramways Trust electrician, was accidentally electrocuted at Port Adelaide on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsa
Theas
I.H
Firat
International Harvester Co. of Australia Pty, Ltd
North Terrace
Adelaide
Sas
Mra. M. Webb
The
Tramways Trust
Port Adelaide
Good Old Times Examined by Youth and Warners Cure
Essay questions whether past eras were truly better and contrasts harsh living conditions with modern science. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a treatment for kidney and liver disorders, arguing urinary and biliary poisons cause many ailments and that the medicine provides permanent relief through renewed organ function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australasia
Warner
4S Warner
Warners
Safa
Warner's
Christian Endeavour Demonstrations At Port Pirie
Port Pirie reports on annual and quarterly Christian Endeavour demonstrations held at Alexander Street and nearby Societies. Rev J C Hughes spoke on Family Religion, The Child in the Midst, and led singing with Junior Endeavourers. Fort Pirie and Solomontown groups performed items, with addresses by Rev E C Holton and Mr F E Johnson. A political temperance resolution backed No License and shorter hotel hours. The note ends with the steamer Grayfloe foundering near the Falklands due to wireless signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Alexander Street
J. C. Hughes
J. D. William
Hughes
J. Thompson
Societiea
Fort Piria
Alexander Streat Society
Solomontown
Medical School
E. C. Holton
F. E. Johnson
Christian Endeavour
Christian Church
J. Lillywhite
N.W. Union
G. W. Kendraw
Ray
A. H. Moelbourne
Crystal Brook
The
Union
Kendraw
Wwer
KE. ¢. Hellen
H. Edwards
Mawherd
Alexander Street Society
Christ In Church
Congregational
Crack Cricket Match Brings Gentlemen's Spirit at Recreation Grounds
A Port Pirie audience witnessed the Chateau and Central Cricket Club clash on a fair wicket amid a dust blown day. McGregor anchored the Chateau innings to a century, while Central reply faltered as Reidy and Wetherall impressed with method and power. The match ended as a keenly contested, enjoyable affair with good-natured banter in the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Genina
Aga
Porta
Port Pirie
Adelaide
Bert Rodgers
Chateau
Central Cricket
Thoreday
Milton
Cheera
McGregor
Hae
Jim Flannagan
Centrala
Jim Reidy
Anak
Appy Jarvis
Wally Hill
Roara
Joe Wetherall
Jim
Reidy
Australian farmers invest in McCormick grain drills abroad
The piece touts large scale purchases of Desring and McCormicks grain drills by Australian farmers, noting improved yields and wider adoption. It highlights easy terms, ready spare parts, and broad Commonwealth spread, inviting readers to request full details from International Harvester in multiple Australian cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Dasers Post Trea
Tela International Harvester
OF Australia Pty. Ltd
Roma Aitreat
Brisbane
Broadway
Bourke Stree
Melbourms
Northern Adelaide
Murray Bireat
William Bandoves & Co
Pacth
McCormick” Lane
Robert Nettlefold
Hobart
Southern
Tasmants
No title available from the fragment
A reflection on repayment of obligations noting that people repay small or moderate duties, yet many fail to show gratitude for great ones.
Port Pirie Town Council Debates Wharfs Bill And Ambulance Use
Port Pirie council met Monday with Mayor A O Afford and six councillors. They discussed the Wharfs bill, proposed deputations to the Minister, and a dire north footpath complaint. A scarlatina, typhoid, diphtheria, and erysipelas tally was given, with tuberculosis testing and a destroyed animal. An ambulance use plan was adopted detailing caretaker, fees, and accessibility for accidents and racing fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me A
Afford
Warren
Freeman
Geddes
WeeBeath
Hamaay
Degendhardt
Hoo
J. H. Howe
Legislative Council
W. H. Noel
W. Symonds
Reese
McHachern
Port Pirie
Kres
Degenhardt
Hawke
Solomontown
Cr Ramesy
B.H.P
International Maovestee Co offers Daisy Dairymaid and Bh usbell reps
A farmer may invest in Dairymaid and Bh usbell machinery under special prices and terms offered by International Maovestee Co of Australia Pty Ltd. The firm promotes easy payments, with branches in Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Perth and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Maovestee Co. of Australia Pty. Ltd
Bris
Byd
Melb
Adide
Perth
Riotous Behaviour Case in Port Pirie Police Court
Ernest Reamer labourer faced Port Pirie Police Court before Mr J Jomea for riotous behaviour. Mounted Constable Richardson and Constable Teare testified to the accused violent conduct. Sergeant Dowling said he was so eccentric that he nearly killed a Port Adelaide constable recently. Reamer fined £2 15s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jomea
Ernest Reamer
Richardson
Teare
Dowling
Port Adelaide
Strawberry Fete at St Barnabas Church Fund Drive
A strawberry fete in aid of St Barnabas Church Holomentown was held at St Peale Schoolroom and grounds on Wednesday afternoon. Grounds were lit by electric lights. stalls offered Strawberries and Cream by Mrs Bache Middleton and others, Plain Sewing, Sweets Drinks, Flowers, and raffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Piuts
St. Barnabas
Holomentown
St. Peale’ Schoolroom
Excelsior
Maesdames Bache
Middizton
Misa Bache
Miss i Sweets
Mi Dennia
Harnett
Fisk Rafrgabmeote
End K
Dettmar
Migses Hamilton
Jen
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OCR News
Owen Notes
H.C. Wurst
G. H. Pratt
Arthur Thomas
H. G. Coker
J. W. Brown
G. H. Ashton
W. Roberts
J.A. Bott
J. O’brien
T. D. Pine
J. Simpson
F. H. Lovell
Country Agricultural Societies Association
Inyiowils Auwvs SL
Port Pirie Shipping
Jam
Gir
Wakefield
Alma Plains
Alexander Street Methodist
Qrayu
Falklands
Cricket
Coateau
Central
Rals
D. Reidy
A. Moyla
Benton
Newman
Ymenges
J. Hutchinson
A. Green
L.b.w
Hagelberg
Moyle Vickers
Teare Richards
Wetherall
Smith
Ward
Nankivell
Sun
M. Tears
Richards
Reidy J. Gillen
A. Mola
Richarda M. A. Gibson
J. E. Weatherall
H. @ymonda
Benton J. Flaupa
Banton FP
Banton E. Kaffin
Green
Benton Ane
Steckeseidie
Port Pirie Town
P. P
Tha van
Port Piria
Police Court
Thurmer
Rundie Street
Mote Patent
Philips
George Wills & Co
Thos
Bowden
Irom
Alexander and Gertrude Streets
Pirte Exchange
Cadillac
Chas. A. Callasch & CO
South Australia
Waymouth
Constans
Girard
SUEDE
Galvert
Oudlae
Brary Gove Guaranteed
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