Umbrella Joe death noted in Wallaroo inquest
An inquest in Wallaroo into the sudden death of a well known umbrella repairer and hotel scene figure known as Umbrella Joe heard a push on Thursday at the Commercial Hotel preceded his collapse. Death attributed to heart trouble accelerated by alcohol with post mortem ordered. Building work on the town hall progresses and shipping remains quiet with the Avon the only coastal visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaroo
Tickera
Nouth
James Malcolm
J.P
Umbrella Joe
Commercial
Thureday
Joe
Jemea Owens
Owens
Mr. Shand
Heap
Copenhagen
Avon
Stealing to go to Gaol. A Swagman's Story
At Balaklava Police Court James Harney, a swagman, recounts a long, worn tale of hunger and failed work from Port Pirie to Adelaide and Murray Bridge. He admits pinching a pair of boots at Balaklava to be arrested and seeks medical care, with the court ordering three months in Wallaroo Gaol for his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Thoredsy
M.C Hanabury
James Harney
Harney
Lowi
Har Gaid
Port Pirie
Adelaide
Murray Bridge
Mypolonga
Mannum
Creek
Virginia
Port Wakefield
Oo Wake
Mgrs
Balakleva
Wallaroo
Balaklava Races Acceptant E5 Trial Stakes Card
Balaklava race meeting lists acceptances and entries for events including the Trial Stakes and Balaklava Handicap. Reflects horses such as Sylvan Belle Cappeeden ou Bula Bula and Baracoon Merri Bridge Arltunga King in a multi-distance program across 4 to 8 furlongs with weights and contenders like Lord Pistol War Alatus Spyeesope and Battle King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava Handivap
Baracoon
Laroon
Merri Bridge
Arltunga King
Bective
Field Glass
Golden Rule Nomion
Battle King
Queanbrook
Wizzo
Lady Lone
Altus Merri
Tricky Moll
Foxhead
Grace Matto
Pistol Shakia
Ranfurly
Queen of War
Battie Wood
War News and Weather Notes From a Turbulent Period
A collage of wartime soundbites and weather mentions covers war bonds boosts, rain showers, crop hopes, and public notices. References to Germany peace talk terms, royal abdications, and price watch. Includes anecdotes on literacy, historical facts, and a comic aside about Mrs Henpeck.
Turf Anticipations Balaklava Run October 16
Tote of races at Balaklava on October 16 lists hurdles with Balabula or Sylvan Belle and trial stakes featuring Wizzo or Vain. Balaklava Handicap options Laroon or Inkerman while Jumpers’ Fist offers Longacre or Cap ea. Flying Handicap presents Lady Loasie or Welter with Likely or Arlangs Kirg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balabula
Sylvan Belle
Wizzo
Vain
Fist
Longacre
Lady Loasie
Bottle King
Welter
Likely
Arlangs Kirg
Six Inconsistent Claims Link Constipation And Appendicitis
A fragmented note discusses a claimed link between absence of appendicitis and constipation, mentioning a supposed direct cause and a remedy marketed by a Standard Company product. The text hints at medical debate and consumer interest but is unclear and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Company
New Jersey U.S
Balaklava Police Court Sentences Harney for Theft and Drunkenness
James Harney pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was jailed 21 days. He also faced a theft charge for possessing boots valued at 15 linked to Messrs Stephenson and Co Balaklava, identified by manager E C Diekman, with a further three months imprisonment. Patrick Fitzgerald was fined five shillings for drunkenness and Detained 24 hours for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harney
M.C Haneberry
Harney
Wallaroo
Wallsrop
Messie Stephenson & Co
Balaklava
E. C. Diekman
Patrick Fitzgerald
Sander & Sons Eucalypti Extract Endorsed by Patient Letter
A letter from Auckland dated 26 June 1918 extols Sander’s Eucalypti Extract as a trusted household remedy used for 43 years. The writer recalls a 1876 incident when a larger bottle from Bandera Extract failed, while Sander’s product always proved effective both internally and externally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander & Sons
Sander
Cracy
Trly—J
Hopeing
Auckland
George Inglis Appointed to the Commission of the Peace
Forty years ago in the Arese Express an article notes Mr George Inglis of Georgetown being appointed to the Commission of the Peace. Other items include a Bank of South Australia tied dwelling with eight rooms at Laura and Rev Charles Clark's lecture on Oliver Cromwell in Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arese Express
George Inglis
Georgetown
Commission of the Peace
Bank of South Australia
Laura
Gladatone
Charles Clark
Oliver Cromwell
How to Make a Good Non Poisonous Cough Mixture
An advice notice promoting HEENZO a registered herbal extract as a safe home cough remedy. It urges parents to avoid opium based syrups and claims one bottle yields a pint ready mix costing 2 shillings and 2 pence to 12 pence, obtainable from chemists or direct from G W Hean 178 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Heenzo
G. W. Hean
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Farewell to Port Pirie Racing Club stalwart Gillen
A large gathering at the Institute hosted by the Management Committee and Port Pirie Racing Club to honor Mr. James Gillen as he leaves the Family Hotel for Adelaide. Speakers praised his steady leadership, racing knowledge, and effort on committees, noting improving club finances and sport integrity.
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Port Fire
Port Pirie Racing Club
Institute
Jas. Gillen
Adelaide
A. A. Pearce
V.D
James Gillen
Port Pirie
Racing Club
Hts
Onty
Mr. Gillen
Gillen
A. B. Forgan
Racinglub
Tort Pirie
J. Firmin Jenkins
Our Guest Mr Gillen Honored by Port Pirie Racing Club
The Port Pirie Racing Club hosts a farewell for Mr Gillen as leaders and members praise his public spirit and sportsmanship. Attendees commend his work with the tote and racing events, noting his strong influence and future wishes for prosperity and success.
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Ted
Mero Pofiler
Ehil
Mito
Tuck
J. Berry
Gillen
Racing Club
W. McEawen
Alt. Brett
Tie
T. Y. Freeman
A. G. Palmer
P. J. Flannagan
G. C. Goode
Butler's Bridge
Port Pirie Racing Club
S. W. Rogers
Uck
FE. J. Kearne
Joseph Newby
Dillon
Part Pirie
Fifty Years a Minister Celebrated in Kalgoorlie Social
Rev A W Wellington completed his fiftieth year of ministry and was honored at a Kalgoorlie social. In Port Pirie his four years there earned him wide respect across creeds, and locals wish him many more years of service. Master Hough Merrill Wilkinson, nine, of Solomontown, suffered a serious train accident near Gawler after being tossed from a carriage door. He received first aid at Smithfield and was taken to Hutchinson Hospital in Gawler with cuts, a scalp wound, and a fractured arm. A committee from the Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers Association plans hospital visits to assess the health of returned soldiers, with Mr W. Borden taking interest in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wellington
Kalgoorlie
Port Pirie
Uain
Hough Merrill Wilkinson
Mra
T. Rowland Wilkinson
Solomontown
Adslaide
Gawler
Smithfield
Hutchinson Hosjtal
Tobin
Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers Association
W. Borden
Soldier receives donated crutches at sailors meeting
At a hospital visit a returned soldier asked for crutches. Mr Bowden agreed and at the Fathers of Sailors and aotion meeting a subscription began with 2/6 donated. Mr J A Bruenahan offered to fetch a new pair from his home, and the man was supplied with the needed locomotion aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden
Fathers of Sailors and
Aotion
J. A. Bruenahan
Sander's Extract Promoted as Safe Eucalyptus Remedy
An advertisement touts Sander's Extract as the genuine eucalyptus product free of common oil hazards. It claims to prevent meningitis and other infections when sniffed or taken, aids ulcers burns wounds and various ailments, and asserts no harmful effects. The piece cites Melbourne Age reports from August 6 1916 and urges households to keep this refined extract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iica
Melbourne Age
Sander
District Councils Hall approves assessments and tenders on October meeting
Meeting on Saturday October 5 in District Councils Hall with Cr Addison chairing. Roberts Webb and clerk present. Uphill requesting works near O Miller and Walshs. Dr Roberts and Clerk to inspect. Assessment adopted with general rate over shilling in the pound. Tenders accepted for several contracts with prices per chain and work details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Addison
Litley
Roberts and
True Patriotism True Unionism and the Other Thing
Fragmented OCR passage discusses labor leaders and their duties to empire and unionism. It notes contrasts in opinions among leaders and hints at a broader political debate about loyalty and national well-being without clear facts or names.
National Union of Railwaymen backs Thomas over resignation
The executive voted confidence in venereal secretary J H Thomas M E and urged him to reconsider resignation as his health improves. Thomas replied the decision was imperative due to recent circumstances, defending constitutional government and trade union ideals while challenging aggressive methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Union of Railwaymen
J. H. Thomas
M.E
Thomas
Great Britain
City Council Debates Seventh War Loan Contribution
At the Sept 27 meeting in Bhecken Hill Alderman Carr pressed to restore a resolution from the previous session that would have asked workers to contribute to the Seventh War Loan. The Acting Mayor ruled the motion out of order on a technical point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhecken Hill
Ald. Carr
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