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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
3
Aug 24 reports from Cal tow ie and Port Pirie area detail landowners debating assessment appeals with mixed results and moving to a further hearing. Delphic Pictures and local sports events share space as skating carnivals and rifle matches draw small crowds amid district development and water supply discussions.
The third annual Balaklava Musical and Literary contest opened at the Toca Institute Hall on Monday evening August 28, featuring entrants from Adelaide, Sabars, Taulgnds, Moonta and nearby towns. Herr Carl Sauer, judge from Victoria, presided with Prof Alex Macully of Adelaide as seances, promising impartial adjudication. The opening night showcased 16 items, including brass, cornet, and male voice choir performances, with awards announced for several categories and plans for continued contests through September 8.
A ready remedy for coughs and cold is described as non narcotic and safe for children with no hesitation needed. The product provides quick relief and can be confidently administered to susceptible youngsters.
Tenders will be received by the order signed up to October last for the purchase or rental of all those sections numbered 4, 5, 6, 7, containing 608 acres in the Hd. of Telowie, on the Kad road, miles from Tort Gernein. Full particulars from Mrs. Alex. Thomson at Pomona Port Pirie.
The third daughter of Mayor Aingent of Gladstone wed Clarener DaWald Bennett of Ovinglom. Officiants were Rev. Raynant and Rev. J Raysuont. A reception at Town Mall followed with ample refreshments, music by Crystal Brook musicians, and toasts by the bridal party and guests.
A fragmented old advertisement and crowd-pleasing column discuss fault and warnings in transport and work settings. It includes a testimonial for Doan’s Kidney Pills claiming kidney relief and endorses purchasing from Foster-McClennan Co. the Sydney distributor. The piece mimics a late 19th or early 20th century style with bold claims and product promotion.
A Saturday district council session reports works completed on Light Street and Riverton road and a main road upgrade near Baker’s corner. Delegates and committee actions include Moorland Wakefield crossing repairs request, notices posted at Jonneil office, and approval of a vigilante boat notice. Delegates appointed and accounts approved for payment.
This fragment states Cham berlain s Pain Balm should be applied three times daily and rubbed into the affected part. It claims relief for rhon swatisfaction of muscles and warns dampened gauze yields better results. The text contains misspellings and unreliable medical guidance.
A local meeting appointed delegates to oppose any alteration in the constitution until other questions are settled. The body pledged daily support for returning Lys Une and discussed schedule changes for upcoming sessions.
A largely attended Mallala railway committee meeting on August 16 approved expressing support for direct Balaklava to Adelaide rail connection. Emphasis on route speed and urging MPs to back Mr Gooile’s motion, with appeals for district member backing. Also includes a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial and Crystal Brook Market results with livestock and furniture sales details.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts diverse items including illnesses in Rome and Germany, coronations, accidents in New York and Canada, rail disturbances in Queensland, fires in Italy, shipboard fatalities, and political discourse in Australia. It mentions Pope, Kilkenny, Cholera, and a variety of figures and events with scattered dates and places.
Racing notes outline September 3 events at Attersalls with entries including Hardine Monarch Tattersall’s Tandicap and Juvenile Handicap No Lady, plus races for Guineae Banitshire and other colts and fillies. Name references include Sweet Aroon, Steenle Billy Mutton, Lockwing, Surin Handicap Son of Gon, The Greek, and Aarifera.
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