Crystal Brook Show Delivers Keen Competition and High Gate
The Crystal Brook show in connection with the Western Agricultural Society drew an estimated 7 000 to 8 000 attendees with gate takings around £220, up £70 on last year. Dairy and natural produce were strong, flowers vegetables and fruit displayed well, though drought reduced entries in cattle and horse classes..Principal prizes went to Davidson Bros for bull Durye and Mr J H Hi for pigs while M Kennedy won both sheep championships. the event closed with a toast to the Western Agricultural Society by Hon W wed L.C. and Mr Murkreston’s tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Agricultural Society
Crystal Brook
Bizon
Colémen
Bros
Davidson
Sandon
Lange
Warren
Dennie
Ward
Davideon Bros
Jacobs
Ferguineon
Eo Gtelg
Lovelock
Lang
Maidment
M. Kennedy
Woaton
Hemmecks
Hanore
French and Italian Flag Day Meeting at Port Pirie
A fragmented report outlines flag day activities in Port Pirie tied to French and Italian solidarity. It notes Emile of tricolour emblems and a plan for charity events, with Lady Galway as patron and discussions of support from J. W. Canawey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houth Ansie
Franch Bal Crom
J. W. Canawey
Coneul
Allianes Francaise
Galway
Oman
Snetzopolir
Rt Program Fir Cache Ale Ecita
Lendom
Saillar
Port Adelaide
Mele Bourne
Sydney Proporsa
Caleion Someima
Seamouth
Wool Review Highlights Australasian Output and Markets
The Dalgety and Company Wool Review chronicles Australasian wool production for the year ending June 20, noting 2,491,207 bales produced in Australasia. It reports export totals of 1,076,088 bales to Britain and 592,014 to New Zealand, with a net return of 7 pounds 4 shillings per head from 108,477,182 sheep shorn. The report discusses crossbred and merino trends, on-hand stocks, and a bright future outlook amid war and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety Snd Compady Limited
Dallty
Astraiasie Ie
Japue
Australia
Neyland
Australa
Joneth
Nestralis
New Zealand
Australasia
Ubaraeter
Olip
Austraia
Fortuna
Vale
Aay
Unreadable OCR Item Reflects Sporting Event Teaser
Fragmentary text mentions a sports event with names, locations, and scores partially glimpsed amid garbled OCR. It suggests a game result or preview and references teams and individuals, but essential details are obscured.
War Census Initiative Across Australia in September
Australia undertakes a nationwide war census from September 6 to 15 with cards and stamps distributed via post offices and authorities. Cattle movement restrictions and mail schedules are adjusted to support the effort as officials, unions, and religious leaders rally public cooperation and local governments pledge assistance. The census is led by GH Knibbs and his Commonwealth Statistics staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australis
Commissioners of Railways and Police
Postal
Biurea
Orgo
Liberal
W. M. Hughes
GH. Knibbs
Commonwealth S*atistionn
Memories from a Rough Camp Preacher Tour in Trade and Camp
A veteran speaker recalls fifteen years of live experiences at Witwon's camp and Tarroole, detailing rugged camp life. He describes early services at Mount Ganson copper mines, a tent service at Tarroole, and a memorable steel bell used as a totem. He served as cricket captain, tug of war referee, and hospital progress committee member. He emphasizes plain preaching, notable adventures, and a Christmas dinner at Wilgens Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkor
Witwon
Mount Ganson
Tarroole
Murdoch
Port Pirie
Cricket Club
Boviety
Ted Sentican
S Sarvice
Wilgens Station
Governor General and Lady Munro Ferguson to visit Port Pirie
A telegram to Port Pirie officials confirms the Governor General and Lady Munro Ferguson will arrive at Port Pirie on Thursday morning September 16. They will tour Hewell Dag Works, with a local reception planned by the mayor and council. A special meeting is convened for arrangements and welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Munro Ferguson
Port Pirte OY
Port Picts
C. 2. Degenhardt
Thurday
D. Dylpmt
Broken Hill
Hewel Dag
Sme Walcome
St Doolock
War Census Returns Now Due to Sept Fifteenth
Readers are reminded that the War Census return must be sent in by September 15. Personal cards are required for every male aged 15 to 60, and Wealth and Income cards for everyone over 18 who owns property, holds property on trust, or earns income. Penalties include £50 for neglect and £500 for fraud.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crystal Brook Show
Bert Pirie
Lady Galway
Lefiald
France
Sanz
Coffee Palace
Victor Harbor
J. & H. Harvey
Yoothamurra School
Glenelg, GA
Miss Dow
Bhamad
Glenelg
Philip Marks
Yeara
Rodway & Trott
North ‘Torres
Marshall's Chambers
Birka
Essex
W. Hackett
Beluveman
Adelaide
Eily Malyon
Coterion Theatre
Sydnep
Beroplulog
Sepdee
Tha
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements
Fee-betton
Ealth of
Glen Ewin
Jams
4Ue
FW. Caust
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Allah
Tawa
Hal
Fras
Tiskebe
Madleel
Brateg
Mother of x
Forser
Per An der
Annes
Asoh
Ecvivee
Walkerville
Maritana
Osborne
Carmen
Lena
Taverney
Aera
Omieagal
Gladstone
Printing Office
Gancert
Bally
Ah Sats
Colees
Geld
Oliver
Eeeat
Bache Bros
ELLEN
East End
Aiddlaidy
Goode
Eagle’ Hotel
Bank Street
Hindley Street
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