Walter C. Prior, a tobacconist residing here, attempted suicide by tying himself with a cord to a railing at the Blue Lake boatshed and throwing himself into the water. He was rescued in ...
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Advertising : 44 wordsOn Wednesday evening, August 19, a popular entertainment entitled "An Evening with Tennyson," was given in the Angaston Institute. The Rev. H. H. Teague gave a lecturette on Tennyson in four ...
Article : 118 wordsA well-attended social in connection with the Southern Cricketing Association was held in the local hall on Friday evening last. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Several songs, dusts, ...
Article : 146 wordsThe anniversary of the Local Presbyterian Church and Sunday-school was held on August 16 and 17. On Sunday the Rev. Dr. Paton, of Adelaide, preached two impressive sermons to large ...
Article : 160 wordsThe usual monthly meeting of the Baroota and Telowie branch of the South Australian Farmers' Mutual Association was held at Port Germein on the 15th inst., Mr. G. Stone occupying the chair. ...
Article : 131 wordsThe Hudson Surprise Company appeared at the Institute Hall on Friday, Saturday, and Monday evenings, and were greeted with bumper houses. ...
Article : 24 wordsAll entertainment was given in the Institute here to-night, when the local Dramatic Club staged "Ten Nights in a Barroom." The characters were well sustained. The scenery for the occasion had ...
Article : 43 wordsOn Sunday last the Welsh Sunday-school held their anniversary services in the Wallaroo Institute. There were crowded congregations. Dissatisfaction is expressed in reference to the ...
Article : 134 wordsA service of song entitled "General Gordon" was most successfully rendered at Port Victoria last evening by ladies and gentlemen from Maitlond, assisted by Misses Hincks and the scholars of St. ...
Article : 69 wordsThe Institute Committee ate taking steps to erect an Institute Hall here, and tenders have been invited for the building. A very successful entertainment was held at ...
Article : 119 wordsA debate between the Baroota and Telowie Mutual Improvement Societies took place here on Friday evening before a large attendance, and presided over by Mr. E. McHugh. The subject chosen ...
Article : 79 wordsAfter a continued drought welcome rain has fallen. For weeks past everything has been fearfully dry. The State School has been closed for three weeks, ...
Article : 36 wordsArbor Day was a groat success here to-day. A large number of trees were planted by the school children. ...
Article : 22 wordsThe Foresters' sports were held yesterday on the Show ground, in the presence of between 200 and 300 spectators. The weather was fine, and the races were carried through without a hitch. Mr. ...
Article : 205 wordsThe Rev. G. E. Wheatley, of Port Augusta, gave a lecture last night on "Love, Courtship, and Marriage" in aid of the Wesleyan Circuit Fund. ...
Article : 31 wordsAt the Police Court on Thursday, before Messrs. H. Holroyd and Dr. C. A. Altmann, Freeman Puckridge, landlord of the Warrow Hotel, who pleaded guilty to supplying drink to aboriginals, was fined ...
Article : 40 wordsBishop Kennion preached morning and evening at St. Peter's Church yesterday, and in the afternoon held a children's service. In each case there were large congregations. In the evening the Bishop ...
Article : 40 wordsThe Blue Ribbon Society celebrated its anniversary by giving a very pleasing entertainment. The proceeds, £16, go towards paying for a new organ. ...
Article : 27 wordsA successful sacred concert was given in the Institute Hall on Friday evening last in aid of Congregational Chapel renovation. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe Council has received a reply from the Treasurer that the Minister cannot ask Parliament to vote a grant for a new jetty at Elliston, where better accommodation is badly wanted to facilitate ...
Article : 73 wordsA service of song, "Reclaimed," was rendered on Wednesday evening in the Wesleyan Church, Noarlunga. Miss Furler presided at the organ, and the Rev. I. Rooney gave the connective readings. ...
Article : 37 wordsThe annual election in connection with the Alma Farmers' Union took place on Wednesday evening, August 19, and resulted as follows:—President, Mr. Thomas Kelly, J.P.; Vice-President, ...
Article : 48 wordsThe Institute Hall was well filled last night, when Miss Ackermann delivered her lecture on "The Woman of Asia," which was listened to throughout with great interest. During the ...
Article : 74 wordsThe public school examination was held to-day by Mr. Inspector Witham with very satisfactory results. A Band of Hope was established this evening with ...
Article : 63 wordsELLISTON, August 15.—Present—All. Cr. Scott elected Chairman. Inspector to be appoints 1 to enforce Vermin Destruction Acts in Hundred of Colton. Small pieces of land at Elliston on which ...
Article : 2,731 wordsNice showers, which were much needed, fell last week. The crops are unusually backward for this time of the year. ...
Article : 23 wordsA most successful amateur concert was held in the Assembly Hall last night in aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. Burgess. There was a full house. Little girls from the Convent school ...
Article : 62 wordsOn Thursday last the annual picnic in connection with the Mallala Institute was held at Comely Park. The day was delightful, and an attractive programme of sports drew together a large number ...
Article : 129 wordsOn Saturday a team from the Angaston Football Club paid a visit to Truro to try conclusions with the local club, but were defeated, the scores being 4 goals 17 behinds to nothing. ...
Article : 132 wordsThe first load of this season's wool was delivered here last Friday by Mr. John Edwards from McTaggart's Wooltana Station. The Hawker Show prize-lists are out, and will ...
Article : 144 wordsWe regret to hear that our senior member in the Assembly is about to leave us, and to reside in Adelaide. Mr. Holder has, during his residence in the Burra, taken a very prominent position in ail local ...
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Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904), Sat 29 Aug 1891, Page 16
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