November 20.—The friends of the local Methodist Church held a concert and strawberry fete last evening. There was a good gathering, and the pastor of the ...
Article : 85 wordsA valedictory social was tendered to Mr. T. E. Mortimer yesterday evening, prior to his departure for Mount Gambier, to which town he has ...
Article : 342 wordsA serious shooting accident happened here last night. Whilst Mr. and Mrs. M. Jack son were out early in the evening, their two little children, who were left at home, ...
Article : 271 wordsAt a meeting of the town council last night a letter was received from Broker Hill with reference to the railway rates question, asking the council to express its ...
Article : 214 wordsNovember 17.—Harvesting will soon be in full swing, but the yield will again be light. Stock are in good condition and feed is plentiful, as also are ...
Article : 54 wordsNovember 17.-Last night a ball in connection with the Eudunda Unterhaltings Club was held in the Century Hall. Mr. M. J. Ryan acted as M.C., and Messrs. ...
Article : 461 wordsNovember 18.-On Tuesday evening an entertainment in connection with the Blackwood, Belair, and Coromandel Valley Club was given in the Blackwood Hall by a ...
Article : 93 wordsBefore Messrs. L. W. Peake and P. Laing to-day Nathan Blackmore was charged at the police court with feloniously stealing, taking, and driving away 100 merino ...
Article : 90 wordsNovember 19.—On Wednesday evening a meeting of ratepayers of the Burra Corporation was held to receive the mayor's annual report, and to hear the views of ...
Article : 175 wordsThe new picture, "The Last Days of Shah Jehan," presented to the institute by Mr. R. Barr Smith, has been placed in the art gallery, which now comprises 14 ...
Article : 63 wordsYesterday morning a young man, William Crosby, was cycling down Collaby Hill, above Warnertown. on a steep and rough roadway, when he lost control of the ...
Article : 190 wordsWith a view to mailing an attempt to stamp out the foxes several of winch have been seen on the Peninsula, the various councils are co-operating, and are offering a ...
Article : 60 wordsOn Thursday the death was announced, at the age of 83, of Mr. Joseph Currie. one of the early residents of the township. The deceased gentleman came to ...
Article : 102 wordsAt the courthouse, Strathalbyn, yesterday Mr. T. H. Henderson, the returning officer for the division of Barker, conducted his first court of revision, Messrs. E. J. ...
Article : 54 wordsNovember 21.—On Thursday the Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Victor Hood and the Railways Commissioner, General Traffic Manager, and Chief Mechanical ...
Article : 70 wordsA family named Jones, who had travelled down the river to Remnark in search of work, and were camped in a lent on the banks of the Ral Ral, near here, were ...
Article : 78 wordsDuring last week truck loads of wheat have been coming in from Eba, Bower, and Sutherlands sidings, a sight people here have not had the pleasure of ...
Article : 332 wordsTo-day the members of the Mount Gambier branch of the Agricultural Bureau held their annual tour of inspection, the [?] selected being through Compton and then ...
Article : 420 wordsNovember 16.—Owing to the large increase of settlers in this district within the last few months, there is much need for a school. As there is a sufficient ...
Article : 144 wordsThe new No. 1 pump is in full swing, is the main channel is so silted up in places that a sufficient stream cannot be taken in through the flood gales. Each time ...
Article : 100 wordsNovember 21.-Mounted-Constable Smith left here last week for Murnpeowie station to inter the remains of Joseph O'Neil, whose body was found on the run recently. ...
Article : 52 wordsNovember 21.-An old and respected resident, Mrs. G. Flavel, died of typhoid fever on Friday morning. She was a prominent member of the Methodist Church, and at ...
Article : 46 wordsA good many petty thefts have taken place lately. Ladies have been found dropping things in their parasols and bags while shopping, and on Thursday night ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,040 wordsNovember 18.-For some time part the residents have been agitating for the erection of a market for monthly sale of stock. Messrs. Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis were ...
Article : 72 wordsThe late Mr. Henry Mortlock Scruby was the son of the late Mr. John Scruby, veterinary surgeon, of Royston, Cambridgeshire. He came to South Australia in 1857, ...
Article : 283 wordsNovember 20.-A strawberry fete in connection with St. Barnabas' Church. Clare, was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday. The proceeds amounted to over £22. The ...
Article : 211 wordsShearing is nearing completion here now, and much satisfaction is expressed by the owners at the quality of the clip, it being in line condition. Coola cut out yesterday. ...
Article : 147 wordsShipping hag been busy lately owing to the increased quantity of machinery and general cargo being brought here, and the wool and sheep being sent away. The ...
Article : 64 wordsOn Saturday afternoon a fire started in a wheat crop owned by Mr. A. Jenke, at Deep Creek, about four miles from here. Fortunately most of the neighboring ...
Article : 101 wordsMr. Sommerville, who had been farming in this district for about 30 years, was on his way home from the township last Friday night, when after about two miles had ...
Article : 127 wordsNovember 21.-The grandmaster, Bro. Hedley Laver, and G.D.M., Bro. E. Pritchard, Grand Lodge officers of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester ...
Article : 323 wordsAt the Police Court to-day, before Messrs. Stuckey and Hart, William Fox was committed for trial on a charge of having indecently assaulted a girl 15 years of age at ...
Article : 51 wordsFor several days past horses have been rushing about at intervals in terror. It has been found that the bot fly has again made its appearance in this district. ...
Article : 46 wordsFor some time past a desire has been expressed to have a new road Constructed to avoid Sellick's Hill. The present road has been in use for about 45 years and was ...
Article : 126 wordsThe dials of the town clock, which for some time past have been in a dirty state, are being repainted with a special preparation. The church committee has resolved ...
Article : 53 wordsRecent correspondence over the Glencoe railway question shows that an attempt has been made to limit the guarantee of the people to the capital cost ( £17,700), ...
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Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Sat 28 Nov 1903, Page 12
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