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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
8
An American medical man developed a natural vegetable compound called Bile Beans, claimed to mimic liver bile and gently aid the bowels. Promoted as affordable for the people, it is manufactured in Detroit and sold in Sydney for 1s.14d per box, with broad claims of curing biliousness, headaches, indigestion, and multiple ailments.
Roller Flour PREEMINENT in the South East with bread and scones from the flour winning all prizes at Mount Gambier Millicent Penola and Tan Tananoola shows. Superior Oatmeal Whole and Digestive Meal are also made at the mills with gristing at the lowest rates. Messrs. Latham and Campbell, local agents.
Sagurra District Council grants permission to sow grasses on land and to allow Mrs. [Name] to destoy rabbits. A ranger will enforce Vermin Destruction Acts while the Overseer reports on drains 47 and 53. Debate over right of way with Clayfield and bank guarantees ends with drawing up an agreement for signature and move of council accounts to the E and A Bank.
An advertisement from Office 244 Rundle Street touts Vitadatio as a universal cure for long-standing ailments. It claims a 28 year Adelaide resident testifies to its efficacy and guarantees a thorough cure. The notice offers specimens and testimonials, with a price of 4d for the medicine.
A 64 year old South Australian man, William Gunn of Lairg Station, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a dramatic recovery after years of dyspepsia rheumatism and sciatica. He reports sleep return improved pain and renewed health after nine boxes and urges others with similar suffering to try the remedy. He warns against prior elixirs and asserts the pills are non purgative and safe.
The clerk reported the Preserving Company owed a year’s rent in May. A main road vote was requested again. Lease terms for Recreation Reserve were debated with two paddocks or one. The chair and overseer to inspect fences and call tenders for a three year lease. pipeclay questioned. Footpaths and water channels discussed and 50 yards of pipeclay to be stacked. Clayfield’s right of way to be repaired. Meeting adjourned.
March meeting notes show Kennion District Council with Dr J Cameron as chairman and other members, reporting tender let for constructing 10 chains on boundary road along Grey and Riddoch Hundreds. Penola Council letter requests possible meeting to consider the proposed New Local Government Bill and asks delegates to attend a meeting, seeking location suggestions.
After discussion the chairman and Dr Sutherland to attend a meeting with Mount Gambier suggested as convenient. A request to cross a shallow drain opposite Kidioch Section 94 was allowed. Councillors urged closing the road west of the Gillap main drain. Dr Spehr opposed, others concurred and steps to close were proposed with applicant cost. Tenders opened for drain obstructions removal near Wattle Range road to Varcoe's, cleaning part drain, and main road works with several accepted bids. Declarations for destroying ring foxes received. Fence repair costs discussed for boundary damaged by fire, four pounds approved to renew the destroyed section. Dr Ferguson retired. council declined to release him from the Commonage term but suggested exchange with a responsible party. Tenders to be called for about 80 chains maintenance near Furner and 6 chains Gilchrist Bridge. Accounts approved.
A Queensland inquiry into the Gatton killings has stalled amid confusion and public fear. The disappearance of McNeill's wife, related to the murdered woman, fuels suspicions of family involvement though later evidence hints a single perpetrator. Authorities face pressure to raise the information reward from 1000 to 2000 pounds as the case unfolds.
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