Mount Gambier political support and local farewell noted
The Mount Gambier Democratic Society announced backing for Morris and Livingstone after presenting candidate questions. Rev. J H Trevorrow bid farewell by Mount Gambier Blends on April 5 as he departs for Riverton. Naaracoorte Caledonian Society, thriving, plans a May 24 social with a real haggis to be turned loose on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gambier Democratic Society
Victoria
Messrs. Morris and Livingston
J. H. Trevorrow
Mount Gambier
Riverton
Naaracoorte Caledonian Society
Istrict
New Doctor to Begin Practice in Town This Week
From our correspondents Rosa April 4 Dr Sangster the newly appointed medical practitioner from the Viarra Hospital is to arrive and start practice here this week. A serious case Mr Isaac Noble was taken to Mount Gambier Hospital for treatment. The Robe Preserving Company building has been purchased by A J Affleck who may run crayfish and rabbit preserving machinery soon. Trappers in the district prepare to supply Adelaide firms with freezers. Stone breakers report strong prices for maintenance metal. The Robe District Council urged painting and tar for the jetty and guard railing. No notable events over holidays. many availed themselves of excursion fares to Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robe Preserving Company
Adelaide
Kingston
Robe
Millicent Caledonian Society Annual Gathering 1899
The Millicent Caledonian Society held its Easter Monday gathering with a large crowd, bright weather, and a full programme of events. Towers and O’Connor contested the final in a packed arena, while the caber toss, hammer throws, and horse racing drew large crowds. A fatal accident occurred when a spectator misjudged a hurdle as Hibernia won the horse events. ground arrangements and crowd control were flagged for improvement next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent Caledonian Society
Mount Gambier
Fergueon
P. Society
Greand
Barton
Atvers
Weil
Imy
Towers
Gan
McPherson
O'Connor
Iety
T. Ferguson
Travalla
Manhood
Hibernia
H. Osborne
Goo. Sherwin
Sherwin
Messrs
EK. E. Stuckey
Jas. Gardner
Musars
M. White
P. Sutherland
Lowe
A. Kieselbaen
Afr
Geo. Tantram
Hr. Newbery
N. Houston
R. Evan
F. Wonle
A. Seebolm
T. J. Milhouse
Hill
J. Orchard
A. Borknfeld
A. Mein
Uf. Spohr
Matheson
The Concert and Ball at the Institute Crowds Eighty Couples
The Society’s concert drew a record crowd, with about one hundred turned away. A lively program featured Miss Burgess and Mr Southwell, Glee Company numbers, lively Scots songs, dances, and a strong chorus. The ball that followed was well attended, with music by the Lowes and an excellent supper, yielding £15 in cash proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Miss Lowe
A. Kieselbach
Sparrow Match Results at Milli Cent Event
Sparrow match conducted at Milli cent on Wednesday April 5 produced scores for L Oberlander W Grosser J Russell and J Wallis. Oberlander and Grosser each posted 1.1.1.1 in rounds with Lock and Wallis adding similar figures in the string of outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent
L. Oberlander
W. Grosser
Lock
J. Russell
J. Wallis
Easter Services at St Alphonsus Church Millicent
Easter Sunday Missa Cantata celebrated by Rev Father McEvoy at St Alphonsus Millicent. Choir sang Winter mass with rehearsal praised. choir training praised. Names listed include Mrs Clarke and several Messrs Buckner and Clarke. Alleluia Chorus well rendered by choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alphonsus Church
Millicent
Father McEvoy
Clarke
Mianen J
Danny
E. Brady
G. Bucker
M. Clarke
Mistes E
A. Kealy
C . Jame
Alleluis Chorus
Ducrske Minna
Easter Services and Prize List Fragment Recap
A fragmentary report notes a trained choir led by Mr Ivor Williams and Miss McIntosh performing instrumental music. Rev J Davies preaches on the Death of Christ in morning and Resurrection in evening, with Easter Monday services at St Pauls Lutheran Church by Rev F W Matshoes in Millicent North. The remainder lists assorted prize dividends and weights from a rural show or fair with entries like Donnellys Blue Blood and Onkaparinga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Williams
Onkaparinga Races 1899 Oakbank Meeting Claimed Best Yet
The 1899 Onkaparinga Racing Club meeting at Oakbank drew strong attendance and fine weather with excellent racing. Results include Honore Race for £500 won by Mrs Heatherington Allahditu, Ost Bib, and Taran Stakes for 1000 sovreigns won by Nitrous. Dividend tallies and placements feature multiple owners and jockeys, reflecting a thriving season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onkaparinga Racing Club
Oakbank
Hetherington Allahditu
Mr. K
Rowe
Barton
Mesura
E. Manifold
Me Aesey
C. Vesey
Inquest on a Fire at Mr Reid’s Farm
An inquest held on April 7 before Mr W Sutherland tried the case of two haystacks at Mr J Reid’s farm burned on April 1. James Reid said the fire started earlier that morning and no one saved them. Stacks were insured with agent Mr Stuckey. one stack valued at £62 and about 40 tons burned. Louis Spehr saw stacks burning at Millicent and found no one nearby. He doubted spontaneous combustion. Several witnesses promised. Jury found the fire set by person or persons unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furnee
W. Sutherland
J. Reid
James Reid
Stuckey
Louis Spehr
Millicent
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South Australian
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Supreme Court
H. Stafford
G.heinemann
J. Martiensen
Tore
RB. Egan
T. H
Sioown Terats
D. E. Croker
Humphries
J. Bowering
H. Spehr
A. Berkefeld
T. Towers
J. McPherson
J. McKensis
P. Bowering
G. Heinemann
Tureo
A. Humphries
J. McKenzie
A. Berkefeld I
J.B. Croker
Frevat
A. Berkefeld A. Humphries NI
Houston
Frear Txtate
R. J. Egan
J. EB. Croker
H. Mutton
J. Prosee
Syds
Slyds
A. Seebohm
J. O'Connor
A. Herkefeld
Red Pea
H. Brafford
Szconp Teuts—R
Egan
Beobohm
Beocy
Croker
Bowaring
Lissocs
Poa Towers J
O'Conner
Myan
Gillie Callen
P. Harrington
Tratford
Stratford
J. Procos
Strathepeys
Jewie Lowe
P. Lowe
B. Lowe
M. McCouspics
Mimos
Jamie x
A McArthurt
A. Matheson
N. McConspice
Hameter
W. G. Ferguson
J. Burstford
J. Stratford
M. Costello
O. Cameron
M. Preece
T. Fer
J. Williams
P. Guerin
D. McArthur
B. Campbell
D.J. Campbell
G. Hill
M. Presce
C. Cameron
C. Hayes
Ferguson
O. Stratford
E. Campbell
W.G. Ferguson
Mr. B. Brennan
F. Reid
P. McArthur
F. Nunan
Necho
N. McMorron
C. Maloni
J. Agnew
M. Manhood
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J. McLaughlin & CO
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Walter Campbell
Onkaparinga
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