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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
3
A garbled catalog entry notes a stack of winter dress pods and related items from the South Australian Store. It mentions first class fabrics, waterproofs, jackets, capes, mantles, furs and related apparel, promising good value and wide range.
A report on a potato crop by A. J. Bellinger near the Kine Fore Motel notes sandy soil, early harvests with six tons of tubers, and a remark that the soil is not fully loamy. A talk by Mr Cradfork on natural spirituality is announced for tomorrow night, with hopes of drawing a congregation.
The Reverend W. dr. Hanton left Mount Tiamtier with a farewell social at the Methouliat Sunday Bohol Mall on April Bth. Millicent men are noted in the Fifth $A. Contingant. Mrs Thos. Gathie died from burns suffered near Donald on April 1. Mount Gambier election filings show three nomination papers for the Southern District, preventing wire-based nominations.
A long-winded letter recounts frustration with railway charges affecting Adelaide to Mount Gambier and Mount Gambier routes. Residents greet a returning post van driver amid distrust of policy, claiming rail rules favor other regions. The piece notes increasing Melbourne cargo and rail competition, urging fair treatment by authorities.
A testimonial from Millicent Catiaen of Millicent asserts Doans Ointment relieves chronic piles skin irritations and eczema. The claimant describes severe itching rashes and persistent discomfort improved after using the product. Page details mention pharmacies and local distributors selling the remedy.
A late 19th century council minutes record varied items including financial receipts and expenditures, drainage work, road maintenance, and quotes for commonage repairs. The report mentions Dr Williams and Cr Malone, inspection of drains, and tenders for paddock work, with ancillary notes on imperial affairs and Boer War era commentary.
The Elections report nominations on Wednesday April 5 and a Legislative Council walkover on April 10. Two new candidates, Sormish of Yankalilla and J d O'Malley of Marleald, emerged amid uncertain sweep, with districts of South Australia listing voters for Mount Gambier and surrounding regions.
A Wednesday schedule on April 1 details ongoing class changes within TD Company. The text lists affected members and outlines actions taken, implying reorganizations or staffing adjustments in the military or training unit context.
The Millicent Gun Club season opener on the Show Ground featured two forty overs matches with MC Kennedy as winger, J Wallis, A McCourt and W Forbes contributing financials. Forbes won the second match and detailed player scores were recorded. A separate cricket match at Hatherleigh on Saturday ended with Randlesham victorious after a tense finish, with detailed bowling figures and scorers listed. The article also notes World War I casualty and manpower figures and a statement by Premier Seddon on Maories during a Transient period.
Advertisement describes a cough remedy labeled Cough Remedy by A M Hop Creek Wisconsin USA claiming it cured a boy who could not speak from croop. The seller Walter Campbell is listed as agent offering the product for sale.
A chaotic farewell marked by discipline lapses as Commandant Halton challenged the crowd and Colonel Wal lack was dismissed. The Rhodes will directs over £6,000,000 for education across provinces, with £2,000,000 to scholarships. Discussions in London consider a Transvaal loan of £30,000,000 at 3 percent with guarantees. Reports note a Queensland family encroaching on police, a missing trooper, and the return of Australian singer Amy Cadlea. Endorsed medical extracts from Sander and Sons claim eucalypt preparations offer curative benefits despite mixed endorsements from doctors in the U S and Europe.
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