Wool Sales Report From Millicent London Auction
A list of wool sales conducted in London under the auspices of the Union Bank at Millicent details numerous lots by seller codes and wool types. Merino and xbred lots with varied d pricing appear, including numerous lamb entries and several consignments tied to named buyers or destinations. The letter closes with remarks on wine, temperance, and local civic sentiment, interwoven with a Rabbinical legend and sermon-style reflections by Roland Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Millicent
London
Colo
Thornlea
Marhvale
Lincoln
Tantanoola
AJA
Comeback
MUMBA
Noringa
Kennion
Bros
Manga
Wilmot
Gum Park
JWL
Pmca
Mt. Hope
Nangula
Temperance Sermon Preached by Rev T Trestrail at Millicent Parish
On Sunday at 15th Rev. T Trestrail delivered a temperance sermon to the Millicent congregation. He cited Proverbs to show that God opposes drink and warned against wine as a source of distress, urging restraint and piety.
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T. ‘Trestrail
Millicent Ores Peas
Correspondence note on editor's stance clarified
A correspondence item states the paper does not identify with correspondent opinions. The note emphasizes independence and separation between reader input and editorial stance. The brief explains the distinction to readers.
Mayurra Council Officer conflict raises concerns
A ratepayer protests the working overseer of Mayurra Council serving as inspector for the County Board of Health. He argues the dual role wastes time and could leave council duties undone or done by proxy, creating extra costs for Mayurra Council. The letter is dated August 17, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayurra Council
County Board of Health
The Local Option Poll
Letter to the editor cites a religious paper remark on clerical atmosphere fostering busybodies. The writer references Martin West in the Church Gazette and asks readers to consider its bearing on current events.
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Martin West
Church Gazette
Freezing Depot Proposal For Outport Slaughtering
The Chronicle notes the government may establish a freezing depot at Ingston or Robe. It urges pressing H Hart’s earlier suggestion for a steamer equipped with refrigerating machinery to call at all outports where carcases are landed.
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Ingston
Robe
H. Hart
Worturpa field near Golfields praised for mineral potential
Warden Gee reports 110 men on Worturpa field with some laying low and few real prospectors. He backs Dr Chewings that the field is highly mineralized and worthy of systematic prospecting despite not being a poor man’s field.
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Gee
Golfields
Worturpa
Piper
Dr. Chewings
Melbourne piano tuner advertises services and pricing
Herr Wilhelm Peters a certificated piano maker and tuner represents Allan & Co Melbourne offers regular visits to Millicent for tuning regulating and renovating pianos and organs. Pianos and organs sold cash or terms from £42 upwards with 12 years German experience and guaranteed work circulars and terms available from Mr F G Dodge who also takes orders for tuning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan & Co
Melbourne
Herr Peters
Millicent
Germany
F. G. Dodge
Auction and Clearing Sales Worldwide at Mount Gambier Yards
Auction sales held every alternate Saturday at Mount Gambier Yards and on one half day in the month at the Yards opposite Tantram’s Hotel. District and clearing-out sales available by arrangement. Surveys in the South-East. Requisites and phosphates for sale at low prices. Buildings and haystacks insured at low rates. Commission agents for multiple firms in Adelaide Melbourne Ballarat and Casterton. Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. in Adelaide. Strictly commission agents.
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Mount Gambier
Tantram
Otel
Elder, Smith & Co., Ltd
Adelaide
Goldsbrough, Mort, & Co., Ltd
Melbourne
Powers, Rutherford & Co
Coles & Pullum
Ballarat
A. E. Smith & Co
Casterton
Lancashire Fire Insurance, Co
N.B
Furner Rovers Defeat Stars In Rough August clash
On August 12 at Furner ground the Furner Rovers beat Millicent Stars 3 goals 1 behind to 1 goal 9 behinds in a hard fought match. Key performers included A and IJ Ky, Young, J and W Ferguson, W McIntyre for the Rovers and EK Spehr, G Spehr, J and P Bowering, Fensom and Cullen Bros for the Stars. Rovers' Young scored twice and G Nolan added a goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furner
Vera
Millicent Stars
Rovers
IJ. Ky
Young
W. Ferguson
W. McIntyre
G. Spehr
P. Bowering
Fensom
Cullen Bros
G. Nolan
Local anecdote praises cholera remedy after scare
Frank Sherwood, downtown today after a deadly brush with cholera morbus, recalls driving thirty miles after being taken and nearly dying. He plans to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy when venturing into the country, with Walter Campbell as agent selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sherwood
Chamberlain
Missouri Valley
Walter Campbell
Fixtures in Narracoorte and nearby towns
Local notices list sports and event fixtures across South East towns. Narracoorte events run Thursday and Friday September 21 and 22, Penola busy midweek, Kingston with Thursday dates, Robs on October 12 and 13, Mt Gambier mid-October, Wolseley October 20, Millicent October 25 and 26, and Border Town events on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narracoorte
Penola
Kingston
Thuraday
Mt. Gambier
Wolseley
Millicent
Border Town
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Spimefield Station
Burrowa, N.8.w
WM. Cooper & Nephews
Pitt-street
Sydney
Sins
Robert Greig
the Millicent Times
Cooper’s Dip
Cooper's Dip
Shearing Board
Harrold, Colton
General Agents
Wool Sales
Noah
Satan
Jesus
Essee
Port Adelaide
Seaboard
Roland Campbell
Herr Wilhelm Peters
MAY & Morphett
John Grice & Co
Furner Rovers V
STARS
J.w.elton
Blacksmith & Farrier
Ontario Cycles
Ontario Local Record
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