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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary record shows a signature line and mentions committee roles and fiscal year end figures but lacks coherent facts. The readable portions indicate a certification by a chairman or auditor regarding Rock and Roueipls with unspecified amounts and dates.
The report covers cattle and sheep sales across multiple districts. It notes variable demand and prices for prime, medium, and heavy stock, with totals of animals sold, and references to dairy cattle and calves. Prices range across weight classes and regions, reflecting brisk trade on some lines and slower activity on others.
August 23 industry notes reveal a somber annual meeting with directors reluctant to expand amid high raw material costs and low staple product prices. Market conditions threaten a factory shutdown or temporary abeyance, while landowners ponder rabbit destruction as a labor and trade relief strategy.
The Millicent area reports on church services at St Alpheus and Millicant with Father Spence from Adelaide officiating during August end and upcoming graduation events. Nearby memorials note Mr. Neil l Partervon of Farner and Mr. Eletolor aged 69, with funerals at Masuria Cemetery. Millicent literary society and charity events include a music contest, drawing prizes, and a program of readings to support the Millicent Institute Extension Fund, alongside a militia drill by Mounted Infantry recruits and Presbyterian church activities. Community meetings feature discussions on China partition topics and local political influence, with a focus on preparations for future operations and landholder concerns.
An obscure report notes a resolution passed with no opposition supporting the Victorian Church government. It mentions upcoming entertainments by Miss Pennuinen at Millicent and a planned visit by Mr. Newling of Mont Gambier to Millicent, signaling increased local activity and engagement.
Market reports show firmer prices for Mont Gambier potatoes with an unchanged overall market. Local appointments include a new charge of a district covering Wallwages Morphottedle, Goolwa, Victor Harbor, and Pork East, with talks on harbor works and deep sea ventures. A Christian meeting with the Wesleyan Home Mission raised funds for the Home Mission.
Mount Gastyxn residents urge railway construction to boost trade and connect to Adelaide by the Puriland line. Debates focus on drainage, rainfall, and land management’s impact on future growth and climate. A Millicent excursion and Beauc port ties feature in regional talks.
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