Mount Gambier News Sketches and Local Notes
Mount Gambier elections occur today with mayoral candidates Dr McDonald and Mr J Waiayu plus Mr J Livingston MP listed. A centenary event marks the sighting of Mount Gambier with a tower foundation ceremony by Chief Justice Way. A gunboat Protector may call at Isnelport en route to Port Adelaide. Local notices include a stock inspector at Mount Gambier and shipping facility inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosernmant Hiss
Eroesion of & Sma
Williams
Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Corporation
de. McDonald
J. Waiayu
J. Livingston
M.P
Portland Teak Week
Mount Gumbigi
Fractured Reflections on War and Culture in Late Era Commentary
A fragmented early 20th century ramble critiques imperialism and British and Australian wartime attitudes after the South African conflict. The piece laments cultural arrogance, praises soldier valor, and questions national identity, linking grand ideals to everyday folly and public sentiment.
Noted Tensions at Auctions and Public Auctions Magnetism
The piece discusses crowd behavior at auctions and public sales, noting motives like obtaining value and the allure of a "bur hotel" crowd effect. It observes crowds compelled to act under magnetism, with blame placed on self interest and mob psychology rather than noble intent. The author likens auctions to displays of vanity and warns against gullibility in public bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacen Hera
Glaysio
Geowde
Thors
Largain” Solley
Three Yard Man
Phrnnian
Sinder
Sena
Drake
Samacr and Sons
Preston
Lynchburg
Sander and Sons
Carmell
Kamas City
Kane
New ‘York
Saya
Jamen Berkin
Fairview
Nal
Dinerhia
D. A. McKitrick
Brorensburg
Syndr
South East Harbor Works debated in South Australia House
Debated loan bill action in the South East harbor project. Speakers including Mr Renwick and Mr Handy discuss first instalment and the plan to connect Mount Gambier port with Portland. Opposition, cost fears, and federal federation issues influence votes on the initial £1000 tranche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng Abaluahed
Louder
Eatonies
Renwick
Melbourne
Lavirge
Portland
Gambier
Renwickshay
Marland
Peare
Darling
Strang
Ueland
Port
Adelaide
Royots
Bort
Mit
Handystid
Ant
Shuld
Atrike Nut
South Eastern
Kingston
Laughiter
von Douss
Asmid
Mount Gambier
Beachport
Bert
Tivine
Mount Gatohiv
Joan
Carpen
Jaea
Who Was Starlight in Delirewead’s Robbery Tale
A long disputed origin of the bushranger Starlight in Capinga Starlight’s tale is discussed. Rolf Boldrowook cites confusion from Western Australian and other papers, noting two earlier men inspired the fictional villain and that a real bushranger linked to Midnight influenced the plot. He references police pursuit, a Dubbo trap, and the character’s basis in real events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capinga
Delirewead
Stockrider
Iie
Starligit
Ann Ges
Audney Mail
Dabto
Trrmeuher
Arman
Poliva
Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Qur
Bubba
Sergent Wallings
Outrun
Victoria
Bundalar
Hough
Arsdale
Rose
Creik
Chacin
Birdsville
Uiain Antioa
Millicent
Adrien
Harlech
Albany
Wal
Pring
Willy sNleapproval
Ant Brice
Indivisdal
Stites
Vowijiites Canale
Guraen
Mrosylor Kroger i Franiedt
Pretel
Dietayor
Kruser
Rip
Europe
Oraige
Volony
Prapang
Cape Colony
Lutels
Misra
Rail connection petition advocates Mount Gambier to Portland line
A draft memorial from Alan Gambier and Southeastern districts of South Australia urges Premier and Victorian Government to approve a railway link between Mount Gambier and Portland. It argues the route would boost trade in cattle and wool, open western Victoria, spur land development, and benefit producers, consumers, and revenue while aligning Braden with Federation principles. The petition asks for port and rail integration and for the Kingston to Goroke extension to secure regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porttaad Mouge
Adelaida
Australis
Victoria
Forte
Portland
Mount Gambier
South Australia
Adelaide
Stelourne
Ratio
Brade
Ite Natuess
Goroke
Kingston
Fail
Lun Wenuura Disteiek
Afl
Ahie
Gozoke
Navini McCean
Baja Australia
Chamberlain's Colig and Dintrhoy Remedy Advertised
A worn advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colig Chalers and Dintrhoy Remedy as a universal medicine for bowel complaints. It claims relief is prompt and reliable and credits Walter Campbell as the agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Waliee Camptell
Walter Campbell
Fragmentary council notes reveal land, gate, and drainage disputes
Local records show Reachport district council debating fence gates on Farner Road land, drainage measures, and arrears. Officials discuss who owns gates, whether to remove fences, and potential costs while noting finance, rates, and contract tenders for upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisashi
Farner Road
Hogan
Clifford
Arthur Slink
Domaschene
Rutherland
Sutherland
Rowell
Chifford
McArthur
Dr. Clifford
Gr. Hogan
Us. A
Eoenoll
Rutherlamt
Jono
Faroor
Ge. Guthert
Thie
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Gt Strong
Joss Ansione
Business Atrweather
District
Para
Teneksio
South Africa
Kowa
Wilak
Laing Wey
Perid
Paliiita
Fortundellare
uLureats
Howie Ovat
Aeo
Aqui Aoda
Smuik Lie
Ollerwice
Han
Ha Australia
Britein
Duhu
Edinburgh
Princa
Weley
Starlight
Mor Campbell
Wu, Haughton & CO
Portiand Raltway
Reachport
Cannell
Preent
Orland
W. Walker
Bailesy Department
Linebarton
Mount Gamer
Watad
Acham
Amber
Cape of Good Hope
Abese ‘Mountains
Sehinic
Gambier’s
Northuntherland
Duke of
Cape Northumberland
Cape Bankes
Jimmy
Sydney
Boyce
Comnell
Blackien
Boyes
Coe
Wen
Leinsie
Christ
Tiysterienl
Hopetoun
Herope
Allleiale
Thupsiay
Paetorion
J. Benignnaid
Rehether
Bannigan
Tataram
Spector
Indy
Ndisea
Myre Journal
Walden
Hare Teseergleae
Wook Bazaar
J. McLaughlin & Co
Central Cash Store
Rangford
Frou Wilson, McPherson & CO
Orange
N.S.W
Tnueraus
Tust
J. B. Mitchell Millicent Stores
Laon
H. F. Kessal
Watchmaker
Jeweller
Optician, &c
Vie
Wien Baat
Hue
Austria
Tod Sion
Queerisaya Rons Lingenters
Duslay Haber Tay
ALY
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