Distant Facon and Christmas Gains for Local Players
The Dan try Dramatic Company opened at the Millicent Institute Fair on November 30 presenting Soldiers of the Queen amid Transvaal War references. Barry, Stoneham, Aslin, Holyford, Whorlow, Rede and Devereux earned praise for acting with solid support from the audience. A later show featured The Kelly Gang to an equally warm reception with strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Dax Baruyr Comfarr
Dantry Dramatic Company
Millicent Institute
Thureday
Wwe
Barry
Dan Barry
O'Flaherty
H. Stoneham
Dalrymple Hogg
Rita Aslin
R. Holyford
Claude Devereux
Transvaal
Mise Aggie Whorlow
Ivanholf
Reg Rede
Hermann Lugg
Cmpany
Kelly Gang
District and civic notes from Mount Gambier region
Weather delays district proceedings while Mayurra shows a council office meeting on December 9 to review show ground improvements. Probate declared for Johann Frederick Frans Lam er of Yahl, estate over £7,810 to heirs. Mount Gambier mayoral race yields single ward contest. McDonald unopposed for mayor. other ward bids listed with nomination issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayurra
Mount Muirheid
Millicent A.,h. and P. Society
Johann Frederick Frans la ‘Mer
Yahl
Mount Gambier
Melbourne Presbyterian General Assembly
Ite
Presbyterian Church In
South Australia
Penola
Strawberry Fete Draws Strong Attendance at Tawraxoova
From our own Correapor dents. The Church of England Society held a Strawberry Fete in act of the local building f and last Saturday evening. The fete had a very good attendance and the Rev. RE. V. Simpkinson presided. The event was a decided success socially and financially with strawberries and other fruit and refreshments selling readily. The following programme featured piano overture, songs, and solos with notable applause from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England Society
RE. V. Simpkinson
Mra. Beach
Mr. G. Man
Sen Mine
Carter
Mr. Bhiels
Mr. Richter
John
Fisherman
Public Hall Committee Plans to Settle Deed Conditions
The Public Hall committee met at the Railway Hotel. Members discussed drafting conditions for a deed and securing seed, with Trustees to return the draft and a meeting planned for next Saturday at 6 pm to finalize terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davison
J. McRostie
Telfer
Johns
Holloway
Kiely
Belmont clash as Methuen column meets Boer force
The 10 000 strong British column under General Lord Methuen engaged Boer forces of 3600 to 4000 at Belmont about seventy miles south of Kimberley. Boers defended three hill lines, fought stubbornly, and withdrew in good order after heavy rifle fire. N S Wales Lancers fought in the battle. Baden Powell at Mafeking faced dire conditions with typhoid and underground living. The Boers, estimated at 8000, pressed British defences and were said to plan march toward De Aar after ten hours of combat at Mudder River Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Belmont
Mnd
Hille
N.S. Walea Lancers
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Mudder River Ford
de Aur
Millicent V Rendels ham Cricket Match
A cricket encounter between Millicent and Rendels ham clubs appears in this fragment with scattered names and partial team details. The readable text hints at players Beale or Beals and an overall clash, but precise scores or outcomes are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent
J. Tiddy
Lamshed
W. Paynier
B . Humphries
E. Southwell
Fuster
R. Slater
Foster
W. Phinkett
H. Mutton
Ougern i
Z. Dewar
UT. Mitchell
Odgers
Stew
Ichter
Ordegers
A. W. Styl
G. Willshire
Odgera Sundries
Ohnitchell
R. Foster
A. Lambshad
Plunkett
Mitchell J. Humphries
Mitchell J. W. Odgers
Bow Iye
W. Paynter
B. Slater Outer
J. Dewar
Mitchell
Defeat of the Kingston Government in South Australia
In a Tuesday session on November 23, the Kingston government fell by one vote via an adjournment motion led by Mr Burgoyne of Newcastle. Amid questions, Kingston pledged not to seek federal election while House of Suffrage remains unsettled. The division listed numerous MPs on both sides, with Sir John Downer and Livingston among those noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A
Kingston
Burgoyne
Newcastle
South Australia
Mr. Burgoyne
Lis
Blacker
Caldwell
Castine
Wopley
Darling
Duncan
Giles
Gilbert
Glynn
Grainger
Griffiths
Hague
Handyside
Homburg
McDonald
McKenzie
Morris
Paech
Poynton
Roberts
Rounsevelt
Solomon
Tucker
van Dousss
Wood
Teller
Batchelor
Brooker
Butler
Carpenter
Catt
Coneybeer
Curmine
Dumas
Foster
Holder
Hooper
Houman
Hutchison
Jenkins
McGillivray
eLachlan
Miller
O'Loughlin
Peake
Playford
Price
Scherk
Shannon
Parr
John Downer
Mr. Livingston
George Street Furniture Stock Announcement
To thanking the public for very liberal support and patronage in the past, begs to notify that, having taken premises in George street, he is able to show a good stock of furniture, including drawing room suites, couches, sofas, tables, chairs of all descriptions, wicker and bamboo chairs, bedsteads, cots, dressers, mirrors, beds, clocks, crockery, glassware, cutlery, tinware, ironmongery, and various sundries. Also at Davenport street, timber, bricks, lime cement, paints, oils, tools, and more sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George-street
Kingston Ministry Collapse Shocks Island Government
The Kingston Government, in office since June 16, 1998, resigns after a failed dissolution request. Burgoyne, previously a minister, declines to form a new cabinet. Solovician takes a brief role as Education chief while a no confidence motion looms. Also notes dubious claims about a £15 franchise and unrelated medicinal endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
C. Kingston
J. H. Gordon
T. Playford
F. W. Holder
P. P. Gillon
Crown Lands
Dr. Cockburn
Burgoyne
Legislative Council
Solovicn
Premice
Freemar
Ae If
Ir Burling
Public Works
Rounsevelt
Glyon
My. Poynton
Bit
Holoman
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Fairweather
South Australian
Soutewell
Styles
Trestrail
Parn
Mttchell’s
G. F. Shaw
Geneva
Indies
South East
Christman
Cricket
Millicent V.rendelsham
Ee Bealelsham
J. McLaughlin & Co. Central Cash Store
J. McLaughlin & CO
H. F. Kessal
Tantanoola
Beachport
Furner, &c
J. Bridges
Davenport Street
Wands Department
Bander and Sons
Thees
W. B. Rush
Oakland
Fla
H. B Drake
Porth
Oregon
Eaye
Senner
Bons
P. Preston
Lynchburg
Waertee
J. M. Cormal
Kansas City
Kans
Milligest Institut
Wehl
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!