Rube Institute and Beachport notices highlight town affairs
The Beachport news reports on committee actions at the Rube Institute including hall hire charges, Library cloakroom usage for the P A and H Society show preparations, and prize tickets for Robe School. Lifeboat issues frame harbor matters with Captain Weir and calls for a 16 man crew and vessel substitutions as lifeboats Lady Daly and City of Adelaide are discussed. Local exports and crops are noted with weather and supply delays in wool, potatoes, and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachfort
Cape Northumberland
Melbourne
Frenv and Son
P. Weir
Pearce
Robe
PA and HS. Society
Institute
P.A. and H. Society
Robe School
Elnsees
Misa Lea
Mie
Paris
City of Adelaide
Weir
Lady Aly
Beachport
Lady Daly
Crenwell
Lancers Move to Robe Farm as Boer Fire Kills British Soldier
Reports recount Lancers occupying Robe farm found already held by Boer women who opened fire, killing a British soldier. Late news suggests many Boers besieging Kimberley moved south to Modder River, Mafeking siege raised to aid Methuen’s Kimberley advance. Buller now commands about 90,000 troops. officers’ badges to be minimized to reduce losses. Boers reportedly advised to target officers, Cape Dutch disaffection grows, rebels arise in the north. Asps maintain neutrality and Australian contingents feel overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robe Farm
Kimberley
Modder River
Mafeking
Methuen
Buller
Cape Colony
Har
Cape
Melbourne Training College Visitor Attends Principal Meeting
In Melbourne a report notes Mr Tate M.A. Principal of Melbourne Training College attending as a visitor amid discussions on arithmetic reading poetry and discipline in the curriculum. The document cites a 10 percent metric in arithmetic and a 97 66 preoverate measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Melbourne Training College
Defeat of the Kingston Ministry Ends in Resignation
The Solomon formed Cabinet on November 30 collapsed on December 6 after a policy row over the Council Franchise and local projects. A three vote defeat followed when the House met to adjourn. Mr Holder then formed a new ministry with Jenkins Foster Gordon and others. Mr Kingston plans to contest the next council elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Solomon
Glenelg
Kingston
Holder
Aves
Mesere
Archibald
Batchelor
Ins
Dumas
Foster
Hooper
Hutchivon
Jenkins
Livingston
McGillivray
McLachlan
Miller
Morris
O'Loughlin
Peake
Price
Roberts
Sherk
Shannon
Holderteller
Noel
Meassra
Burgoyne
Caldwell
Copley
Darling
John Downer
Mexars
Duncan
Giles
Glynn
Grainger
Hague
Handyside
Homburg
McDonald
McKenzie
Parch
Playford
Poynton
Ronnsevelt
Tucker
von Doussa
Wood
Jon
Toler
Njority
Brooker
Coneybeer
Blacker
Griffiths
Castine
Gilbert
Solomon
J. E. Gordon
The Transvaal War Battle Report Fragment
Fragmentary report from the Transvaal War describes a Granapao River engagement with British forces led by Lord Buller. The text notes gallant acts by infantry cavalry and artillery and mentions a severe confrontation with casualties and a fallen body after the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granapao River
Correspondence on nocturnal horse trouble in township
A reader, ABRO, laments unaddressed complaints about nightly horses roaming the township. He pleads for stronger action and asks the editor to present his grievance fairly, noting his perceived powerlessness and reliance on a higher authority to enforce order.
Hindoo Appears in Millicent Police Court
Saturday December 2 before Mr J Brackey J Chatter Singh faced charges by police under information for being a distractive presence. He was fined and his compatriots assisted the moosy and escorted the wanderers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterday
J. Brackey
J. Chatter Singh
Hindoo
Aedekstare Polis
Wanders
Millicent Local Court Case in December Session
Millicent Local Court sits Wednesday December 8 before Justices Swan Sutherland and Lyon. Plaintiff Joseph Lane seeks 28 pounds 6 pence for drinks and delivery during four months of 1890. J E Moore appears for plaintiff as defendants plead not guilty. Witnesses include Races De Getenneet. Case concerns account rendered in March with contested charges at the Railway Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Swan
W. Sutherland
W. W. Lyon
Joseph Lane
William John Jones
J. E. Moore
Liquor Suit Ends With £80 Verdict Against Station Master
In a case at Millicent, a station master and telegraph officer faced allegations of supplying liquor. Witnesses disputed Sundays as delivery days and the amount charged. After testimony and disputed proof under the Licensed Victuallers Act, the bench returned a verdict for the plaintiff ordering £80.
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Tiatanoola
Spehr
Breawee le
Plantiff
Licensed Victuallers Act
Moore
Lane
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W. Fairweather
South Australian
Rome
Mr. Richards
Mount Gambier
J. B. Mitchell
N.B
G. F. Shaw
BéFss
Geneva
Transvaal
Fausta
Millicent Police Court
Millicent Local Court
J. McLaughlin & Co. Central Cash Store
J. McLaughlin & CO
Kessal
Millicent
Tantanoola
Furner, &c
H. F. Kessal
JHING
George-street
J. Bridges
Davenport Street
Australasian
Geo, Joffrey
School of Mines
Roseworthy Agricultural College
Times Office
McMorrow
Haughton & 60
Nillicest Instituts
Cottage Hospital
Don’ Forget
W. W Weel
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