Millicent debate over local hospital and public health
A medical writer condemns District Councils for blocking a local hospital and isolation facility. He recites failed accommodations during illness, cites deaths, and accuses opponents of personal malice. He urges support for a self funding sick house and warns against further obstruction.
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Millicent
Boards of Health
Seheme
Widdison
Mount McIntyre
Scarlatina
Beachport
Jeanes
Obody
Times
Scirel
Drain tenders opened for cleaning and road works
The meeting directed drainage reconnection to German Creek and called tenders for drains 63 68 64 79 plus day work. Tenders accepted for Benara road and near Mr Kielys as listed with per chain and per yard rates. Randall Denton and Wilson Bros among accepted bidders. accounts approved.
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T. Williams
Benara Road
W. MacHostie
A. VY. Richards
C. Guley
Rizharla
Edgecomb’s Gate
C Gniley
P. Ryan
J. Denton
J. J. Denton
W. Jd. Randall
P. MacRostie
Randall
Denton
Richards
Correspondence Distinguishes Opinion From Its Authors
A note clarifies that the publication does not identify with the views of its correspondents. The statement emphasizes separation between reader letters and the newspaper’s own positions, shaping reader expectations for opinion pieces.
The Cottage Hospital Opposition and Public Health Act
A letter urges readers to support a Cottage Hospital plan, arguing it can be self supporting with modest annual costs for a nurse and utilities. It questions criticism from opponents and notes that patients would pay for food and accommodation, while considering occupancy risks and benefits to medical practice under a new Public Health Act.
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Millicent
Enid
South Australia
Drought Drives Junee Farmers to Seek Debt Relief
In Junee NSW farmers petition in large numbers for seed wheat, postponement of interest and rent reductions due to drought and bad yields. While some talk migration to NSW’s interior, many believe the safer rainfall of the South East makes green fields there more attractive.
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Junee
N.S. Wales
Mr C L Spehr Visits Millicent on Monday Evening
Mr C L Spehr visits Millicent on Monday evening. Appruss- Smith's Buildings on George Street noted. Gar R S Slater to take instructions on other days of the week.
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Golicito , &c
Millicent
Appruss- Smith's
George-street
Gar
R. S. Slater
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Millicent Times
the Cottage Hospital
C. L. Spehr
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