In stock wares and curious barbs of law and life
A garbled 19th century notice mixs a sales list for rabbit traps and kitchen gear with a courtroom aside on lawyers pay and a mistaken appeal to conscience. It references Minuicest Parsieving Company and Milicent Preserving Company to start work on January 18th, plus a sparse note about a man named Alf Teltue and a letter from Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Gabriel
Harrold Bros
Minuicest Parsieving Company
Milicent Preserving Company
Christina
Monty
Alf
Pista
Htonrigan
Adelaide
District records foxes killed and potato prices in Adelaide and Mount Gambier
Over 200 foxes have been killed in the district in the past two months. Potatoes are quoted at £5 per ton in Adelaide and £3 10s in Mount Gambier, markets described as somewhat weak. Millicent Institute classes reassemble January 16 with prize examinations on January 19. Drainage Commission members travel South East. six are teetotalers. School changes note Miss Nation moved to Crystal Brook, Miss Cairns from the Training College replaces her. Millicent team selected to play Beach Pies January 18 with Forbes Paynter Turrel Tiddy Donnelly Stuckey Holmes Dewar Wilbraham Slater Mutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Mount Gambler
Miss Nation
Millicent School
Crystal Brook
Miss Cairns
Millicent
Beach Pies
W. Forbes
W. Paynter
J. Turrel
J. Tiddy
B. Donnelly
T. Stuckey
G. H. Holmes
J. F. Dewar
A. C. Wilbraham
Slater
H. Mutton
Wesleyan church anniversary events poorly attended
From our own correspondents Tayranoota January 1 a tea meeting in the Wesleyan Church connected to the church anniversary and an evening concert drew light crowds likely due to holidays and other attractions. Contributions at the cone were noted with Rev T Trostrail Overtonesign Pearce and Lieutanson Seaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayranoota
T. Trostrail
Pearce
Renounced plans for Institute concert amid cane pest and health worries
A fragmented report from Robe notes talk of a mid month Institute concert to raise funds for renovations and a music program despite large rabbit destruction and persistent illnesses. Residents worry about medical access, postal service cuts, and sustaining charities as South Australia eyes the Vale of Australasia raffle with tickets at one shilling for prizes including a world tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rona
Robe
Kingston
Institute
Mais
Postal Department
South Australia
Vale of Auatea
Imeger
Phbic
Iitelias
Theo. W. Heide
Collins-Street
Melbourne
Lent Brassey
Millicent Drainage Commission Train Visit Details
South-Eastern Drainage Commission members toured Millicent by train on January 1. The party included A H Peake MP as chair and J G Jenkins J Lew G Bive and G McGregor among others. They inspected farm facilities and drainage works along Penola Road Wyrie and Glen's Bridge, pausing at Holsgrefe's farm and a cheese factory. Twelve witnesses testified at the Court House the following day in a related proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-Eastern Drainage Commission
Millicent
A H. Peake
Chai Man
J. G. Jenkins
J. Lew G. Bive
G. McGregor
Mosars
R. W. Foster
E. Hooper
J.T. Morris
A. McDonald
M’s.p
Mr. Moncrieff
O. Bailey
Psst
McCourt
J.J. Osman
Mayurra
T. Varcoe
Wyrie
Glen's Bridge
Bers
Kscropa
Court House
Rome
Unclear OCR Note on Drain Project Schedule
Fragmentary report mentions the Rendelaham drain and Mount site study. Commissioners slated to travel to Kalangedoo to sit at Penola and then return to Millicent during wartime conditions. Details are garbled and names may be misspelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Lois
Rendelaham
Kalangedoo
Penola
Millicent
Mount Muirhead District Council Proceedings
Mount Muirhead District Council meets with members Dre Malone chairing. Discussions cover tar stock, boundary road issues, ranger duties, rock impoundment care, boulder removal at Narrow Neck, Avenue Commonage lease renewal, joint repairs with Megarra Council, tenders for road maintenance, fox destruction, and routine accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Nitechke
Poundkeeper
Narrow Neck
Avenue
Jessen
Megarra Council
Boundary Road
Tt War
Belt Road
Pender's Crossing
Bonna
Ranger
Clerk
Nash
P. Spruhwn
M. Nilson
Border Watch
J. Crowe
Petty Wash
Bush Fire Inquest At Tha Traceola
An inquest into the cause of the ore fire that swept the north side of the Beachport to Mount Gambier railway on December 20th was held at the Railway Hotel Tha Traceola on January 10th. Coroner M Morrison LP presided with a sworn jury including H W Morris foreman J Ryan O H Lane B Long and JMC Meischel and Ewens attended for the inquest. The fire burned a patch of wattle near the line as officials recorded details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gambur
Wailway
Tha _taceola
M. Morrison
Fire on the Hindmarsh line sparks disputes at inquiry
Witnesses describe burning stumps along Section 169 Hindmarsh on December 29 as a railway crew admits no formal burning rule. wind shifts and smoke hinder efforts while a jury finds insufficient evidence to prove origin but leans toward railway involvement. Officials propose committee and a hospital fund, with detailed witness statements and ownership questions amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindmarsh
S.W
See
Glencoe
A. McBride
Charles Compton Holloway
Inst Wits
Luntanonta
Daniele
Laird
Herbert J. Humphries
Dows
Walter Bermingham Crosbie
Charles Wyatt
Cools Station
Angus Hawley McBride
Burrungul
Hindmsred
Daniel
A. F. Telfer
Holloway
William Derby
Thomas Corcoren
Laat
Thomas Holloway
Correspondence On Pribe Fowl And Local Affairs
A brief note on Pribe Fowl correspondence discusses community issues and local perceptions. It highlights ongoing discussions, minor debates, and potential impacts on neighborhood activities without detailing specific events.
Farmers and Their Wheat Plan for Direct London Sale
A letter proposes Southeast farmers charter a vessel to ship wheat directly to London to beat middlemen at low prices. It argues last year’s failed corner and current market conditions favor such a move, with financing details to be discussed. The notice also cites dubious testimonials about Sander and Sons products, contrasting claimed cures with expert reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-East
London
Pirate Leiter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bimpson's
A.C. Wilbraham
Millichent
Drainage Commission
Mount Muirhead
Dre. Malone
Gardner, Nischke
Cricke
Millicent V. Coonawarra
Coonawarra
Istiewines
Rschsas
B. Wort Viagina
W Forlea
T Day
G. Iddy
Merria
Ts Skuse
Skene
Darwent
H Darwent
Davis
Morris Mer
D. Sider
Morris
Capper
Moria
T Stuckey
Morry i
Millicent v. Rendelsham
Rendelsham
Nonas
R. F. Carthew
N. McColl
J. Humphries
Tara E. Stewart
Paynter
Forbes H. Stewart
Forbes
Davia - Foster
Holmes
Carthew
A. Lamshed
Candle
Paynt H. Humphries
C Davis
McArthur
Payntar
Torrell
Humphries
Bowne
Ainge
Foren
Er Reutma8. Sup Merses, . H 0 0 Stewart Ww. Davin
Kb Steyert
H. Btowart
McColl D. Slater
Damshed
McColl
B. Slater
Tamahed A. Mutton
Stewert
Carthew P. Paynter
Foster
C McColl Sundries Ee
Totsea
B. Saat Ti T
Lamabed
the Central Cash Store
J. McLaughlin & CO
Deal
Oregon
Joseph Bridges
Davenport Street
D. McArthur
Cottage Hospital
Hoaspital Fond
Messrs
Stuckey
Bod Harris
BL Pluncadt
If. Hart
R. Campbell
D. Campbell
Pribe Fowl
Roland Campbell
Mount McIntyre
Sander and Sons
W. B. Bush
Oakland
Frs
Anita
Sander
Sena
Drake
Sender
Bons
Preston
Lynchburg
Somes Berhle
Eeirdiew
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