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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
2
A historical price list from Tae Cash and Credit Store outlines cash prices for groceries and goods. Items include seeds, butter, candy, clothing, rice, mustard, and preserved goods with various unclear spellings. Prices appear old and partially garbled, reflecting a vintage catalog page.
Auction notice from Millicent area listing lease No 4 619 on Mount Muirhead describing a substantial dwelling and improvements with Crown Lands approval, probate executors listed, tender not accepted, and conditions including trespass and dog restrictions in sections 584 5 90 80 64 65 21 32 hundred of Mayurra. Millicent parish notice dated March.
An auction notes a varied yard with many animals sold including prime light and medium Welsh wethers and various cattle types. Prices rise on prime stock with strong demand for porkers and dairy cows, while inferior and medium lots show wider price spreads amid brisk trade and high competition.
The Phillicent Times lists postage and subscription terms with quarterly rates and extra charges. It asks readers to report delivery irregularities and indicates correspondence should be addressed to the Eskitor.
Saturday July 13 the Millicent Literary Society held a meeting in the West room with Mr J Dsrid nun delivering a paper on Mental Culture. Mr Lyon chaired, several members spoke, amendments to rules were proposed for the next meeting, and attendance counted around a dozen.
An aging pioneer described as having a long feverish life near Millicent is remembered in this late life account. Born in 151 and active across India and Australia, he settled at Kalangsdoo in 1878 and died in Millicent. He wrote extensively on religion before passing away.
Local report notes A W Ware CMG mayor of Duilaide as a prospective candidate for the District of Victoria in the April 1902 elections. Other items mention Mount Gambier prices, a Brashear property theft incident, death of J Nerrvm aged 41, and ministerial protests over Sunday excursions, with remarks by Rev BR W Postar.
South Eastern Council delegates with MPs and city leaders visited Premier G. Jentina to press for government funding to build deep water vessels. The party outlined options including railway projects and council subsidies while awaiting a favorable decision.
A major blaze gutted Horden and Sons stock as a warehouse fire spread in Southorn on July 10. Firefighting efforts contained the flames within minutes, but a worker died after falling from a roof while attempting to escape. The incident left tens of thousands in damage and prompted emergency responses.
A migrant narrator recounts a chaotic voyage from Colombo to Aden via Port Said and London. He describes rickshaw rides, police interactions, Arab traders, and clashing transport as he details hotel visits, currency, and meals. The account blends travel misadventure with observations on infrastructure, cemeteries in Gonos, and wartime London.
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