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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
3
A garbled dedication text mixes medical terms and personal phrases. It cites Ye National Leagan and mentions physicians, eyes, retina, blood, bone, and various unclear names, rendering a rough, unreadable fragment without a coherent report or clear events.
A midweek annual meeting of the Vincent Caledonian Neridy group at Millicent Cale Society reported a balance sheet showing cash, bank deposits and subscriptions. The minutes list income from subscriptions, raffles, and donations, with expenses covering beer, music, dancing, advertising, and other running costs, ending with a balance carried forward.
The report lists election results with Chief Alex McRoatie reelected and several members elected or ousted, including G Robson A M Watron and D Campbell. It notes discussions on equipment for a pipe band, a new auditor GD Plnubest, and honorary member P Kenelback. A subsequent meeting featured remarks by Mr Klovelbacht and others.
Me i. Campbell narrates at the first meeting of Mion Beusch of the Agricultural Durean. The Batter Commission faces farmers nationwide as critics claim brokers rig personal gains. They say commissions charged for work not done and that brokerage drained funds. Corruption allegedly padded by payments to shipowners and factory managers with substantial sums diverted from dairy incentives. Witnesses and commission staff reportedly refused to disclose required information.
The text discusses dubious payments and alleged bonuses tied to a Victorian government issue, with references to butter, wool, and farm supply profiteering. It notes perceived profiteering by brokers and firms, calls for farmer cooperation, and hints at ministerial and departmental connections in controversy.
A clipped old notice extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney troubles. Testimony from H. Heaver and a Millicent reader lauds the remedy, urging purchase from chemists or stores and posting options via Foster, McClellan and Co. King William Street.
A court hearing July 2 discussed furniture sale terms and adjournments. Pleadings covered a payment dispute on a drain contract at Reedy Creek, with witnesses, interim summons, and a separate contract issue over a militia railway supply and a Mid dlesman paper debate.
The meeting recorded receipts of £105 In and banked funds of £2168 for the year. Council approved overdraft and adjustments to finances. Tenders for road works and contracts were opened and accepted. A vermin board and health board were established while a medical officer was recommended for the destitute district.
The Millicent Agricultural Bureau held a July meeting with members listed including A. McRost and R. Campbell. Rainfall for June was 3.68 inches at Millicent and 1. Ki McIntyre reported figures. Discussion covered strawberry clover growth on Ble Kiely’s land, possible machinery inquiries, and plant trials at Port Foley.
Wartime notes describe a football match between Tantanoola and Millicent with a wet morning ground turning slick in the afternoon. Scoring details show Millicent leading early and Tantanoola recovering, figures list players and marks, while weather affected play and a local official comment references broader events.
J B Mitchell reports heated Cape harbor controversy as government faces calls for a unified bill. Public meetings, petitions, and deputations press for capital improvements and a drafted bill before the session adjourns. Amid chatter, officials reference delays and parliamentary maneuvering affecting coast defense and port works.
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