Post-office debate and harbor improvements in Mount Gambier
The Mount Gambier community discusses post-office facilities lamp lighting near the Telegraph, harbor and accommodation plans, and the Commercial-tract site as best for architectural beauty and long-term benefit. A bazaar funded by the Indian Femin Fund is praised for prompt action, raising 115 pounds. Local clubs note a chess win by Millicent and frost on the ground signals seasonal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gasman
Ahi Bable
Mount Ganor
Evry
Pofersnea
Fesuino
Erseom
Soul
Joon! PD
Bas
Indian Femin Fund
Mount Gambier
Millicent
Ula UK
Foreigners in Pekin Face Mass Killings and Boxer Attacks
The text recounts attacks on foreign legations in Pekin during the Boxers uprising, noting the murder of a Goran Ambassador and the killing of women and children who sought refuge inside the legations. Survivors and wounded were reportedly executed as the siege intensified amid chaos and rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Legations
Ayery
Mare
Walther
China
Chinese Troops Advance Near Shanghai Amid Frontline Tensions
Reports describe Chinese forces near Shanghai using modern weapons as large units move north toward Russian positions, indicating intensified pressure on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Millicent Beats Mount Gambier in Chase Match
Millicent and Mount Gambier clubs contested a chase match with Millicent winning after traveling by train on Wednesday evening and returning Thursday. Supper followed the game at the Mount Gambier Club. Speakers included Simpkinson, Daving Meghrn Lyon Engelbrecht and others, many honoring the late Lieut Powell, killed in the Transvaal. Results listed follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent
Foone Gambier
Wat
Mount Gambier
S Lyon Engelbrecht
Lestar
Reiley
Spoakers
Lieut. Powell
Fish
Munich
Transvaal
South Eastern Drainage Bill Read in Parliament
A drainage bill under the 1878 acts was read with next week’s reading fixed. It contains eighteen clauses and seven schedules, requiring three quarters landholder support representing land to be improved, with loans at 4 percent interest repayable by instalments. Schedule I lists drains from Mount Hope to Lake Hawdon, including multiple drains across Grey Monbulla Penola Cyrannia Killangols Duffield and Joyce areas, with appeal rights for landholders. The government to fund construction with landholder repayments, and a Board of Engineer-in-Chief Deputy Surveyor-General and South-Eastern Land Board to oversee projects. The notice ends with an unrelated product advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eastern Drainage Act Amendment Act, Inc
Perliament
South-Eastern Land Board
Mount Hope
Grey
Monbulla
Penola
Cyrannia
Killangols
Garey'e
Man
Lake Hawdon
Isymy Dewin
Bray
Symon
Lake George
Lake Haydon
Joyes
Joyce
Townsend
Bury Heath
Jeni
Tetty
Milicent Institute
Mount Gambier
Tenidente
Fort-olice
Captain Weir
Vinerate
A. W. Sandford
MTC
Esidio
Portland
Victoria
R. W. Fostar
Federation
Bordleton
Adelaide
Corians
Gare
Gota Victoria
Wwe
iter-States Commission
B.A
Priser
Enthusiaar
North Terrace
Els
Marine Board
Tajatta
Elz
Anil
Busherland
Gail
Ball
Edvelliing
BLA
Iim Tak
Institute Extension Fund Dance July Fourth at MilliCent Institute
Public dances to aid the Institute Extension Fund will be held at the MilliCent Institute on Tuesday evening July 4. Dancing from 8 to 12 with Gentlemen's invited to, Ladies free. Speaker Roberts, M.P., who served in the Transvaal War, addressed the Assembly but did not secure the final assent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genlleaian
Heldar Carrereee
Ligut
Roberts
M.P
District Council Minutes From July Saturday Meeting
District Council assembled Saturday July 14 with chair Cre Patterson and members Williams Sutherland Ryats and T H Williams. An apology from Co J Cameron. Lease proposed for part drain reserves between hint and W Nolan at Bi per acre. Debates on road works near Penola Millicant Hand and through Dippaddork. Drainage, timber, and road improvements discussed. Meeting adjourned with next session noted for noon. Rev Slater reappointed clerk and dogs registrar at twelve pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cre. Patterson
T. Williams
Sutherland, Ryats
T. H. Williams
J. Cameron
L. Spehe
Hint
W. Nolan
J. Alvschwager
Bellinger
Cnriar
Dippaddork
H.J Williams
Taule
Salut
Neurast
T. Hi. Wolinen
Southerland
Careland
Slater
JH. J. Williams
Ryag
Tusweeny
Correspondence Clarifies Distinct Opinion Stance
A correspondence note states that the writers do not identify with the opinions of their correspondent, emphasizing separation of views and urging clear attribution of published positions.
Mount William Gold Roe Letter From Mount William
A rustic letter from Mount William dated July 15 describes a mining effort where about 8,000 men work the ground for gold. He notes wet, timbered soil and that roughly 200 men are obtaining gold while the rest labor in difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.L. Gurney
Mount William
Milli cent Act Committee Meeting Notes Millicent
A Mayurra Council Chamber gathering on Saturday July 14 discussed restructuring the Alliicent A and P Society committees. President J McMonald presided. motions moved by Giddings and Agnew reshaped committees, prize money rules, judging methods, and introduced an 85 pound fund aim with two judges and a referee for sections including Hlores and Oguils. a Millicent Hostel Institute Extension Fund received a three pound vote. Adelaide saleyarde reports July 16 noted export prices for a twentys years sale.
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Millicent Act
P. Soviety
Mayurra
Uly
3. McMonaid
G. Giddings
Notire
Botsgrefn
ML White
Sinalair
E. Agnew
Lyon
Bel
Bel Senpaied. Hak Ie Malibors Be Chan Space, ‘the Caution of Mr. Caldings
Agnew
J.C A
Nitschke
White
Stuckey
Shopta
Kealy
McArthur
Seine
Hlores
Ben. J. L. Stirling
Mr. B. Dari
Oguils
Mowrs
D. Forbael
T. Kidwards
Asam
Millicent Hostitute Eatension Fund
Millicent drainage debate at the public works meeting
A large audience gathered at the Millicent Institute for remarks by Commissioner of Public Works R. W. Foster and Mayurra Council’s McCourd. Speakers, including A. W. Sandford and T. Lavingston, advocated drainage schemes, contrasted Portland and South-East outlets, and urged government action to improve harbor facilities and rail freight, stressing South Australia’s trade position and federation benefits.
Hospital building funds discussed at district meeting
The meeting closed late as officials and residents debated a hospital project. The committee reported residents had raised £490 already with a target of £750 to finish construction, seeking state aid and departmental support. The Commissioner of Public Works pledged to push the matter with appropriate authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicnt
Beachport
Tantso
Millisent Collagy
Livington
Uepatalon
Me. Lane
Futhioe McAroy
Mire
Plum Moeris
McCourt J
Omanasi
Nitachike
W. Sundlons
SLUC
Soldiers of the Queen description of camp life and meals
A detailed letter from trooper Wo a Plunkett describes marching routines, stables, water supply, food, bunks, and daily chores aboard a troop ship or camp. It covers wake times, chores, wash areas, cooking, and rations, with notes on morning drills, upcoming May events, and church parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra G. Ti
E. Plunkett
Sereen
A. Plunkett
Ain
Ani Coffe
Ford Jp
Hoesen
Liswrys
Church St Englands
Pra
Wic
Disputed Council Meeting Notes and Local Developments
Fragmented report outlines council discussions on survey work, fees, and contract matters. mentions Deneval, Kiely, Molloway, and Dr Mogan. notes payments and promised continuation, plus arrangements for August sessions and local public notices. Includes charitable gift to Nicholson Institute and Tasmania property issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami
Canimaseiiner Hui
Kiely
Masurra Connell Te Canning Works
Dreidell Bs
Coubeilantie
Orsaual Brunesa
Logany
Kole
al Wue A. Atbut
Rou
Keparl Wedohive
Tunis
Melost
Risky
McRostie
Betas
Potaona
Ranger
Ropert
Fuoma
Hilo
Fragmented wartime report with scattered names and events
The readable text sketches a chaotic wartime scene with mentions of government alarm, army nurses, a missing boy, a court case, and economic figures. It references naval and colonial contexts, weather notes, flood damage, and a varied array of named figures and places, all presented as a jumbled historical snippet.
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Fairweather
Ter
Binl
Kinly
Waian
Gents
Guinaad
Wowa
Alma
Woman's World
Brextford
London
England
Millicent V
Mount Daminin
Iaview Lanter
Simpinean
Kogelbroch
Jefferson
Clayton
Wall Watson
Dosley
Slater A
Lomiit
Moore
Campbell
Balemo
Chamberlain
Walter Campbell
Institute Extension Fund
Mount William Gold Roe
Willie
Geo Mutton
Nie
Alliicent A. & P. Society
J. B. _tfroHELy
Millicent Stores
Men’s & Boys
Wooxrka
Whith
Cottage Ospital
Wghest
WL. Rush
Uaklsod
Emilar
Campiiara
Wise
Fir
Drake
Jason
Sajy
Sumner
Boor
Preston
Lewonbuew
Laerer
Sander Ant Bons
Arn
Almont Selon
JM. Carmell
Ksoss City
Kans
James Beckie N.M
Sweiler
Nick
McRitrick
Brownsburg
Ind
Melbourne
Tatha Shearer
Julia Pridore
Pridinoro
Wien
Shaw
H. F. Kessal, ‘Watchmaker
Jeweller
Optician, &c
Kessel
le Presant—Cre
Armpstos
Conference of Councils
Hell
Nicholson
Langeobt
Joe Darling
Exiekinter
Tony
Tasmania
A.sonfermse
A. S
Chamber of Commerce
Owl
Sountry
Vulture
Aosta, Eon
Germany
Swat
Children's Department
Alyowe
Eda
al Yalun Af Hi Press
Tiftacis
Niger
Wales
Rane
Lonet
Hollew N.S. Wales
Winn
Li Hong Chang
Grababy
Eli Fieboet
Sean Teal
Sorraptiony Inc
Waltyr Carypbett
Fits
Mirarys
Kaxgauoo Bren Berewan
Horskraik
Wattla Gym
ETC
Haughton & Co, Cemrie Et Elt. Ane
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