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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sections and waiting rules with unclear names and dates. It references Maihead and Bae Gl parties applying to water, but specifics are unreadable. The readable portion notes a legal or electoral context with unspecified actors and outcomes.
A heated critique targets state and private railway maintenance costs, waste, and supervision. The writer argues for systemic reform, citing wheel-lathe inefficiencies, overstaffing, and the need to shift control to capable engineers to reduce expenses and improve quality.
A meeting at the Maytage Course Chambier addresses adding to the building behind Br eeton Hill and yard work for upcoming site. Millicent and railway officials discuss yard alterations, with six months to complete, and concerns over antiquated yards. The Wyrle Band of Hope attended, chairing the event as residents voiced demand for improvements.
James Mitchell of Mount Gambier, a private four-year resident, attended the Mount Gambier Bush-Lawlestt Society’s annual meeting in South Australia. Funds and pledges totaling around £1,000 were recorded for various members, with a ground purchase by Mr and Mrs Twin valued at £100 presented to the society. The gathering discussed road and traffic improvements and called for inquiries into past actions and the new education minister’s approval of related improvements.
The Ard of Hope held its monthly meeting at the Public Hall on Saturday evening. Bre. Davidon presided over a crowded gathering. programme items included songs such as Tha Noble Mind and The Gushing Till company. dialogues by Meso M and D MeKtustis. recitations and a Prohibition address by the chairman. Mr S Lane, recently named to the Diutist Council, fell ill but is under care. A note reports Mr O Crafter’s accident while lifting tools, injuring himself and returning to Mount Gambier.
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