Millicent man fined for garden cauliflower theft
Millicent Police Court heard Ab You charged on George Donoghue’s information with stealing 36 cauliflowers from George Tantrem’s garden on July 22. W C Harvey bought some from the accused. the vegetables were later claimed. The defendant, defending, said he found the produce under his back fence and took it in. He was fined £2 or one month in gaol.
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Messrs
W. Sutherland
M. White
George Donoghue
George
George Tsutram
Millicent
W. OC. Harvey
W. C. Harvey
Mount Gambier
Tantram
Martin McDonough
M.C. Winckler
Harvey
Poem on Sylvanus and the Mount Ursham Poet MOPOKE
Dedicated to The Pooh Hah Lillyvaines the verse lampoons Sylvanus after his brisk brag and busy labor ends with his ouster. Rival candidates and officials mock him as the poet doctor who cannot please all, while MOPOKE smiles from ear to ear and letters misprint corrections surface.
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Lillyvaines
Sylvanus
Mount Ursham
Mopoke
Local Council Results and Seating Debates
The council held an election and named Cr. Cameron chair pro tem while considering amendments for chairmanship. Dr Suthery land and Dr Spehr were among those discussed as potential chairpersons, with Dr Williams’ amendment carried unanimously. A circular noted a rate levy for sheep feeding programs and related testing started.
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Pee Butheid
Spel
C. Cameron
Cr. J. Cameron
Cr. d. Cameron
Suthery Land
Cr. Guerla
Cr. C. Cameron
Spehr
Doran
Cameron
Cr. Butcher
J. Cameron
Williams
Destruction of foxes and wild dogs funding rate proposal
Council records discuss a special rate of 2d in the pound on assessment to fund destruction of foxes and wild dogs, with Cr Doran noting, and Cameron opposing any bonus until neighboring councils’ contributions are known. Drain concerns at Mount Muirhead and Kennion are raised, with a plan to readdress the drain and ensure fair working order. Arbor Day recreation funds discussed, £1 allotted previously for Furnar School, debated again with hopes for similar support. Clerk reappointed, a new district assessment proposed, common rent application toward fencing debt, and bids invited for fences no longer needed. Luncheon policy debated. legal advice sought on overflow water at Section 93, Riddoch. Meetings set for Saturdays before full moon at 11, accounts passed.
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Cr. C. Cameron
Cr. Doran
Cr. J. Cameron
Williams
Spehr
Buhlman
Mount Muir
Cameron
Dorat
Tondera
Cr. Guerin
Cr. Spehr
Cr. Williams
Cr. Spohr
Riddoch
Mayurra District quarrel over Hann and Co political intrigue
A correspondent denounces Hann and Co and local council actions in Mayurra District. He accuses self-styled reformers of bias, questions justice in appointments, and details conflicts over medical officers and council staff amid personal digressions and sharp satire.
Millicent Hospital subsidy debate and calls for accountability
A critic questions council subsidy for a Millicent hospital plan, challenging Hann and Co. to prove claims while defending district and Local Boards of Health duties. The writer denies advocating for a council grant, urges accommodation for the sick, and urges investors to assess the firm amid alleged malice and disputed acts.
Local Syndicate to Prospect Worturpa Goldfield Fails
Last week an attempt to float a local syndicate to prospect Worturpa goldfield failed. Mr T McCourt who traveled to Adelaide en route to Worturpa on Monday last telegraphed Wednesday to Mr Geo Mutton to remain at home. the field proved a failure and he is returning home.
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Worturpa
Millicent v Stars football match in Millicent ground
On Wednesday July 26 a close football match at Millicent ground saw Millicent edge Stars by two points after a block of quarters. Stars were led by G Matheson and Millicent by I Young. E Leilly was field umpire, with notable play from Fy Young Willshire Hickey R Slater and Perguson for Millicent and Matheon K Spelr Cullen J Bowering for Stars.
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Millicent
Stars
G. Matheson
I’ Young
E. Leilly
Millicent All
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Fairweather
W. Fairweather
Millicent Police Court
S. W. Hann
Jet Council of Kennien
J.B. Mitchaull
Oe Tam
Sylvanus W. Haan
Hann
Napoleon
Mayurra
Hoon
Thad
Gylvanes
Marshal Neigh
Bray
Gribble
Fhyne
Deas
Fsat
Hana
Council
Central Board
Hann and Co
Mayurrs
Co. Partoors
Cother
John Baw Newhum
D.C
Willacy
Nationa
Hespital
Haan
Haan and Co
J. McLaughlin & CO
Central Cash Store
the Central Cash Store
Board of Health
Asder Prouurs
Reqret
Thuat
Boards of Health
Council of Council
Mayurra Council
Saitye
Sam
Rame
Certai
Hana and
Ion
Ates
Mr. Hann
Hin
Thein
Tianm
Millicent V. Stars
Bander and Sons
W. B. Rush
Oakland
Fls
H. B Drake
Portland
Oregon
P. Preston
Lynchburg, Ve
Sander
Bons
J. M. Carmell
Kansas City
Kans
H. H. Hart
New York
Bander and
Boss
James Rookie
Fairview
N.M
Creek
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