Life boat hoisting gridiron tested at Port Adelaide
From Correso de Beachport March 15 reports a new steel gridiron grid for hoisting the steam life boat from water. Four winches drive the system with precise synchronization. The old shed served but piles needed driving. The 365 ton boat rested on the gridiron after being positioned Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachport
Clarkson
Protector
Teanes
Port Adelaide
Weir
Halder
Mount Gambier
It Smells to Heaven Correspondence on Health Board
A reader protests the local Board of Health for operating a foul smelling, improvised facility on public Terrace near the Somerset Hotel. He questions the council’s health duties and condemns the parkland structure as an abomination amid Victoria Jubilee Park symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Hotel
Board of Health
Partioully Park
Victoria Jubilee Park
Hyenas and rumors shape Tantanaols commonage tale
A murky 19th century letter discusses hyenas, a phantom tiger story, and fears around Tantanoals Commonage. It mentions a Port MacBonnell beach find and a ghost used to deter visitors from parks and a whale carcass. The piece hints at monopoly desires by a radio trapper and notes the odd, misty rumors surrounding the area.
St Patrick Day Sports At Hogan Grounds Draw Large Crowd
Millicent Hibernian Society held the St Patrick Day event on March 17 at Mr M Hogan’s homestead. About 150 onground, rising to around 400 picnicers as townsfolk arrived from shops closing at noon. Weather improved, races attracted small fields but lively finishes with Kissing Cup, Nigger, Quilter, Home Rule, Gipsy Queen, Reindeer among winners. Food and booths provided by local ladies and Mr J Tantram. Santa moments: entries included Mr H McCourt, A Gray, F McCourt, W Cullen, J Kealy, M Peters and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent Hibernian Society
M. Hogan
Ireland
Stepes
St. Patrick's Day
Murumbum
Humphries
Bowering
H. McCourt
Mr. Malone
Kinsing Cup
Hy SeGone
A. Gray
Home Rule
Nizger
Standlard
Quilter
F. McCout
Gipsy Queen
Reindeer
Tantram
A. Seebohm
Father McEvoy
W. Long
J Crive
M. White
C. Kain
A. Butely
P. Graney
P, O'Connell
F. H. Varwerk
J. Richarda
F. McCourt
P. Kennedy
R. Brepain
J. Steele
C. Malone
C. Kornerwadd
O'Toole
Tracks in the Dust of South Eastern Councils Revival
Treasurer Holter's new Loose Government Bill revives the South Eastern District Councils Association after six years, sparking debates on local representation, debt, and governance. The piece mocks political posturing, notes clashes over the Act, and references district clerks who might better solve council issues. It also mentions a Howe-Beaglehole dispute and a Police Court episode involving mine directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holter
3E.I.C.A
Rip van Winkle
E.D.C.A
Gouncillore Weldom
Durance
Bia
Mayurra
Mount Muirgoed
Pendacou
Adelaide
Jimmy" Howe
B.A
Raisons
Broken Hill
Howe
Boagishols
Dors Bipee and Matheson Lead Edgemoor Beard Team
Dors Bipee and Matheson, both noted as scr. for Edgemoor, led by B. Richards with T. Donnelly and W. Paton in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dors
Matheson
Ao . B. Richards
T. Donnelly
W. Patan
The Concert and Ball at Insti yute Hall
Evening concert crowded Insti yute Hall with an instrumental overture and Irish tunes. Performers include Misses Davern Burgem McArthur Donnelly Crowe Carter and others with Glee Club and soloists. No competition for the Irish Jig noted. Paper went to bed after the concert bell carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davern
Burgem
Messrs. E
B. Bouthwell
Bradshaw's Guide
Mr. I. Williams
Glee Club
God Save Ireland
District Council Meeting Notes March 11 Proceedings
District Council discusses Crown Lands grant anticipation and road work on Glencoe road. Noted are conference invites from Narracoorte and the District Council Association, drainage issues, finances, and tenders for road and drain works. Officers Kiely and Korner are active. several permissions and donations approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Laird
Korner
McRustie
Lane
Kiely
Crown Lands Office
Glencoe
Narracoorte
J. Darwent
District Council’ Association
J. Hutchesson
Railway Department
Surveyor General
Ie Exchange of Roads
Mayurra
Blind, and Dumb Institute
Rom B
D. Kiely
Hie Place
Mount Gambier Road
A. O Richarda
Buchan’s Creek
W. T. Denton
B. Ryan
J. Korner
F. McRostie
W. McRostie
BR. Altechwager
B. J. Altechwager
B. Altechwager 1S. 5d., W. McRostie
P. McRostie
F. Richards
Richards
W. Solna
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Starling ‘Reductions
W. Fairweather
South Australian
Thomas Mann
Britain
Tantraim
A. Richards
Bella
A. Humphries
J. Kealy
Haweccar
I. Ryan
Im B. Moid
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W. Walker Vanett
Brooke
F. . Guerin
OC. Cameron
Hrox Ivar
P. Bowering
Otek Vain
Bohm
Ales Sturied
Y. Parston
Dax Zayptoar
Fi Beweriog
Hon Poli
Loval Representati Appatra
Arete
J. Bull
Draper
J. McLaughlin & CO
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Australia
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North Terrace
Tani
Anools
B. J. Holland
Urre
Lawrence Considine
Tod
Benara
Bittenhoes
Sehreee
Mivanss
Fm Silene
Bub Council
Kaeuer
Parleay
Sander and Sons
Oakland
Fls
Gander and Sone
J. M. Carmell
Keoses City
Kaus
Ayn
H. M. Bart
Raw York
Dawiew Parking
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