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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
4
Commercial Mora report notes a large sale with good to prime cattle, many from local paddocks, and strong demand driving late values. Shippers for W. A. bought 160 cattle, total cattle tally 7109, with a full master of buyers and animated attendance.
The sale lists prime merino wathers and ewes with prices from 6d to 20s, crossbreds and lambs showing strong demand. 1225 sheep, 907 lambs, 152 calves, and 610 pigs penned. Wheat prices on trucks at Port Adelaide quoted. Wool markets reported hardening in London with an auction on May 3.
The Millicent Times provides details on subscription terms including annual advance rate, postage charges, and correspondence to the Editor. It urges subscribers to report delivery irregularities to the office.
Saturday May 5 commentary deems the General Elections for the B A House of Assembly a purposeless fight. Kavastow and O Reilly are blamed for pushing party lines over Household Suffrage and Capitation Grant. Voters and candidates appear organized by party, with little distinct political difference in the result.
The electors backed the Kingston Ministry, offering stability and responsibility in a time of weak opposition leadership. A former heady political mix faces a challenge as Mr Thomas Pragram emerges, potentially uniting scattered forces to contest Rexston before federal disbursal. Meanwhile, local reports describe a steam lifeboat test, a minor earthquake tremor, and detailed polling day outcomes in Taxra nora with vote tallies, plus a football dance social hampered by weather and a memorial service for Mrs M Morrison emphasizing steadfast Christian character.
The Millicent district held an April 29 election for one Millicent School Board of Advice member. Adessis G. Willahire and W. Jarrett were the candidates. Willshire led with 25 votes, Jarrett 1 in Mullicent precincts, while several other divisions contributed small tallies. Overall turnout rose from seven to 73 voters since the last election.
Beachfort reports quiet local elections with Liberal candidates led by poll. The correspondent notes the calm in an educated community and remarks on varied household opinions. No dramatic shifts observed amid routine civic participation.
Mr. Hugh Claude Pennefather is appointed Wool Expert and Valuer to the Union Mortgage and Agency Company of Australia Limited. He recently held a similar role with the Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company Limited.
A correspondence item states that the authors’ views are not the paper’s. The note emphasizes that the publication does not identify with the correspondents opinions.
An inter ested party seeks to reveal the true facts of contract 20a cited by the TN Beachfort Council. The writer alleges deviations from spec 1 chain forming 17 chains metal and details overruns in filling pitching gravel and stone. The overseer and chairman are mentioned with sign of approval of the work despite alleged improper materials and processes.
Ladies seek good tea and learn Fairweather carries the Afternoon Cup line, offered for over seven years with consistent customer satisfaction. The bl?nd, said to be tailored for him, is described as excellent and reliable.
The letter quotes a contractor complaining of coercive pressure to secure a contract and alleging bias in tendering. It describes frustration over a council meeting where Dr Varcoe proposed lifelong blackballing, while noting Varcoe already holds four contracts. The writer argues about favoritism and unfair judging of performance.
The General Election held on Saturday April 29 produced a subdued result with little decisive policy, the Millicent factor and Mount Gambier candidates shaping local outcomes. Voter turnout showed female engagement higher, while distribution of votes remained split among local factions and parties, delaying final tallies across districts.
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