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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
2
Fragmented item reports on Milicent area transport and weather changes. It notes a new rail schedule enabling quicker Adelaide travel on Mondays and Fridays with connections via Millivent and Ebqualier stations, plus a brief account of a thunderstorm and power outages. Mentions election coverage and local officials.
The piece notes the death of Mr. Duncan Patterson Greenbank on November 3 and discusses his life as a leading merino wool breeder in the Highlans and Broadsad regions. It recalls his judge work for the Royal Agricultural Society of Adelaide, his strength and athleticism in youth, and his genial manner. Also mentioned are local meetings, town affairs, and fellow residents including John Collett, plus institute happenings and a livestock sale notice.
An OCR readout describes Beachport events with names like Mr W Darvod and Movses Me 1 Caine 1 Tooke, mentioning a show titled Tronunyoly and a weigh in at the Headhyert Westeyan. The text references a large pen footie of bone and a Sunday school picnic at the Seaside, with scattered place and person names.
A special meeting of ratepayers at the Hall Listen Saturday discussed whether the Council should assume ownership of the Public Hall to secure rates from current trustees. Due to low attendance the meeting could not decide. A vote on December 4 was proposed to determine the issue.
Disjointed OCR text mentions a society event, an affair, and a transfer of proceeds to a group. References to an Indian figure, eyes candies, and a handover to a committee are unclear. Maydate appears, but specifics and names are unreadable. The fragment hints at a fundraising or social function with involved parties and a planned distribution.
A Victorian assembly debate on extending the line from Mount Gambier to Kalangudoa via Glencory and Malicent faced sharp opposition. Proponents argued economic gains and regional links, while opponents warned of costs and railway pensioning risks to South East trade. The session adjourned to December 11.
Correspondence discusses a Millicent dairying association manager criticising choices in milk supply, judging by a noted opinion of Mr. Paria. It condemns competitors writing defamatory pieces and urges caution in choosing suppliers, highlighting calls for better milk handling and factory oversight. The letter quotes failed ethics critiques and cites Walter Campbell as agent.
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