Mixed Fragments From Mount Gambier Civic and Social News
Local notes report boot trunks for sale at low cost from W. Fairweather. Community items mention Y.ALC.A. branches in Mount Gambier, Woman's Christian Temperance Union events, a Snow White performance, and a concert print program. Political discourse critiques Solomon and Halder ministries, with calls for action and public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Solomon
Soloe
Halder
Bolowiun
South Australia
Holle
Tle
Millicent sees Indian priests open St Alphonsus revival
The Fery Inv. Prior Spence arrives to lead a week of St Alphonsus Church services beginning Sunday. The preacher critiques urban climate, stresses salvation, and urges followers to walk the narrow way of the Cross. The Mass, prayers, and rosary recitation fill the Sunday schedule with solemn ritual and choir hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence
Millicent
Archiliovesa
Adelaide
St Alphonsus
Atelocks
Comiauuion
Ponpla
Isv
Wang
Weil
The Transvaal War Trial and Battles Reported
The Transvaal War narrative notes a guilty verdict in Pretoria related to arson and kidnapping charges, with Verdiat found guilty of aiding a rebellion. De Wet escapes, British pursuit under Lord Roberts, and a clash near Calacunutha as Batha’s Boer force entrenches. August actions include a Winburg defeat and Carlton Hamilton’s capture of key figures. Natal thefts and Jasewerk engagement yield casualties and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoris
Lord Raberoe
Bender
Sid Bigee
Geateal de Wet
Orange River Colony
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Baths
Calacunutha
Voices from the Cape Front Lines and Farming Prospects
A soldier’s letter from Bethlehems Orange River describes South Africa campaigns, harsh winters, and frontline conditions near Fort Elizabeth. It notes marches to the front, wounds among South Australians, and the landscape of Orange River Colony with soil, crops, and settlement doubts. The piece also references press commentary on settlement costs and agricultural potential alongside a promotional note about daily prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chistin
Imperial Bushmen
Fort Elizabeth
Durlat
Capa
Alenge
Orange River
Ghlonews
Suitli
Natal
Patrichos
Port Elisabeth
South Athos
Zullan Ralphaye
Cape Colony
Wes River
Ale Prines
Thorn
Calico Aottler
Elaine
A Good Song Medicins for Children Cough Remedies Endorsed
A local baker from Petevskuy Va Ostensibly endorses Chauberiein s Cough Rameds with claims of reliability for troubled coughs and whooping cough. A druggist recommended it as a safe humane remedy for children noting it contains no opium. Walter Coaphat, agent, promotes the product at the Melbourne Wharf with all pills available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wage K. F. Moran
Wull-Kagn
Popilar Baker
Petevskuy Va
Fr By & Druggiah
Walter Coaphat
Victorian Village Concert Supports Millicent Institute
A rural fundraiser at the Millicent Institute Hall drew a crowd for the ALOVEN CONCERT, with Misses Waters, Graham, and Plunkett among competitors in spelling, mute rowing, and lacework. Prizes were awarded for driving, singing, and violin, with Miss A. Plunkett named victor in multiple events and funds raised to aid the Institute’s building and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloven
Hohl
Tnstitute
Salunday
Avenel
Trinitute
Anil
W.campbell
Provident
Yirugraims
Leon
Millicent
Helou
Hamid
Bistie
Geamd
Waters
Miseop MM
Mavern
Gh Graham
Urabe -'Ganvgt
Severi Miasce Ox
Wil Smith
Ms. T. Rodgers
KY. Sinokimon
Aljiklgel Wiisuor
Campiella
A. Gronain
Fire Prien
Ky J. Harsis
W. Lyon
T. Boo
AM. Rodgers
Hupris
A. Melonal
Millhowse
ML Plunket
Wallahirg
Cavall
Menlamon Martin
Darian
Southwell
W. Gasmipbell
Honnett
Jiduings
A. McCourt
Fairweather
Uml
Decker
Stuckes
Backend
Alit
Campbell
Macinney
von Livlier
Bowering
AL. Slater
Greer
G. Wiltshire
Hobart
Gullings
Perry
Geibbl J
Sreb Prise
O. Willeshare
Acon
Houskey
Lily
Woret-Teimmel Fiat
Jndoor Ware
J. Davie
Tk Ossopbell
Dr. Dribble
Harris
Mat Timmons
Mire W. Rogers
Mirsos
Inter
Prgeammrs
Siutheeil
Ania
Millicent District Council updates and local projects
Millicent District Council proceedings recount a busy session addressing finances and community works. The treasurer handled funds including a £15 donation from Mrs. Campbell, while reports cover engine purchases for a new ship and preliminary plans for a promenade jetty. Councillors debated road works and maintenance, including Furne and Leatierlog roads, with allocations considered and authorities urged to proceed pending inspections. The meeting closed with acknowledgments to officials and a note on public health officer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movidey
Ihegon
Shitman
Sutherland
Cilfard
Medrchur
Megan
Mogia
Uoghezun
Warriat Cp Groghrgan
Boone Ie
Cr Butlerians
Ue Eunacs
Corres Panu Sk Fram
Oise Re Elangas
Spahr
Alco
Vailrot
W. Pretty
Clarke
Cormisioner
Koort Shiowal
Sutherlan
Tr. Hogan
Elimirman
Firesrut Rence
de Medrthor Aucune
Autriot
Pkey
Woolley
McArthur Marell
Curtiot
Nt Andhiar
Sutherlin
Chifant
Ikras
Jaswe
Dr. Eye
District Meeting Minutes On August 2 Ath Events Noted
A special meeting of Kenmon Gyuneit was held on August 2. Attendees included Cen RJ Willian TB Willian Huchrand and others. Discussions covered drainage and gravel projects with motions passed and reports read. King Kingston and Federal electors referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmon Gyuneit
Prawn Cen
Willian
Huchrand
Pallonan
Mis
I Williams
G. Millhouse
Gueriy
Eravastian
Lieta
Wail Frits
Chusrin
Williame
Guerin Aigeostol
Woman's Agony and Cure Claims by Dr Marae Practice
A testimonial praises Udell pills from Marae Folian Willa and W. The patient reports five years of back and head pain from kidney trouble. After taking a third bottle she claims relief and urges publication of the account. The notice lists the product as a blood purifier and remedy for general ailments with claim of liver and skin improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mura
Per Ot Harthets
Comutrok
Avarabaring
Maine
Fragmented OCR from a political finance article with mixed content
A heavily garbled OCR narrative covers parliamentary reform debates, fiscal proposals, and international references. It mentions Pramive Holler and Britain, notes legislative struggle, and cites opinions from various figures and locations, though many names and dates are unreadable.
Unclear OCR fragment on medicine and local politics
Fragmentary notice mentions treatment for grippe with Chamberlains Cough Balsam and a pharmacist from Syud Gapdinery Mor. It also references a Mr Damon Toukinson and a politician from South Neteatia with a death in Adelaide in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Waitt
Chamberlain
Birr Auie
Waller Campbell
Agen
Damon Toukineon
Pronawiy the
Rat Ommitett
Ty South Neteatia
Adelaide
Wild Kangaroo Attack Near Seymour Ended by Quick Restraint
An editorialsized field report describes a chaotic encounter as a kangaroo attacked a resident named Me He Cyation near Seymour. A bystander Mrs Martin aided, while Mr Grattan intervened decisively, subduing the animal with a kick and securing its injury as onlookers observed the dramatic struggle and the animal’s retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Kangneos
Raya
Martin
Crom
Hi Dog
Grattan
Waring
Saully
Mr. Gratton
Hal
Geval Voulters
Mr Grattan
Grunt Hirnst
Urultan
Angarous Postian
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Fairweather
Ian R
Ceithnessshire
Sommuniestis
Drakonisborg Mountsine
Transvaal
South Africa
Crow
Tim
Xudraulec
Wi Pilezlor
Poron
Clint
Irienila
Melbourne
Bustaen Mun
London
Adilrose the
Brentton
Tandon
Engin
Mustitute Extension Pond
Itchell
Mans & Boys
Dil-coats
Boys & Youths
W. Campbell
Jeachport District Counes
Milliceet Poailente
JW Lynnany
Ako
Lynary
Wade
Cowell
Jeud
England
Lyon
Cospr and Co
Portsmouth
Enghais
Mtr
Mr Cour
Chairajyan
Gupieny
Dr. Usnan
Sochorlanil
Ritechtownl
Speke
Mtr. Lyon
Lanka
Mfr
Lannam
P. Medrchueten
Picaivers
Te Yesraten
Enparenniy Geod Wathiingly
Kingston Hntends
Kederal Clecturus
J. McLaughlin & Co
Central Cash Store
H. F. Kessal
Jeweller, Optician, &c
Pramive Holler
Britain
Sual
Amiten
Cai
Vauig Syston
Australie
Adelania Hissital
Pranvias
Bulcher
Paige
Simpson Newland
Victoria
Dante
Tan
Aoihi Hick
Phyahuang
Banler Wind Sungyreparwtan
Rgjuarts
Attr Praliels
Rusty
Oakland
Ranier
Drei
B Drake
Cartbind
Brogan
Santer
Baus
James Rookie Viéview
Sander
Togo
Brownsburg
Tophak Sheato
Nulée
Matalba
Nicholada Institute
Laliyeitt
Gainsersbury
Oakius Heovernor
N.S. Watley
Han Tyleuk
Tarlinge
Saloni
Wm, Haushton & CO
Cweelecerert
Aoslaide
Cima
Orige
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