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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
3
A Mount Gambier society gathering covered a heated debate on social topics, with attendees including Messrs Campbell and Richards. The event supported Millicent Cottage Hospital funding, and plans for upcoming shows, races, and a table event at Mount Gambier were announced, with attendance high and interest in future activities noted.
A fragmentary note discusses Mr Pendleton and railway rate policy. It questions differential rates and implicates South Australia Victoria trade tensions. Andrew P. Wauchope’s remarks on Labor Party officials are cited amid a meeting described as politically charged with debate over legislation and political alignment.
In the Fillicent district farmers resist NIU platform as laborists push reform and warn against political letters. Andrew P. Wauchope criticizes liberal democratic voters for not aligning with a party stance while conservatives worry the new proposal weakens existing support. Local debate centers on preserving or changing the current political framework amid factional tensions.
An old Western Medical Review advertises Sander & Bons Eucalyptus Extract as a universal remedy. It claims dental protection, fever defense, cold relief, and treatment for coughs, bronchitis, lung inflammation, rheumatism, and urinary issues. Also promotes external use for wounds and burns with frequent internal dosing guidance.
A note states that the writers do not identify with the opinions of their correspondents, stressing independent stance and clear separation from reader submissions.
A letter to the editor defends the Labor Party from opposition critique, praising its policies for farmers. It highlights the Export Department, butter board, and the State Bank as labor achievements. The writer argues measures supported by Labor improved the village economy and farm credit, urging proof of any credit damage claims.
The column surveys broad political tensions across Australia including Labor and Union policy clashes, Seddon era reforms, and debates on liquor laws and franchise extensions. It mentions figures like Jock Yaw, Reid Government, and local events in Mount Gambier with references to councils, elections, and proposed bills shaping regional governance.
An OCR fragment mixes anecdotes and notices. It cites John Benton Millicant praising Doan’s Kidney Pills for back pain, promotes Doan’s Backside Kidney Pills, and lists distribution details. It also mentions a 8.4 Farm ers Union meeting in Adelaide, plus political notes on Australian military training and Parliament, with stray references to British missions to Thibet and other era topics.
A mid 19th century Adelaide gathering of farmers and producers convened by Mr Janes Dick discussed forming political unions. W B Kissell and A E Roberta were among those invited, but most attendees preferred not to hear either speaker. Led by ITF Le Holagrefa the meeting urged unions across South Australia to secure reforms for farmers and producers. Te Wan planned conferences within seven years as Adelaide organized paid canvassers to promote the unions.
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