Mintaro News
MINTARO. August 4. — The Primitive Methodist Church is fast losing its old and familiar appearance. After remaining idle and unattended for many years, and just when it seemed doomed to become a decayed wreck, it changed hands, and now the building has been acquired by the trustees of the Anglican Church, who are having it renovated. The contractor, Mr. Arthur, of Manoora, is rapidly pushing on the work. Next Sunday is expected to be the last occasion on which the institute will be utilised for church services. — A most enjoyable dance and social was recently held in the local hall in aid of the church building fund, and was well attended. Mrs. W. T. Mortlock and Miss Doswell were the prime movers. It is proposed to hold a bazaar early in November for the same object. — Owing to the wet weather gold digging has been on the wane for the past fortnight, but prospectors are hoping to take up the work with renewed energy, later on, with a view of discovering the reef, which no doubt exists in the vicinity. — There is abundance of game in the district at present, and large numbers of hares and rabbits are constantly being bagged by local sportsmen. Foxes are also plentiful. A farmer found a number of valuable turkeys slaughtered on his farm one morning, and has decided to sit up at night for awhile in the hope of entertaining Reynard with a rifle.
Mintaro News
MINTARO. August 8. —Restoring a Church.— Great improvements are being made to the old Methodist Church, which is being renovated and restored to quite a respectable appearance. For a long time the building had been in a dilapidated condition, but since it became the property of the Anglican Church trustees improvements have been made. The contractor (Mr. Arthur) has pushed the work along, and intends, if possible, to have the building completed by Wednesday, August 10. Mr. Geo. Scarfe, has charge of the flagstone work in the chancel, and has made a first-class job of it. A Cinderella dance in connection with the above church was held in the Institute Hall on Wednesday last, and was largely attended. —Sports.— At a meeting on Friday for the purpose of considering the advisability of holding the annual children’s sports. It was resolved that sports be held on Friday, September 1, on the Mintaro Recreation Ground. Messrs J. A. Jacobs and A. March were appointed judges ; J. L. Ryan and Phil. Williams, handicappers ; and G. D. Paul starter. A programme of 20 events was drawn out, and Messrs. Brown and Priaulx were appointed collectors, with Messrs W. N. Rowe and Priaulx as secretaries. A good day’s sport is anticipated for the children.
Mintaro News
MINTARO. August 4. – The Primitive Methodist Church is fast losing its old and familiar appearance. After remaining idle and unattended for many years, and just when it seemed, doomed to become a decayed wreck, it changed hands, and now the building has been acquired by the trustees of the Anglican Church, who are having it renovated. The contractor, Mr. Arthur, of Manoora, is rapidly pushing on the work. Next Sunday is expected to be the last occasion on which the institute will be utilised for church services.—A most enjoyable dance and social was recently held in the local hall in aid of the church building fund, and was well attended. Mrs. W. T. Mortlock and Miss Doswell were the prime movers. It is proposed to hold a bazaar early in November for the same object.—Owing to the wet weather gold digging has been on the wane for the past fortnight, but prospectors are hoping to take up the work with renewed energy later on, with a view of discovering the reef, which no doubt exists in the vicinity.—There is abundance of game in the district at present, and large numbers of hares and rabbits are constantly being bagged by local sportsmen. Foxes are also plentiful. A farmer found a number of valuable turkeys slaughtered on his farm one morning, and has decided to sit up at night for awhile in the hope of entertaining Reynard with a rifle.
Mintaro News
MINTARO. March 31.—A meeting of members of the Anglican Church was held at Mintaro Central on Wednesday evening, when it was decided to purchase the Primitive Church, which has not been in use for many years, from Mr. W. T. Mortlock. For some time past services have been conducted in the institute by the Rev. F. Searle, B.A., of Auburn. A committee of ladies and gentlemen interested in church matters was formed. The church, which is a substantial building, standing in a good position, is to be thoroughly renovated, and made suitable to hold services in. — For some time fortnightly meetings have been held in the Methodist schoolroom by the ladies’ auxiliary in connection with foreign mission work. The leader (Mrs. J. Fry) and her helpers are hopeful of being able to forward a large box of useful things for the natives at Easter. — A little son of Mr. George Smith met with an accident on Tuesday last. Whilst playing in a room he opened a door leading to a cellar and fell to the bottom. The little fellow escaped with a large cut on the forehead and a severe shaking.
Mintaro News
MINTARO. February 14.—Harvest thanksgiving services in connection with the Mintaro Central Methodist Church were held on Sunday last. Services were conducted in the morning by the Rev. S. C. Mugford (Auburn), and in the evening by the Rev. H. Trewren (Mintaro). Special anthems were rendered by the choir, Miss Talbot acting as organist. The church was tastefully decorated with the many products of the season. The annual picnic in connection with the church will be held on the grounds of Mr. William Skilly on Wednesday.—A fire broke out on the premises belonging to Messrs. Main Brothers, about two miles from the town, last week. Fortunately, it was discovered before much damage was done, and neighbors assembled in great force, and soon extinguished the flames. February 10.—The annual harvest thanksgiving picnic in connection with the Mintaro, Auburn, Hoyleton, and Watervale circuit was held on the grounds of Mr. Williams, Skilley, on Wednesday. The tables were laden with good things, provided by the members of the church and other friends. Various games were provided for young and old. Tennis matches were played between clubs from Mintaro, Hoyleton, and Watervale. The proceeds amounted to £26.—Mr. George Montgomery, who has carried on business for the past 14 years as general storekeeper, has disposed of his business to Mr. J. Denton, of Waterloo, and intends leaving shortly for Western Australia, whither several members of his family have already preceded him.
CLARE, NORTHERN ARGUS
CLARE, November 5. Present— Councillors Lloyd (chairman,) Brinkworth, Koslowski, Pattullo, and Penna. Overseer’s report read and approved. Letter from Survey Office, stating that £20 had been granted for wire netting, for Messrs. E. Cross, A. McKinnon, and W. J. Maynard, and that the netting had been sent to Clare. Letter from Crown Lands Office re rabbits, received. Resolved that Clerk give notice to destroy rabbits — and see that the notices are complied with, and if not take action against all offenders. Chairman and Overseer to inspect Trilling’s Hill, and get ruts filled if Stanley District Council is agreeable to pay half cost. Mr. Hibbard, of Penworthman, to be allowed to grub trees on road at back of his house. Mr. Coombes allowed 14 days’ extension of time for his contract at Bumburney. Overseer to send Coyle to Kenny’s bridge to repair tbe pitch-paving. Clerk to write to Mr. Bidgood re exchange of road at Emu Flat. Mr. Faulkner to be allowed to take water for building from the creek at Sevenhills. T. Martin to fill ruts and turn off water from bis place to Verran’s for 25s. Councillor Pattullo to get ruts filled near Stanley Flat Chapel. Tenders accepted.— Contract 50, W. Prater; contract 69, J. Barowski. A. Coombes to fill ruts near Mrs. White’s for £2. Receipts, £131 9s 8d. Payments, £85 5s 7d. Board of Health. — Officer of Health reported serving notice to Chairman of School Board of Advice to enlarge Stanley Flat School.
MINTARO BIBLE SOCIETY
MINTARO. August 27.— The annual meeting of the Mintaro branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening. Addresses were given by Rev. L. Robjohns, B.A. (deputation), and others. Mr. Sando occupied the chair. The Rev. H. Trewren proposed, and Mr. J. Tickle seconded a vote of thanks. Anthems were rendered by the choir, and the report was read by Mr. H. March. The officers were all re-elected. — A concert in aid of the building fund in connection with the Anglican Church was given in the Institute Hall tonight, and was a decided success. Mrs Hammond played the overture, which preceded a lecturette on “Mary Queen of Scots” and a tableaux, Mrs. W. T. Mortlock represented the queen. The others who contributed to the programme were Misses Talbot, Ward, and Hammond, Mesdames Mortlock, Power, and Hammond, Mr. Hammond, and Masters Montgomery and J. O’Connell. The proceeds amounted to a little over £10.— The old Primitive Church has been bought by Mr. W. T. Mortlock, and the leading members of the Anglican Church are moving in the matter of securing a suitable building for holding regular services.
MINTARO REPRESENTED AT OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE
The Commonwealth of Australia will be well represented at Oxford and Cambridge in Messrs. J. R. Wilton, B.Sc., H. W. Gartrell, B.A., and young Wilfred A. Barton, the son of Judge Barton, who has won the Rhodes Scholarship of £300, tenable for three years. The holder of the South Australian Rhodes Scholarship is Mr. Norman W. Jolly, B.Sc., and Mintaro has the honor of being the birthplace of this gentleman and, many others who have risen from the ranks, and hold to-day high positions in Church and State. We Australians have held our own in South Africa and on the cricket fields of the motherland, and the young men who now represent us at the classic halls of learning may be depended upon to give a good account of themselves.
MINTARO FIRE
THE COUNTRY. THE MINTARO FIRE. Mintaro, July 22. An enquiry, which lasted several hours, was held at the Mintaro Central Hall on July 21, concerning the fire on Wednesday, by which the Mintaro Hotel was completely destroyed. Mr. A. P. Brown acted as coroner, and the bench was occupied by a jury of six. Mr. W. E. Giles watched the case on behalf of the Norwich Fire Assurance Company, and Mounted-Constable Adamson, of Auburn, on behalf of the Crown. Evidence was given by Mr. E. Slattery, Mrs. Slattery, and Miss Smith, a domestic, and the following verdict was returned:—”That the fire started in the spirit room, but there was not sufficient evidence to show how it originated.” Mr. G. Pulford, manager for Messrs. Wiltshire & Seabury, is to be commended for his courage in repeatedly entering the burning building, thereby saving many valuable papers. A number of others risked life and limb, and did good service in preventing the flames from reaching adjoining buildings.
FIRE AT MINTARO, HOTEL DESTROYED
THE COUNTRY. FIRE AT MINTARO. AN HOTEL DESTROYED. Mintaro, July 20. About 10 o’clock this morning dense clouds of smoke were seen issuing from the Mintaro Hotel, in the busiest part of the main street. The hotel is a substantial building, and was recently purchased by Mr. N. Slattery, formerly of Jamestown, who has since carried on the business. It was one of the first buildings erected in the prosperous days of Mintaro, when the Burra Burra copper mines started and railways were an unknown luxury in this part of the country. All the carting between here and the Burra was then done by bullock and donkey teams. When the fire was discovered a cyclist was immediately dispatched to the Mintaro flagstone quarries and the alarm given, and Mr. Jacobs (manager) and his large staff of willing workers were soon in attendance, and, assisted by a crowd of spectators, did their best to extinguish the flames, but the light wood continued to burn fiercely, and their efforts were not successful. In an hour the interior of the hotel was burnt out. Fortunately the inmates escaped without injury. The efforts of the crowd prevented the flames from spreading to the outhouses and stables, where some valuable racehorses and coursing dogs were kept. The extent of the damage done by the fire has not yet been ascertained, but an enquiry will be held. … MINTARO. July 18.—The annual meeting of subscribers of the Mintaro Institute was held in the hall on Saturday. The president (Mr. I. Jacobs) presided, over a large attendance of members. The annual report and balance-sheet were presented by Mr. W. Rowe. The balance-sheet showed that the income for the present year left a credit balance of £15, the sum of £12 being used for the purchase of new books. The erection (sic) of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr. I. A. Jacobs; vice-president, Mr. S. Torr; committee, Messrs. A. Maren, J. Ryan, F. H. Weston, J. Hunt, F. Marston, A. Priaulx, J. N. Ticker; secretary, Mr. W. N. Rowe; library committee Messrs. I. A. Jacobs, A. March, J. Ryan, F. Marston; hall committee, Messrs. Jacobs and Rowe. The sum of £9 has been spent on books for the library. The library now consists of 1,765 well-chosen books by leading authors. A splendid case of mineral specimens lately received from the Adelaide School of Mines is now on view in the Institute, and attracts a great deal of attention from the general public. A nice rain has fallen during the week, and the weather is very seasonable for the crops. Most of the farmers are pushing on with their fallowing. We have recently experienced two small snowstorms.