Tag: South East Family History Group

Historic building ownership queried

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One of Millicent’s most significant Edwardian buildings could pass out of public ownership according to an elected member of Wattle Range Council. The building in...

Cave facts ‘sink in’

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Some little-known facts about the Tantanoola Caves Complex were brought to light by the guest speaker at the latest monthly meeting in Millicent of...

Weekly obituaries missed

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The Millicent-based South East Family History Group has voted to lodge a formal complaint with the management of a capital city newspaper. For over 20...

Ag group history explored

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The vast resources of the Millicent-based South East Family History Group have been harnessed by the Kalangadoo branch of Women in Agriculture and Business. The...

‘Everest’ regional link

Fred Smith -
Millicent has an indirect link with Sir Edmund Hillary who was a member of the two-man party who were the first to successfully climb...

Commemorative plaque unveiled

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Police Commissioner Grant Stevens joined South East Family History Group president Noel Boyle in unveiling a commemorative plaque on Friday at the heritage-listed former...

Police commissioner to lead graveside ceremony

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Police Commissioner Grant Stevens will lead the official party at a graveside ceremony at the Millicent Cemetery on April 28 to honour late Mounted...

History group stays course

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There are no changes at the helm of the Millicent-based South East Family History Group after the recent annual general meeting. All office-holders and committee...

Mayor caught up in murder mystery

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The current Wattle Range Mayor and one of his predecessors again starred in the annual “Murder in the Museum Melodrama” at the Millicent National...

Family history researchers trace WWI veterans’ lives

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The Millicent-based South East Family History Group will focus on two local World War I soldiers when it holds its next meeting on April...

Researchers unravel memorabilia mystery

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Researchers at the South East Family History Group have uncovered the story behind a parcel which was sent from Tasmania to the Mount Burr...

Yallum Park stories shared

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After being in his family for four generations and 110 years, Yallum Park owner Andy Clifford had plenty of stories to share with members...

Davis Brothers site in spotlight

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The former Davis Brothers business will be the focus of the first meeting of the South East Family History Group in 2023. The family firm...

Active habits encouraged

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Local organisations in the Glenelg Shire have joined together to help encourage active habits in kids to last a lifetime. Portland District Health and Glenelg...

Grave restoration sheds light on family tragedy

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Researchers have recently shed light on the tragic and early death of a child at Millicent in 1899. Volunteers associated with the Millicent-based South East...