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Millicent · MillicentPieces from Millicent’s iconic shell garden have been retrieved by members of the local branch of the National Trust and given a new home in the Millicent Museum. In 1952, Mrs Iris Howe began to construct what would become one of Millicent’s most renowned tourist attractions. Beginning with a pair of rubber boots which she covered in seashells and glass, Iris went on to cover much of her garden in decorative shell mosaics. Her work, which inc…See the Story
Preserving pieces of Millicent's past
Millicent · MillicentBest Selling Australian author Victoria Purman will again be visiting the Limestone Coast for the tour of her latest book The Radio Hour. Ms Purman said the book was inspired by her work in radio and she hoped it would appeal to the largest readership in the country – women over 45. “Particularly for nostalgic reasons, remembering Blue Hills and those old radio days,” she said. The book, set in 1956, focuses on 50-year-old secretary turned se…See the Story
Author visits Limestone Coast
Millicent · MillicentCan you help name any of these former Tantanoola Primary School students who are feeding litter to a garbage eating dragon? None of the students names have been confirmed and the year of the photo is unknown. If you can help identify any of these students please contact SEFHG researcher Colleen Hammat via the South East Family History Group. Phone on 8733 1100 during opening hours or leave a message, or email info@sefhg.org The post Feeding the …See the Story
Feeding the litterbug dragon
Millicent · MillicentThe call has gone out for Millicent Show memorabilia anyone may have either proudly on display or hiding away in a cupboard. Memorabilia is being sought for a book being planned to commemorate the 150th year of the Millicent A. H. & P. Society in 2027. Although the 150th is over three years away committee members are keen to find out what treasures people can share with the organisation. The content of the book is still to be formalised and one …See the Story
Community call to check cupboards
Millicent · MillicentIn the lead up to ANZAC Day hand-made felt poppies were available to purchase from the Millicent Veterinary Clinic for a gold coin donation. The poppies have been made by local woman Priscilla Treloar in memory of her dog, Blue, who passed away in December last year. Blue’s official title was MA505 Sergeant Ridgeleigh Blue III and he had spent nine with the Australian Defence Force serving as a mascot for the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regim…See the Story
Blue's legacy lives on
Cooking · MillicentCommunity volunteers, and Unity Housing employees and tenants joined together for a special Neighbour Day event hosted at the Millicent High School last Wednesday. Volunteers from Millicent Shares a Plate (MSAP), ac.care and Sukhchain ‘Sukhi’ Dhaliwal from New Heaven restaurant helped local residents to cook a low cost and nutritious meal in the schools well equipped Home Economics department. Following the cooking and kitchen clean up, the vege…See the Story
Cooking to beat the cost of living
Penola · PenolaAn artwork recently exhibited at the Millicent Gallery has been donated to the Biggest Morning Tea event being hosted at the library next week. Artist Julie Ann McKewen is a gallery volunteer who recently held her solo exhibition, The Nostalgic Journey of Creativity, in the gallery space. The artwork, titled Le Jardin, is a delicate artwork featuring hand stitched and embroidered elements and is a testament to friendship. Library volunteer Wendy…See the Story
Library opens for Devonshire tea's
Millicent · MillicentHundreds of people ventured out on a cold morning to attend the dawn service at Millicent’s Cross of Sacrifice. Early in the service the umbrella’s appeared as the rain drizzled for a short time. Over 300 people listened in silence as prayers were offered by Chaplain Paul Hales, and President of the Millicent RSL sub-branch Chris Matthias led the service. Members of the Mount Gambier 48CU formed the catafalque and the service ended with the pub…See the Story