Orchid society stages spring show
October 6, 2008
The Millicent Orchid Society held its 21st annual Spring Show in the St Alphonsus Hall on the weekend, with good weather ensuring a steady flow of patrons.
The hall housed potting demonstrations and a variety of plant sales, attracting people of all ages from across the South East. Read more
Millicent orchid show on Sunday
September 30, 2008
The Millicent Orchid Society will hold its 21st annual Spring Show in the St Alphonsus Hall from October 4 to 6.
The hall will be open from 10am until 4pm each day to house potting demonstrations and a variety of plant sales. Read more
Domain playground’s official opening
September 18, 2008
Millicent’s new $0.55 million adventure playground, known as the “The Domain”, will be officially opened on Friday at 2pm.
The scheduled August opening was postponed due to poor weather forecasts and a delay in signage and the barbecue shelter. Read more
Old boiler gets a makeover
September 11, 2008
A scheduled maintenance shutdown on equipment at the KCA Millicent Mill occurs this weekend.
The large Number Six Boiler will be temporarily out of action for a few days. Read more
300-game milestone for Lisa Pratt
September 3, 2008
Lisa Pratt plays her 300th senior netball game for Millicent on Saturday.
Pratt is the third netball player to reach this milestone and will do it in the first semi-final clash against Hamilton where her side will be playing for a chance to make it through to the grand final. Read more
KCA wins packaging award
August 26, 2008
Kimberly-Clark Australia has won an award for the most innovative packaging waste management solution.
This is the second time that Kimberly-Clark has been recognised in the Evolution Awards after winning “Best in Personal Care” and “Best in Show” awards last year. Read more
Man injured in Millicent fire
August 14, 2008
A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with burns to his hand after a fire caused about $100,000 damage to a house in Millicent last night.
Wattle Range Country Fire Service (CFS) crews from Millicent and Argyle took just 20 minutes to control the blaze, which they believe started in or around the fireplace shortly after 7pm.
The man suffered slight burns to his hands and smoke inhalation.
Millicent nurse promoted
August 14, 2008
A senior staff member of Millicent and District Hospital has won promotion to another health facility in the region.
Registered nurse and midwife, Ang Cutting is the new Associate Clinical Nurse at Penola War Memorial Hospital. Read more
Cemetery tour gives insight
August 14, 2008
Family historians recently toured the “old” Millicent Cemetery to hear interesting stories of the past.
The 90-minute tour was part of National Family History Week and was arranged by the Millicent-based South East Family History Group. Read more
New master for Millicent Lodge
August 14, 2008
Businessman John Willshire will be installed as the new master of the Millicent Masonic Lodge on August 23.
Mr Willshire previously held the position several years ago. Read more
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