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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented editorial voice laments coupons and modern advertising as deceptive social force. It links wedding gifts and Christmas boxes to moral coercion, condemns graft on generosity, and notes public figures and officials discussing cost of charity work and pensions for the elderly.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an incident at an event, names unclear, and references to a solicitor and a person named Mela. The readable elements do not provide a coherent event, date, or locations to form a clear summary.
The jury found both defendants guilty of assault after deliberating for about half an hour. Evidence showed a 15 year old boy’s age and allegations of rape and familiar acquaintance. The judge noted lack of proof of attempted rape but accepted assault verdicts with a recommendation for marriage for the defendant Reid and a four month sentence for another defendant.
Inspector Newles reports concern over halting the Mount Gumbier education exhibition after quarterly advances, saying it will destroy continuity of the district’s school activities. The yearly show supported by decor, art, libraries, and singing boosts student engagement, with Mount Gumbier and surrounding districts benefiting from trips and demonstrations.
The annual meeting of Millicert Unsitule subscribers met in the Woal room on April 6 with about twenty present. President W Campbell led the discussion on finances, hall costs, and building plans, noting a contingent liability of £400 and a goal to raise funds. The report detailed revenue, subscriptions in arrears, library expansion, and arguments for or against enlarging the structure to serve public reading rooms and events.
Mr Wel asked about truces and ratepayers objections as Plunkett noted delays. The meeting considered borrowing £1000 to fund a building under the Soviet Council transfer plan, with Stuckey supporting the handover but fearing ratepayer opposition. The motion to borrow passed 12 to 193, and officers were elected as President Mr W. Camber Bell and others.
A fragmentary account traces ancient Greek and Roman beliefs about a southern land beyond Europe, Asia, and Africa. It notes explorers and writers from Marco Polo to Herodotus mentioning Australia or Antipodes, with references to early notions of a southern continent and wildlife such as dingoes, amid speculative travel lore.
In World War I era aboard a British ship near France, a woman served as a gunner under Admiral Lidiius, manning a portable gun while her husband fought nearby. When the enemy pressed, the admiral praised her courage as she defended the ship, with the crew reacting to a moment that honored her bravery and patriotism.
A jagged excerpt presents garbled dialogue about threats and family, with phrases unclear and many misread names. The text hints at intimidation and concern over a brother possibly visiting, but details remain obscured and fragmented.
Fragmented OCR text lists horse racing bets and names such as Tivapne Wace and Blue Mantle along with rough odds and owners. The garbled lines mix judges, secretaries, and stake amounts, reflecting a disrupted meeting record with several riders and stakes incompletely captured.
A scrambled alphabet of leather goods names and fashion items appears. The entry catalogs Balmoral hooks belts boots and lace designs, mixing brands and styles with scattered references to locations and makers, creating a dense but unclear inventory.
An extract reads like a mixed page of ads and testimonials. It lists names such as J. W. Jones and Patterson, mentions warehouses on Arcade Adelante, and includes claims about a product called Sander and Suns with-European references and doctors quoted praising or critiquing its efficacy.
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