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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
3
A scrambled, archaic prose piece contemplates the barge Yong and future citizens, mixing political reflections with stray anecdotes. It mentions volunteers, a musical program, local society events, illnesses, a choir, and preparations by Millient and A. and H. societies for upcoming efforts, all within a muddled communal narrative.
Reports from Pekin up to August 4 describe Allied forces advancing with 114,000 troops and 48 Russians in motion against Boxers. British and French officers discuss leadership while German and Japanese concerns surface as the siege continues and legations face dwindling provisions and mounting pressure.
Fragmented advertisement invites readers to mail a 25 Lila token for a chance at a best poem prize with awards in Gold Pieces and other gems. It promises a decisive judging panel, early notification, and no money needed until results are known, aiming to recruit subscribers and build reputation.
A garbled dispatch discusses escape and capture of British officers in Pretoria. Mentions Methuen and Hunter, the Vaal River incident, fighters surrendering, and trials by court martial. Notes A D L Adams hospital, bubonic plague diagnosis, and police court outcomes.
Minutes describe a council meeting where Dr. Byer discussed appointing an overseer and the council accepted the overseer’s position after debates on drainage at Millicent Crafter’s Bridge. Reports cover road repairs, drain inspections, costs, and plans for a public meeting on August 18 and 24 with assorted officials, bids, and budget figures.
Fragmentary line suggests Millicent Grange event with Tad on a date nicknamed RATCARIAY. Readable details are very limited.
Community officials in Pantaneela District discuss drain maintenance and road grants. Crown Land Office notifications raise commonage rent questions while overtaxed works are scrutinized. Inspectors propose a three man team while pay debates and bridge widening plans surface amid road safety concerns.
A fragmented report notes Coy Mulloway urging enforcement of the Tires Act amid overloading concerns. Fy Me Rostis allegedly moved stones from communge, with LT MeRostie carting wool from Bark Lands and seeking permission. A decision on charges and timber fray penalties follows, while trappers at Toft Ave face widespread issues and possible jail time for rabbits.
A letter from Mr. T. Wil and further correspondence from Mr. Sutherland discuss bids for fencing, rent, and drainage works. Tenders revived include sums for M. Whitehair, Cr, TH, Williams, and others. Dr. Te HL Willing and Co. propose allocating funds, with several proposals carried or stood over and arrears adjusted.
A fragmented discussion outlines how constitutional power shifted from monarch to Parliament, tracing origins from the Norman Conquest through the Great Council to Privy Council. It notes the enduring heritage of Britain and references Bir Richard Baker on liberal reforms shaping governance and legislative authority.
A long excerpt discusses the origins of representative government in South Australia, the 1850 Constitution Act, and the role of the Governor and Ministers. It notes a scholarly pamphlet on the Constitution, and mentions contemporary claims about liberal governance and partial extracts, followed by unrelated medical testimonials and patent remedy advertisements.
Incoherent OCR fragment depicts hurried, unclear references to patriarchy, naval matters, and international tension. Mentions Hiab the SA, Bruton Curwen, Joho Bul, and a July meeting with vague proposals on disarmament or arms disposal. Several place and date fragments appear, including July 8th and various named persons, with no coherent narrative.
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