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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
2
The text appears as a garbled OCR fragment with multiple misspellings and irrelevant insertions. It mentions names and phrases in a broken, news-like format but lacks clear events, dates, or locations to summarize into a coherent item.
Fragmented entry list for Morwe Races shows junior males and entries across miler and handicap events. Mentions horses including Boab, Zul line, Galloway Race, and Wack Rack with post entries and trophy hopes. Names and odds are unclear but indicate multiple horses and stakes at St Patcs Way.
Offerings include superior young draught horses £25 to £30, good sorts £15 to £20, tram and trolley £10 to £12. Female South Africa types £12 to £15, a few higher. Light mares £5 to £24. Broiler prices for oats and wheat noted for farmers at Port Adelaide.
Fragmented OCR note from Millicent Times mentions Sunday publication and delivery irregularities. Details are unreadable. seems to reference postage, subscriptions, and delivery charges with unclear amounts.
A historical extract contends with national independence, urging calm over immediate conflict while estimating South Australia’s military costs. It argues the treasury could spend around £1.25 million on defense, predicts a broader £2 million expense, and questions who will bear new taxation as war looms.
In a letter from a Victorian legislator, a plea surfaces to shift trade to South-East ports and avoid costly port development. The debate weighs Portland, Beachport, and Beacons for the region’s rail and harbor plans amid rising debt and corporate responsibility.
A chaotic Nis continutes meeting at the Midlicent Hotel on Ramiey 2e816 discussing efforts to revive clubs and assign duties for the week. Reports from Mr Vs McCourr touched on measures to support sailors and phosphate ventures, with plans for fund allocations and event scheduling amid tense conditions.
Ter J Davies and Millicent Proobyterian Church members discussed calling and induction for a new pastor on February 21 at 2 31 pm with trustees Keys Caldwell Sonter Smith and Me Mookin to attend. An extraordinary meeting of Mount Gambrie Preserving Company shareholders was held to approve selling the works to Geo Wilcox and Co of Adelaide after failing to raise 2000 pounds and liquidator Appointed A Walker and legal adviser Linnie named. A horse sale and several local incidents including fevers and arrests were noted in Millicent and surrounding districts.
Fragmented telegraph from Adelaide reports potato prices at £0, mounting losses in Mount Gunther ton markets, and a dull prigo profit. Warryuae Hoo tubers expect larger yields than usual while Mount Garphine Calvitonian notes sporadic activity and shipping concerns. A young Penola rider Alos Grey died in Callendale after a tree-limb accident. Contingent chaplain offers denied, with local figures Ke Shirkey Baud's Thilanl Fe ar Millicent Talbot Park named for ranks. New Year races at Bobbie Burns have two riders disqualified for foul heat, provoking appeals.
The text recalls a hot spell with tropical heat and a cool shower to temper the day. It mentions the passing of Crossley, a well known fixture in the community, and notes his memorial service at the Presbyterian Church where he was fondly remembered.
A long obituary recalls a once prominent citizen whose loss leaves a void for the town. A relentless fire season is detailed with multiple blazes, the Mit gate incident, and the large rubbish depot fire, affecting the community and neighboring districts. Local correspondence from 2004 notes ongoing incidents, firefighting efforts, and the tireless work of volunteers and responders.
A historical letter argues for a railway between Mount Gianhier and Portland to connect to Adelaide. It contends the route would lower transport costs for South East producers, reduce freight by sea and rail, and boost exports via Port Adelaide. The proposal notes a single coastal port for Western Victoria and outlines construction and economic benefits, urging government action.
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