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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented notice from a South Australian store lists items like PIETY towels and bath products with prices and demand for payment. The garbled text suggests a sale or purchase line and mentions value and a potential fine. Names or clear entities are not recoverable.
Fragmentary report mentions Millicent and Miliveut with references to Pipulation near Michael's Church and damage to trees and buildings. It lists several names including J. W. Hanvey Mitchells Staten Goer Mitchptle Ermer Boure Osips and Osips. The piece cites an event date around January 18 with scattered cricket mentions and unsettled conditions in the area.
A fragmentary report describes a festive Christmas Eve gathering hosted by a church society at a parsonage hall. Attendees enjoyed a promenade event, with proceeds aiding the Cannell Building Fund. Notes mention local residents, socializing, and plans for charitable activities in the new year.
A hazy report from Beachport details a chaotic scene with fires, near misses, and damage as crowds flee and emergency crews respond. The event ends with reduced injuries and the community assessing the toll, while local roads and services struggle to resume normal operation.
The annual Guster xs abare was held on New Year’s Day with fine weather. Large attendance from across the state and neighboring regions enjoyed Scottish recitations music and contests. Winners include Tessree wre CADRR and several entries across many age groups with substantial prizes and strong local support.
The Millicent County Health Board met with members chair Ralbowlend and secretaries Nitechko Nitachke Spelienodd among others. They discussed tuberculosis cases, district needs, inspector reports, and enforcement of Health Act provisions. A plan to appoint an official appointee and strengthen Bevtion 78 duties was approved.
Merconi the wireless telegraph man recently demonstrated long range signaling from Nora Beatin along the ocean coast to Ireland on the far side. Moin Gambier died at her residence on Tuesday, aged 68. Shosagan ldreaidicot and Wighly Fetosywod Foy commend solid work.
A severe heat wave and extensive fires swept inland districts around Molbouray and Kilmore. Temperatures near 103 to 110 degrees were reported amid dust storms and strong winds. Fires engulfed farms, fences, and outbuildings. livestock and crops suffered heavy losses. Houses and homesteads survived in some areas, but many farms were destroyed or severely damaged, with financial damage running into thousands of pounds.
A severe heat wave swept New South Wales yesterday with Sydney’s shade temperature near 100 degrees and over 100 degree readings at stations. Haze suggested smoke from bushfires, hindering visibility and travel, as the Tour Extos line faced disruption and smoke hampered air travel. Fires burned across Kuronyharsowvha Station, destroying thousands of acres and driving stock from zones as authorities battled the blaze.
An OCR heavy row details a large fire damage at Springwood destroying a six room property of Mr J. F. Worker with few salvages, along with other structures and vessels damaged. It cites medical tonics and veterinary notices, lens applications, and various local administrative updates including overseer actions, vermin board activity, and health department reports.
The fragmentary 71st Decennor note records a match with names Millicant, Harnentnion, Metsexu, Capper, Went cL AT Sturbey, Vaiuera, Stoulw, Brookey, Crono, Capybell, Whenton. Summary shows a dated result and penalties for blocking the matests.
A reader argues that public expression by local citizens should be trusted when evaluating endorsements and aid decisions. The piece includes a testimonial claiming Dr Downey’s Backache Pills relieved back and kidney pain, purchased at Cassel’s Pharmacy and sold by AML chemical company with a local street address reference.
Fragmentary text cites Chamberlain era references and public relief sales. It mentions a product sold by Walter Campbell as agent, with remarks on its comforting effect and high quality despite garbled phrasing. The readable lines imply an old period advertisement or opinion snippet rather than a clear event.
A garbled old notice lists claims for a supposed remedy with many names and brands. It references figures like HOB Drake of Oregon and Sander and Sons, claiming a preparation mimics camphor effects. The text seeks to publish abstracts and promote a genuine article while warning against unreliable forms.
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