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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
2
Commercial notices and market reports describe an erection project in Besrlport Maine with specifications and bids open January 5. Agricultural prices and stock listings cover Adelaide markets, with detailed cattle and sheep sales, prices, and import qualities amid variable demand and weather conditions.
A garbled OCR passage notes prices and trades for produce and grain with scattered figures. It mentions wheat prices per bushel, parcels at certain locations, and a brief call for correspondence to the editor. Names and many words are unreadable, but it preserves a local market update tone.
A noisy 19th century polemic debates loyalty policing in Adalander. It argues dismissal for opinions risks tyranny, religious tests, and censorship of morality, condemning Australia and Britain as cowardly traitors amid Transvaal war. It cites police, judges, and officials as targets of political pressure.
The article discusses liquor licence debates in Millicent influenced by local politics. It covers the Hotel licence fight, Teetotallers and Whiskeyites, and the impact on reform, with criticism of the Territorial Party and calls for a district poll. It also touches on wheat policy and governance in the colonies, mentioning officials and responses to unrest.
The annual meeting of the Mruncesy Bievere Oxon club was held at Vautraws hotel with Campbell presiding. Officials were elected for the coming year and balances read. subscriptions set, entrance fee axed, and attendance prize offered. A separate meeting for the newly formed Racing Club discussed committee votes, prize money, and fencing estimates for a track enclosure.
Fragmented report from Milicent describes committee adjournments on January 15 and January 22. President J I Damini presided. Frankett named secretary. Fundraising planned for February 1 on council grounds with local subscriptions. Christian Endeavor event highlights attendance at Milicent Wesleyan Church with Rev P Prestisil and A J Birt addressing youth.
A messy report from Victoria details a mix of events including a coastal holiday departure on January 13, and a Monday January 15 dedication by eons, with floods at Millivent Hotel. The Agricultural Bureau plans a March 50th Breach Conference at the Taucladoto Branch. Mary McLachlan spoke on a hundredth birthday, Beckenland born December 1 1798 is noted. A Mount Gurobier Preserving Company may liquidate to start a new basis, with details to follow. Kalyoorth Miner reports an inquest into Anna Pandas found dead in a tent on Friday December 2. verdict cites heart failure accelerated by alcohol. A chess tournament to begin January 3 is planned, with handicaps among members. Cyclists disqualified at the Caledonian Nering dispute appeal to the S.L. League, upheld ruling that pace regulation was lacking and contest ends with first prize in view.
January reports describe a well patronised excursion train, clear weather, and a successful bazaar at the Institute Lab organized by the Younge Ladies of the Wesleyan Church. Proceeds supported local causes while attendees enjoyed refreshments and speeches by Captain Hainm and Millicent Corps members amid active volunteer efforts and religious services.
A bustling summary of parish activities and entertainments highlights choirs and sermons led by Rev A J Birt in the Wealden churches. It also recalls fundraisers, temperance talks by Mr Fousitain, and plans to form a Christian Endeavour branch, alongside reports of a block around Mount Scranith and farm losses from a recent upset road incident.
A garbled OCR passage presents partial names and places but lacks clear events. It mentions Mount, Beale, Foros Heselve, and AUandaie with scattered phrases about a year, a person named Frans, and a political or school context. Exact meanings remain unreadable.
A man dies at Adelaide Hospital amid reports of bubonic plague traced to the Formosa ship from New York via Australia. Authorities quarantine the city, remove clothing and bedding, and bury the deceased at Toronto quarantine station. A boy admitted from Gawler shows typhoid symptoms later linked to the scare.
A fragment from a Tennessee correspondent notes weariness and resolve in settling a matter, with limited readable text indicating finality or stance on an unresolved issue. The fragment emphasizes persistence despite fatigue within the local context.
Fragmented OCR describes oar wool damage in vats, dyeing concerns, and Impacts on Australian wool exports. It notes hemp and jute contamination in packing, twine entanglement, bagging issues, and price pressure from damaged lots. Mentions suppliers, quality loss, and regulatory attention.
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