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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
3
Bizarre column reviews stage shows and urban advertising in Adelaide. The writer condemns garish storefront displays and provincial manners, cites government overreach, and muses on cultural taste and public space amid references to theater, poetry, and royal pages.
A reflective piece contrasts historic regal valor with contemporary monarchy. It laments royal pomp, notes Edward VII and his successor's social roles, and argues true power now rests with political figures rather than the king. It invokes Drake, Nelson, Britannia, and a future king amid debates on ceremonial duty and governance.
Arbor Day celebrations across a district school system ran earlier than usual with tree planting nearly complete. Beachport failed to plant, Millivent Public School pupils gathered for a referendum, and Sutherland funded a new swing. Prizes were awarded to Nita Mutton Ada Osborne Walter Thompson and Clyde Fierison, with water supply issues and vandalism noted.
A fragment notes 4608 pace of South Australian apples shipped by the ship Sarpedon to London at an average price of 12s 7d per case after deductions. It mentions a portion of 138 cases and references proposed shipments to reallocate to British soldiers and related sectors, with military and colonial context and other items.
An excerpt from a parliamentary hearing reveals disputes over a 2600 expenditure on wines cigars and furniture for a Commonwealth event. Key figures include Mr Oakley Mr Gibbs Mr Jenkins and Mr Barton with accusations of improper authorization and conflicting minutes. The scene shows tense exchanges about authority accountability and financial propriety.
Annual elections on July 1 1001 yielded mixed outcomes. In Mayarra Mesure Spohr and Mitschks were reelected with Mount Muirhead newcomers. Nitochke and Malone returned with Nilaohite. Beachport retained most incumbents. Furagy saw four incumbents Ferguson McDonald McDounall Sieele defeated. Yurnar saw strong fight for T Mc Court’s return. Taotancole elected new Bode Altechwager with Taniry longtime member. MARURBA conference results noted with several incumbents re-elected against new challengers. Mathhenson retired, others shifted alliances amid local political tension.
Election tallies show multiple local figures elected or leading in wards such as ROBE Central, Beachport, and Kennign. Notable results include T. Williams and J. Malone elected, J. Ball averaging high votes, with various candidates like J. Dewar and Mr. Major acknowledged for service and postures on finance and audit.
A fragmented schedule lists arrivals and events in Adelaide from morning through night. Highlights include a 2:30 am arrival at Port Adelaide, a 3 pm procession to Adelaide, a 4 pm pigeon exhibition at Victoria Byure, dinners and receptions at Government House and Government Hall, a visit to Buckland Park, a parade at Adelaide Oval, a fireworks display, a military tattoo, and the unveiling of a cathedral memorial.
Head Office Anstaton with branches in Agenciee Kivnnyox Mit Acest Bannacoonte Ronn Weraret Boxoxe Tows and Faaxces reports advances in wool BAIEK and other produce. consignments shipped to Polamal Fru ish or Continental markets for disposal. YEAR of hides sheep and fur show at highest market prices in the east.
Fragmented OCR text contains ads and brief notices about watches, licenses, stock trains, a coronation, a Berlin visit, weather deaths in New York, and various medical advertisements for Sunder and Bone Eucalypti Extract with several quoted testimonials.
A New York correspondent surveys how churches lure worshippers amid rising moral alarm. Some ministers offer free meals to strangers, billiards for the curious, or lanterns for entertainment, while others stage plaster casts, boxing demonstrations, or coffee services to draw crowds. Reports note controversial stunts and critics warn such methods blur sacred aims, with reflections on notable church figures and public responses.
Fragmentary OCR yields an unclear health related note with names and phrases like COVID and vaccine references but lacks readable facts or complete entities to summarize a coherent event. Contains garbled terms and does not establish a concrete action, date, or organization.
Lane Hennedy appears for Bowes Bay with Seana ME and Gocaberiant, mle by Walter Cumgtel, Agent. The fragmentary text names parties and a likely agent, indicating a legal or real estate matter with uncertain details.
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