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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
3
Recorp price offers in lapses jacks carn s mac krevosnes and maxtiles. Don’t miss Norcrané swags today. We guarantee satisfaction in every line. No faded goods or window show.
Fragmented minutes show council debates on railway movement, wire-netting, and district maintenance. Reports cover drainage, fencing, and road concerns, plus Arbor Day at Furner School and tender plans for roste raises. Names include McDowall acting chair, Dr Patterson, Marlin Maughan, J Woods, and others.
The Returning Officer reported council elections, new councillors welcomed, and tributes paid to former members. Financials show June balance and cash, with clerk noting rail and mail service concerns, and transfers and sections approved. Committee and grant actions included consolidation of conference scrutiny and defense of funds.
Overseer reports tenders opened for multiple contracts including Bray Ward central and north areas. Accepted bids listed for several contracts such as Central Ward Ling’s to Richmond Park, and North Ward clearing. Vermin Board and Board of Health reports read. sanitary condition deemed satisfactory. M. Maughan seeks support for Central Board of Health candidature. Accounts approved for payment.
A garbled report from Watsons on the Monge Gambier to Hniport Tin notes a large portion of the cargo consists of preserved rabbits dead rabbits and rabbit skins. The text suggests a mishandled freight record with questionable terminology and unclear destinations. The summary preserves the core oddities and entities present in the fragment.
The Coronation March composed by J H Watson known as Michael Watson is offered as a gift to readers. Bila Bean Manufacturing at 39 Pitt Street Sydney arranged a special edition copy for those who mail full name address and a penny stamp for return postage. The offer notes the March would be priced at fourpence if purchased.
The ordinary individual faces economic distress as the coronation events are delayed due to the king’s illness. The halt causes embarrassment for many businesses and may threaten some with ruin while health concerns prompt renewed attention to recovery and economic impact.
A garbled note describes an intense shooting expert Sonia among a group in Sweden. The text is heavily corrupted with misspellings and nonstandard terms, but hints at a sports or competition context involving individuals and a date or code 540 10034.
The document outlines an asset and liability statement with overdraft figures, cash on hand, sundry accounts, and district fees totaling 2,764 104 101. Directors report shows start with £509 12s and end with £155 17s 0d equity. notes discuss cheese production, factory improvements, and management decisions under Mr. A Davidson.
An aged Australian blistering sales notice touts Doan’s Ointment and Dow’s Ointment as cures for skin diseases, hives, bites, and rashes. Testimonials claim relief after six weeks, with orders via Poster McClellan Co and Faulding Co in King William Street, Adelaide.
The article notes a national collections drive in Australian capitals to aid the family of Brunton Stephens. It mentions his literary works and government salary supporting dependents, with some discussion on how his legacy is remembered and funded through public provision.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic ad spread with claims for bargains at Ockenden's stores and mentions of “Sauer and Sons Eucalypti Extract” praised by several named figures. The text weaves promotional notices, political ranting, and scattered quotes about preparations and remedies, lacking a clear single event.
The S A Attorney General said the Government tender price differed from Martin and Co by £13,000, about 25 percent, suggesting the Government did not receive proper work. Islington laborers protested the insult, bringing the matter to Parliament via a formal notice presented by Mr Donny. Debate included a proposed inquiry into Wading being dropped.
The Millicent shooting event on Wednesday in windy weather produced uneven scores with O Neil and Ul Grossveenil among top finishers. Reports describe close runs, with several shooters like Wy A and H Greaser, Shuggett and F Dawson posting notable scores amid the day’s rough conditions.
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