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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
2
Sospay Maken 18 Morera 11 Rav T Truatrail Sysxese 7 Rov T Trontil scoreline hints at a local meet setting with names and numbers. The fragment suggests a reception or opening moment rather than a full report.
The market shows a plentiful but uneven mix of cattle sheep and horses with prices dragged by dull air and heavy heat. Fat cattle and prime beasts hold around mid to upper ranges while lambs and store cattle see softer bids. limited private sales continue as competition remains tepid.
Publication page fragment shows subscription notice and postal details. It mentions correspondence to Millicent Times offices and related mailing addresses and payment notes. The garbled text references postage and subscription terms without clear dates.
Fragmentary report notes agitation in the South East over railway policy and farmers rights. The text is garbled and names, dates, and places are unreadable, offering only a vague sense of political debate and public grievance.
The excerpt argues against shifting trade from Adelaide to Portland Victoria as it would drain capital, reduce provincial tax capacity, and harm South East farmers. It highlights freight costs, market access, and the need for a dedicated South Eastern harbor while warning against Federation era port favoritism and long-term losses to the province.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a name or title with scattered letters and unclear context. The readable bits mention Chicago and a possible figure, but the content is garbled and lacks complete details or events.
A chaotic mix of notes reports and items from Milicent and wider Australia covers political tensions with China Britain and Africa local events including a concert for the Patriotic Fund a stage show and a charity drive plus public notices about road mishaps school and church activities and a minor death. The Millicent region hosts races fairs and meetings with local officials managing funds buildings and repairs as well as religious and social gatherings.
Proceedings note an adjourned meeting on March 9 where Crown creditors issued an offer from the debtor. A Mount Gainbivy farmers gathering debated rail freight relief. a motion backed potential general reductions if the Railway Commission approves. Committee to press the matter before authorities. Auction plans for unbranded stock at Mount Muirhead sale yard on March 19.
The article reports on troop support and patriotic fundraising in Melbourns with calls for land acquisitions for public use, a public cattle auction need, and efforts by the Moosr Gayuier group. It mentions drums and parades, a dramatic company performance, and a Pastoralists Convention outlining land purchase rates for South Australia and West Darling with ration adjustments.
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