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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
2
The text shows garbled OCR of a newspaper notice about delivery issues and address changes. It references subscribers to report irregularities to the office and to notify the Fiditor of delivery problems. It mentions a date near Saturday and a business communications instruction.
The piece argues for the adoption of Effective Voting in South Australia, critiquing the Here-Spence system and explaining how equal polling power could distort representation. It notes urban dominance, local interests, and economic hurdles as key obstacles to true democracy.
A detailed historical auction notice describes dairy cattle, milking cows, veal, and various livestock prices. It notes brisk demand for milkers, high prices for dry stock and fat cattle, and price ranges for cows, heifers, calves, and sheep. References to stock types, quantities, and market conditions appear amid cryptic OCR text and locale identifiers.
The article debates whether border duties will persist after Federation, noting the Commonwealth Constitution Act and statements by Premiers and legal authorities. It cites potential two year continuation, the impact on trade lines, and the Federal Parliament’s upcoming session to decide the verdict amid legal and economic concerns.
September 12 reports a match between Imperists Mount Gambier and ammanade at Mr J Lane's venue. Winds hindered play, J Craker praised, Tautangula players noted, and a moonlight serenade capped the evening with Coat and 16–8 score. Weather and road inspections by local council referenced.
The report describes Lord Roberts advancing after annexation, with Commandant Hatha and forces at Baller and Positina. Boer movements near Cydenburg fail to bypass the base position as Buller presses from the front. Delagoa Bay Railway attacks continue, with Boer forces demolishing ties while the Grange River Colony base holds. A prior inquiry probes Beitiel prisoners’ treatment, noting food shortages for ranks and officer-positive service.
Fragmented report depicts European powers in occupation of Plax Daraba for three weeks with no relief in sight. Dowager press and court refuse reform, Britain and France seek withdrawal while Japan presses on. Germany and Great Britain resist retreat as tensions heighten and negotiations stall.
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