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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
3
The piece surveys hostile debates in Britain over Transvaal annexation and outlines Australian viewpoints, including demonstrations, political tensions, and calls for peace with analysis of leaders and factions. It notes tax, labor, and public sentiment shaping Australia’s stance on empire and the South African conflict.
A Mount Gambier Police Court session focused on a wife neglecting her children. The informant Sirah Jane Norman testified about the family’s dire home, with one room, minimal furniture, and a heated dispute over food and shelter. The husband, William Norman, faced accusations of failing to support his wife and children over eighteen years of marriage, while the defendant’s eldest daughter Angelind Rose and others stood with the family as witnesses. The case details include the family's living conditions, the husband’s earnings, and the wife's claim of hardship amid reports of abuse and neglect. The hearing aimed to determine responsibility and possible intervention for the children’s welfare.
On Saturday September Bt the Millicent North team faced the Reapers in a tough match. The visitors battled through a heavy rain while Barker, Ajriel Karen, Walker, Millhouse and Gide Hoge challenged their opponents.
Fragmented report from the S.AW.C spring meeting at Murphettyi covers results across multiple heats and participants, listing horses, times, and placings amid a weathered, garbled OCR. A separate incident details a drowning on Adelaide Street when a burst water main caused a trolley to fall, leading to a harness-related death.
A garbled plea touts cash prizes and subscriptions for The Women’s World, urging readers to answer with personal details and promising awards like a gold water set and diamond watch. The text makes vague claims of millions of subscribers and hints at a scam wantonly collecting information.
Fragmented OCR recounts a controversial hotel project and party tensions. Names like Rev. Tresteau and Mr Secker appear with references to a Grand Motel and hotel opening delays. The piece notes open dateSept 12 and strong support for the project amid rival factions and public promises.
An event of the AW and P Society on a Saturday in Mayfair featured committee chairs presiding over departmental sessions while discussions covered show classes, prize money, catering, and site arrangements. Notable figures included Mr L Hayt and Mr M L Graighegan, with bids by manufacturers and debates over class structure and awards.
John Patton faced charges on information of public nuisance in a public place. The court session on Saturday September 7 proceeded as judges were nominated for various cases. The document records the proceeding and the charges amid formalities of the time.
A detailed account describes a large house facing Grange Street with 56 feet frontage, four stories on Group Street, and a commanding architectural effect. It notes difficulties from the back, mentions tall front pillars, and praises the architects and craftsmen including Mr T Brull and McIntosh for plumbing and ironwork while lauding the building among Artrite hotels in the province.
The Revision Court reviewed the matter and struck off voters’ names as part of the Translative Council dispute. Proceedings discussed party roles and potential impacts on upcoming local polls.
A garbled OCR wrap recounts a public notice issue with Crown Time Mike and a cancelled or unclear prize trove. It mentions a meeting scheduled for September, a grant process, heliport contacts, and references to health extracts and remedies. The text also alludes to various named places and individuals in a faded, disjointed narrative.
A fragmented OCR tale recounts a military gun line engagement and a lengthy postwar reconstruction narrative. It mentions gunners, observers, and veterans with scattered proper names, places, dates, and awards. The text mixes war memory with later honors and local history, conveying a muddled montage of events and people.
Readable fragments outline district show dates and apron listings. Mentions various locals and times, including Pinealaw and Hila Wena with references to Balin Medd and Warr ckiy. The text names several individuals and places but lacks complete details.
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