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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
3
Full assortment now on hand call and inspect. W Fairweather South Australian Store Bordertown and Me Stobie congratulated on promotion. He travels Thursday for his new posts and carries with him best wishes.
A fragmentary account surveys British policy toward Australia and China, noting Chamberlain's stance on business and tariff issues. It argues for higher prices and national pride while warning of declines in local wages. The writer speculates on China’s population and global impact, and critiques colonial budgets and taxation amid domestic discontent.
An OCR fragment reports Boer commanders and strategic moves near the Trepuvaal front. It mentions Guerilla opposition, Troops advancing toward Delage Bay frontier, and leaders De Worrthe and Loulis Bot resignations. The Dutch government reportedly positions a warship for support.
Reports from September 17 indicate internal power struggles in Beijing as powers abroad consider withdrawal. Experts warn of possible upheaval if concessions fail while Russia and Britain maneuver near Tianjin, triggering potential military postures and regional tensions.
In a Mount Gambier court hearing on Friday September 21, a 15 year old girl testified she was pregnant. The defendant, Mr. Saunders, faced questions about paternity and sexual activity with the girl at Coory’s, with medical testimony cited. A police constable and Dr. Thyne provided statements, and evidence including a signed paper was examined. The case was committed for trial at Mount Gambier Circuit Court with bail set at £100 and £50.
Fr Moran a small known baker of Petersbag Va endorses Chamberlain's Gough Remedy for whooping cough in children. He praises its safety and effectiveness, noting it contains no harmful drugs and was recommended by a druggist as the best cough medicine for children.
The notice promotes a bird naming contest with extravagant prizes from The Woman's World. It urges subscriptions, claims no money before results, and promises daily prizes and a grand £50 award while asserting legitimacy through The Woman's World office in London.
The Farmers Union in South Australia releases a directory style report for the year, noting 3,000 members, extensive grain and wool commerce, and vessel shipments. It details wheat, barley, and wool quantities, financials including turnover, profits, reserves, and debt provisions, with asset values and freehold details for the union’s holdings.
George W Waitt of Bouth Gr reports illness from bad food and drink. He notes having tried one bottle of medicine and mentions Walter Campbell as the agent selling an Honest remedy.
Readers are shown a fragmented record of a local council session with cattle dairy farming talks. It references residents like Munro, McEntyre, and Savage, allotments 36 and 37, financial statements, and plans for roads, fences, and a new dairy separation system. The report also notes wider discussions on dairy herd improvements, soil adaptation, and government policies affecting funding and suffrage.
The September 14 event at Castertan Racing Chit Weldite Show lists multiple races with results. Vara Staces won a two mile race. Calamity Tivenin Rack and Dick the Oasil were among top finishers. other races included one mile and half mile events with winners such as Dittle Una Britannia and Winah. twelve starters contested various distances with margins described as lengths.
A reader from Richmond reports long relief from headaches and digestive issues after using Morse’s Liver Root Pills. He cites his son’s health gains and notes a hospital admission before improvement, praising the remedy’s overall strength and offered at various depots with bottles labeled in amber.
A garbled passage notes a legislative council and a governor dispute. It mentions Holilee and September and a bill disowned by a group. The fragment references a party or group deciding to proceed despite unidentified objections.
Contained fragments describe U S and imperial leaders debating Australia aid amid drought and livestock losses. Officials warn of ailing cattle, rising prices, and policy friction as governments weigh relief measures and agricultural controls while international pressures mount.
A scan of a list from a Australian publication features various novel and literary items. Entries include Teun Story of the Kelly and other works with references to Australian authors and periodical coverage. The page lists titles such as Dhow Miner’s Right and Over the Bluenile among others, alongside notes on authors and publication details.
The readable items list show dates and days of week with several misreads. Names appear unclear alongside October and November labels. The fragment hints at a schedule across October and November with multiple show days and abbreviations.
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