Nineteen-Mile Notes from Our Corresp
A fragment from our correspondent discusses political drift, local projects, and community gossip. It notes the Moace government’s retreat from experiments, a Webb's landing siding proposal, a school dance on the 27th, and a North Weupiew report of nineteen-titl ers. Three candidates contend for a vacant Uppee Board seat with Lauder favored locally. Election set for the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Webb's Landing
Mr. Jackson
John Webbies
Gerald Ton Hoapital
Kunstroke
Chapman Browd
Fieprril
Luter
Lauder
Ube
Charles Lauder
Kiels
Ward shifts in council seats amid welfare concerns
The town dwells on a local election outcome as Shaw holds a council seat and discussions arise over public welfare and rent issues. Citizens express hope for stable leadership, better housing policy, and prompt progress on community needs.
Railway Route Debates Spark Local Frustration and Plans
In April Express, Mr Jupp disputes Nutshell remarks on a railway ending in his district. He hints at a preferred route via Vier and Blut Point, while Upper Chapman line proposals draw fierce opposition. Public annoyance grows over meeting records, railway wiring, and pace of mail service improvements for Narra Tarra and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupp
Abinjem
Iick
Natawah
Tom Rohan
White Peak
Jip
Blut Point
Upper Chapman
Cality
Goard
Spain
Geraldton
Chepman Farmers’ Association
Narra Tarra
Inds
Ube
Amd
Tuluin
Weil
Ile Naste Tarra
Rocailay
Tor
Doan's Ointment Proves Effective for Skin Irritation
A reader testimonial from Geraldton praises Doan's Ointment for soothing various skin irritations including hives and dermatitis. It claims permanent relief for a child and an adult after initial success and notes the product is sold by chemists and stores at 2 shillings 9 pence per pot, with postal prices available from Foster McClallan Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mellows
Frazcie-atrect
Geraldton
Ak. A.com
Fragmented note on South African War veterans and police careers
A garbled report recalls Bore General Ratha who fought Britain in the South African War and a Balaclava veteran picked up starving. It notes a Sydney police officer serving in Africa and an ex-worker elevated to command, receiving a Distinguished Service Order while also serving as ADC to an Australian Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratha
Britain
Ents
Trent
Yon
Fagland
Sydney
Africa
Anl
ADC
Bonnington's Irish Moss Cure for Coughs and Colds
An early 20th century advertisement touts Bonnington's Irish Moss as a standard family medicine for coughs colds and chest ailments. It warns against cheap substitutes and distorts the claim with imprecise wording. The copy emphasizes reliability and broad household use.
Meekatharra Meeting Discusses Local Mining Issues
A Meekatharra meeting led by Mr Wine Mts of Geraldton formed a committee and appointed a secretary to prepare a petition to the Mines Minister. The discussion covered mining costs, cartage, and the Revenue mine with 1700 tons ready for transport, noting railway access issues and high living costs for prospectors.
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Wine Mts
Geraldton
Harward i
Minkster
Pisht-Mie
Winci
Meckatharra
Northampton train service letter on Saturday timing complaint
A reader complains to Mr George about the Northampton line schedule, arguing the 5 pm Saturday train to Northamptom arrives too late for passengers from Gerakiton. They urge moving the 5 pm service to 12:15 pm to ease rough road travel and parcel conveyance until the Chapman railway is completed.
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Northampton
Ceorgs
Aperock
White Peak
Gerakijim
Sammy Lambefalo
Will
Ganset
Hate
Bowes
George
Noehampton
Chapman
Mining at Mt Magnet yields high grade ore in clean-up
The Morning Star mine reports a clean-up of 475 tons yielding 1240% in dwt. Other parcels include Lennemyinie 114 tons at 150% and 2dwt per ton, Galtec More 98 tons for 5c 3dwt, and Ye Gay Pare sian Meekatharra parcel. Mill capacity about 4000 tons monthly, with full crushing planned by June. Diamond drilling at Thai jewel area continued with paystreaks found east and west of old workings.
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Morning Star
Golden Gem
Galtec
Samintore
Return of Job 1 and John Forrest of W A
A fragmentary report recalls Job 1, John Forrest of Western Australia, returning from South Africa with £4000 coat guarantees. The dialogue mentions migrants, a Lumdrede, and Harold's remark on Australia as a West-country work destination. Forrest’s prompt actions are noted as decisive in shaping migrant sentiment.
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John Forrest
W.A
Australia
South Africa
Forrest
Market drift and supply issues in Dalgety & Co week report
Dalgety & Co reports firmer London markets for wheat oats and chaff with limited forward sales and rising bulks. Prices for prime grain and feedstuffs firm, while heavy rain scarcity and large imports affect supplies and prices in the external markets and local markets alike.
Pastoral Leases and Settler Concessions in Western Australia
Government notices outline pastoral leases across Kimberley, North-West and Gascoyne divisions with large minimum blocks and varied rents per division. Concessions to settlers include Agricultural Bank support, selector assistance, rail fare refunds, and railway commisions, with agency offices listed. Approved by Mothers promotes Bonnington’s Friction for cough relief and related products.
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Kimberley
North-West
Gascoyne
Eucla
South-Western
Gokifolde
Ind
Wall
Gutée
Railway Department
Lands Department
Botlaw Tham SA Renee
New Netttor
Meneiis
Coolgardie
Kalenorlie
Roothnra Crom
Cee
Worthamnon
Coralriton
York
Northam
Goomalling
Rovercastle
Bunbiry
Katanning
Proclaimer seeks claimant for old Foose horse in paddock
Notice from William Borges of The Bowes claims a paddock horse described as a roughly twenty year old Foose with an off hind foot white and a white nose streak. It bears a Ro brand or mark and is believed to be the progeny of Borges’ mare. Any better claimant must pay all expenses.
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Diawmal
Montha
Hin Holding
Arranes Pas Stere
Meyer
Foose
William Borges
Bowes
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