A Goldfields Pioneer Publishes Prospecting Tale
A Western Australian prospector Mr. G P Wooldly writes to Perth Truth detailing years of goldfield exploration in Coodardy and surrounding regions. He describes shares in a station, partnerships, multiple gold finds near Mt Magnet Lake Austin and Greenough Flats, and difficulties including water scarcity, travel hardships, and clashes with government authorities and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G_ P_ Wooldly
Coodardy
Perth
Return to te Gyeenouch and prospecting for water
An explorer recalls returning to te Gyeenouch, wandering with Mr King to Montague and Magnet, finding gold colors and an alluvial patch, then traveling via Black Range and Lake Barlee toward Mt Ha. They meet Rob Menzie’s party, push toward Godden Valley, Coolgandie, and Siberia, finding a reef but lacking funds and water to continue.
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Gyeenouch
King
Montague
Cholgardie
T. McCooey
Black Range
Lake Barlee
Mt. Ha
Rob Menzie
N.E
Mo Cooey
Godden Valley
Coolgandie
Siberia
Proposal for Resident Foreman Scheme in Rumlo District
Correspondent K P Areenaueh outlines a plan dated February 1 proposing residents of the Rumlo district form a preventive fund with a government grant to cover a gated salary for a thoroughly qualified male local foreman. He suggests free consulting hours at the Cortiin office for residents. travel allowances or conveyance to be provided as needed, to replace the current costly arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berty
K.P
Rebur Tea Grading Explained in Four Styles
The text outlines four tea grades with varying descriptions. Special grade is praised as finest yet affordable. Spectal is priced for tasters seeking top quality. No.1 and No.3 grades are described as strong, smooth, and widely used by households and even the wealthy.
Wheat export trade activity at Fremantle
Reports of a slight wheat raffle decrease at Fremantle show declines in grain acceptance and truck charges in yards. Several ships including Dirthswoot and Thverviie prepare to load cargoes for overseas destinations as March shipments to overseas ports are arranged.
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Iqufiaattion
Victoria Quar
Tontan
Solheim
Port Admaine
Albany
Clan Ciorden
Manrilfox
Fremantle
United
Kingtom
Ooi Swine
Spence Takes Over Gingin Hotel For Travellers
M Spence, formerly of the Miners Arms in Northampton, announces he has taken over the New Up to date and Commodious Hotel at Gingin two chains from the railway station. He invites old friends and patrons to visit and notes a quarter hour train stop for Geraldton and Murchison travellers to refresh and break their journey. The hotel aims to provide comfort and welcome both old and new faces.
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M. Spence
Miners' Arms
Northampton
Gingin
Fay
Geraldton
Murchison
Perth
Spence
Farmers seek higher profits with manure and tonnage crops
Farmers strive to boost income by applying APROLHOS GUANO to crops and improving returns from chaff and wheat. The note promotes Wolfe's Schnapps as a preventive for waterborne ills, asserting regular use guards against unwholesome water.
Fragmented OCR note on a dry shampoo trade item
A garbled OCR passage discusses a dry shampoo product and related trade terms with numerous misspellings. It references scents, wartime or colonial era phrasing, possible ingredients, and unclear supplier notes, ending with an odd line about benefits and a 404-like cue.
Ambiguous OCR Fragments Mention A Stimulus Health Claim
Fragmentary text references a visiting clergyman and names like Wolfe's Schnapps but provides no coherent event, date, or location. It reads as garbled OCR with scattered proper nouns and an unclear health claim.
Turf Notes On Races For Bardin and Balle
The Turf reports Bardin will ride Scotlard in the Mynfield Futurity Stakes and in the Nesiachen Hadi rap at Balle. Bardin won last event but showed a temper in training.
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MrBhourne
Foy
Bardin
Scotlard
Balle
Molbostene Meeting Builds Crattioht Town Horse Races
bettor notes a weight for age race card with horses like AVNTA, BETTIE, VAHIN UNTHA and SPORKORER STAKES. reports describe furlongs, times, and won by Avrtera and Wiehon with several events including a 7 furlong sprint and a 25 furlong feature, typical of a bustling autumn schedule.
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Vahin Untha, &S
Uae
Witamer Omberigie Plate
Wiehon
Avrtera
Wiles
Canning Park Turf Club Meeting Reported With Prices and Races
Racing notes from Porth Flo describe a Peb roney meeting this afternoon with nine attendees. Results list First Class Plate and Park Handicap events with runners such as Phonograph, Galloway Stares, and Pearl Waithen, including odds like 7 to 1 and 4 to 1. Additional buggies include Westar Mandicap and Texas with multiple betting figures noted.
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Canning Park
Pebroney
Aumanalin
Rin Grande
Dereshat
Aruapol Park Tandicap
Ave
Si Miles Prices Charlie
Pearl Waithen
ALLECED HUMOUR AND MISSING CONTEXT SNIPPETS
A fragmented historical piece presents overcooked chatter and scattered lines. It mentions a Looming show of workshops and a wary observer, with references to express shipments and a curious exchange about religion and seating. The tone imitates an old newspaper humor column.
Thirst Proof Animals and Other Desert Facts
The article discusses animals that survive long without water, noting sheep and goats enduring extreme arid conditions and odd observations about water needs. It touches on plants, a peculiar creature with a cheek packet, and mentions water use in industrial contexts and a Bank of England note error. It also notes the German ship Tamir as a large sailing vessel and ends with a promotion for Wolfe’s Schnapps.
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Uhis
Hevac
Vis Nice
Bank of England
Junge
Probate notices in Western Australia estate of Alexander Macpherson
In the Supreme Court of Western Australia Probate Jurisdiction the accounts of the estate of Alexander Macpherson late of Butabalong Station Murchison are filed. Creditors and interested parties must come to the Law Courts Bellarine Port on or before 10 March 1900 to inspect and object. If unobjected the accounts will be examined and passed according to law. A Bherard deputy master Arthur F Abbott George’s Perth agent for Harold Wilson Geraldton solicitor to the administrator of the estate.
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Aml
Holman
Rether
Thave
Gregory
Bellanade Porth
A. Bherard
Arthur F. Abbott
Commercial Bank Chambers
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Goldfields
Waoahrep
S. W. Waldock
Geld
T. Sammy
Woodward
Kenneth
Magnet
Mt. Magnet
Mt. Kenneth
Lake Austin
Cue
Yowrérabhie Station
Relm
Yownegabbie
Pengailing Ranges
S. Eakins
Nanakine Station
Greenough Flats
Troy
Coodandy
Townsend
Spelin
Douglas
Mr. Mullet
Omic
S. F. Moore
Dongarra
Pest
F. Maley
Penzatling
Austin
Campel
Yowrirgab Bie
Lowe
Black Regs
Kapa Rok
Areenaueh
Asta
Rebur
Ayer
Ayce
Dr J
Ayar
Cis
Love Mane
Usb
Wolfe
Mer Mayn
Ares
Winkie
Asteus
Lalla
Goyer
Hnney
Ehijan
Buna Kanes
Emia
Permente
Flas Ieee Ie
Agaaretanlly
Oaties Conteiner Enies
Bial
Parisien
Tndihely
Rontinweney
Wong
Abel
Lerbe
Mish Poly Gecken
Gree
Frank Eanbynsit
Joao Sant
Hasan Whoey
Peter Anars
Chat Bearnelly
Chott
Cape An
Baronuityy
Beneties
Aitiin SierhibInen
Alwa
Hearne
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
VAL Auton Meeting
Crattioht Towbny
Pedpral Stars
Tve Furlanga
Bettie
CDE
Furlong
Vosthey
Sporkorer
Turwitt
Texas
Forrest
Frens Tinewitt
Sovey
Kirlomes
Cpomemerr
Adorn
Lowel
Tttine
Wester Mandicap
Fretooners- Ciney
Tarmonen
Fleet
Feta
Cisev
Diogenes
Han LbSer Hola Day Oury ‘Yayer
Ani
Colt RE
Dullet
Hania
Hama
Galt
Carlier
Suis
Hussars
Dublin Busters
Rome
Bronghitis
Breachial” Weahners
Bonnington
W. Greville
Marine Terrace
Garaldion
Wunderligh Metal
Estimares
Particulai
McLean Bros
Wunderlich Limited
Sydney
Melbourne
England
Germany
United States
Globe
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Alexander MacPherson
Butabalong
State of Western
Eno
J.C. Bno
Balt’ Works
London
J.C. Bho
DR. Waughs
Ory
Gocoa
Geraldton Expres
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