Surprising coal find stirs Victoria district history
Fragmentary 19th century report recalls a surface coal discovery near Mings new in Victoria district. It notes early excitement in Geraldton over coal near Irwin, with companies formed and tests on steamers and locomotives, though seams proved limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Ruailty
Mings New
Aeford
Geraldton
Irwin
Companiea
Midland Company
Siecom
Prospect of coal mine near Mingenew sparks local interest
Report from a Western Australian town describes a discovered coal prospect several miles from Mingenew led by an engineer who mined coal from the old Red Roy. Government inaction delayed tests, though a rainy season now supports operations. The piece urges officials and local representatives to visit the site and consider support to advance the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingenew
Tewla
Red Roy
Tle
Reuters
Collie
Cémcertad
PACH
Ttta
Thay
Indus
Interrat
Geraldon
English Mail Arrival Announced for Perth Delivery
The Malta Superintendent announces an English mail will arrive Friday and be delivered in Perth the same day. The Geraldtog portion should reach on Saturday night. The Health Department Perth suspects further attempts are being made in some quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Perth
Horseflech
Health Department
Pelm
Dutch miner case and local notices in Bunbury district
A court action concerns allowances for men sent to Bunbury to work and potential writing of special agreements. The report also notes a local murder attempt in Mt Magnot, a death in Mt Magnot, a swan inhabiting a dam near Ingliston, and various community notices including school disinfecting and a new confectionery factory planned in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bowell
Breamelip Lid
W. L. Owen
Conte
Bunbury
Monsro
Howard Bath
Stanley Money & Bush
Wallace Holmes
Ingliston Vonsola
Moekatharra
Kia
Saya
Old Man Mining and Geraldton Notices
Fragmented local notices amid a Perth telegram discuss mining towns and sparse populations. Highlights include postal workers, train arrivals, a Geraldton Turf Club annual report showing profit, and health updates for local residents such as Mrs Green and John Bradley amid delayed press scans.
Alleged Criminal Libel Case Over Maud Allan Play
The Maud Allan libel case centers on a 47 000 name list and alleged plot details. Mrs Keppe seeks to testify she visited no sympathizers with Mrs Keppel but cannot be allowed to give evidence. The trial features Wilde letters, court remarks, and witnesses doubting Salome’s propriety as immoral. The judge notes the play’s potential immorality and adjourns after medical and critical testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keppe
Holland
Haron Vons Betjoums
Mra
Keppel
Mra Keppel
Oscar
Baroy
Wilde
Rutoee
Bling Witoens
Pather Barnard Vaughan
Soldiers Letters From War Front Tell Of Injury And Loss
Private C. Mr. Bunter writes from Kleg George Hospital London to his mother and brother describing wounds from a battle. He recalls companions Mick Willis and Andy Bruton killed beside him and his wish to return home and fight again if able. He mentions wheels for mobility, a drive with Red Cross helpers, and longing for home as he plans to learn about his artifical legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bunter
Mr T. Bunter
Kleg George Hospital
London
Jack
Mick
Willis
Andy Bruton
White
Phey
Sudden Death of Mr Henry Waldeck in Dolgarre
The death of Henry David Waldeck, 36, son of the late Fletcher Waldeck of Dolgarre, after peritonitis following a recent illness. He was formerly a partner in a Marine Terrace drapery business and is survived by a well known family. A public funeral is planned under Returned Soldiers Association oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Magnst
Michaal
Mt ‘Magnot
Banday
Freedergut
J. Kennedy
Henry David Waldeck
Fletcher Waldeck
Dolgarre
Waldeck
Bartlett
TC. Boyd
Geraldton
Tie
Tenty Careey
Marine Terrace
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Tts Rne 8.8, Co. Ltd
Wireless
Bydawy
Melb
Adelaide
Dumbool
Fremantia
S.S. Kursialp
Fremantle
Ath
Burns, Philp & Es Tp
State Steamship Service
CTRAP
Worth‘west
Bamera Witt
Vremantle
Methera
Derby
Kream & Co. WaoresaLe
Torrens
Teaver Street
Harry Pickett
Mariza Terrace
W. Onwells
Sydney Fong & GO
Cancers
Martin's
Aceralia
Southampton
England
Waser Shea
Chisholm
Worthampton
Verizelos Palace
Camp
Chas
Kaje
Theaten
YUDN
Tallering Bon
Bave von
Soes' An
Robur
Hardwicke & Co
Serges
H. E. Quick & CO
Cash
Drapers
Manchester
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Eo 'Rombove
Rulnisiier
Ia. H. Mountain & Co
Usher
Penfold
New Zealand
Youmery and
Greno's Champagne
C. & H. Locke
Cehaldton
Geraldton Club
Dalgety & Company, Limited
Geraldton Wool
Equattera and
Farmera Msy
Cionta
Premier Wool Brokers OF
Australasia
Charles Hormann
Treazmoans
P.O. Borld
Breeze
Kuasson Srazst
Gs Commission
Thorley
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
EDING
Commianion
Woon
Actee Customs
Shipfthg
FORWA
Tn Sore
Ole Saramn
Aberdean White Star Live
Anneal
Rhedania
MT. Lyell
Florida
Anatrslia
Zadland
C. and
H. Locke
Phos 64
Cima
Gusersl
Ender
Z. J, Leo
Ueeona
Mears
Burns
S.S. Kurmeipi
S.e. Dimboola Travet Fianentle Tor Egutere
Gur
Ieee
Geraldon Express
THE
Geraldtow
Irwin Cos
Mt Magnot
Mt. Oot
Lark
Sinclair
Boy Scouts
Oriams
India
Admiralty
Fragerd
Blee Mountain
Hlaakhesth
Blee Mountains
Lefuisa Loaaly
James Colline
C. F. Bextor
Malbourna
Hemet
Baxter
Gera'dton
E. Rey Nardem and Co
Wogur
yPean
Geraldton United
Hern Oum
Tonsoee
Wesaerow
Wa. Turf Club
W.A. Turf Club
F. Grwan
Tha Matropati
Mra Green
John Bradley
Railwey Ganger
Lowden St. Stant
Mar
Ment
Joe Grant
Maud Allan Cagr
Boewes
Father Pahey
Thoredsy
Returned Solidiery Association
Colonel Pops
BGA
Sorbus Waldeck
Hoselis
Fneke
Adelaide Regie
Nhs Hood
Teavallers
Alfred E. Burt
John M. Wigning
Lomo
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