Odd Moments of a Miner Society in Dreamlike Memoir
Feels like a reminiscence about rough mining days with colorful characters. Mick O’Ken the self taught engineer, a scheming Johnnie, and Molly O Connor’s hash house cameo anchor a sequence of tall tales and misadventures from mining camps and pubs.
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Teimire
Mids
Mick O'Ken
Trishman
Mick
Johnnie
Ini
Ick
Thos
Treaoch
Molly O’'Connor
Creation
Dennis Brady
Molly O'Connor
Molly
Mayo
Sandy McPherson
Sandy
Randy
Correspondence attacks political double dealings in Geraldton
A reader’s letter branding corrupt tricks and “monkey” schemes condemns double dealing amid Geraldton’s so called leaders. The writer warns of a planned election manipulation and mocks officials aligned with the Geraldton P.L.P., urging scrutiny of those cloaked in anonymity and “advanced members.”
Geraldton election plot warned by vigilant reader
A reader accuses the P L P of a deep laid plan to fix the Geraldton seat. The scheme allegedly requires Labor voters to mark the numeral 1 on ballots opposite candidate T. L. Brown, with only 1s or 3s showing on the faces of ballots. The author urges electors to train to counter the tactic before election day.
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P.L.P
Christman
T. L. Brown
Geraldton
Joes
P.L.F
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Independent Candidates Urge Freedom From Caucus Control
A Labour caucus critique argues it undermines personal judgment and voters’ interests. Proponents urge electing independent candidates like A. J. Wilerson for Gerakiton, claiming caucus ties would stagnate the district. The piece cites figures from Queensland and Broken Hill to argue for political independence and local development.
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Glasewy
Queensland
Bes
Andy Dawson
Labor
Sleyth and Ferguson
Broken Hill
Gerakiton
A. J. Wileson
Puain
Letters to the Editor on jarrah’s fireproofing claim
A reader argues that jarrah wood treated with three coats of silicate of soda makes buildings practically fireproof and affordable. The letter urges removal of objections to erecting a structure, asserting the treatment is not expensive and widely purchasable.
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Victoria Buildings
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Wineberg
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