Perth Letter reports on immigration and court cases 1900 era
The Perth correspondent covers stowaway Chinese on the Sultan voyage to Fremantle, Captain Townley’s actions to avoid penalties, and a habeas corpus writ leading to Chew Kee’s detention. It also notes public concerts, midweek holidays, and debates over weekly half-holidays affecting merchants and court activities winding down toward a March 1900 vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan
Fremantle
Singapor
Austra-lie
Towdry
Ner
Mincower
Ant
Throne
Chew Kee
Ringaport
Parth Chineun
Jon Howl
Sutton
FA Mantle
Towsley
Permierion
Chew Ker
Cartain
Townley
Supreme Court
Perth
Alne
Walter
Hk Chinent
Verth
Chew
Umee
Sisi
Chew Keena
Cayitain
Peru
Chew Kew
Justion Roath
Chuumchery
Aussing Perth
Leml
Market report details varied produce prices and availability
The report lists vegetables fruits poultry and various goods for sale over a fortnight ending Saturday November 2 detailing prices and stock for items such as potatoes tomatoes spinach onions carrots cabbage and rhubarb with notes on imports and local supply adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werth
Whursley
Carriage Gloss Extols Renovated Manor’s Glos
A fragmentary item praises Renatate yque and Manury's Carriage Gloss in a claim of superior shine for ironmongery. The sparse note hints at a next stage or product upgrade.
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Manury
BEST
New Council sworn in as Jose takes Mayoral chair
The newly elected Mayor William Jose and Councillors G Bantan J Kimirh and A L Rafbott were formally sworn in by retiring Mayor J G Smith. Health fears for Councillor J G Hutchinson linger as the town readies for urgent measures against diphtheria. The council pledges prudent finances and seeks new revenue sources while planning municipal control of certain works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Wm. Jose
Gbantan
J.kimirh
A. L. Rafbott
JG. Smith
Salmow
bin Busir Ness
Josef
Ilear
Jose
We. Fle
Smith
Marks
Grimich
Moses
Bastoe
Mr. Smith
Brede
Iimle
Love
Alwage
Ale
Counc
Marth
Bin
Beh
Sualth
June
Geraldten
W.A. A
Bastion
Hrede
Abbatt
Local Meeting Hails Council Support and Holiday Book Sale
Dr Grimish led town duties while Mr Staddon thanked council officers. The Pres team was proposed by the Chairman and warmly endorsed by attendees, ending a pleasant function. Constantine and Gardner boys received sample high slam cards and offer them at cost to clear stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimish
Staddon
Pres
Ihiv
Constantine and Gardner
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Bern
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Akler
Vann
Madame
Ile
Ami
Cremorne
Bax
Jolilay
Market Report
Malloch Bros
Civay
S. Been
F. W. Warwicker
Grover
Marine Terrace
Harry M. Marwood
Geraldton
M L Chand
Christchurch
Louis Eskell
Collins Vie
Miciade Manize Tanzacs
Orient
RIN A
J. M. Ferguson, Ltd
Western Australia
Richard Purser & CO
Ting Street
R.guscott
W.A. Rank Marine Terrace
Geraldian
C. Stokes & CO
B. Arendal
Sandle
Eriall
Maine Terrace
Geralton
ICE
Messrs
Trigg Brothers
J. J. Ryan
Revie
Aripeing
W. Willcock
Guiail
George Lester Undertaker
Ganpes Roan
Gmaonam
BUI WELOCK ELECT@IC MANUFACTURING Co
Hay Street
G. Rosam & Co
W. H. Jables
Geraldtur
Edison
Phonographs & Records Agenta
A. W. Dobbie & Co
Manus, Urbana & Sewing Machines
Hobart
Alail
Vam
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