Murchison News mining reports from Quinns to Tanami fields
Readable mine notes detail ore returns and battery work across Quinns, Nanning, Merkatharra, Tanami, Wiluna, and Gwalia. Highlights include tonnages and dwts per ton from various leases, battery treatments yielding modest yields, and field guidance urging caution as ram falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagmar Syidicete
Watson
Eloyning
Nannine State Battery
Quinns
Loz
Malwis
Commonwealth
Townsend
Winloolob
Spencers
J. Clift
Excelier Lens
Uh Su
Retin
Merkatharra
Othe
Nanning
Tanami
Murchison
Billy Cast
All's Creek
Laurie
Stephenson
The Common Curse and a Christmas Plea for Reform
A reader letter condemns widespread intoxicant sales and drunkenness plaguing the town. The missive cites harmful effects on the weak and derelict, criticizes liquor permits, and pleads for churchgoing virtue to curb vice while urging publication in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Shibmen
Samuel
Atrane
Hell
Ruthie
Correspondence on Valle water supply windmill scheme
A correspondence proposes replacing oil engines with three large windmills to power the Valle water supply. The author argues windmills can run for over 24 hours, providing reliable water and reducing fuel costs, contrasting with existing oil engine plans. The note hints at Mr Cresswell's scheme and labels the idea opportunistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruhaw
We. KR
Newbold Swenth
Cerakiten
Cresswell
Bouquet from Western Australia Arrives for Chamberlain
In a London library Mr Joseph Chamberlain received a bouquet sent by Sir Gerald Strickland, Western Australia’s governor, after a long journey of over 100 miles, crossing oceans. The flowers were kept in ice to preserve freshness, with eight specimens including Rhinocarpis alatus, Southern Cross, Candolen, Boronia, Smoke bush, Mesembryanthemum, Cynaphea, Banshee, and Kangaroo Paw varieties noted for their vivid colors. Daily Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince = Gardens
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Nowas
Gerald Strickland
Western Australia
Liex
Fie
Merv Chamberlain
Gerald
Blyoums
Chamberlin
Irevalet Strickland
Oto Baigland
Ies
Block
Prince
Randeng
Howynet
British Instit in the Dominions visit by Sir Charles Prestwood Lucas
Sir Charles Prestwood Lucas, former Vice Principal, reports on his travels from England to Fremantle, Tasmania, New Zealand, Canada, and Liverpool between February and October. He notes stronger British character among Australians and New Zealanders abroad, pioneering rail links, and an engineering feat carrying water 30 miles across desert to Kalgoorlie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Prestwood Lucas
Ffiew
Antradasia
Pacific
Yen's College
Crowndale Road
Whick
Formith
Sir Charles
Enghand
Fremante
Tasmania
New Zealand
Canada
Liverpool
Marcalles
Honolulu
Palquez
Colombe
Melbourn
Queensland
England
Britain
New
Uwe
Charles Describal
Gablivlds
Kalgoorlie
Pune
United States
Funeral held for Mrs Anne McCarthy of Gerakuunm Western Australia
The funeral of Mrs Anne McCarthy widow of John McCarthy and long-time colonist in Western Australia was held on Wednesday in the Anglican section of Karrakatta Cemetery. The procession from Mrs R Metcalfe’s Perth home attracted many mourners including daughters Mrs C Watagu and Mrs W Duffield, and grand children Will Dolicks and Flossie Watson. pallbearers included J Pool Li Watson jun R Williams and F Wemiss. Mr McCarthy, known locally as Brichy for his brick kiln near Worthampton, previously ran a boardinghouse in Araton Dalgety and planned to sell Meira Station stock to Mr George Peats of Fremantle for £20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne McCarthy
John McCarthy
Gerakuunm
Western
Austakia
Karrakatta
R. Metcalfe
St. George's Terrace
Perth
C. Wat~agu
W. Duffield
KR. Metcalfe
Messrs
Chas. Watson
W. Duffel
H.C. Watson
Will Dolicks
Flossie
Laremee Watson
J. Pool
Li. (. Watson
Jun
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Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Callitoms
CASI
Andalwood
Ceraldton
St Pauli
Laver Hardy's
8.A. Wines
Phos. Reidsieck
View St
Barnes’ Woney Minxter
A. Forsyth and Co
Pope & Brown
Commission
Marine Treerace
Geraldton
Wlainwrichts Old Store
Aacee
Ar Colonial Mutual Lif Fs Ourarie So Commercial Ction Assurace Co
Lloyd Steaners
R. JT. Lynn Ltd
SS. Und
H. J. Wigmore &O
Ldl
T. Robinson & O
Melbourne
Malloch Bros
Uinttom
Lith
Fremantle
Lin Crooks al Brooker
Shipping Office
Neptune
Page
Alston
Cuming, Smith & Co
Florida
H. Mountain & CO
Mossley
Saunders and Stuart
A. R. Morrison
Commonwealth Hotel
W. H. James
Ewan
Toohesy’s
Foster's
Carlton
Ocean View
Fallowfield & CO
J. M. Ferguson, Ltd
Victoria Galvanised Iron Co
Supar Stone Syndicate
Great Saddle
Great Sadedl Company
Greens Saddle
Wiluna
Gwalia
Compas
F.M
Heron
Worthington
Sean Beam
Preventine Pere Foote
Montagu
Wentara
SeaGore
Eline
J Am
J. Edward Lester
Mr. .Chamberlain
W.A
Govern
Atrickland
Millar’s
Karri & Jarrah Co
Ltd
Timber and Hardware Merchants
Geraldton Beach
Marine Terreale
Fire Department
Marine Department
Warrhoucs
Accident Department
Pope & Bown
Trigg Bros
Amd
Brosam & Ue
F. & R. Ward
Elwes Street
Bishop's Palace
Gener
J. E. Higgs
Guardian
Panini
F. W. Warwicker
Grocer and
Marine Terrace
J. J. Ryan
Warneterrace
Tlackstone
Genta
A. K. Morrison
Post Office Lane
R. Guscott
W.A. Bank
Geraldton District
Nevillle
Sharcottles
E. H. Brede
Mrs. Oldfield
Laines
Daulacher Street
Dominions
Australis
Dalgety
Puld Meira
George Peats
Fremantl
Geraluon
Keetyesworth
Victoria Hotel
Geraluton
Grimijshl
Tanjean
L. Eskell
Mr. Potter
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