Lode development and ore returns at Meekatharra area mines
Telegrams report rising activity at Mt Magnet and nearby mines with Colgan and party sinking a chair to locate the lode and The Golden Battery Company completing its Blue Streak option. Cavanagh and party push on a vertical shaft while Caweron's mine develops, and Tosiana cleanup yields 185 tons at 18% ozs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meekatharra
Mt Magnet
Colgan
Party
Cavanagh
Golden Battery Company
Caweron
Cardiff Shipowners Reap War Boom Fortunes
Cardiffs phenomenal prosperity from the war loan and ship boom is recounted. Shipping clerks turned shipowners earned fortunes from neutral ships and wartime freight surges, with several young men creating large empires from modest beginnings. Workers and retailers also share in the era of high profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Britain
Cardi
Vome
Mient
Wali
Sana Slaamer
Soething
Tanbes
Panarth
Kalgoorlie “Minor
The World Wool Supply and War Demand
The article analyzes the global wool stock and its use in war and civil clothing. It notes 1900s production trends, shortages in Europe and North America, and a shift toward Australasia for supply. It details British Army orders, quantities for drawers, blankets, trousers, gloves, socks, and heavy fabrics, and the strain on civilian wool consumption as armies demand more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South America
Potat
United States
North America
Australasia
Sears
Éid
British War Office
Tunica
War Office
Baratea
Songoun
Football crowds taint recruiting remarks and sport glare
A Melbourne era report recounts scathing crowds at football matches reacting to recruiting officers. Officers faced hostile interruptions at Bee May 19 and Fitzroy Carlton matches, with personal abuse and threats. Statements describe police and ground committees restricting speakers, while reviewers call for drastic action by clubs and committees to curb such behavior. The piece notes no recruits were secured and labels the incidents a major black mark on football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Melbourne
Geant Carpenter
Fitzroy
Wenaspatat Ubon Carte
Tae Wong
Carpenter
Lyensensat Maskell
Ir Fitarey-Caruim
Aed
Uwe
Kilpatrick
Meltorrue
Collings Wood
America's Sea Plans Rumors Debated by London Desk
The London rep of Kalgoorlie Miner notes naval experts dismiss New York rumors of bold American sea plans. Tales of ships carrying small boats to hunt submarines are called foolish, as would lowering craft while sailing. Wooden ships as standard vessels face reliability issues, torpedo damage, and practicality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kalgoorlie
New York
America
Thay
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Henry Wilis & Co
Geraldton
Stockholm
H. E. Quick & Co
Cash Drapers
Manchester
Crfam & CQ
Manlove Terrace
Mest
J. Urch
Orocer
General Starskeeper
Dacear SF. Garald Toda
BATES
J. H. Scott
Doorge
Ieee Tone
Strand Carr and Supper Rooms
Tetechans
Metaxes & Recatos
George Lester
Undertaker
Moseley
Stook, Station
Eeeeet Olleefea
National Mutual Lite Asociation Dongs Wine and
Car Machinery Agneta
Harry’ Piekett
Isatte W Oswatl
Grantown House
ESE
Sisenolt
Asa
Mes
Harper
Martin
Sieehanes
Rsa
Guardian Assurance Co
Warwick House
Biorge’ Employers’ Liability
Tel _ HOLZMAN BROS
Freeman
Marine Terrace
Wotor
Oas Seryet Attenion
Pais Terrace Stas
Wwe
Jae Martin
Oublasher Strest
Jetly Bet Geraldtor
Boots Menewrs
Tuckarianna Wining
Port Phillip
Coor
Comepadien
Gerher
Goldie
Officres
Bogle Bros
Kucdlonters
Stock and General Agents
Harris Farm Implements
Saunders & Stuart, Ltd
Cromley
O- Louis Dreyfus & Co
Fremantle Wool &Rain
National Insurance Co
New Zealand
Lad — Fire, Accident, and Marine
Burns, Philp, & CO
Biel Point
Taig, Lam
Beset, Ta
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