Coal boring at Eradu strikes seam after 100 feet
Strata samples from the Eradu Government coal bore at 100 ft indicate prey black sand grey shale dark shale and dark dirty coal with expected quality improvement as drilling proceeds. At Frew Masons Hotel the range of stables was dismantled and new yard works will be built by Mr Price. Local Court deals with debt cases and a Gift Fair with concert and dance is planned for Walkaway Easter Monday. Geraldton road concerns prompt calls for immediate repairs to the Greenoneh road to prevent future expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eradu
Frew Masons’ Hotel
Auetion
Price
Greenoneh Road
Geraldton
Anth
Fatal Accident at Narra Tarra Mine
A miner named Hugh Reynolds drowned at Fremantle Smelters property near the Narra Tarra mine. The water burst into the south and north drives after a Saturday shift, knocking over Adams, who escaped, while Reynolds was overcome and suffocated. Rescue efforts were mounted, with sympathy extending to Reynolds's family from Dongarra and Greenoich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Narra Tarra
Jupp
Hugh Reynolds
Reynolds
Adams
S. Minchan
Dunstan
Northampton
Dongarra
Greenoich
Society Formed to Curb Unnecessary Noise in New York
A New York society for suppressing unnecessary noise forms with a distinguished officer list. Members may be astonished by the potential impact, claiming about half the noises in a city could be silenced without harming civilisation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geraldton Chamber of Commerce Meets on Wharfage and Wages
The Geraldton Chamber of Commerce met yesterday to discuss congestion in the railway goods shed and delays in delivery. Members proposed paying shed workers the same wages as wharf workers. Correspondence with Fremantle Harbour Trust clarified grain transshipment charges at 2s per ton instead of 6s. A ministerial reply on wharfage and outward rates is awaited, hindering action. The secretary was instructed to invite the Railway Commissioner for a visit to Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Geraldton
Mining yields from several leases at Boogar die and Gambier mills
A parcel of 115 tons from Have lock lease cleaned up at Boogar tie State mill yielded 8002 Sdwt 15dwt 13gr per ton. Eclipse tributers produced 5007 Sdwt 12gr from 22 tons at Boogardie battery. A 34 ton parcel from Jupiter lease cleared at Boogardie battery on Thursday for 4207 lldwt loz fidlwt per ton. State battery now working on Bid for Fortune. Lennonville battery handling 200 tons from Gambier. Mill running one shift. cyanide plant operating satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Have Lock
Boogartie State Mill
Eclipse
Boogardie State Battery
Boogardie Battery
Fortune
Lennonville State Battery
Gambier
Miners Union Congress backs higher Labour salaries
The Federated Miners' Union Congress at Kalgoorlie passed a resolution urging salaries for Labour members to rise to £300 per year. It also urged the Minister of Mines to appoint a Board of Examiners with representatives from Chambers of Mines and the Miners' Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Miners’ Union Congress
Kalgoorlie
Minister of Mines
Chambers of Mines and Miners’ Union
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W. A. G. Walter
RAW
Fremantle Smulvers
Chamber of Commerce
Gera'dton Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
C. R. Partridg
Maulkner
F. E. Davis
R. Pope
J. C. Kidd
Fowlie
Ailor Lopay
Harry MM. Marwood
Nobart
L. Kruger
Marine
Terrace
Marine Terrace
Volice Station
W. Woolhouse
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
A. S. Kent
Eicc
J.G. Smith’s Big Store
Ates
A. R. Morrison
Armstrong Cycles and Accessories
Grand Star Company
Snell's
Doora
Howard Lindsay
Hyland’s Circus
Hyland's Circus
Prof
Hyland
Ralph Montague
G. Varley
Enders
W. Moore
Caroline Scott
John Shipton
Saloo
Fitzgerald-street
Harry M. Marwoond
Jersey Herd
Hinton
Tinton Farm
Jas
Haselden
STONE
Geraldton Cycle, Motor and Engineering Works
Barcain
Frank E. Davis
E. Lee-Steered& Co
General Commission
Goldfield
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Limited
Owent Royal Mail
South British Insurance Co
Swan Brewery Co., Ltd
Prize Ale & Stout
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