Discovery of Gold on the Murchison Revealed by Robson Narrative
Richard Robson recounts early Murchison gold discovery, naming Anatin and Bourke, Connelly, Bailey, and others. He describes initial shafts near Bevin, the Annon area, drought, and the 1900 Find at Nanine, with Connelly reporting a first substantial yield and Bailey’s party, leading to a December discovery and subsequent reward claims in Geraldton.
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Richard Robson
Geraldton
Newcastle On- Tyme
England
Falkow
Geraldion “ Guardian
Augustard
Wiyvell
Morrhino
Murchison
Anetin
Ald
Austin
Maitland Brown
Anatin
Legislative
Mick Bourke
Bevin
Fondanty
Txne
Annoan
Bourks
Herin
Conner
Gordon Valley
Vilguen
raniy @ stockman
VSI
Gerakiton
Taipsa
Cruickehank
Watts
Namina
Inkpen
Connelly
Anpear
Choy
Monrarin
Mantich
W. F. Moore and Co
Berin
Daley
Tig Range
Vagahang
Rer
Annean
Mt. Obel
Mackatharts
Perth
Peterkin
McPherson
Nnp
Com Relly
Armean
Nes
Coom Bar
Bator Hignal McPhergon
Duler
WePherson
Bailey
Douglas
Poldfolds
Peak Hill l
Wileon
Yilgadie
Sue
Valgoo
Goldfield
Ani
Mr. Gould
Melbourne Telegrams Review of Commerce Act Curbs
A Melbourne telegram reports Assistant Comptroller-General Lockyer touring all states to inspect Commerce Act workings amid complaints of regulations and friction. Other items note unemployment pay proposals, Senate cohesion over capital bill, press cable service inquiry, and a new imperial silver coinage plan with £200000 face value to be circulated next year.
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Melbourne
Semiy
Mr. Lockyer
Robert Best
Iis
Lockyer
Minister For Customs
Sir Robert Best
Tas
H. Taylor
M.U L0. O.F
Taylor
Millen
Senate
South Australia
Victoria
Imperial Mint
Sydney
Perth
Tragic Ravenswood Party Shooting Claims Life
At Ernest Mueller junior's Ravenswood home a Winchester rifle exploded during a post wedding gathering of 13 mining managers and travelers. Charles Brown was shot in the chest and died at once. John Ryas alerted others and Brown’s body was carried to a doctor.
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Melbourne
Ernest Mueller
Jnr
Ravenswood
Mueller
Chas. Brown
Charles Montague and Co
John Ryas
Lameck
Coscord
Bendigo Mining Managers’ Association
Mr. Brown
Ryan
Brown
New South Wales Wheat Crops Forecast Record Yield
The Morning Herald reports from wheat regions that conditions by October 30 may lead to a Federal Arbitration Court referral of claims. An average 18 bushels per acre is expected, totaling 30,000,000 bushels, the largest yield NSW has yet seen.
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Federal Arbitration Court
Morning Herald
New South Wales
Labor Government Defeated by 16 to 16 Vote in Hobart
Sunday report notes a tied 16 to 16 division in the Labor Government, with the Labor leader reportedly asking the Governor for dissolution. The anti socialist party remains solid and appears able to continue without dissolution, shaping ongoing political tension in Hobart.
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Hobart
New Zealand Finance Update Cites Ward on Consolidated Fund
Wellington Sunday report notes Sir Joseph Ward states the Consolidated Fund for six months shows a credit balance near £60,000. The brief mentions government finance and annual accounts in a conservative outlook for the period.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Josph Ward
Ford
Public Works and Pension Schemes Mentioned in Perth Dispatch
Perth report outlines public works accounts with over 500000 pounds available and 23000000 pounds loans re sowed at five thousand two hundred six pounds per year in interest. Government introduces national providers scheme for old age sickness and widows orphans support, subsidies guaranteed by government for those with incomes under 300 pounds annually. Also notes visits by Minister for Mies and Railways Gregory and colleagues to Dancin. Agriculture estimates show 2005 820 acres taken up in 1995 08 for farm use and 408080 acres surveyed in 1948, with projections to 650000 acres and 900000 acres by 1990. Katanning reports resignation of F J Prome MLA for health, and nomination requested for Arnold Please. Lily of Australia mime segment mentions Richard Thwaites aged 55.
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Tt Tovernment
Perth
Miecs
Railways
Gregory
Mesare Flonger
Hameraley
M.L.C
Dancin
Parkinasest
Mali Notices Mails close at Geraldton Post Office
Rural notices list closing times for mail and parcel submissions across many locations including Chapman State Farm East Chapman Ellen-dale Fremantle Midland line Yarra Narwon Nabra Tadra Bogan Farm Yona Hortibameton and Parkin gm with varied days and times. Authorities warn readers to observe differing cutoffs and days for each station.
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Geraldton
Wader
Bindoor
Musk
Setundy
Chapman State Farm
East Chapman
Saunders
Shields
Thosp
Nou's
Ellendale
Giogerry
Minzinocka
Somd Springs
Tiecadden
Equestrian Statue Plan and Col Robert Lee’s Wit
Old Colonel Torre of Ninth Street and the St Denis era remains a memory in New Yorkers. When a Union Square Washington statue fundraiser began Colonel Lee challenged a donor, saying Washington’s fame endures and is enshrined in hearts. The donor replied he is enshrined in yours, and Lee quipped that he is in a tight lace.
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Washington
Coloms
Lee
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