Reminiscences of Pioneer Samuel Mitchell at Geraldton
In 1867 Samuel Mitchell, a Lead Mine pioneer, reflects on early freight costs and shipboard ballast that kept costs low yet harmed ore transport. The memoirs, later printed as Looking Backward in 1911, recount Geraldton’s mining era and Mitchell’s life, including moves between Cornwall, England, and Western Australia during Cen tennial celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel
Port Gregory
Geraldton
Feat Mining Company
Sam Mitchell
Jose Lutnwdling
Samuel Mitchell
Mitchel
F.C. Towler
Marine Terrace
Geraldson
Mitchell
Geraldion
Anemey Ward
Geraldine
Western Australia
Murchison
Cornwall
Apel
England
Sir John Forrest
Mineral prospects and mining hopes in Geraldine district
Mitchell praises the mineral potential of the Geraldine area and nearby districts. Flo notes early interest in transport for ore and future growth, predicting the Northampton line extension to Lower Marchison will prove vital for state wealth and mining prospects. The text discusses mining restrictions, timber limits, and the hurdle of accessing ore as a lessee negotiates 40 foot depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Flo
Geraldine
Twan
Northampton
Marchison
Lowe
Geraldlins
Vietoria
Eid
Snefiee
Labor Troubles At Gers Wilding Mine
Labor difficulties plagued the Gers Wilding operation after a fatal incident at the Murchison River toe and subsequent damages. James and Samuel Mitchell alternated in management amid scarce, inefficient labor in Perth, with advances paid for travel that workers later absconded from, leading to police court fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Agata
Murchison
Samuel Mitchell
Perth
Disorderly records from Northampton court report
A garbled note from Constable Capel in Northampton reflects a court case with a light sentence described as impractical. Mitchell comments doubt the severity and cautions about alcohol related emergencies, but the fragmentary text limits clarity on names, dates, and full outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capel
Northamptin
Mitchell
Mine prospect speech hints at Geraldine venture expansion
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses district potential and mineral wealth. It mentions copper and other ores, the Geraldine mine, earlier lack of shipments, and a predicted expansion along the Murellion River with supporting farms and community aid to boost the mine's growth.
Mining Laws and Mineral Rights in Prospecting Debates
The piece argues for mineral rights access across lands for prospecting and mining while preserving surface reservations for public use. It recalls historical tensions, notes lead ore percentages in Northampton and Geralline districts, and recounts events around Mitchell, shipwrecks, and transport difficulties impacting mining operations and local authorities.
Passing Personalities and Travel Notes of Early Leaders
Fragmented reminiscences describe figures such as Mr. Tooley opening routes northwest of the State, Edward Morne Wittensom as a boy neighbor, and Charles von Uibra owner of Murchison, with frequent visits by Clarkson brothers and others. The text hints at a forthcoming conclusion to ongoing recollections, noting Captain Mitchell’s efforts and a station interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tooley
Edwanl
Sir Edward
Morne Wittensom
Tinea
Yatheran
Charles von Uibra
Murchison
Ons
Clarkson Brothers
Af Dongara
Manabe
Faye
Mitel
New Group of Drugs in Early Stage Testing
American scientists study four new drug types derived from furans and furfural. Furacin shows potential as a topical germ killer. other compounds target disease-causing fungi and allergies. Some derivatives may aid oil refining, while internal use remains experimental. Early trials report effects on kidney and urinary tract infections. vaccines and animal studies show mixed results.
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Cen Cole
Wall Street Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victoria
Ibn Sune
Mitchell Weste
Dixteret
Shippins
Neesheait
Murellion
Heck Howe
Tallow Prlewe
Crawther & Mitchell
Morrison
London
B. Wape
Tirw
Mewre
Gerallton
Resus Eltate Mining
Northampth
Rand
Geralline Diocteiits
Ue Jess
Fane
Michell Sas
Tother
Way
Mitchell Endeavour
Wis
Royal Steam Roller
Dongara
GeraLdton’s Jewellers
Mills Goldsmith
Royal Stafford
Nazareth House
Greenough Flats
Stokes
Geraldton Crest
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