Merkatharra Miner inaugural issue opens community journal
The Merkatharra Miner announces its first issue with a pledge to serve all local readers of Meskatharra and Peak ill. It promises open coverage of social, political, and industrial matters, fair criticism of mining, and space for youngsters and sports, inviting letters under the motto short, sharp and to the point.
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North Murchiton
Meskatharra
Nanning Ad Peak
Aia
Buch Communications
Moore
Hems
High Commissioner Bill Introduced In House Of Representatives
The High Commissioner Bill was read the first time in the House of Representatives. It provides for a five year term with possible reappointment, removable by the Governor General for misbehavior or incapacity, or on joint address. The Commissioner will act as resident agent of the Commonwealth in the United Kingdom to further commercial and general interests of Australia, with a £3000 salary and expenses up to £1200 per year for travel and residence.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
United Kingdom
Australia
Emergence of a Local Paper Heralds New Community
A new enterprise marks the start of local history as the first newspaper arrives. It draws settlers, stimulates trade, boosts property values, and unites residents to influence politics. The Meskatharra Mercury is seen as essential, promising a flourishing regional journal.
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Sion
Merekatharra Minga
Meskatharra
Perth
Melbourne
Australia
Mora
Meekatharra Hospital Committee Elected for Year
The town and district elected J. Coombes W. C. Smith F. Connaughton W. Dodukson A. Roberts H. Little and W. Black to represent them on the hospital committee for the coming year. The Meekatharra press notes stability in mining times and progress including a Miners Institute plan and a forthcoming conference in Mt Magnet.
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Meare
J. Coombes
W. C Smith
F. Connaughton
Wo Duckson A. Roberts
H. Little
W. Black
Rav
Corcoran
Redemporiat
Father Mangan
Church of the Most Holy Redecmar
Meskatharra
Wilms
Sandstony
Lawlora
Yalyao
Perth Mail
Thoraday
Nesara
Sum Dover and Co
Perth
Mesere
J. Coultan and Bow
J. A. Doland
Greig, Harold and Co
A.h. Hearndorn
Ane
Yaloginda Progress Committee
Miners’ Institute
Tt Ia
Mining notes on Tuglis Coneala battery output and cyanite plant
Over the past month Tuglis ton Coneala battery operated for 23 days treating 345 tons for a return of 10oz 10dwt. A rich sime chute has been cut at 200 ft depth on the south boundary. The cyanite plant has run for two weeks on anaile with fair retort. A clean up from this plant is expected in about far weeks.
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Coneala
Sime
Anaile
Retaroa
Weoka
Disgraceful Scenes as Barcelona Reels in Violence
Cablegrams report July 23 fierce clashes between kendarmes and revolutionaries in Barcelona. Monasteries and churches were burned, monks shot, and priests assaulted as rebels roamed the city. Gas and electricity were cut, and bands of invaders attacked church property and carried corpses through the streets. About 25,000 soldiers remained in Barcelona amid the turmoil.
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London
Reuters
Spain
Aith
Barcalona
Barcelo
Tua
Barcelona
San Jarmina
Revolvaries
Crusaings and District Mines Show Strong Progress
The Criterion reports 110 tons cleared at the Govern ment battery for return of Tuyin, average 12 gra. Karanghake mine opens well in lower levels with signs it will lead in the district. Worham and McMahon cart trial Crow at Nannine battery. Ord and Travia plan a battery at Gibralter to treat their stone and support public needs.
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Dickson
Yea Tacday
Dlenderson
Worham
McMahon
Crow
Adfair
Meare Ord
Travia
Gibralter
Perth
Mines Department
Magnificent gallantry after steamer wrecks near Cape Point
London reports the Main steamer of Shaw, Saville, Albion wrecked between Cape Point and Sipe Town. Two drowned and nine missing as Captain and crew display calm discipline. Chief Officer Read and engineer Hatein among rescuers. boat and cargo losses, ship valued at £120,000 for steel rails.
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London
Shaw, Saville, Albion Coy
Cape Point
Sipe Town
Capetown
Dily Men
Bryan Spville
Albion
Dwyka Puiu
Littleton
New Zealand
Ising
Revene
Read
Kenan
Bumawrin Stewart
Stallwell
Stewart
Hateinwon
Peak Hill Mines Show Promise Amid Crashing Report
A Peak Hill report notes a good crash involving Navelstone and Peak Hill Toe Old Iriah with 13 tons traded at Zons per ton. Coe mine appears healthy and future prospects look bright. Harry Wilson is also praised for a promising show at Peak Hill as he performs well.
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Navelstone
Peak Hill
Old Iriah
Coe
Harry Wilson Wa Vatty’aiyiyolt
Nannine Mine Restart Draws Investor Confidence
NANNINE district reports the Nasnine mine back at work with the mill running nine hours and two shifts planned. The public battery restarts Friday and Alfandy parcels are booked. Mr. J. Thomann has defeated the Calidonian, with many shares held locally, signaling district faith in the mine’s future.
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Premont
J. Thomann
Nan
Prisoners in Mont Juich Dungeon Riot Guilty
Special correspondent reports about 1000 prisoners in subterranean dungeons of the Mont Juich fortress in Barcelona. Most detainees are dapes including women and boys. As leaders escaped, the court sits all day with many prisoners found guilty in batches after capture and searches.
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London
O'Donoghan
The
Daily Chronicle
Barcelona
Mont Juich
Ingrabal
Roosevelt Expedition Near Nairobi Sparks Controversy
Thedora Roosevelt, former president, travels from Central Africa to Nairobi on a hunting and exploration journey. Reports claim he found vast areas resembling a white man’s land beyond the equator, with coastal regions showing limited interior access and observers urging humane, nonbrutal treatment of Black Africans under white supervision.
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London
Thedora Roosevelt
Unites
Nairobi
Dritian Fuat
Afvica
Roonavelt
Premiers Conference Highlights Kidston Views
Brisbane report on Premier Kidston addressing the conference. He said the general question act was hopeful, favored a fixed passage on per capita basis by the Commonwealth, and Pigment per head would cost about a penny or two. Revenue during a three-fifths return to the state was likely altered to three-fifths.
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Brisbane
Tegrelativa Assembly
Kidston
Commonwealth
Imperial Defence Conference Deliberates Naval Memorandum
London faces a Thursday press conference as a committee of experts appraises the naval memorandum. Delegates, meeting tomorrow, will resume general discussion to shape an imperial defence scheme and allocate burdens among dominions. Further discussions and arrangements will decide the form and proportion of responsibilities.
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London
Imperial Defence Conference
Scherme
Suffragettes Released in London Prison Case
In London on Thursday two suffragists were freed after refusing to eat in prison. They were sentenced to ten days and one month imprisonment for taking part in a prison wall strike. The magistrate declined to order additional treatment for the defendant.
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London
Warilresa
Missing Steamer Reported Searched By Tug Boat
A tug boat, which departed Cape Town in search of the missing Waratah steamship, returned to Miawi Bay with no trace of the steamer found.
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London
Cape Town
Miawi Bay
Great Fingall mine shows reef widening and plans to reopen
Valura at the Great Fingall mine reports a reef widening to about seven feet and a subsan Wal increase of rate. Day Dawn notes the reef looks strong and expects the mine to return to former prosperity. Officials plan to add ten to twenty more heads of stampers at the mill once they can shift from the old sixty head mill.
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Great Fingall
New Company Formed Over North West Australia Ore Lode
Midland Junction forms a company to work J W Regan s large tale lode about 85 miles north west of Nan nine. Regan reports five tons of samples sent to the Government geologist with extremely satisfactory results. He says the lode can be worked profitably despite grit, and grinding machinery ordered from England should arrive soon. The company pegged 51 acres and notes the lode length of 44 chains and width from 7ft to 9ft 6in.
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Midland Junction
J. W. Regan
Australia
England
General Strike Extends to London and Stockholm Areas
London faces a general strike with water supply and lighting services exempted for now. Stockholm strikers are excluded from the general action. Efforts to organize special contingents to maintain order are underway as daily life stalls and expected rail disruptions unfold.
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London
Stockholm
Hop Crop Failure Threatens Kent Quality
London Friday reports hop crops nationwide suffer from a bad season. In Kent the partial crop failure leaves the industry in a critical position with growing concern over supply and prices.
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London
Fiiday
Kent
Cable Rates Debate Marks Stage by Stage Reductions
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Sir Joseph Ward backs phased cuts to cable charges, aiming to ease the burden on users while avoiding unfairness to companies. He favors shared regulation and expansion of cable links to dominions, hoping the restrictive conditions will ease soon and all British needs align with a connected empire.
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London
New Zeand
Joseph Ward
Dty
Overdas Iinmions Ahoulit Bs
Tavora Stats
Motherland
Verdes
Chaplain Killed During Territorial Army Maneuvers
The Rev. Hinigaon of Culpirin, serving with Teuls Rifles, was killed at Grisborough while watering troops. A live cartridge misfired among a supply of blank ammunition, striking him. The incident occurred during Friday maneuvers and involved Lumuilou.
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Lumuilou
Hinigaon
Teuls Rifles
Territorial Army
Maneuvrea
Grisborough
Round About the Town Describes Dark Streets and Poor Lighting
The writer voices concern over Meekatharry’s lack of street lamps and lights along a long road, noting dangerous conditions for strangers. They urge a strong push for a mains water line and a main water main to improve safety and utility in case of fire.
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Meekathera
Meekatharra notices span town development and events
A compiled list reports on street lighting, tree replacement, and pepper tree planting in Meekatharra. It notes a forthcoming football match Yalgindsa vs Natnive at Twelve Mile and a Sunday garden picnic at Garden Gully. Also covered are a ball at the AWA Hall, a fire brigade formation, government land grants, and local business changes including license transfers and shop moves.
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Garden Gully
Awa
Hall
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