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Meekatharra Miner

Location

Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1916

Page

3

Fimmell Divorce Case Details Adultery Claim

The divorce action features William Fimmell and Mrs Fimmell with co respondent Mr Joe Gantt involved. Testimony covers adultery allegations, past separations, and a 1912 marriage in Perth with two children, including observations of a dance and a house encounter with Rockliffe Hanrahan in Meekatharra.

Robert Milian Joe. Gantt Fimmels Fimmel Rodliffe James Perth RHR Meeridia Meekatharre Meekatharra Victoria Park Boms Rockliffe Vox Petition Onipla Parth Merredin Yalgoo Moakatharra Hangahan Menient Hanrahan Iway Hanrahen Ar- Abor Smith Alfred Dewar Petitioner petitioner saw ‘Haarshan ng #bout the Some visitors went on and Hanrehan Dar Petitions Smith Dewar

Ascot Race Acceptances Packed With Names

Racing notes list Ascot entries for Flat Race events starting Saturday. The field includes Beacer Master Testery Highgate, You Sir Taiele Finitus, Kelowna, Golden Food, and Captain others with weights shown. The Yor Handicap features Knight Son and Catbertag among others in a one mile and a quarter contest.

Perth Ascot Asce Tyan Riverh Hipaler Wit Cellolat Bandiarole Ou Srtvactimm Tetsu Mosboy Renouncement Ringo Golden Deer Beacer Master Testery Highgate Baa You Taiele Finitus Ies Anata Pat Breedie Arlene Thout Golden Food Kawa Icns Faronge Yalger Minsnotae la Meats

Roumanian Position in War Fronts Reported

London reports the Roumanians conducting a fighting retirement to a new Wallachian front as Russian reinforcements concentrate. Floods hinder Mackensen's troops, while the Allies advance in Dobrudja continues. The Cernavoda bridge comes under Russo-Roumanian fire and a Bulgarian crossing attempt is repelled. Russia broadens its front, taking Moldavia.

London Rome Mackensen Dobrudja Daily Chronicle Cernavoda-Constanza Cernavoda Russia Moldavia Focsani Plai Wallachia

Another Zeppelin Raid Hits England Coastline

The Press Bureau says Zeppelins crossed the northeast coast Sunday night, dropping bombs in Yorkshire and Durham. An airship burned off the Durham coast after being attacked by planes and guns, while another dropped bombs in North Midland counties. It was pursued eastward, finally brought down in flames at sea nine miles out at 6.45 am. casualties and damage are believed slight.

England Yorkshire Durham North Midland

Greek threat looms as royalist officers vow retribution

Athens dispatch reports the Military Council with trusted royalists plans joint action if Allies seize the Greek army. Reservists would sack Venizelist establishments and use firearms after a bugle call, risking violence. Foreign office warns of blowups of Venizelist homes when France fires first shot.

Athens Daily Telegraph Military Council Foreign Office

Roumanians Cover Their Retreat From Front Lines

A Copenhagen telegram reports that German dispatches say Roumanians blew up the Cerna voda Bucharest railway to slow the enemy toward the capital and are burning villages and food stores to protect retreating forces.

Copenhagen Roumanias Cernavoda Bucharest

Mackensen Bridges the Danube Quick Build

An Amsterdam report says Mackensen hastily built four bridges over the Danube, and the constructions were completed last Friday. The dispatch notes rapid deployment and says the bridges link key crossings in the region.

Amsterdam Mackensen Danube

Air Raid on London: Zeppelin Destroyed Over Sea

Report states six bombs hit London at noon with nine injuries including one serious. Zeppelin collapsed in flames after being sighted at 1600 feet near Norfolk. two planes aided the airship’s demise as destroyers moved to rescue the crew. Large air raider presumed destroyed.

London Norfolk

Greece to surrender arms amid royal appeal to officers

Athens announces intention to hand over arms and munitions as demanded. The King calls on military officers to stay calm and promises that Greece's honor will be safeguarded.

Athens Greece

Greek Cabinet Refuses Surrender of Arms and Ammunition

The Greek Cabinet rejects demands to surrender arms and ammunition amid ongoing political tension. Officials emphasize security concerns and insist on maintaining readiness, as public confidence wavers and opposition presses for policy shifts.

London

Russian Forces Advance Near Roumanian Border

Russian troops push toward the Roumanian frontier as Roumanians retreat under enemy pressure, signaling a tense military development in the region.

Germans claim capture of Piteshti railway hub near Bucharest

In a German report, Piteshti a key rail junction 65 miles from Bucharest is claimed captured. The British response notes Admiral Jellicoe has been appointed First Sea Lord and Admiral Beatty commands the Grand Fleet. Further changes are promised later.

Piteshti Bucharest London Jellicoe Beatty Grand Fleet Goldfields Dan Toomey

Bucharest communique notes improving situation on intact front

A Bucharest communique reports the situation improving with Mackensen making no material progress. Roumanian retreat is proceeding in orderly fashion on a settled front.

London Bucharest Mackensen

Germany mobilises as unity drives total war effort

The Chancellor proclaims that Germany will mobilise non military services and summon the nation’s strength to wage a total war. He rejects claims of weakness, vowing to make enemies pay a bitter price if they persist, and asserts the German soul is resolute despite the ongoing struggle. The Reichstag will consider a mobilising act tomorrow.

Reichstag Germany

Coal Miners Strike Settled In Australia

The Sydney coal strike is settled with only minor matters in dispute. The eight hour day from bank to bank is granted and work is expected to resume Monday.

Sydney

For Sale Our-Roomed Iron House with Furniture

Auction note offers a complete iron house setup with wardrobes chests beds chairs sofa tables dressers and decorative items. The lot priced at £100 cash and available for only a few days with viewing by applying to Mrs Wilson on Darlot Street.

Wilson Darlot Street

For Sale Railway Hotel Cue and five roomed house

For sale notice describes a Railway Hotel at Cue with 18 permanent boarders, well furnished and a good casual house. Rent £2 weekly. Also advertises a five roomed house with verandah, bayou shed, fenced and water laid on. Applications at This Office and Miner Office.

Ailway Hotel Cue

Holzman Bros enlarge Ladies Tailoring in Meekatharra

Holzman Bros of Main Street Meekatharra have enlarged their Ladies Tailoring Department and are making Ladies Costumes in tweeds serges and tussor silk at very reduced prices.

Holzman Bros Main Street Meekatharra

Russia's Movements: No Change in Trans Lyvannia Front

A Russian communique asserts no change in Trans Lyvannia and nothing significant to report on the Danube front. The statement suggests stability in the eastern theater with no new developments for readers to note.

Translyvannia Danube

Beatty Named Commander of Grand Fleet Promises Progressive Policy

The New York World reports Admiral Beatty's appointment to command the Grand Fleet signals a shift toward more progressive naval policy. It commends Beatty as a keen and competent commander whose leadership is expected to steer strategic decisions.

New York World Admiral Beatty Grand Fleet the Journal Beatty

Roumanians Fight Stubbornly in Western Wallachia

A Rome report says Roumanians in Western Wallachia resist as German staff seek Bulger reinforcements to seize the Row army. Danube forces have blocked bridges, delaying Bulgarian cooperation. Generals Falkyhan and Mackensen request large reinforcements to press the advance.

Rome Wallachia Bulgaria Falkyhan Mackensen

Monthly Auction Sale At Liddles Stables

A monthly auction sale will be held in the fiat Weck of every oath advertising furniture in good order for disposal. Harness, drays, sulkies and related items can be entered. Sale at Liddles Stables behind Mr. will conduct the sale. Firewood available at reasonable prices and yard and stables on Hill Street attend the sale.

Liddle Hill Street

Bulgaria Indignant Over Monastir Abandonment

Rome reports Bulgarian leaders express indignation toward Germany for abandoning Monastir to pursue goals in Roumania, signaling tension amid mixed wartime interests and shifting alliance dynamics.

Rome Germany Monastir Roumania

German Chancellor Interviewed by the Press

New York report quotes the German Chancellor saying Berlin officials again expressed willingness to resume peace negotiations. The interview, conducted Tuesday in Berlin by an American correspondent, notes a cautious path toward talks while avoiding explicit concessions.

Berlina

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Walter James Ceetiue Ama Hanraban Odrompondent Henreban Mr. Haynes Ivy Ir. Haynes Herbert Hanrehan Osas W.at.c Red Cross Society H. A. Barton Jack Wright F.C. Parramore Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Co., Ltd Port Kembla C. J. Ellershaw & CO Cliff Street Fremantle C. H. Fielding Ltd Warwick House C. H. Fielding, Ltd Midland Junction Futl Fielding Warwick Pert Geo W. Osborne Eolipre Eyclores Whelec Malloch Bros Williamstras Porth Thors New York
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