Western Australia News Roundup and Local Events
Reports from East Lynne and Meeksbarra Fresh Air League events. Midland Railway profits for year ending Jan 30, 1900, with renewal funds. Political shifts in Kalgoorlie candidacy and Victorian Labour Cabinet portfolios. Memorial for John Michael Finnerty. Theatre season at Connelly's Hall featuring The Midnight Wedding and others. Concert by Convent Acted children in A.W.A. Hall noted with performance highlights.
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Western Australia
John Michael Finnerty
Kalgoorlie
Rosella
Geraldton
Meekatharra News Highlights Local Events and Meetings
Evening church services announced. A major storm brought heavy rain and 36 points logged at the Meekatharra rain gauge. Meekatharra Volunteer Fire Brigade appoints officers for the year including Captain A Hall and Secretary B Power. Film programme at the theatre features Bast Lynne and support acts with seats reservable. Water supply upgrade for mines discussed during Mr Trethowan visit, with £5600 allocated to expand output by about 200,000 gallons daily. Meekatharra Industrial Co-Opera Society reports 141 store manager applications from diverse regions and nations.
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Meekatharra
Trethowan
E. Baila
A. L. Roberts
L. Williams
Trethowam
Yastien
Gill
Meekatharra Industrial Co-Opera Society
W.A
Egypt
Sooth Africa
Ireland
Wales
Scotland
Wich
Tristwrthy
Meekatharra Road Board Meets Discusses Water and Liabilities
The Meekatharra Road Board held its monthly meeting with Chairman Searle and members Fisher Roberta Neri and Eamer present. They discussed filling a public cellar, street lighting, water usage charges, and a block grant for a new Board office, plus a tour of inspection for public landings and the proposal to impound unlicensed dogs rejected.
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Meekatharra Road Board
Mesere Searle
Fisher
Roberta
Neri
Eamer
Br D’alton
C. Chambers
Peak, Hill
Fire Brigade
The
Water Board
Munyard
Kenworthy
Chambers
Kellerberrin Road Board
Anewer
Lampa Aa
K. A. Stafford
Stafford
Colonial Secretary
Geo, Wille and Co
Main Street
Fis
Neris
W.A Bank
Perth
Arme
Peak Hill
Mennie Heri and Roberts
J. B Holman
Department
Health Board Report On Town Sanitation Meeting
Health Officer Clive Shields notes overall satisfactory general health conditions with no notifiable diseases found. Board considers bath room facilities for boarding houses and approves a sanitary works cart purchase. Special committee report on Garden Gully sanitation adopted. Meeting adjourned until Tuesday next.
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Health Board
Roberts
Eamer
H Ut
Clive Shields
Nominations for Labor seat close in Kalgoorlie
Friday sees three candidates G McLeod M Gabi and F Baglin nominated for the Labor selection in Kalgoorlie’s Legislative Assembly seat. Cardidal Will likely contest Libs interests in Perth. Also reports on Railway Survey Bill second reading and Factory Act Amendment Bill shelving, murder trial verdicts, libel case, and arrival of Armadale with 471 immigrants.
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Perth
Ancl
Tragic Bronte Surfing Death In Sydney
In Sydney at Bronte Beach on Friday a man named Frank Lee was drowned while swimming. Despite lifeguards and bystanders attempting rescue, he could not be found. Boxer Colin Bell swam out and recovered the body, with persistent efforts to revive him failing.
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Senate
Chinn
Han
Sydney
Bronte
Frank Lee
Telepa
Strang
Hie
Colin Bell
Elections tally shows Labour 41 Liberal 33 Independent 1
The report states Labour holds 41 seats, Liberals 33, and an independent one. Three seats remain doubtful and a second ballot will be required for twelve other seats.
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Sydney
Labor
Libersl
Watt moves non confidence vote against Elms government
Victoria Melbourne Friday yesterday Mr Watt moved a vote of non confidence against Elms government and the hours adjourned until Tuesday.
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Melbourne
Watt
Elmslie
Strikers Hold Conference as Watersiders Return to Wharves
In Wellington New Zealand Friday reports show hundred watersiders back at work on the wharves while the Federation prepares for a conference long held since the start of the strike. Union ranks include known agitators and the movement remains significant.
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Marca
Kmaa Kya
Wellington
Bening
Cigoontetti
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