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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
2
Cee and Oates moved their office to Promicen by Kalinowaky and Co tested brokers Chambers and Oates. Meekatharra Hospital subscriber meeting postponed to next Sunday morning after a recent accident involving Mr W D Byters. Chairman W C Smith notes the delay.
Public notice from the Meekatharra Road Board warns that licenses for carts carriages dogs and camels must be renewed by January 1 1913 or penalties apply. It details dog registration deadlines and penalties five pounds max, plus ministerial notes on acts and board procedures with references to Hill-shees offices and January meeting arrangements.
A verbose ad announces a grand Christmas clearance with a wide range of items. It claims up to 45 percent reductions and promotes a big toy display next week. Father Xmas will visit. customers urged to wait for the call to shop.
Novice applicants Krag, Ravee, and Carlton hold leases sought under The Mining Art 1904. Notices set for objections by December 28 1912 with hearings on January 8 1913. Documents detail 3 acre plots near Quinns and related signatures and agents.
Notice of application for a gold mining lease published by Maury Alii and others. The application, stated to be for Barkesey region near Duell and McKatarte, is to be heard January 1 next with a deadline for response by January 5 1913, through agent W H Ottey. Mining Registrar Arthur Frappell in Meekatharra Murchison Goldfields district.
The Meekatharra community notes the first use of telephones among residents with low charges and wide benefits. It praises accessibility for the rich and poor, urges more public boxes with penny-in-slot use, and calls for a night service and Road Board action to extend access to Paddy's Flat and workers.
A report from Meikytharra details a cycling accident injuring a rider and the subsequent hospital treatment. It notes the head of the Huuiping Board and medical staff involved, plus a death of local resident Mr Wail Chelten after eighteen months of illness. Funeral arrangements and family details are summarized, with mentions of relatives in various locations and the funeral conducted by Rev J Green.
Mr John D'Alton praises Serenary of the Weekathiners Road Bot wisonnees ah ashy. A renewal of a license appears to be in scope. Funeral rites held for John Johnston killed in the Penman GM last week with attendance by Mr R. G. Friar of the mine. The A.W.A. prepares for a special tramme on Monday the 28th with a programme for ladies and children on the 24th. Noli's Fatabtshment to reopen from December 23 to around February H. VII with new stock and goods. Fremantle Naval Office issues How to Join the Royal Australian Navy Anaten lin Nwey booklet for interested readers.
Local Licensing Quote scheduled for Merkutharey on Thupsdsynese Obrrapinn brenteioke ewimmer Fintay. Water Supply Department project and water rate touches on council details. Fire Brigade annual meeting results list officers Crptwin Sorenson foreman FA Mobil Apparatus Officer R Matthews secretary. AWA Picture management plans Monday program with two features including The Miller of Amph?ty and Hobo of... historic race noted and bicycle race results.
Mr Norman Graham of Storntoey WA was received and communication from Mr J B Holman regarding a resident request for the erection of a stand. The matter was under consideration as the letter indicated it was written.
The Royal Standard mine at Yain reports operations on November 23 1912 with No 1 level shaft driving 3 feet and plan developed toward No 2 level. Output remains strong with 2785 tons mined and crushing 2735 tons for 4 yield 150537 ounces valued at £7693 7s 6d. A fire at Paddy's Flat destroyed Mr J B tveen’s house damaging few articles, while Mr Robinson and another worker escaped unharmed.
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