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Meekatharra Miner

Location

Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1912

Page

3

Mining progress at Queen of the Hill and related mine affairs

The report outlines ore extraction activity at the Queen of the Hill and adjacent properties near Meekathurra, detailing shaft sinking, underground work, and mill operations. It notes ore reserves valued around £1533, with revenue from crushing and ore handling, and reports management discussions about continuing operations amid shareholder tensions and board actions.

Dedive Mve Emaa Queen of the Hille HM Awing Boith Underground r@arfacs

Late Sporting Cue Races Report With Unprinted Winners

Yesterday's lark benefit meeting saw key results missing print due to time. Chief events list top placings including Maiden Tommy Meeta Open Hack Aviw 4 Salutary Dunites Flotter Meeta Amir Mary Mylanna Billy Peter ra Hack Murdong Cajreena Farmer Bracelete Dundas Le Grand Telegram with a 20 to 1 winner.

MTNER Tommy Meeta Oil Open

Force a Hacking Cough at Night Gods Peppermint Cure

A brief 1/6 entry notes a supposed remedy called Gods Great Peppermint Cure aimed at soothing a hacking cough at night. The fragmentary OCR provides little context on origins or endorsements and mentions no specific dates or organizations.

Derby Crowds Watches King and Queen At Epsom

A large crowd attended the Derby on Wednesday with the King and Queen among spectators. Twenty starters lined up as Tagalie led from the start and won easily by four lengths in 2 minutes 38 4 5 seconds. The King's representative, Pinta delln, finished fourth. Lagatia began at 100 to 8.

King and Queen Tagalie King's Pinta Delln Lagatia

James Wray Challenges Arnst on Thames Rowing Match

Sporting James Wray calls for a Thames duel with Arnst while the champion offers to race Wray for 501 pounds per side if Arnst defeats Barry in the upcoming match.

James Wray Arnst Thames Wray Barry

Australian swimmers prepare for Stockholm Olympics training

The Australian swimming team arranges training in Stockholm water at 16 degrees, contrasting with 56 degrees in England. New Zealand champion Champon plans initial preparation in London to begin Olympic readiness.

Stockholm Tyn England Champion New Zealand London

Local Football Delegates Meet Adopts Association Rules

Delegates met at Nellys Hotel to discuss arranging a visit and return match with Central Marellison. JC Johnson moved to appoint secretary treasurer, affiliate with WALF, and enforce residency eligibility within 12 miles for players. Next meeting set at Meekatharra Hotel. team selections to be drawn from Mines Club roster.

Mernelly's Hotel Meaca Suarle Johnson Mesera Johneoa Howard Pit W.al.f Toxplay J. Vrs C. F. Connelly J. Johne Foster Meekatharra

South Africa Wins Cricket Test by 10 Wickets

South Africa dominated the match with pivot tunings and quick dismissals, securing victory by 10 wickets. Osntbridge and Tonings contributed modestly as South Africa built a commanding lead and chased the target without loss.

South Africa Osntbridge

South Africa Open Against Surrey at Kennington Oval

The South Africans have commenced a match against Surrey at the Kennington Oval with Surrey on 169 runs. The opening play sees strong bowling from South Africa as they seek early control in the clash.

Surrey Kennington Oval

Australia’s cricket tour results from May to June

A historical cricket summary shows Australia winning most Tests in May and June across venues like Nottingham Northampton and Manchester. Key figures include Macartney leading bowling with 11 for 57 and 824 runs in 12 innings, Kelleway 21 for 297, and Emery 35 for 596. The record lists totals, innings wins, and an abandoned match due to rain, finishing with a reflective poem and ad for Woods' Great Peppermint Care.

Nottingham Notte Australia Aix Northampton Northamptonenire Anetra Hiv Leyton Rasex Avandia Tlors Lorde Beg Oxford Australis Manchester Saud Africa Birmingham Warwickehirs Lorda Middlsex Ior Ummary Abandonadt Macartney Maven Rans

Boxing match and car crash near Manly headline

The report centers on a featherweight title bout between Poosey the Frenchman and Jim Driscoll in Australia with Langford delaying his return to America. Driscoll dominates rounds, Poosey is knocked out in the 12th, while a separate car wreck injures Mrs McVea and three others near Manly as they struck a tramway pole. Sam McVea encounters the wreck later.

Neon Prrm America Chere Joe Janet Langford Australia Joan Pesey Jim Driscoll National Sporting Club Iavi Nlice Driscoll Douglas Wan Welahman Poesey Hoe Mra Sam McVen Manly Mra McVea Sam McVea

Lost Adorned Brooch Found by Defender Office

A damaged notice reports a lost brooch described as a gold piece with two wetles set with opals robles pearls. Finder to return to This Office for reclaim.

Cablegrains Lenton Thursday At Yettering's Sitting

The commissioner inquired into the Taaui muster and declared it impractical to provide boats for all on board a liner. He suggested safer ships or better methods. Steward Crawford testified the captain ordered rowing to the ship when lights were visible and to return after loading survivors.

Lenton Yettering Sanderson White Star Line Steward Crawford Tamay

Federal Land Tax Debited Against Traveling Company

London meeting of the North British and Australians Company shows the chairman reported a total of £1107 for the federal land tax. The payment is described as a heavy imposition on a small traveling company. Doubts arise about the federal government aiming to suppress weaker firms.

London Thurastay Cimpiany Yeaterday Chaiman Dipetors Bedwardler

Memoir of King Edward Reveals Court Influence

A feature in a new volume of the National Biography memoir of the late King Edward presents Queen Victoria's firm stance delaying political responsibility for Prince of Wales. It argues the monarch’s obstinacy shaped his moral stance and the court gloom influenced the era's reaction to his upbringing.

Lion Sister Lee Edward Lee Victoria Pires Wales

Unruly Strikers Raid Shops In Greenhithe Disturbance

London Thursday reports transport workers at Greenhithe raiding shops supplying strike breakers with goods and smashing windows. The Transport Workers Federation sent telegraphs urging unions to bring machinery for general stoppage, escalating tensions.

London Thureday Greenhithe Transport Workers’ Federation

St John Ambulance Fund Committee Meeting Notice

The secretary reports a total of 1280 in subscriptions for the St John Ambulance Fund. A committee meeting will be held at the Fire Station tomorrow morning at 11:00.

St. John’s Ambulance Fund N.M.A.C.E.D.U H C Gibson H. F. Evans

Fire Floods Lake View Stour Mine Drive Near Kalgoorlie

Telegrams report smoke and flames broke out in the Lake View Stour mine on the 1400 ft level after a drift went to work Friday afternoon. Water was poured into the drive to combat the fire but dense smoke halted progress. The mine manager expects the fire may burn out with limited damage as most ore has already been removed.

Loptons GM Goeth Wiysourd Vroken Kalgoorlie Lake View Stour Ueavy Los fEvetert

Trans-Australian Railway Route Debate At Perth Conference

A conference at Parliament House in Perth on Friday heard strong support for routing the trans Australian railway along the current Perth Fremantle line rather than along the river. MPs and local governing bodies agreed to meet again and to vote at the next meeting while inviting the Railway Commissioner to attend.

Perth Fremantle Parliament House

Population totals 300,705 to end of May

The State's population reached 300,705 by the end of May, with ongoing counts tracked by regional offices. The figure captures residents across major municipalities and rural areas, reflecting mixed growth patterns and migration trends.

Perth

Disastrous Fire Hits Main Street in Oortrim

A major blaze ripped through the western side of Oortrim's main street yesterday, destroying 12 shops as hundreds aided efforts to control the flames. the incident unfolded in the afternoon and left extensive damage.

Melbourne Oortrim

Cordite Factory at Maibourne Marks Progress

Government cordite factory at Maribyrnong reports successful manufacture of a nitro-glycerine constituent. Manager notes readiness to unite components and complete the process, describing it as a simple operation with all factory aspects progressing.

Maibourne Coridite Maribyrnong

Motor taxi crash injures nine in Randwick road march

In Sydney on Wednesday night a motor taxi collided with a group marching along Randwick road. John Wade is among nine injured with serious chest and arm injuries, several broken ribs and a crushed fang. The other victims are reported to be recovering well.

Sydney Randwick-road John Wade

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