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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
3
Reports describe German troop movements toward Amsterdam and fortifications along the Belgian border. Updates cite gas weapon use, Kaiser statements, and battles across Galicia, Donbla, and Shavli with prisoner totals and territorial gains.
Fragmented text reports ships in the Mediterranean at end May totalling 258 069 with 50343 killed. Ramdon 1bin predicts Amprios will break off relations with Germany. London Turkey to abandon Persia and Egypt and focus on the Dardanelles. The Sultan says he will resign if asked to leave Constantinople.
Paria officials report heavy bombardment on Saturday smashed German defensive works between the Oise and Alme. French infantry stormed trenches after a spectacular charge, taking the position in minutes. About 2000 Germans killed or wounded, 350 prisoners captured, and three 77-millimeter guard guns seized.
Fragmentary report states renewed German attacks pushed south of Ypres with heavy fighting at Dixmude and Settborg. Forces under von Franses regroup and move toward Brage after withdrawal.
The article lists fallen and wounded military personnel with ranks and initials, naming Private T W White as a fatal casualty and multiple sergeants and privates including M 8 Shenn, R A Oliver, J Smith, A Wheeler, E Jould, T Jenkins, B A Baile, D Walker, and others among the wounded. Place and unit details appear in the damaged OCR.
The roll lists Private D. M Anilaraon and Privates W Michie A H Shilton WC Marchant H P Shares Ean Mills Corporal B a Connell R J Thomas J B Gleeson RO George Lance Corporal R Howcroft and others among those who died, with ranks noted.
A chaotic wartime concert program lists a mix of operatic and marching pieces with humorous and sarcastic titles such as Der Sherman Navy Sink Ing Fund Overture and We was waiting for stem coming. The text references bombardment, deaths, and a concluding tragedy sketch about the Sherman Empire, delivered amid satirical notes about German and British figures.
A W A Pictures presented a Saturday night program featuring the melodrama When London Slospe with strong photography and professional acting. A companion feature Midst Woodland Shadows impressed with a forest setting and a notable forest maid. The War Garotte and Keystonee drew applause, and midweek The Turning Point colored film drew favorable notices. Next previews promise His Bon Aconner and The Passing of Diana at the Royal Hall.
A special report surveys Yal forming mining sections around Yal oginda with notes on old workings. It details quartz reefs varying from 6 to 18 inches, decomposed country rock, and patches of rich gold along the northern line near Ned Dickson's patch, Hawker, Avenue, and Rocklea. Observations include porphyry bars crossing reefs and potential deeper gold along the amphide system, plus past yields from alluvial and reef workings and recommendations for further sinking and exploration.
A Marmonton manager Mr Goan reported a promising reef strike near No G Level from the Feaiwn mine. The Fenian menagement agreed to extend from their boundary into the Marmont, driving about 12 feet before a setback, with a two foot bore through reef and wrack. The development could lift output and employ more workers as drives connect with the main reef.
Output details for May 1915 show 4262 tons of ore treated with 1466 on re send gold valued at £6231. Total expenditure 5845 includes working, development, capital, and other costs. cost per ton of mining yard 83 7s and per ton treatment 12s 1d.
The Fenians defeated the Town club 13.18 to 2.0 on Saturday afternoon. Kemp Rowles Reece Morton Bell McGhee Williams led the Fenian win while Jordan Bryant Johnson Rowley Head Meyers and Detallack played strongly for the Towns.
Kharr a G M notes output from a May bore gold mine showing 950 tons mined at 4 value and 740 pounds, 1050 tons treated with tailings value 2655, expenses include ore extraction 962, ore treatment 372, draining 22, airmen 425, total operating 1641, indirect costs 286, development 377 and equipment bill.
A garbled market notice lists names and figures alongside a tobacco stool and stoker reference and ends with an advertisement for Woods Peppermint Cure. It mentions Adelaide and the Stock Exchange Buildings with various financial strings and customer names. The health ad promotes Peppermint Cure for coughs, colds, or wheezing and questions reader habits.
A Saturday afternoon game at the Recreation reserve saw Wa dereru defeat Tow 9 goals to 10 in a tight match. Wa dereru pressed early and held a slim lead through the final whistle.
Tomorrow afternoon the Association premiership fixture pits Minon against Fenian. Minon lineup includes Watson, Mulling, Carr, Sex ton, Osborne, Methea, Sarte, Brown, Pridimore, Melutoth, Diger O'Keoff, O'Bryan, Kalound, Gray, Humphries, Ronalds, Rodgers, Stephens, Burns, Foster, Davies and Tyson among others. Fenian lineup features Kemp, Rush, Bell, Rowles, Roree, King, William a, Jack, Craig, Graban, Tomey, Purcell, Donnan, McGhee, Foster, Witnieh, Pourt, Collier and Kaye.
Peak Hill Local Board of Health states a meeting on February 28, 1915, levied a health rate on rateable land within the district. The rate is six pence in the pound on annual rental value, with a minimum rate of two shillings and sixpence on portions as permitted by the Health Act of 1911. Dated Peak Hill June 7, 1915. A Sweeney, Chairman.
The article lists participants and handicaps for the Mucketharra Flute 250 ap raw tournament. Names include Howard, Tyson, Gis, Wilson, Gollier, Roapke, Bowyer, Wallace, Osborne, Crowley, Connaughton, Connelly, Odesson, Baile, Burnside, Sheridan, O Roarka, Lamionby, Obninbera, Dulggan, Smith, Pearson, Harrington, Johnawn, Holman, Marley, Knnx, Cook, Rodgers, Tyre, Willieme, McInteah, Winnish, Rowles, Gray, Matthieston, Braid, Matt, Saggra, Dogar, Searle, Barton, Ferenson, Brunaden, Heyes, Jack, P L Rosamussen. P noted as handicapped in first round.
The communique says we held the entire neuters island at Neuville yesterday and expanded in the principal street on the Northern Island. We retained Hebnaterna despite a strong attack from two German cars from Arras and then advanced eastward more than 1300 meters.
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