Visit of His Excellency Major General Sir Harry Barron
Meekatharra district honors His Excellency with a welcome during a 1914 visit. The Governor notes Meekatharra as a growing empire centre while expressing regret over railway delays. Children present flowers, bands play, and gifts are exchanged as the party tours local schools and mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gevergl
Harry Barron
Brats
Western Australis
Othe
Commonwealth
Menkath
A. L. Roberts
W._D. Splora
D'Alton
Menkathaera District
Meekatharra
Meekatharre
Ike
Arratta
Nellie Searle
Rone Elrie
Hebda
Lady Barron
Hix Excellency
Alton
Union S Fieg
Coward
Myrtle
Egan
T'Alton
Heether Flanetan
Dark
Tenahar
Atving
Gala Mine Visit Honors Excellency and Lady Barron
A large reception at Paddy's Flat hosted by mine managers honored His Excellency and Lady Barron. Speakers praised prosperity, praised port improvements, and forecast a bright future for the field. The crowd included Mr Lea, B. Williams, and other local officials. songs were performed and the visit concluded with a night of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem
Alamehron
Paddy
Ie W. Connaughton
Lea. B. Williame
Hilla
Lady Barron
Torley
von Behal
Barron
Re Davion Wang
England
Davies
A. L. Roberta
J. M. Drew
J. B. Holman
M.L.A
Drew
Hila
Tha Beyith
Banquet Honors Governor and Colonial Secretary at Meekatharra
A civic banquet at Connelly’sRoyal Hotel in Meekatharra honored His Excellency and Lady Barron. J Searle chaired the Road Board dinner with Hon J M Drew and remarks praising Western Australia’s gold fields and mining prospects. The Governor thanked the citizens for hospitality and lauded mining potential while speakers urged future prospectors and ongoing development.
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Ar Landoer
Connelly
Rayal Mui
J Searle
Road Board
J. M. Drew
Searle
Lady Barron
Meekatharra
Elda
Western Australia
Barron
Perth
Mothurland
Menkatharra
Fetta
Meekathurra
Lyly Barron
Thay Sear
J. B
Meekatharra Football Anangi Meeting Debates Mine Protest
A Meekatharra football meeting at the Royal Mail Hotel discusses minor correspondence Umpire protests by Mines club over a disputed goal call. After deliberation the protest is dismissed. Tomorrow Mines vs Wanderers begins the second round with optimism. Wanderers captain Graham leads a strong lineup while Mines seek improvement under captain Mayor.
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Meekatharra
Royal Mail
Weilnanday
A. L
Roberta Per
Minor Correspondenon
Poal-Ampire Ming
Brooks and Wilding win Beckenham round pairing
In London on Thursday the doubles pair Brooks and Wilding defeated Davis and Barden 6 0. The Australians were not fully trusted and were seen as near invincible Connie legacy faded.
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London
Beckenham
Brooks
Wilding
Davis
Barden
Mel
A Grand Old Mine Its Funeral Ceremony
A fragmentary notice from Salt Lake City records the Consoli dated Mercar Gold Mines Company of America ending operations in Australia. The solemn ceremony featured the last car loaded, flags raised, whistles and bells, and a crowd of longtime workers recalling the tramway and skips part of daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimply
America
Nivandi
Consolidated Mercar Gold Mines Company
Salt Lake City
Atqn
USA
Australia
Merenr Ming
Sullivan
Merone
Weights and Acceptances for Canning Park Race Tomorrow
CANNING PARK lists weights and acceptances for the races to be run tomorrow. The document outlines the weights assigned to each runner and the accepted horses entering the events at the meeting.
Meekatharra Hospital Monthly Committee Meeting Notes
The Meekatharra Hospital committee met in the secretary’s office on Thursday. Present: Mesara K, Cwilisie (chairman), J. Rowan, J. Onies, AE. Warman, J Magar, J. Smisth, D. Wallace, WD. Spiorn, secretary, Dra. Sheahy, and This. Reports covered May activity, typhoid case with one death, and 117 home visits. The staff praised Miss Scott who sought a small salary increase. motion approved for staff pay and bulk purchases. meeting adjourned at 1 15 p.m. A Road Board conference proposal and next subscriber meeting were discussed. election dates for Labor Senate candidates noted as August 29. The Town band plans items for an early concert.
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Scretary
Tursdayin G Teat
Mesara K, Cwilisie
J. Rowan
J. Onies
AE. Warman
J Magar
J. Smisth
D. Wallace
WD. Spiorn
Dra
Sheahy
Smith
Meekatharra Hospital
Health Board
Inepeath
Alan
Road Board
Chambera
Magor
Breanan
Oates
Ahevanea
Subeceibere
Dmy
Mesara Daree
Brosnan
Messrs Smith
Walkes
Marmin
Weters Brosnan
Oars
Meekatharra Racing Club Sets Picnic Race Day
A Meekatharra racing committee met at the Royal Mail Hotel to plan a picnic race on Wednesday July 22 with a £60 53 program including multiple races and amateur riders. Funds include a £2 donation from Mr Chamberlain toward the Handicap, with final decisions deferred to the next meeting.
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Royal Mail
Tattersalle
Monare Lea
B Williame
N. Campbell
Ro Kana
W. Howard
W. O'Neil
Chambera
A J Lea
Vetiig
Atewarde
Amuateur
Chambern
Influenza Advice From a Snowbound Mucus Guide
A fragmentary health note hints at old time remedies for winter colds. It mentions terms like Woors and Woods and suggests warm preparations or infusions. The text folds in herbs or scents and a cautious tone about easing coughs during cold weather.
Prankish Orange Peel Causes Fall and Laments from Tit-Bita
A humorous column recalls a woman slipping on an orange peel in public, blamed on a tropical trust joke. She sustains a broken leg, needing weeks to recover, while observers joke the surgeon profits. The piece quips about careless throwing and bone-setting professionals.
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Saul
Cours
Proud Father Dismisses Daughter’s Wealth Status
A dialogue reveals a father steering his daughter away from marrying a poor suitor while insisting wealth changes the marriage odds. The exchange questions whether the hotel proprietor is truly wealthy and clarifies the man’s true role as a head waiter rather than proprietor.
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Phonna
Alphonso de Blank
Whitecap Hotel
Practiced by the Chinese hatching fish in eggs method
The article describes an Asian technique for hatching fish by removing contents from a fresh egg and refilling with fish ova then sealing and warming. It notes the resulting life emergence after brief warm water exposure. Other items include humorous exchanges about swimming and a parish clerk billing a youth for thawing a water pipe.
Distressed Mother and Bachelor Help Baby on Train
A distressed young mother traveling with a crying infant seeks help aboard a train. A kind bachelor offers assistance and asks if he should open a window to comfort the child.
Naanine- Roman Cetholics Charet Massab
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Brews, Ber BF and a 730 address with unclear names. No clear event or outcome emerges. cannot determine a coherent news item from the readable fragments.
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A L Roberta
Jeney
Wlogu Torma
W Patrick
WLO
Les
Bo Williams
Bette
A B. Warman
MEEKA
Tonar
Obairian
Brurte
Yw F Riluy
Menara Newton
Tomerow
Wanderera
Thad
Umpirn Schatz
Wanderers
Graham
Howard
Baill
Compston
Raggers
Withial Fill
Campbell
Myson
King
Marshall
Hanrahan
Mitchell
Frappell
Thompann
Thabon
Eckett
Gray
Goddard
Minox
Rowlen
Pareill
Wadeson
Loughlan
Jack
Owan Vnllier
Cordingly
Gegcir
Osborne
G. Thomp Kemp
Retallack
Peart
Kelly
O'Neill
Andrews Sargeant
Mickle
Brooks and Wilding
Canning Park
Sim Ee Uilleughe
Brenggler
Manigats
Minaver
Matearlaris
Anaucola
Langford
Venetia
Muriatt Bea van Bunderrie
Southport
Savoc Fudonga
Amy Bar
Murai
Alibor Youll
Moora
Skipton
Umcer
Falinwa
Patianta Rei
A. P. Thom
Miay Scott
Anil
Calary
Membera
Mins
Msaara Bromian
House
Home Committee
Accoun
Hanaoa
Senate Fiy
Woaars Rishart Bozzicott
Hugh de Largio
Georea Aloneran
Patrick Joseph Lynes
Edward Newtham
George Poster Poarda
Theosa
Senate
Anea
Wan FT Gu
Meek
Iarra
Jandakot
Miner Office
Perrace
Geraldton
Ing
James C. Kidd
A.W.A. Hall
Mookatharra
JME
Mookitharra Hospital
Awa Hall
W. D. Spiers
Ingliston Extended Gold Mines, Limited
Jenders
Bove Company
D. Walker
Meekatharra ‘ Football Association
MINES
F. Schutze
E. Fredman
Mr. Stubbs
Alilens
A.W. Hall
Pam
J.C. Hanbaban
Bec
A.W.A
Peak Bill
Alex
Sweeny
Sweany's Stora
T. Case
Begusiraz
TEY
Meekatharra Racing Club
Sandwene
Yonanmi
Pindar
Coe
Meekatharra Hotel
Sir Ao Ea
School Street
John
Paraet Fuamavan
Brenig
Brewer
Ber BF
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