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Newspaper

Meekatharra Miner

Location

Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1912

Page

3

Board proceedings and selections at Meyering district meeting

A special meeting of the board elected Mr Searle as chairman and noted the illness of Mr Drake. The Government Auditor’s report for 191? was received and payments listed. Alec Campbell was approved for valuator remuneration at 25 pounds. Applications for secretary and collector were invited with notices in local papers. A further meeting discussed town boundary improvements and rental valuations.

Messrs Baker Eve Soler PiPuecell Cashin Brooker G. Kirkpatrick Muster Park Peak Hill AM Se Wea Murchison Mewkatrarra

St John Ambulance Seeks Purchasers for Litter Descriptions

The secretary of the St John Ambulance has handed in a list of descriptions received for the above town. The document outlines items offered for purchase and the process for selecting suitable lots. Further details unclear due to damaged text.

Licensing Court Drama Dims Multiple Local Offers

On June 2 the Licensing Court, with Acting Warden Kang and J P War ner present, denied a Gallon License for a Main Street prem ises after police raised no objections. A Wayside Micenna for Mt Egerton was rejected due to insufficient population to warrant it and another Gallon License for Athisowan was refused.

Kang Marrs J. E. Cooubes W. “Warner J.P J. Walnt Main Street J. H Jprowne G. Carroll Me Egerton A. W. Pultrryeoun Mt Berton Besch Mt Egerton

Local Court Proceedings and Adjournments Reported

Warden Lang presided as cases moved to next court with adjournments for Be hinnick Regan and others. Defendants faced fines and imprisonment in several matters including J. Neal and Downie. The Methodist Church funds event concluded with a prosperous fundraiser aided by auctions and prizes.

J. “‘Behinnick T. Regan J. Every B.igouromallis Costa, H J. Byes P. Neal A. Wilton D. Downie Cooper J. Neal Beath O. Flaherty J. Kilmartin Dinyr J. Dawson Methodist Church

Kalgoorlie Ex-Mayor Sentenced to Three Months

Mark Rosenberg, former mayor of Kalgoorlie, charged with stealing L220 from the Foresters' Lodge, has been sentenced to three months imprisonment.

Kalgoorlie Mark Rosenberg Foresters’ Lodge

Tawna vs Brigade Second Round Clash at Recreation Reserve

Sporting notes announce tomorrow's second round of local competition at the recreation reserve with Tawna facing Brigade in a likely even contest. Brigade field a large squad including Slavin Robinson Tarley King Wheeler Paddy Foster Jarvie Caddy Fanll Smith Sexton Bell Hanrahan Davia Towns Connors O'Brien Past kachen Graham Howard Brown Ryan Clarke Hearne T O'Brien Kaye Farguson Malesed Chesson Thompson Mooney Clarke Stone Anderson Mick Grace and as context a major figure from Victoria's 90s football era and NSW carnival coach who died in Sydney last week aged 37.

Tawna Slavin Robinson Tarley King Wheeler Paddy Foster Jarvie Caddy Fanll Smith Sexton Bell Hanrahan Davia Towns Connors O’brien Pastkachen Graham Howard Brown Ryan Clarke Hearne O'Brien Kaye Farguson Malesed Chesson Thompson Mooney Stone Anderson Mick Grace Victoria New South Wales Adelaide Sydney

Broome Murder Trial Convicts Two Men to Death

At the Quarter Sessions Justice Burnside presided over the trial of Thomas Bilehba Candido Colestrom Omah Bin Ahmet and Eyjap Bin Taba on a charge of murdering Bertram Fletcher a police constable on April 1 last. The jury found Bilehba and Colestrom guilty and acquitted Eyjop Bin Tabu and Omed Bin Ahmet. Sentences of death were passed on Bilehba and Colestrom.

Kalgoorlie Turfures Goldfields Handicap winner and race meet

The Turf, bearing Mr. F. Connelly's RF, won the Goldfields Handicap at Kalgoorlie on Saturday. Meekatharra bookmaker Peter Reimmasen opens for business at the Meekatharra Hotel. A race meeting is set for Wednesday July 47 with £56 to be distributed in prize money across events such as Hunt Club Handicap Marmont Handicap Second Class Hack Open Handicap and others under W A T C rules. A. E. Warman is handicapper and F Goas the secretary.

F. Connelly Kalgoorlie Charlie Meekatharra Peter Reimmasen Meekatharra Hotel Meckatharra Racing Ob Hunt Club Hardles W.A.T.C A. E. Warman F. Goas

Boxing Exhibition Featured as Goggin V Arentz Bout Near

Tuesday night will stage a top class boxing exhibition with Jack Goggin facing Freetor Arentz in a £25 a side wager. Both fighters are reported in excellent condition and spectators are promised full value for their money.

Jack Goggin Freetor Arentz Spyotatora

Railway Fatality at Collie Station

A man named James Lawrence was fatally struck yesterday afternoon by the Narrogin train at Collie station. The engine driver stated Lawrence jumped onto the line in front of the train and fell beneath the wheels as the locomotive reversed.

Westerday James ‘Lawrence Collie Devessed Wan Beronsing

Victoria Evasion of Customs Duties Fine Reduced

Melbourne reports that the £1,212 penalty imposed by Justice Higgins on Warren Lewis for evading Customs duties on urnitiary items was reduced by the High Court to £300 yesterday. The ruling adjusts the amount while maintaining the action against the alleged evasion.

Melbourne

Motion of confidence in Deakin sparks upheaval in Parliament

House of Representatives debates a motion of no confidence in Mr Deakin over misadministration and financial affairs. The scene includes loud opposition cheers and ministerial laughter as the motion is read amid partisan dispute.

Melbourne Deakin Commonwealth

Murder near Middleton’s Bridge in Queensland

Alma Wilson, an 11 year old girl, was found murdered near Middleton's Bridge. Joseph Frisby, 41, alias Chark Davie, confessed to the crime and killed himself with a razor after being cornered by Constable Cadell. He had previously served eight months for an aggravated assault on Alma’s sister.

Brisbane Middleton's Bridge Alma Wilson Cadell Joseph Frisby Chark Davie Jeriminal Wilson

Rifle Shooting Trophy Results and Dewar Shield Scores

Mr Con O Brien’s trophy event lists scores across 500 and 600 yard ranges with shooters including Berensa Fleming Shampion Campbell Somer Hearne Mason and Rodda, totaling 537 for the team in the Dewar Shield and Broome Cup competitions. Individuals Evans Doyle Campbell Chammon Fleming Souter posted 95 89 89 88 88 88. Tomorrow Glenn’s trophy will be contested over the 800 and 900 yard ranges with handicaps assigned to multiple shooters.

Con O'Brien Berensa Fleming Deyte Shampion Campbell Somer Field Herbert Mason Hearne Wheeler Rodda Meninga Marley Evans Doyle Chammon Souter Glenn Evane Goodin Bakar

Cricket match underway at Bath on Thursday scores unknown

A cricket match began Thursday at Bath with reports failing to confirm the final scores. Details beyond the start remain unclear in the available text.

Bath

South Africa v Somerset ends in draw after Tunings innings

South Africa versus Somerset ended in a draw with Somerset 137 in first innings and 128 in second, while notes suggest England versus Australia first test begins Monday with results to follow at the Miners venue.

Somerset Bajana Bra Tillard Bingoold Daniell Robvon Solon Hardy Geant Newton Ous Sundries Anstralia Smith Mayle Mazarts Par ‘Ley Suntries Sony Afries Fire BecouiTunings

Matches played in May and June with Australia results

May 8 at Nottingham Notte Australia won by six wickets after 202 and 213. May 10 at Northampton Australia 370. Australia won by an innings and 64 runs. May 15 at Leyton Essex 192 and 240. Australia won by an innings and 132 runs. May 18 at Lord's Surrey 139 and 905. Austria won by seven 22. May 18 Lord's MCC 169 and 323. Australia won by five wickets. May 85 at Oxford TL 206. Australia won by 10 wickets. May 29 Manchester South Africa 265 and 95. Australia won by an innings and 88 runs. May 31 Birmingham Warwickshire 275 and 102. Australia 262 and 3 for 43. abandoned due to rain. June 3 Lords Middlesex 2 for 67. abandoned due to rain. June 7 Cambridge University 81 Australia 255. drawn. June 12 Bradford Yorkshire 155 and seven for 66. Australia 107 and six for 35. drawn. June 15 Manchester Lancashire 196 and 188. Australia 177 and 133. Lancashire won by 24 runs.

Nottingham Notte Aneteska Notta Northampton Australia Rune Leyton Essex Thre Lord's Surrey Austria Lords M.C.C Australix Oxford Anstralia Manchester South Africa Birmingham Warwickshire Lords Middlesex Cambridge Cambridge University Bradford Yorkshire Lancashire

We Want Teddy Rally Shatters Republican Convention

Chicago Thursday the National Convention stalled by disorder yet surged with activity as Roosevelt supporters urged a new convention if he loses and delegates paraded amid banners. Mrs Davis wife of a timber merchant drew attention with a giant Roosevelt portrait and led cheers before the sergeant at arms restored order after fifty five minutes.

Chicago Roosevelt Hadley Roosevelt Teddy Davis

Strike of Transport Workers Sparks Negotiation Standstill

London on Thursday strike leaders announce halt in talks. The strike committee will seek monetary support from trade unions while awaiting settlement details for the transport workers dispute.

London

Home Rule Bill Defeated In House of Commons Vote

London deliberations on the Home Rule Bill see a committee vote defeat an amendment for a single chamber government in Ireland by 288 to 199. The result marks a setback for supporters and heightens tension over Ireland’s governance.

London House of Common Ireland

Immigrants for W. A. London on Alana Mft Bristol

The Alana Mft Bristol arrived yesterday carrying 570 immigrants for Western Australia. The passengers are finalizing arrangements for onward travel and settlement under government and shipping provisions.

London Alana Mft Bristol W.A

Titanic Inquiry Closes Evidence on Crow's Nest Binoculars

London observers report the Titanic inquiry has ended its evidence phase. The chairman ruled that binocular use by crow’s nest lookouts on ships was not desirable, shaping future naval safety practice.

London

Frail Wootton Receives Winters Cup from Lord Derby

Lord Derby presents Frail Wootton with the silver Winter Cup engraved with the name of the winters ridden by the Australian jockey for the Stanley House stable.

Lord Derby Stanley House

Billiards match scores feature Lindrum and Williams

In a billiards report Lindrum leads Williams with 6 335 points to 4 571. The match shows Lindrum ahead in lay and Williams in second with a substantial gap.

Lindrum Williams Willama

Swimming champion wins 880 yards at Sarbiton meet

The New Yeak End swimmer champion won the open 880 yards event at Sarbiton with a time of 1 minute 40 seconds. WA finished third in the contest, showcasing strong performance at the regional meet.

Sarbiton Ded Wan Smin

Mexican boxer Goenthor McDonald seeks to block world title bout

Goenthor McDonald of Mexico says he intends to prevent the Johnson Flynn world boxing championship clash. Tommy Ryan resigns as Flynn’s trainer amid friction, leaving Flynn downhearted as the dispute unfolds.

Goenthor McDonald Mexico Johnson Flynn Tommy Ryan

For Sale by Tender Meekatharra Town Lot 96

For sale by tender the right, title and interest in Meekatharra Lot 96 at High and Darlot Streets. Property includes a wood and iron cottage with two large rooms 20 by 10, verandahs, stove, 800-gallon tank, two 100-gallon tanks, fow run. Ten percent deposit to accompany tender. Tender closes Saturday June 2. Further particulars from the undersigned Meekatharra.

Meekstharra High and Darlot Straate Secompany Healey Meekatharra

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