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Meekatharra Miner

Location

Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

3

Deep Ground Mining Proposal for Meekathurra Venture

A species columnist argues for a deep drilling venture near Paddy's Flat Marmont lode to unlock gold, proposing a diamond drilling plan, a mining committee, and a £1000 upfront fund. He urges local residents and investors to form a syndicate of 3000 shares, with honorary roles, to finance the venture and protect the area while citing prior oxide zone trends and potential value beyond upper seams.

Boca Wall Paddy Marmont Dismond Foldep Enald Gonad Georngian Clarke McLaren Meekathurra

War update reports Dunkirk bombardment and frontline gains

Faris communique says Dunkirk area shelled with civilians possibly killed. Belgians capture German trenches south of St Georges. Allied defenders reportedly killed or captured. Northern Arras area repelled enemy advances. Loretain advance near Reillon and Mutzeral with prisoner captures and rail base takings near Laoderoach Athans. Fravico-Beye submarines disrupt Turkish naval coordination at the Dardanelles. Austrians reposition from Galicia as Italians report renewed Austrian activity near Plava.

Faris A Commmuniqas Dunkirk St Gorges Arran Loreaina Reillon Mutzeral Laoderoach

Crop Failure Threatens German Harvest In Many Districts

Aanterdam Proapeote reports the German harvest is extremely unreliable with a complete crop failure expected in several districts. The drought worsened by burning sun scorches grain and withers fruit crops, threatening overall yields.

Petrograd reports 4 million Austro German troops on eastern front

Semi official figures claim 4,000,000 Austro German troops positioned between the Baltic and Bukowina with about 2,000,000 along an 800 mile front from the Lowar Tenay to Mikopping and 450,000 to 800,000 tied to the Dooleter region.

Petrograd Baltic Bukowina Lowar Tenay Mikopping

Fall of Lemberg Foreshadowed by Telegraph Reporter

London The Petrograd correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports fighting is within six miles west of Lemberg. Russian fehl works are newly constructed and valued by a formerly populated zone at the rear. All military hazards have three still been removed from Lemberg.

London

Ashmead Bartlett Reports Dardanelles Clash Rebuff

Telegrams indicate German general Von Sandere threatened a sweeping assault. Australian and New Zealand forces repelled Turkish attacks with heavy losses on both sides. Turkish forces suffered at least 5000 to 8000 killed or wounded while colonial casualties reached about 500. Turkish morale appeared low as they fought under duress and showed little confidence in a decisive breakthrough. Australian and New Zealand troops celebrated what they viewed as revenge while Turks prepared to stay defensive rather to face further assaults.

London Ashmead Bartlett von Sandere Turkiallogan

Notable World Leaders Visit England In Wartime Tour

After Poincaré and General Nivelle spoke earlier, French officials and allied leaders toured England shore to boost morale and appeal for support during the conflict. The visit highlighted Allied cooperation and the push for renewed public and political backing.

Caramec Chest Complainta Woous Great Pepperminture

The note appears as a garbled medication entry listing Caramec Chest Complaints and Woous Great Pepperminture with odd pricing and dosage, typical of a historical pharmacist ledger. Readable elements suggest a stock record rather than a treatment summary, offering limited clinical context.

War News From Europe and Gallipoli Fronts

A scrambled dispatch reports Austro German forces capturing Lemberg withMeckenson claiming successes in the region and lists Zeppelins and aeroplanes seen heading toward England. British reinforcements push into the Gallipoli peninsula as Sweden’s war status remains unsettled amid suppressed newspapers.

Melbourne Senator Pearce Announces Troop Reinforcements

Melbourne Senator Pearce stated yesterday that Australia has issued 82,500 troops with 63,522 sent and 18,978 ready to leave. He pledged to keep the field force and replenish it by sending 5,000 reinforcements each month.

Melbourne Pearce Australia Toowa

Government mortgage funding plan discussed in Commons

In the House of Commons Mr McKenna argued the Government acted prudently to fix the faults of the system. He warned that if Console were fully converted it would require at least £100,000,000 to support a new loan.

London

Enemy forces crossed the Dniester and occupied two villages

An official communique reports the enemy crossed the Dniester below Nizhnia, occupying two villages. Soviet forces counterattacked, inflicting heavy losses and taking 2000 prisoners in one village.

Petrograd Dniester Nizhnia

Heavy Rains Erode Russian Defences in Galicia

Exceptional rainfall in Galicia floods bogs and swells rivers and streams. Wide marabes and overflowing water threaten nearby trenches and defenses, complicating river crossings and combat readiness as waters rise across the region.

Galicia Rivera

Evacuation Order Issued for Town Invasion Threat

The town issued a gunsleandibla warning and ordered about 10,000 Russians to evacuate the area. Residents were urged to flee as military tension rose, with authorities citing imminent danger and the need to protect civilians.

Berg

The Star How Heroes Are Made at Royal Hall

A.W.A. Pictures presents a Royal Hall programme featuring The Star How Heroes Are Made about a captain driven to dishonor and restored by a devoted pistol. Also shown are Our Boys in Egypt and Patrie’s War. The Panama Exhibition buildings are promised, with The Drama in Bayville and Apot Detective and Matchmaker drawing interest.

Royal Hall Egypt Panama Bayville

Bicycle Road Race Handicaps For Eight Mile Run

Eight mile road race handicaps listed for tomorrow morning include J King Plunket ter Moloney 15 sec M Purcell 2 min Mullins 3 min Mickle 4 min Crockford 44 min R Dayton T Smith 5 min J Davies Allfard Knox Convine 7 min Oates 8 min Oshter Magor Missovitch and A Smith 9 min.

J King Plunketter Moloney M. Purcell Mullins Mickle Crockford R Dayton T Smith J Davies Allfard Knox Convine Oates Oshter Magor Missovitch A. Smith

News from the Front from Heliopolis to Private W. Gregie

Private W. Gregie of the 16th Battalion writes from Heliopolis about wounds from a thigh injury, hospital stay, and plans to rejoin fighting. He recalls landing at Gallipoli under shellfire, trench accusations, and heavy casualties including Lieut. Krank Howard and several comrades, with vivid battlefield impressions and mentions of Lemnos and the Pyramids area near Cairo.

Heliopolis M. Parcell Thiatown W. Gregie Obaeree Cairo Pyramida Lemnos Agean Sea Greece Jaye Gallipoli Torkay Ian Tmnet Cat Nps Bic Young Barton Theard Krank Howerd Fat Ballot Roy Goward Bart Slavin Alick Rae Peter Sorenson Billy Pitchford Pater Perio Ernie Tindalll Bert Farnell Devs

For Children s Hacking Cough at Night

Woods Great Peppermint Cure touted for children with coughing fits at night. Historic ad-like note references remedy used in period medicine. No modern endorsement, but shows era practice.

Woods

Hospital Ball Features and Costumes at ALWA Hall

A lively Hospital Ball at ALWA Hall showcased grand costumes and elaborate ensembles. Guests praised the turnout, with over fifty couples dancing long into the night as committees celebrated a successful social and financial outcome.

Alwa Hall Tooaday Betty Meir Ghoe Yen Bramning Rudd Ravld Ware Miss Cooper Lil Radd Osmeron Thetik Dad Misa M Miss Thompson Kata Radd Messra Dewar Willows Joe Dan England America Mre W. Biseet Mickle Wiltshire Akiet Mr Farchild Mise Madge Arnold Misa Byon Garden Gully M. Bennett Japan Misa Dolcie Lamond Mira A. Baal Sinsuia Mira Alice Henry Ruinas Tion Mere A. Snalor Ruth Allen George Iitreigo Iltshire W.A. Lighland Regiment Hendry Stuart Clan Walt Walton Williams Mra Parcamora Duchutel Goa Chambers Mra McGee Mra Goldeworthy Watt Sowden Winsbrough Monks Mise Goss Mien Bennet Miss Gray Miss Knox Miss May Hall Miss M. Howe Mira Baster Mise B. Cooper Mien I

Turf racing card with many listed entries and events

A fragmented OCR of a turf racing program shows entries for Midland events including a Bellevue Plate and Purse, Cord Flavus, Owlet, Voltone, Oakover Shelbourne, Warilda Obanooka, and many other horses. It lists races such as Junction Handicap and Welter with numerous horse names, likely from a historical racing meet.

Gho Cday Lidena Pan RC Huveies Snaphennce Langford Haut Doreo Owlet Voltone Oakover Shelbourne Mine Rock Ngalrain Mlaa Fite Warilda Obanooka All Altonelle Mtotons Fatta're Glad Eye Golden Orb Roble Winters Night Galtea Princees Graymara Pegoud Galva Straggler Vandanooka Weatern Knight Ireland Lord Preuville Foeman Kwasind Palisade Avalyaia Kalawiri Sylvanium Mine Fiden Rippler Aidoe Grocu= cap Mural Maid Crowo Phiattas Briza Collburat Jackyarder Squall Merrama Geminate Rits Runt Roll Miva Fidelia Prince Mentor Senggler Yaudanovska Flint Glave Nabsyarra Debut Pangauer Lot Chord Welter Mazarinda Poaio Dueler Tetoki Ayrton Flavaa Rule Obanooka Borubachier Aubrey Downdale Mintona Crystabel Silverfoil Mural Rose Muori Lad

Share Market Update From Mr Mellor at The Stock Exchange

Mr A J Mellor stock and share broker reports on Friday Bullfinch prices and several securities. Details cover Edna Ma Sirius Centraln Bes Bl 275 Su Deeps and other listed stocks with varied figures like 8 53 and 4s 1d. The note references Northerna and Ballings with miscellaneous values.

A. J. Mellor Stock Exchange Sinra Edna Ma Sd Consolidated Bouldera Mararoas Empresa

Notice of Mineral Lease Application at Burra Copper Mines

The Burra Copper Mines Ltd owner of Perth announces an application for a mineral lease under The Mining Act 1904. The lease covers about 24 acres two miles west of the 109 mile peg of Peak Hill Nullagine Telegraph Line, boundary identical with late Prospecting Area 174p 222h. Objections must be lodged at the Warden's office by July 7 1915. Hearing set for July 27 1915 at Peak Hill Murchison Goldfield.

Burra Copper Binns Perth Hay Burra Peak Hill Jane Burua Itu Direstor W. M. Humphrys

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Meekatharra Our Species Reporter Athans Itia Alptol Montensio Noue Yvstsrilay Plava Qur Cavsky Rawaraaka Dueister Nisniow Farma Usar Suovidauet Poincaire French Thema Ore Copenhagen Dardanelles Vienna Lemberg Amsterdam Imaterial Gondrezon Metzeral Meckenson Adda Zolkrin Rawareka Sweden Alexandra Gallipoli Peninsula Christian de Wet Eght Coante Trassou Hin de Wat Juvige Hentenes Si A.W.A. Pictures Bonnington Coffee Palace Geraldton MBS J. J. Clarke Proprietress Agenn Showar Plaoge Hospital Ball Nina the . Turf W.A. Racing Roe Covey Society Esiiet Saldiara D. Spiers J . Brel W. Leguo Passe Hoted Hull Possoestau Cuba Jiven Bist Joly Omy Slinitich Apply B. Mugphy Bangatow Mra. N. Woolhouse Fremantle Aharn Prises G.W. Convine Ase Baga Peak Hil Murchison Goldfield Dean Yale Widtrey DCAN Madiun Estlalie Ad AL Orant Pollatte The Government Tender Board Gan den Gully Neekatharra Forts Meeka+ tharra Jas. Thompson Tsuder Board Overseas Club Coonaughton’s Mombare BE i Klug Hou Bocrelary Makuret N and Co Autral Otis GOM Wilva Vwsriag Austral Otis Ann Logan Symon Rock Bahabey Nannine Hospital Nannine W. B. Trenaman, Hoo, Sooratary Association Fenian Mmeday Spm J_RAMagaW ST. Hanratan Ses
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