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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
4
A fragment titled The Postman’s Knock appears with a poetical dedication by F D Meskatharrs dated June 2014. It consists of arcane lines about longing, wealth, and a dreamlike draught from gods, ending with a personal sign-off. The text is garbled and may reflect OCR errors.
In a Sunday recreation match Wanderers and Towns fought a strenuous contest with Wanderers prevailing 23 to 21 at the final bell. Key players included Jack Mason Frank Howard Raggers and Ginger McLaughlin for Wanderers while Clues Jordan and Meyers stood out for Towns. Final score Wanderers 2 goals 11 behinds Towns 1 goal behind.
The text highlights Connors steady luck, Champeun’s good judgment, Chesson’s advancing form with a goal, Robins misfiring from Day Dawn, Scott in goal delivering solid punts, Head missing marks, Bowley’s willingness, Charlie Kay and Bill Howard showing utility, and Jack Willows hustling.
John Summers alias McDermott faced a Meekatharra court for theft of jewellery from Mary Savage at Holden's Find Garden Gully. Detective Tierney led the case with witness accounts from Savage and Horace Savage, Cooney, and Summers admitted buying the watch from a supposed prospector. Summers was found guilty and sentenced to two months with hard labour. the watch and chain were ordered returned to Mrs Savage.
The Australian Ladies JournalJune issue runs a debate on compulsory training for girls to aid national defense. Most prominent voices oppose military drills but support domestic science education as essential for girls, with Lady Creswell cited as endorsing practical household knowledge for daughters. The journal also features interviews, nature notes, and domestic departments.
Local merchants and workers in need of everyday office supplies are urged to inspect the fresh stock at Olfen. The assortment includes ledgers day books books journals writing inks in various colors manuscript hooks blotting paper and related items. Visit soon to equip offices with reliable, affordable goods.
Fragmented remarks mix theatre, Shakespeare, and temperance while condemning or praising beard culture and female umpires. Notable anecdotes reference Sir Sidney Lee on Shakespeare’s birthday, Sir Wilfrid Lawson’s charity, and Miss Blank refereeing a Victorian football match amid player disputes.
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