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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
A damaged local notice describes a lost chain with a heart pendant and medallion. It notes the search near certain roads between two miles and Meckathare, asking the owner to return to Jacky.
Thanking the Rev Mother and Sisters of Raisry Convent Meekatharra for their sincere thanks to Mr F Connaughton for a gift of £5 to the convent. The note asks others to avoid publicity and says they know him as one of the few who does not wish ill.
Meekatharra Board meets on the 20th of a month in 1912 to discuss construction of a new cyanide plant. A general rate of 4d in the pound is approved on ratable property and 1s in the pound on unimproved capital value within the townsite. Major details arise from the Meekatharra Board and the relevant statutory provisions.
The Perth gathering promoted by the State executive of the Australian Labour Federation praised the governments plan to reduce living costs via a state steamer service. Speakers, including J P Gardiner M L A, argued the move, though constitutionally dubious, was justified by urgent needs as critics blamed beef barons and shipping rings for high prices. The report cites alleged abuses by Nor'-West ring and Holt's steamers, with claimed evidence of to-be-released shipments and price manipulation affecting cattle margins.
The article praises the Premier for a decisive state shipping policy and urges immediate, concrete action to address delays and inefficiencies. It supports the government’s approach, condemns half measures, and calls for strong use of public power to advance the initiative with fiscal resolve.
General news item notes the direct road between Sandstone and Barrambie is complete at 50 miles. Mentions local figures and assorted notes on officials, a minor accident, and community events including a lodge meeting, concert plans for the Fire Brigade, and a charity dance with cheap admission at Meekatharra.
Inspector Riley of the Health Department visited Meekatharra during the week as work starts on the new water scheme. Several men are employed in laying pipes and more crews will begin general work on Monday. On July 18 a £25 handicap pigeon shoot will be held at the course, promoted by Messrs Baker and O Callaghan.
At Monday’s meeting the Local Board of Health kept the 1912-13 rate at the prior level of 6 1/2d in the £ on annual rental values inside the town boundary and 1d in the £ on unimproved outside. Boarding houses in the district will be registered under Section 135 of the Health Rate 1911 for £1. The board also approved telephonic connection to the office and passed accounts totaling £173 to the Secretary and other payments to Olive Shields, Dr North, D Campbell, and others.
In a Police Court case under section 18, subsection 2, the Local Board of Health charged W. J. Toward with exposing for sale a product claimed to be something it was not. He was found guilty and fined £5 with 2s costs or 14 days’ imprisonment in default. Robert Smyth faced a similar charge and was fined £2 with 2s costs or 14 days’ imprisonment in default.
A list of donations received toward the construction of the new presbytery is noted. Donors are named in the column. amounts appear beside each name, reflecting contributions to the church project.
A brief notice describes Woods offering Papermint Care for coughs and calda with a sweepy claim about efficacy dated 1/6, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine advertising. The item notes a single product and a promotional tone typical of the era.
Mining report notes ten dere for erection of a cyanide plant. Butterfly tea mt Nanning to last work the State battery 5 tons for Auz! Attended by Bert Carne from Ruby Well with wall slings. Gold output visible, driving continues with water problems. mill restarted and processing ore. At Ruby Well, Hidden Treasure manta valued £8000 to be processed via vortex mixer and a damp concrete plant to recycle solution. Specimens show gold content around 3 troy ounces. Overall, field conditions fair, dry-blow risk, government bores supply water. mine reports detail drive progress, mill repairs, and upcoming work at Inptona Gold Mines NL.
At the inaugural meeting held on Wea nenday evening Rav Joseph Green spoke on dancing. A meeting elected officers including President Rew Snaoph Gronn and Vice Presidents Meare W Caddy and A Rabertn. Committees named Mex Goldaworthy Misson Roberts Tronen and Monee J Ciddy Davien and mith. A weekly meeting plan was set with religious social or literary evenings and monthly debates. Dozology sung to close.
A detailed account of a Hospital Ball held on Friday with about fifty couples attending. Miss Mabel Barry won best costume and Miss Ty Barry won second prize. a lavish supper at the Commonwealth Hotel followed the dancing. Numerous guests wore elaborate costumes and the event featured music by Mogens Varvarger and Wasisbrough.
The secretary presented a list of authorized reimbursements for the St Johns Ambulance Fund for purchasing litters and related equipment. Details show itemized amounts and recipients supporting the fund’s relief and transport needs.
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