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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
6
Melbourne Detective is hospitalized after a shooting near Mulbsasrye Hospital. Authorities investigate, noting a suspect fled, and witnesses describe a tense confrontation before the officer was wounded and taken for treatment.
Detective O Donnell shows slow improvement while Anthony remains unable to speak. A suspicious man suspected of plotting fired two shots from close range then vanished. Detectives search in darkness for clues without success.
The Holden Pale Jews project, under option to Mr Robert Ibuon, aims to mine a large ore parcel with reef width around 31 to 40 inches. Mitchell and Bennett face no lift in their wage if results meet expectations. Local mines like Bours Wright and Nelson report small gains. several other sources open well, indicating district permanence. Mr Gregory visited, spoke for Federation, and addressed wage concerns and constitutional bill implications. A meeting at Davverasr on July 28 discussed immediate water supply, mail service, and road to Mansion with H Croehin elected as Salemi and Livesiany as officials.
A lengthy excerpt argues the proposed democratic constitution for a federation would empower universal adult suffrage and abolish plural property voting. It praises federalism by ensuring no property qualification and allowing deadlock to trigger a popular verdict. The piece frames the issue as a shift toward truly democratic representation across colonies.
Government support urged for early Public Works action and a public battery in the district. Motion carried unanimously to request Minister of Mines influence for a mail service to Davyhurat and government sanction for a new diet to Menzies. Chair thanked.
The text asserts a grand principle of the Referendum evolving toward a Swiss style constitution, establishing one adult vote, equal access to election, dissolution of Parliament, and referendum use to settle deadlocks between houses, claiming no democracy can exist without these features. It frames the Constitution as a historic achievement.
A letter from Mulline dated Daly 27 argues that illegal campers within Mulline town boundaries avoid taxes and should be subject to road board jurisdiction. It urges North Coolgardie Roads Board members to act against squatters who escape town taxes and rely on public roads and services.
Lord Soltebury on LUE GLE Ia assured Japan that Britain would be financially responsible for the despatch of troops to China. The Prime Minister drew a clear line between immediate actions to repatriate foreigners and any further military operations.
G A Drinkwater, a local photographic artist, photographed a member of the referendum committee during polling. He produced proofs praised for excellent groupings that may appear in Muneres Milan and other illustrated papers, competing with other publications amid compliments from ladies who provided afternoon tours for voters.
Tenders are invited for various property including a corner allotment No 4 Main Street with rental buildings and 2000 acres pastoral lease adjoining boundary with five paddocks and garden with a well. Growing crops include barley and date. For particulars contact A P Dunstan hairdresser and news agent Mt Malcolm.
A large public meeting at the hotel to hear Mr Gregory L.A. and discuss the Enabling Bill and the Commonwealth Will. Mr Craig led the Higgins Progress Committee with support from leaders and lease managers. Attendees cheered Federation and urged postal telegraph improvements and a mining registrar. A petition to the Postmaster General was planned to push for a tale ntaplic service.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions various names and places including Pink Fille, Millian, Arendudten, Indias, Waltuana, and Gh. It references pills, medicines, nutrients, and a table of terms. The text is incomplete and shows scattered fragments of possible names, locations, and events without clear context or narrative.
At Manniallion Tuesday Me T Morris chair of the Mensies Refarandum Committes announced the referendum result to the North Coolgardin Modtorate. The division return was cheered as Menzies figures were read and the audience showed strong enthusiasm.
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