Mineral notes from Mulwarrie district ore operations
The owner plans another crash before applying for exemption until the government builds a public battery, due to high cartage and treatment costs that eat into gold yield. Sulphide ore depth reachable at Ularring Westfalia is 40 ft but logistics to Kalgoorlie keep mining unprofitable. Mulwarie main shaft reaches 240 ft with a 3 ft reef width valued at typical output. ore sent to Lake View South battery for treatment. Mulwarrie East sinking paused for puppet legs and winding gear. work to resume with three shifts and rock drills.
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Ularring Westfalia
Kalgoorlie
Mulwarrie
Eta
Formation of Mt Morgans elects mayor and six councillors
Mt Morgans voters chose a chairman Jol Smith and ten candidates for six council seats. T. Viner acted as returning officer, poll declared about 1 am with results showing Smith leading 166 to 86. The first meeting at Tatternall’s Hotel saw Warden Burt preside and mayoral celebration with wine.
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Mongans
Mt Morgans
Tota
T. Viner
D. Miehle
Additons
W. Armatrong
Wilson
W. H. Philips
Tatternall’s
Burt
Charman
Town Meeting Toasts Amid Storm Night
The Chairman invited councillors, staff, and defeated candidates and the press to share wine. To the toasts honoring the municipality, the chairman, and the defeated candidates, storms raged that night with lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain.
Rifle Shooting Contest Report At Local Club
The Council and Civilian Club held their third meeting with fine weather and strong shooting. Scores show the club scoring 40 at 7 yards and 200 yards, beating the opponent 421 to 373 for a 48 point win. Captain Qority led the day, with top marks at 100 and 200 yards, while J Smith posted best 200 yard total of 30. A scratch match at 590 yards followed, with Captain Corlis leading on 17 and P. Stuart close with 14.
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Qority
McManton
J. Smith
Py Stuart
Cinb Tes
Tach
Ghote
Corlis
G. O'Connor
CG. Evans
P. Stuart
Cogan
W. Wella
W. Bottomley
Q. Evans
Connor
Wells
Counngll
Kk. Manton
Kinlay
F. Kennety
W. BR. Kimber
Jones
A. M. Gillam
L. M.carry
Ptr
A Coolgardie Fire Inquiry Opened in Coondanore
An inquiry in Coondanore into the Golden West Restaurant fire resumed with Mr E P Chowley as coroner and a three member jury. Evidence showed boxes with dresses jewellery and an insurance policy were removed from the burning building but no method was described. Loss totals were estimated around £1500 with building insured for £400. The inquiry adjourned to Thursday morning.
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Cooninghaw
Commercial Union
Kruger Seeks Arbitration Amid War Effort in Transvaal
Transvaal War updates from Lexpos report Mr Kruger holding long talks with French leaders Premier Housseau and Foreign Minister Declasse and addressing a crowd at the Hotel de Ville. He vows Boers will resist to the last and push for arbitration and independence. Rochefort presents a sword of honor from French supporters to General Cronje as 1000 students pledge sympathy in their roubles amid tense deputations and rising nationalist tensions.
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Cronje
Huntish
Kruger
Plot Against Lord Roberts Foiled in Johannesburg
The War Office reports police have known of a life plot. On the 16th, five Italians four Greeks and one Frenchman were arrested for planning to explode a mine during warning service on Sunday the 18th at St Marys Church in Johannesburg where Edward Lorn Roberts was to attend.
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Lord Roberts
War Office
St Mary's Church
Johannesburg
Edward Lorn Roberts
Gallant Rescue at Davisfontein Amid Fierce Fighting
Colonel Fanshawe leads British forces at Davisfontein where Boers attacked the rear guard. A NSW mounted trooper was killed. Captain Watson, after carrying Private Hobin to safety under heavy fire, acted bravely to save the wounded man.
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Fanshawe
Daiisfontein
N.S.W
Watson
Hobingson
Fresh mineral finds near Pretoria spark Transvaal note
Fresh funds of coal copper gold and diamonds have been discovered within 20 miles of Pretoria. Ex president Kruger reportedly knew of the deposits for years but kept silent to avoid a new influx of outlanders.
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Tt Ia
Pretoria
T Is
Kruger
Colonial Casualties In World War I Dispatch
Private Sanderson of the New Zealand Rough Riders dies of enteric fever at Praoria. Private J T Butler of the Tasmanian Mounted Forces also dies of enteric fever at Germiston.
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Sanderson
New Zealand
Rough Riders
Praoria
J. T. Butler
Tasmanian Mounted Forces
Germiston
Boer Prisoners Spread Rumors in Cape Colony Rail Towne
Boer prisoners on parole in the northern Cape Colony town circulate odd tales of British cruelties. Dutch residents are inflamed by false reports of British brutality. Cape papers say racial politics in the colony are worse than at any war start. Loyalists demand full colonial control.
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Cape Colony
Cape
France and British clash in Shinzhen melee report
Reports from Shinzhen state that 80 French soldiers, angry over an alleged assault on a Frenchman by British troops, provoked a disturbance at the English settlement. Police were defied and several civilians bayoneted in the melee. Tension grows between French and British forces.
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Loxton
Shinzhen
French Settlement at Tien-Tsin Expanded
The French settlement at Tien-Tein has been largely extended. The development marks a significant expansion of French interests and presence in the port area amid ongoing colonial influence.
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Tien-Tsin
Tien-tein
Peace proposals discussed by Ambassadors and Chinese officials
In Loxnox on November 27, negotiations between ambassadors and Prince Ching Li-hooun-Chang continue as ministers demand a recast of commercial treaties. Easier terms for controlling customs duties and guaranteeing indemnity payments are discussed, with Lineet's estimates already placing the indemnity at sixty million pounds sterling.
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Loxnox
Prince Ching
Li-hooun-Chang
Gunboat Protector Leaves Hong Kong for Adelaide
The gunboat Protector has departed Hong Kong bound for Adelaide. The reason for the change in plan remains unknown.
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Protector
Hong Kong
Adelaide
Planus
Adelaide Missionaries Safe After Moonrains Hideout
News from Fairynew confirms Miss Chepman and Miss Way of the China Inland Mission are safe. They had been hidden in the moonrains for several months until located recently.
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Arena
Nay
Miss Chepman
Miss Way
China Inland Mission
Fairynew
French Fleet Split for Seaboard Watch at Nanking
German detachments engaged Boxer rebels in Saigon, killing 50 and capturing 8 guns. A second unit pushed rebels toward Shansi while the French fleet at Nanking divided into two sections to monitor seaboard and thwart pirate incursions toward Singa fu.
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Nanking
Singau-fu
Saigon
Shans-si
The Czar of Russia Distinctly Better Bulletin
Loynon November 27 reports the latest bulletin on the Czar's condition shows he is distinctly improving. This item notes improved health following recent medical updates and reassures observers about the Tsar's recovery trajectory.
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Loynon
Poisoned Beer Arsenic Crisis Hits Manchester Thousands Affected
A historical notice reports arsenical poisoning from beer brewed with chemically bleached hops. About three hundred people in Manchester fall ill, with Salford noting 88 alcohol related deaths in eight months. Brewers deny arsenic presence pendingFavita investigation.
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Loxnon
Manchester
Midland
Salford
Favita
Wolfe's Real Somnapps Declared Sole Source
A short notice asserts Wolfe's as the sole genuine Somnapps brand, challenging competitors and urging customers to rely on the trusted label. The piece emphasizes authenticity and local brand loyalty without detailed claims or figures.
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