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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
11
Cablegrams report Lady Hopetoun recovering from fever in Colombo under care of Captain Duff and Mrs Corbett. Officials anticipate her sailing for Sydney in about two weeks.
Wireless Telegraphy gains attention as reports claim Signor Marconi is close to revealing a method to control air waves. The breakthrough would remove the need for tall masts to transmit signals and could enable a direct wire connection from Paris to America.
Reports from New York on November 27 describe a scandal at the Salvation Army with the resignation of Colonel Bremer, editor of the New York War Cry. Bremer, who acted for the Gold Mining Company, is tied to alleged irregularities in Colorado shares.
Reports say the late Sir Arthur Sullivan will be interred at St Pauls following a royal directive. Details on date and ceremonies are forthcoming from the palace and associated authorities.
An estimate lists House of Commons members by profession and trade. Bankers and financiers number 23. civil and mining engineers 17. merchants, grocers, and wine merchants 17. farmers 15. gentry and landowners 85. printers and booksellers 6. shipowners 18. barristers and lawyers 2. university professors and schoolmasters 18. total counted 670 across all listed categories.
Telegrams from late November report the Abigail case with Dr O’Horan and several priests present. Coogan’s statements face corroboration challenges. defense argues no proof of誘 inducement to falsify. Quoga testifies Coogan a known perjurer, intent on fabricating evidence. magistrate holds prima facie case and commits for December trial at Warlinghurst with bail granted.
In Sydney on November 28, during the Fall Court session, police presented a case finding Jimmy Governr guilty of murder. The defense contended the outlawry defense, but Mr Inotica Owen, presiding, ruled against it as arguments continued when the session adjourned.
Bovunxa November 27 reports eight shops in Boulder’s Japanease quarter burned to the ground shortly after midnight. The blaze was blamed on women smoking in a bedroom. no fire prevention measures were in place and firefighters lacked suitable equipment. A second fire later destroyed nearby structures between 4 and 5 am.
The Legislative Council staged a prolonged night session led by Mr R S Haynes blocking the Patent Amendment Act. After motions to adjourn and reject failed, the government maintained pressure and the bill progressed through the stages as dawn approached. The council adjourned again with Drainage and other business on the agenda for the following day.
In a civic meeting at the Town Hall, the Legislative Assembly adjourned until 7:15 pm after discussing bills including the Perth Electric Tramways Lighting and Power Bill, Kalgoorlie Roads Board Tramways Bill, and Goldfields Act Amendment Bill. Several bills advanced, including the Sale of Lands Act Amendment and the Marriage Bill, with committee passage noted. A motion on minimum wages in government contracts passed as the House concluded proceedings.
Police arrest Edward Stephens for wilful property damage amid chaotic wartime captions and illustrated depictions centered on soldiers and officials. The report notes provocative caricatures and “The Murderers’ Rete” portrayal as authorities probe the vandalism in a tense era.
Telegram from Clermont says payable gold found at Widder's Creek five miles from Clermont. Four hundred men on site with 28 on payable dirt. Report notes 110 ounces yielded so far. Warnings issued as claims rush effort continues.
In the Banco Court this morning judgment was given in the case initiated by the Bartistera Board against W. L. Binclair of Congardin. He faced a charge of misappropriating funds from Tulley and Co. Ltd. The court ordered his suspension from the office of barrister solicitor and proctor for two years.
Perth City Council met in a long session over the Town Clerk Mr Petherick. The council approved three hundred pounds as his leave pay for the term, and he was ordered to hand over the office keys on Friday. He refused to relinquish the post until his leave in April but would not disrupt office operations and planned to relocate to Port.
In a Nov 27 report from Lawoon Australia, Princess Aubert of Anhalt sues for divorce citing her husband Prince Aubert’s fondness for sport. The piece mixes royal gossip with local business notes about Coolgardie Exhibition, government offers to sell annexes for £1000 and rent for 2200 yearly, and plans to turn the venue into Paddy’s Market with gardens and concerts. Also mentioned is December Kalgoorlie racing upcoming with rail tickets for northern visitors.
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