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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
4
A Melbourne divorce case unfolds with bank clerk as co respondent amid testing evidence. Witnesses describe a cottage visit, a bag with a clothing item, and a late night encounter, while Tatchell and Tin Ping give testimony amid laughter and delay as proceedings resume and edge toward December hearings.
A fragmented note warns readers about counterfeit Wolfe's products and urges caution amid imitations. The short item references a brand name and warnings aimed at consumers.
The Full Court upheld Jimmy Governor's murder conviction. Their Honours debated English law relevance to felons' apprehension acts and proclaimed outlaws. Justice Bimpton noted an outlaw could lawfully murder to aid capture, while Justice Cohen warned under English law the outlaw process would take years.
George E. Beott was sentenced to four months hard labor for embezzling £21 89 6d from B C Shorton and Co. The Premier received a letter from the Austro-Hungarian criminal in Adelaide about the Austrian warship Leopard visiting Fremantle December 14, then Albany and to the Eastern colonies. Weather turned with heavy showers and cold air. Tailors at Meesra Foy and Gibaon refused to sign, wages paid, 10 left unemployed. J W Moore elected Mayor of Bunbury to contest the Bunbury electorate. Government to invite tenders for a jetty at Mary Ann harbor, port for Phillips River fields.
In the Fall Court this morning Frederick Whitcombe M U O faced a complaint from the neriaters’ Board alleging misuse of funds belonging to Mr Forler. After hearings the bench ordered Whitcombe's name dropped from the rolls amid adjournment on procedural grounds.
In the Legislative Council Mr Glowrey challenged Mr Whitcombe over a second reading of the Railway Bill claiming pecuniary interest. The bill passed 12 to 6. Glowrey later alleged a talk where Whitcombe hinted a future personal loan if the bill passed. Whitcombe admitted a conversation but denied improper motive and withdrew from the chamber as a motion to disallow his vote was carried.
The Home met after an adjournment to discuss the Legal Practitioners Amendment Bill and the Supreme Court Will and Administration bill. A board to aid the Under Secretary to grade and classify public service members was proposed, with Mr Rason moving to price export duties on nominal gold. After discussion the motion was withdrawn.
William Drummer was convicted of manslaughter in Newcastle for the September 25 murder of Elisabeth Ayn Drummer. The jury found no premeditation. sentence was deferred after a half drunken courtroom appearance and medical testimony about head injuries from a frontal attack.
A severe Pacific typhoon battered Guam wrecking more than 1000 houses. The American cruiser Yonombe anchored in Lahdene Bay foundered with five crew drowned. Over 1000 natives killed and many homes destroyed. Local relief efforts mobilized as the island copes with devastation.
Houam Nov 29 reports Tattersall’s Hobme Sandhunt Gop Consultation with 100,000 wt fi closed subscribed. First prize Ed Legge Rew Viewris £4000. Second prize Box Syndicate Reno NSW £1800. Third prize W Y Bield Bishops Bourne Tas £?00. Local entrants include Waratah Tas £400 and Metiver Mulart £450. Bogle Brisbane £460.
The Goldfields Hunt Club meeting at Kanavonnie drew a fair turnout as several horses competed. Key results included Wey Lra Fox topping the handicap with Woodward aboard, and Black Boulka winning the main plate by two lengths from British Look, while a mishap involving Shamstock Alealo led to a fall and injury to its jockey Harvny.
Bendigo Jockey Club races held today with betting on The Bride. Other runners included Lochaber Goodman and Tying Fos, won by a margin. Time 2 12. Distress notes report severe weather during the day with heavy hail and ground conditions worsening.
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