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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
10
Reports outline Derby Cup favorites and betting odds with warnings on the field. Gipsy Bell shows pace this morning while Derhy contenders gain attention. Odds vary from 100-8 to 10-1 as workers reassess form and the selection committee weighs uncertainties. The text notes betting markets and committee reliance on expert opinion ahead of the Derby event.
Ad C New Year's meeting notes list races and entries including Holi day Handicap Leet Long and Tattersell's Carrington Stakes. names include Haste and Watch Dog among others as scratched or listed in the program.
In a cloudy Intercolonial match at Avena, Dornan and Tramper built a strong stand as 23 year old Dornan added 40 runs before bowled by Gillon. Noble and Ferqubar bowled well with Gregory taking two wickets as the innings closed with several gritty partnerships. Tramper starred with the bat, while Giffen proved economical for the bowlers and kept a brisk run rate throughout.
Heavy scoring continues with NSW building a strong innings while SA falters. Gregory and Noble star in a tense partnership, as Gill and Hopkins steady the chase before a late South Australian collapse. The day ends with NSW well ahead and SA all out nearing stumps.
A misread field report notes New South Wales secured an innings and 94 run win in the intercolonial match. Poor attendance marked the day's play with windy conditions and uneven pitches affecting the early innings. Several players contributed small scores as the home side dominated after the visitors’ batting difficulties.
The article notes a parliamentary session on April 2 with members debating federation and colonial amendments. The governor expresses regret that reforms may prevent Western Australia from joining the Commonwealth, amid discussions of constitutional requirements and federation timing.
Letters criticize the town of Meneios for municipal negligence and lax sanitary rules. The writer mentions disinfections use and a by law, urging mayor, solicitor, health officer, and inspector to act to improve public health amid fever and filth.
Telegram from Albany reports the Arcadia steamship, sailing near White Top Rocks about 90 miles from Albany, foundered with loss of life. Captain Longing and crew are missing, with initial details conflicting and later messages indicating the vessel lies wrecked near the cut side of White Top Rocks.
Anuar Dev records Richardsons Prugrhass journey travel notes. Richartvon rode a long route via Mattaxone covering 7815 miles and expects to reach Adelaide in about tots ago.
A Panza December 20 note compares mining shares over a period from November 10 to today. It notes a decline in the Kalziat twelve series and suggests a market-wide reaction to recent events.
London share market closes weak with uneven activity and small gains in select stocks. Firms including Le Chuffers and Perseverante show notable movements while overall sentiment remains cautious amid late year trading.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a brewing syndicate facing upheaval with references to Menzies, water supply, price issues, and personnel unknowns. Mentions of Esper Brower and Butinaly New Manauenivtit appear as unclear entities amid a disruptive supply and labor context.
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