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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
11
Citizens fear sanitary neglect and fever outbreaks as poor waste disposal, infrequent street cleaning, and unsafe water raise illness risk. A health officer and inspectors urge council action to protect residents and reputations amid wartime disruptions.
The Municipal Council met on Tuesday evening with acting Mayor Norris presiding. Discussions covered a three inch roller order worth £102 24 10d, tender acceptances, fencing timber letters, and a council reply about price disclosure. A motion to refer back a tender was carried amid concerns over public preconceptions. The Town Clerk reported progress on reserve works and athletic track plans with proposed expenditures and a New Year’s Day admission charge resolved by the recreation committee.
The Health Board reports urgent steps needed after typhoid cases tied to dam water. Health officer De Dineen cites dam contamination, urges condemnation of dam water for human use, and heavy penalties for offenders. Officials note sanitary lapses at military depots and dam area, with calls to improve water supply and fix trenches.
Officials discuss enforcement steps to ensure the dam remains sanitary. The Central Board may issue orders to compel sanitation and fine £5 for each day the dam remains in poor condition. A proposed reward was urged to locate any vagrants depositing camel manure near the chapel.
In Kontlei and North Mulhourne polls voters backed new ministers as Ab'Cay and W. AL Wath took portfolios in Mr M'feun's Ministry. Mir Lannon Tonng, a rival barrister, defeated by SLO votes. McCoy's stance against sending the first Victorian contingent to the Transvanl and Turner’s future was tied to his vote. In Usademming Education Minister opposed by Tonng. Melbourne Postmaster General Alex led with 76 votes over Stephan Bunker Trades Hall nominee. Watt defeated G. ML. Peonde, formerly Lalor BM ally with Trades Hall support.
The premier speaks amid a murky scene of political maneuvering as May’s defeat looms and calls grow for clarity. Key allies like Mr Lean and Mr Fink face questions over resignations and timing before Wednesday’s elections, with rumors of shifts in the ministry’s length.
An OCR damaged snippet describes seat sales and prizes at a 1820 event, with ticket figures and prices in pounds. It mentions multiple sellers such as Mr Bromley, dates around the 26th, and references to prizes, interest in a Can ning Cup, and a general sense of wagering activity and transport of arrangements.
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