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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
2
President Steyn issues proclamation in the Free State declaring every white man a burgher. He shall be liable for service in defense of the Republic, enforcing mobilization duties amid ongoing political tension.
Colonel Montmorency evacuated Dordrecht and advanced southward to occupy Bird's Siding near Indwe. Dordrecht sits on Kaffraris Cape Colony border. Indwe lies about ten miles south with rail to Bjerkstroom where General Gatucre's forces camp.
Colonel Pilcher commands Queensland troops who brought to Belmont a list of the Douglas disloyalists and their sons who fought with the Boers at Bankyside.
General Sir Redvers Buller praised Colonel Pilcher for his Sunnyside achievement and commended the Queensland troops for their bravery. The dispatch from Loxpow dated January 5 notes Buller's warm compliment and keenness in recognizing the heroism displayed by Queensland soldiers.
General Buller resumes active operations against the Boer trenches on the plain of Tuhlowe south of the Tugela River and shells their positions causing destruction. Boers shift quarters and horses stampede as British artillery pounds their lines. New Zealanders, near Colesberg, suffer a perilous exposure when fire from concealed Boers forces a difficult retreat. Major Robin rescues twenty five New Zealanders under heavy fire with two British guns covering the withdrawal.
Cablegrams report the Boers still occupy Molteno while General Gatacre's force dislodged the Cyphergat position and the retreating units fled toward Stormberg.
Deputation of wheelwrights led by Jan A A Learn approached the Commissioner of Lands today to explore Western Australia producing transport wagons for use in South Africa. They cited local timber suitability and quick execution potential. The Minister agreed to consult colleagues and the Governor would likely cable Imperial authorities to seek an order.
In West Australia the men in camp enjoy fine weather and continue daily drill with no interruptions, keeping up steady training as conditions permit.
In Stoney on January 5 the effort to enroll 350 men for three mounted infantry companies advances slowly. Major Knight has chosen about 125 men so far, with around 500 first-class candidates available. He does not expect to finish the selection before Monday. The Australian horse squadron is near completion.
The Premier Mr Seddon cabled the Agent General announcing approval to deploy a contingent of soldiers to South Africa. He expects a large number of men of suitable training to be recruited in the colony.
South Australia January 5 The Mayor of Adelaide telegrams the New South Wales Bushmen’s Contingent committee president offering cooperation and says he will convene a meeting to arrange a similar contingent in this colony.
A powerful earthquake struck the District of Tiflis in Southern Rosia on Monday. Ten villages were laid in ruins and about 600 inhabitants were reported dead, with extensive destruction across the region.
Early reports put Titlix quake fatalities near zero yet later updates confirm 800 bodies recovered from ruined villages. Rescue teams struggle through rain damaged districts as officials reassess the disaster scope.
The Mexeres Migge issue provides world news, mining information, and illustrations. It is advertised as a quarterly publication with a per-issue price.
Telegrams report Mr Sam Grimwood sold race horses at Tattersall s Bazaar Perth on January 4. Blackwood went for 166 guineas to George Bolger. Brayleigh GY guineas to J Nicholas. Chanee 75 guineas to Glasgow. Triumph 120 guineas to C E Dempster. Torrent 35 guineas to W Herrington. Avonvale 23 guineas to Dean. Reward 51 guineas to Dr O Meehan. Lottie 22 guineas to C N Kidman. The Bun 24 Ruinear to J Nicholas. Cressy 23 guineas to J Taylor. Aurora 100 guineas. Storm King 21 guineas to C EB.
Scandal over Tarquin scratching in the Railway Stakes dominates Western Australian racing news at the New Year meeting. A solicitor plans £5000 slander action against a top trainer. Tarquin slated for Victoria and major handicaps, with Towton’s price refusal noted. Carbineer sold for £1000 to Mr E N Kidman to race in the East. Adelaide horse Eulalia arrives at Fremantle.
The Savings Bank returns for December show deposits credited to holders amounting to £1,177,028, £14,632 less than November but £115,714 higher than at the end of 1898.
John Coleman famed for the Scarecrow Dance faced Kalgoorlie Police Court on a charge of threatening to kill Emile Lazern a Frolics Company member. Lazern did not appear and appears to have left the district. the case was discharged. The theatre lessee Sage who fled the colony faced a Fraudulent Debtors Act warrant.
A horrific incident at Goward's selection near St George leaves Mrs Goward and her 17 year old son dead from gunshot in bed and Edward Snow with his 24 years and Miss Goward aged 16 found nearby with throats cut. Snow is alleged to have murdered the Gowards before taking his own life after a period of association with Miss Goward.
December output totals by district are listed, combining mint and export yields. Regions include KawitaLey Hall's Creek Marble Bar Roeburne Ashburton Mt Mortimer Peak Hill East Muncai show Lawlars Moncainon Cue Nannine Day Dawn Mt Magnet Yalgoo Mt Marogan Mt Malcolm Mt Margaret Noata Cooteiapic Menzisa Ularring Niagara Verilla Incan Arnow Broad Arrow N.E. Cooeanpin Kanowna Bolonz Kurnalpi East Coolaappir Kalgourtie CootaaRinE Coolgardie Kunanalling Yi.earn Southern Cross Donnas Norsemen Down vunoon Donnybrook and others, totaling 138,620 pennyweights excluding grains.
Population of the colony for the year ended rose by 2893 per rank with most growth from arriving families. Arrivals included 285 males and 2058 females. December net population fell by 200 due to many leaving for the Mast holidays.
Pratt January 5 a city block on Ledderlaine’s corner with 70 ft frontage on Barrack street and 90 ft on Murray street bearing eight shops has been purchased by Mr A B Morgans MLA for a sum of and not disclosed in full details of the sale.
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