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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
11
A meeting discussed confirming Mr J H Rous as a member of the theater board. Mr Collins was named as a committee member and the secretary was asked to approve Mr Russ's name. The session adjourned after scheduling the next meeting and noting by law provisions.
An 1882 Melbourne conference binding on colonial labor disputes is cited as justification for avoiding strikes. A railway workers deputation warns the Railway Minister of an impending engine drivers strike, while public opinion and legal tradition are urged to sustain wage justice. The dialogue includes mockery of earlier threats and a ministerial rebuttal to militant statements.
Fragmented notes describe workers in packing cases facing unemployment in London and a forthcoming meeting at the Miners' Institute in Niagara to discuss support for the British army and wartime logistics. Speakers urge attendance and outline branch membership gains and wartime finances.
Boer authorities treat the wounded and prisoners with humanity while critiquing Allied actions. Describes Boer trench warfare, discipline, and morale as British forces suffer losses at Modder River. Notes Australian involvement and five Highland Regiments in the area.
The Whyura District branch of the AWA invites applications for the medical officer role to the Brasch. Applications should be addressed to Mr Thorman Campbell, vice-president of the ANA board of directors at Kookynie. Sanitary Inspector McCurey warns that bye-law 26 will be enforced, with disinfectant musts and penalties for noncompliance, and residents are urged to heed the notice or face summons and possible court action.
A correspondent with the Australian contingent reports on the Australian Regiment under Colonel Hud and Captain Ludwig, praising discipline, endurance, and the effective service of Victorian troops. He contrasts Boer and British marksmen, notes khaki uniforms, and describes Boer prisoners, native gazing eyes, and the resilience of soldiers amid long marches and combat.
The document discusses wartime reports from Natal and Australia, noting rumors of artillery and tanks, skirmishes near a fortified area, and ongoing weather impacts on military life. It compares climates and health implications for troops, highlighting rain, storms, and the challenge of camping outdoors during campaigns.
Lord Coleridge spoke at a Westminister Palace Hotel dinner on the Transvaal question. He warned war may be inevitable but urged patriotism and praised Schreiner while criticizing those who would back down. He noted limited public opinion and described other wartime pressures affecting industry and the Railway Department's handling of delays.
The readable fragment hints at a local street scene with weathered details. No clear event, names, or dates are present to anchor a fuller summary.
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