Port of Call Question Penurn Fremantle Substitution
Correspondence between Sir John Forrest and the Premiers of South Australia and Victoria discusses substituting Fremantle for Albany as the port of call for mail steamers. Officials cite Chamberlain’s letter noting directors of P and O and Orient prefer no timetable change and no penalties. South Australia seeks no contract extension and informs other governments.
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Penurn
Joly
Sir John Forrest
South Australia
Victoria
Fremantle
Albany
West Australia
Sir John Harrest
Chamberlain
A Matter of Expense Special Trains Required
Melbourne July 5 The delay from Fremantle as port of call would force many extra trains to Melbourne and Sydney at an estimated £9000 per year. The Imperial Postmaster-General is urged not to vary the mail contract until colonial Postmasters-General confer. Victorian Postmaster-General notes West Australian goldfields oppose change.
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Melbourne
Fremantle
Sydney
Watt
West Australia
A Child Terribly Burnt in Coolgardie Kitchen Fire
Alies Stancomb aged 13, daughter of well known Coolgardie locals, suffered severe burns when her clothes caught fire in her sister's kitchen. She ran outside and was badly burned head to foot. She was taken to hospital where doctors fear she will not recover.
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Councanpix
Alies Stancomb
Coolgardie
Remarkable save at Brand fort shocks Moonstad report
A NSW Army Medical Corps member from Moonstad describes a corporal shot in the groin whose life was saved when a bullet struck two cakes of tobacco issued that morning. The tobacco acted as a makeshift shield, breaking the bullet’s force and preventing fatal injury.
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New South Wales Army Medical Corps
Moonstad
Brandfort
Benerefiein Powers Acknowledged Across Regions
The text affirms the medial powers of Wolfe S Bobra ffps, noting broad acknowledgement and recognition across multiple areas. It presents a claim of widespread acceptance without detailing supporting events or contexts.
Suggestions for Menzies Town Hall stage design
A correspondent urges the Menzies Council to plan a larger stage with sufficient height, depth, and width and with wings, doors, dressing rooms, trap doors, fly loft, and proper lighting. He argues a well designed stage will attract touring companies, increase hall revenue, and provide first rate entertainment for Poverty Point residents.
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Menzies Council
Menzies
Williamson and Musgrove
D&c
South Australian Assembly Discusses Governor General Choice and Bills
In the South Australian Parliament the Premier said no Home Government communication on Governor-General choice. A bill to aid Lieutenant Roberts case and others was introduced. Hutchinson pushed a minimum wage of 7s per day for government service. The Crown Lands Bill moved to second reading, and Local Government Bill debate continued in committee.
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Appoarpe
Lieutenant Roberts
South Africa
Hutchinson
Telegraph line disruption halts news from New South Wales
Heavy snow storms interrupt the tele graph line between Sydney and Melbourne delaying naval wires from New South Wales and Queensland. The interrupted service prevents receipt of current dispatches from the Australian colonies.
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Sydney
Melbourne
New South Wales
Queensland
Malcolm Turf Club Meeting Yields Fresh Results
Sporting by wire from Matcoia July 5 reports the Malcolm Turf Club meeting continued with a list of results from the day. Runners and outcomes are detailed for races held at the course, highlighting top finishes and notable performances.
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Matcoia
Malcolm Turf Club
Anniversary tea at Menzies Wesleyan Church
The Menzies Wesleyan Church held an anniversary tea on Wednesday evening with many attendees. Mayor Dr Corlis presided over a public outing and speeches by Rev. A King Captain Butler and Rev d Tiller. The annual report showed strong finances, and selections were performed by the orchestra and choir. A stern note warned against filthy language amid rising court actions and penalties, with several convictions and ongoing police enforcement.
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Menzies Wesleyan
Corlis
A. King
Butler
Salvation Army
D. Tiller
H. Millington
Mra Thornber
St. E. Skitch
Jude
Menzies
R.M
John
Cooke
Scientific judges confess Wolfe's Schnapps has no odal
Scientific judges state Wolfe's Schnapps contains no odal substance after testing in a controlled trial. The finding clears the beverage of the previously alleged toxin and supports claims of product safety amid regulatory scrutiny.
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Wolfe'r Schnapps
St Albans Lease Revives Rich Gold Prospects at Menzies Field
Mining report details Dillon Bros holding a six acre lease at the northern end of the Menzies uriferous lode. The reef deepens with depth from roughly 240 ft, showing a widening vein and rich stone. Water level sits near 150 ft, with dry standing space created by mullock. prospectors expect continued rich yields as mining advances.
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Menzies
Natul Wealth
The
St Albans
Dillon Bros
Crushings Report From Hill Battery Yielding Gold
Crushings were performed at the Hill battery in Martin Morrin Reen and Brown’s lead. Reports list 9 tons yielding 1 oz for W. CG Hill, 5 tons yielding 1202 for A Thompson and party, 32 tons yielding 2502 for Proprietary Extended, 7 tons for Martin Rain’s leader at Hox, 24 tons for Redcastle Reward, 30 tons for Princess Alix tributors at 20902, 2 tons for W Cummings for Boz. Total, approx 110 tons producing 38840z of stated gold.
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W. CG. Hill
Martin Morrin
Bayley's United Mine Yields Totals and Processing Rates
The Jane returns from Bayley's United mine show ore treated 2444 tons yielding 201 hoy slate and tailings treated LS GO toss yielding 22107. slime plant processes 127 tons yielding 300 percent. Total output 26310 and duty per stamp 4.41 tons per 24 hours.
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Cooteaume
Bayley's United Mine
Silver Waltham Watches advertised in Perth Barracks area
T D Cane offers Gonte' Silver Waltham Watches in double cases with nickel movements and compensation balance. Full jeweled, latest improvements, and a three year guarantee priced at £3. Written in an old period advertising style for local shoppers.
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T. D. Cane
Inte Caris Isros
Dewellers
Barrackst
Perth
Gonte
Waltham
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South Australian
Parliament
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Malcolm Races
Don Juan
Malcolm
Oakleigh
Pierre
Chacelet
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Moonbah
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ST. Albans
Hill's Battery
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