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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
A fragment notes Seymour’s position thirty miles northwest of Tien-tsin as the advance toward Peking continues. The report refers to the Seymour force moving after an earlier withdrawal, with no further details on dates or additional units.
In a late night session the Commonwealth Constitution Bill cleared the committee stage in the House of Commons. Mr Chamberlain was cheered as telegrams from Colonial Governments showed broad support for the latest appeal class amendment. Queensland and South Australia reconciled, four federating States accepted the plan for the Federal High Court to rule on Privy Council appeals, a move welcomed by New South Wales and the Imperial Government, while West Australia supported it to align the colonies. The arrangement does not bar any Privy Council appeal in any case.
Mr Chamberlain praises delegates for a peaceful settlement on appeals and clarifies an earlier error about Australian governments' stance on the first agreement. He recalls Lord Beauchamp's telegram dated the 25th ultime, noting it was not confidential as he had believed.
Kingston, the South Australian delegate, writes in the London Times that Lord Beauchamp's Grafton address shows ineptitude. He warns Imperial Authorities must condemn governors interference in politics or the Australian Parliament may protest strongly.
The National Republican Convention in Philadelphia nominated President McKinley for re election and Colonel Roosevelt for Vice President. Proceedings were wildly enthusiastic with unanimous support. The American Press lauds McKinley’s Samoa and China policies and notes America’s stance toward the Boers as colorfully described.
Telegrams suggest growing tensions and unfriendly signals toward Great Britain. Officials note possible foreign policy frictions and cautious diplomacy as events unfold.
During a Bridgetown address the Premier argued ten years outside Federation would not suit the colony and warned that a rejection now could end food and produce duties. He noted Opposition plans to remove tariffs, urged early federation for best tariff formation, and pledged to resign if unable to command a majority.
Mr Parker, the anti federal delegate, arrived in Albany and said England shows more interest in Australian matters due to South Africa contingents and the Commonwealth Bill debate. He noted Western Australia seeks an amendment, not the whole Bill, and that separation is dead as Julius Caesar.
Messrs E H Bird and Co advertise special lines in drapery clothing mercery and boots and shoes. Stocks are large and up-to-date and prospective buyers may inspect varieties of goods at the Menzies or Leonora shops. The Wolfe and Schnapps era is acknowledged widely.
Perth reports the death of Sir Roger Goldsworth KCMG in England early last month. A veteran of the Indian Mutiny, he served long in colonial service including roles as Colonial Secretary to Western Australia in 1877 and later posts in St Lucia and British colonies. He retired in 1897. In South Africa, Boer forces are hemmed in near Ficksburg and Senekal as General Rundle strengthens positions. Train attacks near Leeuw Spruit kill and capture British troops. Lord Kitchener barely escapes. Communications between Pretoria and Cape Town restored. Krugersdorp seized by British forces. De Wet blocks Methuen’s convoy at Heilbron. Baden-Powell in occupation near Pretoria. Johannesburg markets reopen.
June 20, Loxcon. Proceedings against Dambell's Bank directors and auditors over recent wholesale frauds result in commitment for trial. Bruce, Shoman, Nelson, and Joseph Rogers face embezzlement charges of £500,000 and issuing a false balance sheet, with William and Harold A dred named among the first auditors.
A large hoisting crane will be provided for Sydney port to lift the maximum load from the hold of the largest ship afloat. The work is to be carried out locally and is estimated to cost 10000 pounds.
The Premier received a cable read by Sir Wm Lyne in the New South Wales House regarding Fremantle as a port of call for mail steamers. He referred it to the Postmaster-General to assess the impact on mail delivery in Victoria and whether a special train would be needed. The move could be costly for the eastern colonies, but if it does not delay other colonies, it may be a peaceful concession to Western Australia’s request.
Kataooniie June 22 Henry Owens found guilty at the Sessions on Wednesday of robbery with violence at the Menzica Post Office and today sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Prain reports a second north-westerly gale striking the West Coast after days of moderate weather, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the coastal region. The storm season continues to affect coastal towns with renewed gales and rainfall.
No new plague cases were reported in Fremantle today as authorities confirm the Fremantle Hospital, isolated last Tuesday week, will reopen tomorrow. The brief update notes the area returns to normal operations with measures in place for monitoring.
The Wanneroo inquest into Walter Pratt a farmer found on the Wanneroo road and who died concluded with a verdict based on medical evidence. The jury censured Atkins licensee of the Wanneroo Hotel for allowing Pratt to leave intoxicated on a notably rough Friday night.
Mr Moran M.L.A. spoke at a large town hall meeting tonight delivering a vigorous two hours long speech against Federation as it stands. He drew a great ovation at the conclusion of his address.
Ten days of storms hinder transport while butchers fall short of sheep and cattle. pigs are now slaughtered. Town meetings support forming a municipality despite illness, with the postmaster and doctor both sidelined by pneumonia and throat issues. Mining yields unclear tonnage. Diorite King prep to restart in a fortnight.
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