Fire Devours Power’s Buildings in Coolgardie Blaze
A major fire in Coolgardie destroyed Power’s billiard room and adjacent shops, gutted a jeweller’s and damaged the Cremorne Theatre and Cremorne Hotel. Fire spread rapidly despite strong winds, with two watchmen and local volunteers aiding efforts. Total damage valued around £8,000 to £9,000. insurance partly covered, leaving substantial losses for Power and nearby businesses.
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Boonsnnn
Bob
Harry Power
Syd
Cremorne
di Frank
Cremurno Theatre
Calvage Corps
Nace Chillinga
Brey
Goalgardie
Power
Wahich
Gladhill
Hayers
Ford and
Bayley-streete
Sr Rettig
Rettig
Cox
Evry Dlemion
Ted
Cramaze
Bennett
Ford Tt
Lineaxterly
Humes
Bayleysedrat
Thia
Hove
Ambichrina
Piemiens
Wutib
Rouera Street
Riomion
Valyaiga Sorpn
Way
Fimre
Cremorog
Blarey Power
Cromome
Rotlig
Powar
Colon
Origin of the Fire Explored Amidst Uncertain Cause
In a partial and unclear report, investigators note that the origin of the fire remains undetermined. A flare was observed near an entrance to Power’s billiard hall, with speculation about whether the fire started there as workers trace the scene around the billiard enclosure, leaving the exact cause in mystery.
Clerk of court and treasury duties reassigned during holiday
Mr H. A. Johns, clerk of courte and treanury cashier at Mongiea, plans a short holiday. Me Peers will undertake his duties at Ningare, while Mr Moure at Niagara continues until Mr Johns returns.
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H. A. Johns
Courte and Treanury
Mongiea
Ningare
Moure
Niagara
Mir Joli
Wolfe's Schnapps Envant and Posing Pritation
Fragmentary notice notes Wolfe's Schnapps as a brand tied to a promotional event or product listing. The readable text references an envellant and posite pritation without clear context or dates, suggesting an advertisement snippet or misread OCR.
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Wolfe
Questions on the War for Government by Daily News
A set of 1B questions proposed by the Daily News to Parliament about wartime strategy. The items query British calculations on army size, Natal’s defense, Lydyamith, Lond Wolseley’s advice, transport purchases, front-line logistics, cavalry deployment, and early war missteps.
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Natal
Lydyamith
Lond Wolseley
Teaneport Aginauts
Trnopm Brat
Inside history of the war and the National Defence Committee
A correspondent alleges the Committee of National Defence under Salisbury Balfour Lansdowne Devonshire and Gurden acted without consulting Lord Wolseley on key issues. It claims recalls of Sir William Butler ignoring warnings delayed mobilization and blames Lady Smith for the Colenso relief episode. The piece questions Wolseley’s resignation and the committee’s responsibility for grave decisions.
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Committee of National Defence
Lord Salisbury
Mr Balfour
Lord Lansdowne
Duke of Devonshire
Mr.Gurden
Lord Wolseley
Adv Jre
Lord Wislanley
Sir William Butler
Hia
Rmfupal
Yecund
National Dotetica
Redver Baller
Colence l
Lady
Rotiety
Lond Ritehoner
General Buller
Ladysmith
National Dafonos
Walsely
Syria
Forfeiture Notice on Golden Pinnacle No 1 Mt Margaret
The Just Government Gazette records approval of certain gold mining applications in North Carolina Niagara area subject to survey. The forfeiture concerns the Golden Pinnacle No 1 at Mt Margaret, with related parcels listed as North Conlgantio and others.
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Just Government
Nodi
Cabled Intelligence Aligns With London Reports
The article notes Australian readers find cable news from the war front matches the London weekly and daily press in detail and reliability. It cites a New South Wales Lancers patrol incident dated January 16, with the cable report published January 19 aligning with the London account dated February 1.
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London
Reedera
Boli
New South Wales Lancers
Lancers Battle Boers at Nureal Farm Kopje Incident
A patrol of nineteen Lancers returning to camp from Nureal's Farm clashed with Boer forces. Two were killed and fourteen captured, while another patrol found four dead allied riders and seven dead horses at dawn. Reports note a fierce resistance by Australian troops and heavy losses on the Boer side.
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Trevonond
Dan
Borgea
Wauchope's Last Message Reported From Front Line War Office
Special correspondent of the Liverpoool Post shares a striking tale about General Wauchope allegedly penning a warning the night before Mazand Fontain battle. The letter claims he protested obedience or surrender and that senior officers may follow Lord Methuen in a new assault. The truth is to be investigated by authorities amid claims of a counterfeit or misattribution.
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AL Sperial
Liverpoul T Post
Lord Methuen
Midder
Mazor
Fontain
Gegeral Wauchope
Yom Onif Seeks Newmarket Handicap Support
Yom Onif eyes the Newmarket Handicap with 0/100 odds as the lone listed contender in the event field. Tickets are on sale at Ward and Co auctioneers, Jacob agency, as race fans weigh heavy backing for the horse.
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Yom Onif
Protaniad
Ale Ot Thy Jacob Agente
Messrs Ward and Co
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Coolgardie
Jeweller's Shop
W. Lancers
Wauchope
Monty Nfmealbat Casivar
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