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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
2
Cablegrams report all valuables of President Kruger are lodged in the Bank of Amsterdam for safe custody, ensuring protection during the present uncertainties.
The Cape Times urges annexation of two republics and asserts an explicit ministerial plan would energize royalists and quell agitation by pro-Lur sympathisers among Dutch inhabitants of Cape Colony.
The Doer newspapers condemn the withdrawal from Natal as a serious mistake, arguing the retreat abandoned the key defensive position and left their forces vulnerable to enemy advances.
Large dealings are reported in the war loan stock at a premium of 1 percent. It is believed the government plans issuing tomorrow stock debentures at 98 and 984 bearing interest at 2 percent.
Loyovon March 8 The Queen will stay in London through Saturday then go to Dublin in early April for a fortnight residence at the Vice Regal Lodge She orders Irish regiments to wear a shamrock on St Patrick s Day to honor Irish soldiers in the South African campaign The visit is private non political and praised by Irish people for the gesture toward soldiers and families.
On March 8 at St James Prince of Wales held a levee presenting the Colonial Agent-Generals in order of precedence alongside diplomatic representatives. Sir Philip Fynh of Tasmania and Mr Reeves of New Zealand were unexpectedly absent.
The Naval Committee of the American Senate favors laying a government built cable from San Francisco to Honolulu. The plan envisions extending the line to the Philippines and Hong Kong as a purely American enterprise.
The Montreal Board of Trade approves resolutions urging moderate uniform ad valorem duties on all foreign imports. The duties should be collected across the British Empire and the revenue used for joint Imperial purposes, with transmission to the Congress of British Chambers of Commerce in London.
In fine weather a large crowd witnessed Parthian take early lead and protect it to win the Champion Stakes by four lengths over Merriwee at Flemington. Wait-a-Bit finished third with a big gap, time 4min 26sec approx, as other races including hurdles and nursery handicap produced close finishes and varied betting spreads.
In Adelaide on March 8 a tragic incident at Fosters chaff mill, Enfield, resulted in the deaths of Mr Foster and his five year old son. They were suffocated after slipping into a large chaff hopper, with both found dead.
A Wednesday assault on a government building, described as violent and disorderly, led to the warden's office being toppled and the corrugated iron structure collapsing. Officials pursue temporary accommodation in the local post office amid ongoing turmoil and lawless actions.
T D Canta of Barrack Street Perth promotes Genta Silver watches with double cases niche movement compensation balance full jeweled wells latest improvements and eight pound price with years guarantee.
Pari-mutuel betting lists Parthian at 2 to 1 and 6 to 4, Merriwee at 3 to 1, and Wait-a-Bit at 6 to 1 as wagers in Perth on March 8.
Nominations for the annual races of the Menzies Turf Club closed last night at Menzies Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie. The number of entries is satisfactory and up to previous meetings. The full list was not ready for publication and will be published tomorrow.
Telegrams report bubonic plague in the metro area with a new outbreak at the Hospital for Sick Children on Glebe Point Road. A patient from Surrey Hills and a suspicious case at another hospital prompted police cordons and quarantine actions. Wesley Stratford and nurse James family sent to quarantine with two children. Kippax Street residence isolated.
Government bacteriologist confirms plague bacillus on rats in Brisbane city. Investigation ongoing with final results due in a few days.
Report from San Francisco notes a plaque has appeared in the Chinatown section, the Chinese quarter, marking a visible presence in the area.
A Chamber of Manufactures deputation met the premier to press tariff reform. They urged removal of duties on raw materials and protected imports until local industries are established. The premier offered no firm promise, noting possible federation and limited future influence, but said local legislature could consider the suggestion.
West Australia March 8 verdict on E D Goolay’s death states he took cyanide of potassium in his office and died by his own action while of unsound mind. Bert Toy departs for South Africa as war correspondent for the Morning Herald. Grace Woodfield to England next month. friends give a farewell concert. Wintery weather noted.
A brief record notes Wolfe's Schnapps praised by a universally esteemed specialist, highlighting its reputed quality and broad acclaim within the period’s social circles.
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