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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
4
The Queen will receive special invitations to Belfant and other Irish cities during a forthcoming visit. Dublin Corporation plans a reception in state and a formal address to honor her. Anxieties over tensions with Irish nationalists surface in early planning discussions.
The Premier reports the exact pay for Temporial Australian Bushmen. Enrolment duties extend beyond the Cape Colony or Natal limits. They will be paid at imperial rate two pence per day within limits, and higher rates proportional beyond.
Puarn March 11 the Excellavy the Governor viewed the troops at the Esplanade on Saturday the bushmen went through the movement excellently. Alfred Shaw released by Sir John Forrest may join the next contingent. Tuesday proclaimed a public holiday the men embark in the Maple more. Thousands attended the Governors House entertainment while the Premier Holder sent a telegram. Officials report about 300 men and officers from New South Wales and Queensland contingents.
A fragmentary account describes Pratoria’s defenses as an inland Gibraltar with heavy ordnance. It notes a shift from 100 pounder shells to potential 10 inch quick firing guns, capable of firing 250 pounds to about 12 miles, challenging Redaction limits on assault and signaling Pratoria’s strong fortifications.
Cablegrams reveal concerns that the Treneveal Government could not safely deploy orders for large 10 inch guns. The Dutch capital is protected by fortifications on hills with magazines and tramways, while Pretoria relies on water from artesian wells and electric lights.
The colt Flying Fox sold for 37,500 guineas to an unnamed buyer at Westminster. The auction capped an extraordinary career with wins like the Herby and the St. Leger says the report, and the price reflects a historic valuation.
March 9 report from Lorbox notes renewed agitation over permitting investment of trust funds in colonial stocks. Sir Andrew Clarke acting agent for Victono discusses with the agent-general and other officials to reopen the question.
The Agent General for Victoria will entertain Mr Chamberlain and the delegates at a dinner on March 18. On March 21 Mr Chamberlain will host another dinner to which the Agent General and the delegates are invited.
A garbled report describes a West Australia scene with mention of West Perth on a Thursday night. An individual named Rydnew Daria was found in an amenisema alate and transported to hospital with epilepsy symptoms. Sage from Perth arrived by the Ormux from Colombo to lead an office at the Tnaolveney Court.
Telegrams report bubonic plague contracted from Patient A as family members fall ill and seek care. Health authorities trace exposure and warn contacts while monitoring the affected household for further cases.
The latest plague victims include Lionel Owlex, 16, of Redefern, and Prescott, a married man with three children from Churchinteeet Pyrmont, bringing total hospital quarantines to five in one house and seven in area. Panic and aggressive city disinfection follow Premier Lyne and the mayor’s orders as authorities study rookery destruction and passenger safeguards. Freight and passage rates rise due to delays tied to quarantine in New Zealand waters.
Unclear report describes efforts to prevent a landing of satellites and steamers, with vessels moored and lines secured. The fragment mentions HuMmUANA Morel and precautionary actions aboard a ship, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Unclear reports from the Central Board of Health describe plague bacilli found on two rats at the wharf. Early tests indicate aniline culture results and further disinfectant measures are expected as authorities monitor the situation.
Sydney reports a sudden plague surge with new patient exposures. A infant Dovey and two siblings show suspicious symptoms linking them to a patient, while authorities confirm the illness as plague after initial tests.
On March 8 a Laverton meeting discussed the Separation cause with a large attendance. The chair was Mr Hamlet Johnna Pree fwister of the Laverton Mercury. A motion in favor of Separation was moved by Mr C de Callansa Cad and supported by Mr H Gregory M.L.A. The vote was recorded without a division.
An open air gathering at Mount Morgan drew over 300 people for a Separation resolution led by Rev James and Mr Ryan Alanson. Mr Gregory, MP, spoke at length opposing government tactics and called for Federation Bill submission. The crowd condemned government corruption and pressed for Parliament action.
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