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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
8
Lieut Hensman of the West Australian Mounted Infantry died from wounds after being seriously wounded at Slingersfontein on February 9. The report notes his service and the toll of the campaign.
London dispatch reports St Petersburg correspondent claims the Guardian ordered rapid mobilization of naval and military reserves amid escalating tensions. The statement highlights a forced shift in Russia's military posture timed around March events.
The German government pushed a measure for strict inspection of meat intended for consumption. Amendments expand the bill to hinder imports through ports, affecting American exporters. The United States Congress threatens retaliatory action in response.
The US Senate Foreign Committee amended the Anglo American Convention on the Nicaragua Canal yielding to public demand. The change gives the United States control of the canal in time of war, while England retains a voice during peace. The move triggered strong agitation nationwide.
Federal delegates arrived in London and held a joint conference to chart their stance. They resolved to push united action and advocate favorable amendments to the bill in question.
A massive fire in Paris gutted the Comedie Francaise just an hour before a matinee. Actress Mademoiselle Lenriot was reportedly overcome by smoke as tiny portions of artworks were rescued. The incident coincides with a wartime rearguard effort at the theater.
Tattersall winners list for the Maitland Cup shows 70 entries with top payouts: first prize to New Johnson of Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, £504. second to J J Marshall of Paddington Brewery, Sydney, £189. third to Conn a Posh Syndicate, Fraser, Kew, £126.
Bubonic plague progress at Redfern includes Lionel Owles death the sixth case and Reginald six attacked as Dovey family tally grows. Other Dovey children in frail condition with Blaie and Harry serious. Prescott King and Madden Walker contacts released while authorities warn of infection nearby.
In Goulbourn Street a fresh outbreak is reported. Health officers found patient Thos Keane sick with plague symptoms. Ten persons in the house have been moved for quarantine and will be removed to the quarantine station tomorrow.
Reports from Milnourne and nearby areas note a new vat catching plagie bacilli and warn of spread if unchecked. Dr Gronwall urges extended efforts and mentions increased accommodation at Paw Paw asylum. Captain Dok, head of the Golden Hurwesha, may lead the Associated mine, with Dr Gibson likely becoming medical officer for Weston Fores.
Reports say a suspected plague case aboard the Tangier prompted quarantine measures at Newcastle and a planned fumigation of vessels. The Tangier, coming from an uninfected port, is to be examined by the health officer at daylight.
At Kachnoutm on March 14 a large crowd watched the Licensed Victuallers races. Roan Crewy won by five lengths with Shamrock and Black Demon among other starters in a first-class clambers event. Descriptions of times and placings are partially garbled but indicate a lively program and multiple contenders including Henleys, Care Besson, Browdlod, Willie, Merry, and Black Rock.
The weights for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup are listed. The report includes the official weight allocations and related confirmations from the health authority. The document names various entities and individuals connected to the process.
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