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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
9
Disjointed OCR fragment presents a heated exchange with religious and moral undertones. The damaged text references failing answers, divine judgment, and hypocritical power dynamics without clear participants or context. The readable portion suggests a confrontational editorial or letter snippet.
A London paper notes Britain lent Provident King sergeant funds during crisis, now transferrable debt stands about £146000 with 5 percent interest and a total claim on every Boer in the Transvaal, while the state still holds valuable lands far exceeding its national debt.
A London Daily Mail war despatch lauds Australian reconnaissance in the Free State. It notes their rugged gear and horseplay tone, mentions Colonel Pilsher, and praises the Australians for enduring heat and drought. It also lists colonial contingent counts by region and remarks on leadership and endurance.
Executive Committee of the Goldfield Reform League met in Kalgoorlie amid a large turnout. Secretary reported 24 000 signatures received and many more expected tomorrow. Presentations and petitions elicited strong support and continued efforts to secure endorsements from a wide base.
In Perth on March 14 Edward Scurvell was convicted of forging a document and was sentenced to twelve months in prison. John Campbell and Noonan received two months each for conspiring a crime involving a Chinaman. A six hour old baby found by children near Guildford may have been concealed birth evidence. A Newbergan patient from the India steamship RM8 is convalescent and quarantined patients near release Friday after 14 days detention.
Fragmentary report notes an accusation involving Charles Mur and others in Adelaide area. Mentions involvement with Robert Brown and Henry Foley and a fund transfer to Michael Connell. Trial referenced with Wesley and Comin as named parties.
Asiatic factions fight near Cae on the Lake Way road leaving three Beloochis and three Athanr wounded. Police and doctor aid the injured then depart with Beloochis. A wagon follows with Athanr hurt, exact wounds unknown. Also note a fruit stand permit and a creditors meeting notice in the same column.
A London Daily Telegraph interview from 41 Threadneedle Street reveals Kruger’s stance on Boer relations and Transvaal interests. The document cites long-standing ties and direct correspondence with figures in the war era, outlining wartime communications and policy positions.
The diarist recalls illness from 1896 to 1906 including locomotor ataxia and debility. After trying various doctors and a friend delivering Dr Williams pink pills, the writer improves greatly and praises the tonic as restoring strength and sleep. The medicines are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co. Perth.
At the Rook Pioneer mine in Rondigm today John Hynes was killed by a fall of earth. He leaves a wife and 10 children.
A terse government notice records byelaws of the Ronkynia Gooul Boned of Healthy aproar as published in the previous Friday Gazette. The document notes regulatory actions and applies to the local governance body and its members.
Racecentre reports a large attendance at Kalgoorlie racecourse for today’s program. Four of six events were won by favourites including Torrent and British Lock, with various long odds payouts and dividends listed for the day’s notable results.
A lively interest arises at Norseman over the renewal of the mail contract steamer service between Eapersnee and Athong. The contract ends in Chin month, and the town expects tighter links with Adelaide, boosting trade as Northern goods continue to flow.
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