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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
8
Telegrams report a disastrous wreck in Port Phillip Bay with nearly all aboard lost. Authorities sought details as rescue efforts continued and inquiries began into the incident.
Notices at the General Post Office announce the Sierra Nevada went ashore near the London Bridge Rock by Portree at one this morning. Later reports say no further signs of the vessel and five passengers have been saved, with rescue efforts continuing on the beach.
Further particulars state 23 lives were lost and five saved after the wreck off Portsen in darkness amid a roaring gale. At about 8 o'clock this morning the Bierra Nevada passed the heads and shattered on London Bridge Rock. The disaster is described as one of the most prominent wrecks in Australian waters. Debris and wreckage drift along the coast show signs of the catastrophe.
A foggy dispatch reports a wreck witnessed by a penman in torn condition arriving at a telegraph office near a quarantine station. Survivors were sought as lifeboats were manned from Queenscliff, and rescue efforts began amid chaotic accounts of the incident.
Fragmentary OCR lists names of apprentices and crew including Ry Griffiths James McCoy Preeman John Delahont McGulin A B The Drowned Captain Beate Firat Mata Crawley Second Mate Barrow and others with unclear roles. The text appears as a damaged crew roster from a maritime incident.
Names of crew members aboard the Yves Sel include Blackburn Smith Williams and Tongna Taresman, with others and a missing boy R Griffiths. One body washed ashore identified as Captain Beatt. The Sierra Nevada carried 1100 tons, sailed Liverpool January 16 to consignments to Stumes Servier and Co. Menzive sells horse rags and hay stock for horse clippers with prompt service.
Synway on May 6 notes rent costs and a death amid bubonic plague fears. New patients listed include Al Chow Surrey Filla Thovid Patwen 20 Glebe Nutt 24 Redfern George Qareell 23 Woollahra all city workers. Jol Hardwick died in quarantine as events unfold. In Coolgardie Kalgoorlie on May 9 burials and tests conclude no plague indications from other cases.
A plagues patient Cooper and family among six quarantined on the steamship Allwet, which may be converted to a plague hospital if needed. Two other suspected cases reported near Collingwind and Port Melbourne. Collingwood canal examination declared not plague. other case undecided. Temporary plague hospital at Cook Teland proposed. rates raised to threepence.
Medical report this morning states that Cattrell s temperature is normal as the plane patient is moved to Orvene Island. He is accompanied by two nora. Premises at Port Adelaide are strictly guarded.
Autumn Musting Baju notes Tarquin's clear victory in the racing program at West Ann, praising his easy win and the strong day overall. Spectators observed top conditions and substantial wagering, with total daily turnover around £10,043 compared to last year.
The Adelaide Cup details feature Tarquin winning the 1000 gowry race with a length lead and clear odds, while other horses Aqua Palme and Norarry Mandto scratched. in local business, Moirion Conveil discusses Mechanics' Institute takeover of the building for a Town Hall with council liabilities and trading room operations to be maintained.
Tenders are invited for the onringe of general stores Kelgvorks to Kurnalpi for a term of 12 twelva months. Tenders addressed to the irmfne signed whise on Wednesday the BAH inte. For further information apply to Marle Lardner & Jones Gracmest 13 Kalgoorlie.
A fragmented OCR text describes a product or slogan named Williams Pink Pill promising good appetite and cheerful energy. It mentions varied names and nonsensical phrases, suggesting a medicinal or toning product with unclear origins. The piece reads like a marketing snippet with numerous garbled names and terms.
In recent notes, W. Ryan and George Cook receive health board postings while H. J. Olivey resigns. A water shortage impacts Webster Kind Line operations, delaying shaft work until a new pumping plant arrives. An Education Department directive sets strict school temperature limits and requires approvals for any interruption to classes.
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