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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
11
The Brewer of South Australia pushes for a Commonwealth proclamation in October, with Premier cautions on the commemorative date. In Parliament, the Life Insurance Bill's second reading was approved, shielding policies up to £1000 from creditors and guiding will state timing while the bill advances.
The Sydney committee for the Australian preventation to General Baden Powell decided the hilt and scabbard of the award will be nude and aid. The work will be in Sydney and completed in three months, costing between £300 and £400. Hugh McKenna was charged with larceny of a battery plate and amalgam, linked to the New Murchison King GM Go Abbotts. McKenna remanded to Mannine. McKenna worked with Gok, remanded earlier in connection with Brownr. Early today, Robert Roberts stable at Balmain was destroyed by fire, 18 valuable horses burned.
The Legislative Assembly debated the Public Service Bill and overtime pay with no overtime compensation except in a special covenant. A proposed Commission to investigate the Police Department’s condition was discussed, citing a 1899 motion, with the government delaying action until a new Commissioner could be consulted. The motion was defeated as the House adjourned amid criticism of government delays.
The Yan Yean tragedy inquiry opens tomorrow. Reported events say the younger Normoyle girl struck Gordon with an umbrella when they visited Friday, leaving him trembling and suggesting a motive for revenge that led to the shooting. The account is fragmentary and unclear but centers on the umbrella incident as a possible trigger.
The report describes deep lead prospecting near Siberia and northeast of the Majestic, with several parties pegging claims and sinking to 22 to 28 feet. Early results show gold in some shafts but no substantial finds yet, while optimism persists about future discoveries and a coordinated prospecting effort.
Brom our own correspondent reports Sept 10 that Stone Trusts operation at One Links Gold Recovery Company shows 60 tons yield with 1 5dwie average and tailings assays around 19 dwts. A 13 ton parcel from Budern starts Sept 10 expecting similar returns, with follow up parcels from Portwen. A Warrior Monies lease at Wallaroo is cited in the September notes.
The Sharemarket report notes a slowing London market with varied prices for several securities. Quoted items include Aavosinted at 774 64, Associated Northern, Baylay's, and Portaverance among others with values around £12 to £14 and a range of fractional pence.
Arrangements are completed for a two night season by the Royal Pantomime Company at the Maori Hall starting Monday. Led by M. L Raphaol the troupe of about fifty performers brings operatic and burlesque acts, with lavish scenery and effects. The company recently played in Perth with success and now tours to Moonies, box plan available at O Donnelly’s agency.
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