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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1909

Page

3

Diphtheria Outbreak Discussed by Greenbushes Board

A special meeting of the Greenbushes Local Board of Health, led by Chairman Keyser, discussed a diphtheria outbreak. Dr. Joyce explained diagnosis, quarantine challenges, and the potential need for a Government tent or vacant houses as temporary hospitals. debate focused on inoculating district children at Board cost and funding implications.

Greenbushes Joyce Perth Fontanella Mr. McGregor Fontanella's Cowper Batettan Bateman Dr. Joyce Mr. Gale Mr. Keyser Gale McGregor Foyce Gate Patterson Kent Mrr. Bateman Messrs Buckley

South Cornwall mine development urged for government aid

Correspondent urges revival of the South Cornwall mine through government backing to expand operations and employment. A government inspector reportedly praised prospects, and readers are asked to press local business and residents to support a new capital source and a scientifically driven re opening.

South Cornwall Lakno Cornwall Weir Maine Reed

Dooley and the Mutual Improvement Society feud note

To the Editor Mick O’Toole defends Dooley against Mr Ryan’s dig at the Mutual Improvement Society. He says Irish identity and humor are misrepresented and rejects the insinuation of mockery, insisting he would never belittle Irish people and that the satire should be viewed as light-hearted banter.

Ryan Dooley Kth Mutiny Improvement Society Ryan van Tadle Moore Yam Mick Otm

Foe phsiaeane Hai Cough Woot Great Pepperist Cort

A compact note reports a peculiar event involving a local group and a noted individual. The item references an incident linked to medical or health concerns and suggests community response in a public setting. Details are limited but emphasize a notable person in a local context.

Phsiaeane Hai Cort

Wedding of William McLean and Miss Kate Smith at Bridgetown

A large Bridgetown crowd attended the Wednesday morning ceremony of William McLean and Miss Kate Smith at the local Anglican Church. The bride, from Bridgetown, wore a cream voile gown. the groom is a respected South Greenbushes cricketer. A lavish reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with a six-tier wedding cake and many gifts.

Bridgetown William McLean Kate Smith Joseph Smith South Greenbushes Utide Ang- Tivan Devlin Tbo Frites Mise Blechynden Smith Aifk Bathes Busselton J. McLean Mitchell Moulton Maslin and Airs A. Dunst

Auction of silverware and glassware items listed for sale

A fragmentary sale notice catalogues numerous ownerships and pieces including silver bread forks cruets dinner sets glass vases cake dishes and jam dishes. Names such as Baker Pair Moriarty Hurst Ellis Doust Williams and others appear with varied items like salt barrels centerpieces and a toilet set.

Boyell Kingsborough Ausen C. McAtinden Dakin Silver Mean Alf Baskat Avinutt Miss Layman Marter A. Blechgailen J. Muir Miss Maslin Fogarty Mes. Bailey I. Bolton Hart Aliares Watp Jack Smith T. Wheatley Liver Utter Moulton Mr. H. Hurst Henry Blechynden Miss Ellis Mrs. Portwood Frank Ellis Collins Smith Miss Rossiter Rue Ward T. Doust B. Doust Me Andere Gardiny Silver Wall Mrs. Haines J. McAlindon Miss Doust Mee Stewart C. R. Doust T. E. Bsmith

Persistent seasons boost Warren crops and land debates

The Warren district reports a strong harvest with potatoes yielding up to 30 tons in places and crops thriving if frosts stay mild. Early rape fodder supports lambing, ploughing begins, and farmers urge line expansion to July. Land selection sparks disputes over reserves and closer settlement rules amid government instruction books.

Fere Wester Australia Wilgarrnp J.C. Rose Brockman Perth Lands Department England Weeren Joe England Mr. Turner

Lands and turf debated in Warren district notes

The writer criticizes the Lands Department and urges a Perth visit to craft a workable plan for Warren land. He praises Minister Mitchell returning and hopes the new administration will fix issues. A light anecdote follows about tennis in rough weather, barrow nets, and young daily efforts to win, ending with sportsmanship praise.

Brockman Farter Lands Department South Australia Perth Warren Mitchell

Death of Mr Nash Noted in Mineral Field

Personal notice records the death of Mr Nash a elderly respected resident of the mineral field after long illness and recent hospitalization at Greenbushes Hospital. Funeral held Wednesday morning at Westemiay. Miss McGregor formerly a teacher at Green bushes State School has returned to the mineral field and will resume a position at the local school.

Nash Greenbushes Fospital Westemiay Morning McGregor Ial Miss McGregor Ool

Mining Notes From State Batteries Report

Mr Edwin Thorley general manager reports crushings completed to June 5 at Bunbury End and North End plants with yard measurements and names of workers. The Cheenbushes Development Co Ltd are erecting another dredge from the old Central Lease near the big open cut. Heavy rain may shift the big dredge in Bumping Gully further fast without delay.

Edwin ‘Thorley State Batteries Bunbury

South-West Parliamentary Party discussed for regional unity

In the Mayor's parlour, Roads Boards' Delegates hear a proposal for a South-West Parliamentary Party to act united on forest matters. The Maven argues mutual understanding among bodies could bind regional representation. Also notes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure and Dunnybrook Light Horse parade fatigue.

Orcasion Younybrook Light Horse Dunnybrook Light Horse

Roads Board Conference Oversees District Boundary Changes

At Bunbury Municipal Chambers a Roads Board Conference debated readjusting boundaries among Wellington Coulte Preston Capel Dardanup and Bunbury boards. Delegates urged preserving Capel’s income and services while considering absorption into neighboring districts under a government sketch. Debate highlighted Capel’s revenue, Stirling Estate costs, and admin burdens. The outcome awaited next issue.

Bunbury Jong Roads Board Wellington Coulte Preston Capel Dardanup Plunket Public Works Department Roads Boards Brunswick Messrs. A. Driver A. P. Clifton al. A Stewart J. F Johnston J. G. Flough W. S. Tales Sussex GF. McCregor R. Driver Aberbecuer J.P. Johnston West Australia Oath Collie Thwan Plunkett Worsley Collie Board Ment Appoead Lbwal Lunenberg Lang Mr. Plunkett Martland Capel Board Old Bunbury Board Stirling Plan| Rett Busaelton Mr. Musnune

Estimating Hay Stack Weight by Measurements

A historical note explains weighing hay by volume. It suggests 230 to 320 cubic feet per ton, with 270 as average. It covers measuring a square cornered stack by length breadth and height, using midway points to account for slope, and dividing cubic content by a typical ton factor to estimate weight.

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