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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
3
A short excerpt discusses the idea that government by the people is merely a playing table and argues for strengthening the influence of the public through state conferences to sway the Commonwealth Parliament, if possible.
Local items report Bunbury post office routes and rainfall totals for the year, with January and February figures. A big poultry sale by Mr Cunt's stock is announced, promising keen competition and party attendance for a prize poultry event. Empire Day preparations are discussed, along with a planned meeting at the council chambers to boost attendance and support.
Miscellaneous notices recount ship movements, land settlement from Austria, Melbourne and Fremantle incidents, cyclone damage, public council actions, legal cases, and transport developments. Reports cover cyclones near Murwillumbah, a boy killed by a falling tree, dog registration, a Fremantle quarantine issue, a public hospital census, and naturalisation figures across March.
Jack Albert Langton, charged with bigamy, faced judge as prosecutors detailed a years long pattern of deception and abuse. He reportedly deceived several women under promises of wine and shelter, locking one partner in a house, and exploiting five women and three underage daughters. Detectives traced aliases used by Langton and noted his two year with one wife ended after his alleged accident. He obtained £16 from a former partner.
A playful note on American geographic names showing scattered unique terms such as Businowhueg and Mechaniestown, Verperanes ville, Philane Shropy, and Busingsaburg, highlighting how commerce inspired or misheard spellings shape local toponymy. The text remarks that such forms stand out amid standard states and cities.
A fragment mentioning a central 4x event for Sophie with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a relay setup or team coordination but lacks complete details to identify participants, place, or outcome. Further text needed for precise headline and summary.
London reports Anna Gould plans a second marriage to Prince de Sagan despite family objections and a will that deprives her of about £1.1 million. The wedding, amid publicity from Mc Fay Gould's will, marks a high profile social affair in April.
London reports an effort to amalgamate Russian and British plans to improve Macedonia and to thwart German Austrian efforts to separate the British and Russian approaches. The note signals diplomacy aimed at aligning interests in the region.
Liberal members of the Russian Duma appeal to the Czar for better treatment of Second Duma exiles. They allege the prisoners are kept with murderers and robbers in crowded St. Petersburg jails and Siberian penal colonies awaiting disposition.
London April 3 United Wards Club met and Arthur Paley urged appointing colonial representatives to the new port authority. Josquipor, Agent-General for Victoria, noted colonials want faster marketing and nearer landing of goods to the heart of London.
The Dominion Government is considering advisability of inviting the American fleet to visit Canadian ports on the Atlantic coast as a gesture of friendship and naval cooperation. The move signals potential high level talks and mutual displays of maritime strength between the two nations.
Runciman's committee reports the finance bill will raise 1150 million pounds to fund the Land Act in Ireland, revised from the original estimate of 100 million. The committee argues funds will cover the completion of land reform measures and related arrangements.
In London on April 8 the colonial wool sale ended with animated bidding. All varieties advanced about a per cent over last week’s prices as the sale closed.
An ex convict named Tyler who impersonated a clergyman and sought ordination by forging documents was jailed for five years at the Old Bailey. Prosecutors said he presented counterfeit credentials to obtain church authority and duties, leading to his conviction on fraud and impersonation charges.
Lloyd George introduced the Port of London Bill as a single authority spans from Teddington Dock to 51 miles from London Bridge. From Teddington upstream the river falls under the Thames Conservancy with private docks joining without compulsory purchase. The Times applauds the bill as a practical and common sense measure.
The union movement in Australia gains support from Archbishop Clarke who hopes for startling results soon. He notes the Lambeth Conference will discuss proposals for uniting Australian Presbyterians and Anglicans.
A British torpedo destroyer Tiger collided with the cruiser Berewick in the English Channel during maneuvers. The destroyer was cut in halves and 36 crew members drowned. Lieutenant Middleton, the commander, perished. Only 22 crewmen were saved.
The German Loan in London in April notes the market’s surprise at a large English capital stake in the new German and Prussian loans. It had been expected that little or no English capital would be subscribed.
The Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Hill as American Ambassador to Berlin in a rare foreign policy confirmation. The move paves the way for continued diplomatic engagement with Germany amid postwar rebuilding efforts.
Anarchist leaders and chief labor figures were arrested after a disturbance at Gerjog and the shrike at Bone. Twenty-one policemen were injured during the arrests.
St. Simon, a renowned coast performer and possibly England’s most successful thoroughbred sire, died yesterday. The stallion, foaled 23 years ago, sired champions Persimmon Florizel II Diamond Jubilee and other notable runners on the English turf.
Leading footballers farewelled the New Zealand players from Kenchurci street station in a concise departure ceremony.
In Rome yesterday a funeral procession turned political as mourners clashed with police. Police fired on the crowd after bricks were hurled, killing two procession members and wounding twelve amid extraordinary citywide agitation.
The barque St. Marys Bay, from Newcastle, N S W, Feb 11 bound for Tultal on the China coast, was totally lost. The crew were saved.
York candidate Mr Charles Adweards of York, seeking Eastern province seat, pledges government support for farmer settlement and stock applications. He advocates further measures to supply farming equipment on easy terms and to advance general government policy.
Charles BR Wennell was committed for trial on charges concerning Margaret Hrogkind, a girl aged between 15 and 17 years. Wennell is a young man and the brother in law of the girl. both reside in Yanbsylowa.
Last night the Sydney wharf labor dispute remained unsettled as the Industrial Legislature drew near passage of a controversial trade bill. The Unionists oppose the measure and the Labor Council circulated warnings urging workers to ignore the new law and resume strikes to press grievances against Parliament.
In Perth the appeal by Mr Penny, the supposed killer from Belmont, was heard with formal dignity. The case, long debated, centers on the murder at Belmont and the pursuit of justice for the alleged offender.
A major blaze last night completely destroyed the Laplanada building in Albany. Firefighters battled flames as the structure, furniture, and contents suffered extensive damage. investigations into the cause are underway.
A man, described as a jeweller, died this morning in a Perth railway accident. He was crushed between a carriage and the platform as a train moved, the forecarriage separating from the train and the body jammed. No papers were found on the deceased.
A man named James Pollitt of Newcastle arrived in a frantic state claiming to punish Rev HL S Needham of Busselton for refusing to marry Miss Pollitt. He attacked the rector with a whip. Needham defended himself and Pollitt fled. Police and local officials discussed warrants while Pollitt denied the reports and said he intended to pursue the case before church authorities.
A Bunbury correspondent depicts a social scene among locals discussing marriage, proposals, and fashion while navigating a curfew and crowd interactions. The dialogue highlights miscommunications and the town’s social dynamics during a lively evening.
M Lemoine, charged with fraud for falsely claiming to manufacture diamonds and taking large sums, has been released on condition that he prove within ten months his ability to make diamonds.
The Lord Mayor of Manchester spoke of South Australia’s prosperity and possibilities for goat production. He urged food importers to deepen commercial ties, noting that relations should rest on sentiment and kinship rather than pounds and shillings.
The report from the Sunday Times notes that Vonnelly appeals to the High Court regarding a coste matter in Port, referencing last night's statements by the editor for Me Connelly and the Vinson Libs way.
A rambling memoir segment follows a narrator socializing at Mr Allen's, tasting wine, discussing apples and orchard plans, and listening to a bold talk on aerial navigation. The scene shifts through conversations, a supper, and a night of dreams about skyward machines and a jovial host, ending with wakeful dawn by Muddy Lake.
The Yarloop hospital dispute centers on Mornington's planned withdrawal and the effect on local patients. A ballot to decide whether Mornington may withdraw is set after committees review, with Mornington seeking to fix contributions and keep hospital services operating for Yarloop residents.
An urban official, Purth, announces a formal move toward filling a vacancy in the mayoralty within the city council. The notice signals an appointment process and highlights the upcoming steps in the nomination and selection for the leadership role.
A man identified as Alnsander Auirono died after a serious incident at Mebent station in the Marchlaass district. The victim, a well known figure in the area, succumbed to injuries Saturday near Peak Hill, with reports noting involvement of local squatter Sir Walter Jamon and others in the jurisdiction.
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