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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
Tuesday proceedings before Justice at Bumbory police court concern the alleged desertion of a Chinaman by a man named Dillysoo and Joly. Constable Cusack reported questioning the accused at the Kaeo Hotel. the man denied being anyone named Ab Joc and claimed the case relates to a war matter. The warrant cited by authorities was issued in Frerants by Burge Kane.
A defendant pleads not guilty in a remand case concerning opium pills found in a room. Customs witness and constable testified the pills contained morphine and were burned for testing. The defendant claimed the pills were medicine from a Chinese countryman and not for drug use.
The court heard cases involving opium possession leading to a fine of 25 pounds plus 224 pounds in coin if unpaid, and remands for Yong Yow and Ten Ah Seo on associated charges. Authorities also dealt with alleged sale of inferior coffee and caviar products, shop prices, and confiscations, with fines imposed and later adjustments under discretionary powers.
A damaged OCR item from the Sabbath Observer presents a misspelled and incomplete letter touching on Sunday political meetings and remarks about Mr Jonkins and others. The text reads as a confused personal note with references to enlistment curiosity and possible implications for public discourse.
A letter praising Fire Brigades’ demonstration in Buntivey notes Supt Stokes’ efforts and community support. The writer thanks private citizens for contributing the £100 needed and calls for tactful handling of the matter while acknowledging Stokes and public officials.
OCR reads a chaotic report on a Boulder band contest with misread names and scores. It lists selections and judges, mentioning Boulder First Brigade Bunbury City and Port Railway among others, but exact results are obscured by garbled text and misspellings.
Fragmentary wartime diary recounts the Battle of an Easter encampment with Light Horse and Infantry advancing through the country toward Beverley. Descriptions include march disarray, field trains, injuries, sentinel positions, and the approach of dawn with artillery and shrapnel.
Landos April 47 reports Baron Salutani announces 1907 revenue at 244,512,000 with expenditure set at 40,087,000. Revenue exceeded estimate by 7,000,000 while 1,000,000 had been saved in expenditure.
Cablegram from London reports an abolitionist addressing the Church of England Temperance Society at Lambeth Palace. He argues the Licensing Mill principles are right and just and that the difficulties faced by temperance workers are solvable.
A vivid narrative tours the Warren forest region near Donnelly River and Lower Blackwood district, detailing grand karri timber stands, farm estates like Dickson’s at Warran road, and Brockman’s Old Estate. It extols vast unexploited timber reserves, potential rail access, and cautions against destroying nature while noting local farming, orchards, and prospects for productive development.
Funeral processions marked Meigle Scotland burial route crowds gathered at the graveside as hundreds of wreaths were sent in memory of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman.
Mr Asquith defended the Government against threats to brewers' interests while urging passage of the Licensing Bill. Mr Cav as challenged the measure, calling it inequitable and harmful to temperance aims.
Arthur Balfour writes to Asquith expressing regret at not paying tribute to the deceased statesman. He praises courage consistency high ideals and kindness acknowledged by all parties.
London April 27 reports a 21 round bout at Nations Sporting Club in Tonton. Giffen of New Zealand defeated Joe Bowker with a knockout in the eighth round. American boxer Jack Johnson arrives in England to arrange a match with Burns.
A Tangier correspondent reports from Tangier that claims of Raisuli’s assassination are false and untrue. The London dispatch notes the report is disputed and lacks confirmation from reliable sources.
London dispatch April 7 reports Teheran news of Kurdish raids that killed about two thousand people, with villages pillaged and many victims including men, women, and children. London April 49 notes tin prices at £142 10s withwapt.
The Channel Squadron suffered heavy losses when the Attentive, a 670 ton scout, collided with the Gala, a 560 ton destroyer, cutting her in two. Engineer Lieutenant Arthur E Draught was killed. Fifteen destroyers aided the Attentive in surrounding wreckage. Gala’s forepart sank while the afterpart was towed to Willow Water. The Attentive also damaged the Ribble, with further details pending.
The Page estate case in Middlesex seeks an injunction to stop Walkers claimant from interfering with possession of a farm in Kongaburu parish. Mr Justice Eve dismissed the case with costs, calling the action shadowy and built on reckless statements.
Archbishop Carr of Melbourne spoke at Great St Marys Cambridge on Tuesday urging undergraduates to back the churchs work at home and in Australia. He highlighted the churchs mission among distant English speaking communities and the need for men to join both in Britain and Australia.
London April 29. Armangaud president of the French society of aerial navigation described an electric vision-supplementing device. The apparatus aims to enable seeing vast distances, potentially from Paris to New York, using artificial devices and electricity.
The Canadian Minister of Finance Hon. W. Finiding announced plans to introduce a bill in Parliament aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of cigarettes within the Dominion.
The Paris Prefect of the Seine proposes a 20 million project to rebuild insanitary quarters and create open spaces around key sites like the Central Market and Carnavalet. The aim is to cut tuberculosis deaths, funded by municipal sinking funds, with no extra taxation.
A deputy reports chaotic weather along the North West coast with numerous shipwrecked vessels. Names listed include the Phyllin, Alran, Mackanhlane, Strestar, Bardwall, and Isibella among others. At least fifty people are feared drowned as lifeboats and coast patrols recover bodies and patrol the shore.
Announcement from last night confirms the death of Mr Stead a prominent sportsman and well known owner of Stead Rica Rit in Maine. The report notes his local influence and long tenure in the sports and racing communities.
A 19 acre Arcadian property is described with cleared forest, clover and grass meadows, an orchard of hardy trees, and a riverfront. The owner graze stock, breeds lambs, and plans future pear production. The land features deep soil, good drainage, and reliable grasses including clover, Yorkshire Fog, and Italian Rye.
April 15 to 2d reports from Pingilly, Morlun, and Katanning showyards. Demand held for mutton and cattle amid dry weather. prices steady to firm with substantial consignments and fair buyer turnout. Notable sales include draught mares and geldings, crossbred wethers, and weaners with varied prices. activity described as moderate to lively in some yards.
In Allendale a mutilated female body, identified as Lilian Heidgs, was found near Wowk Maillett. Police recovered two torn garments matching the victim’s clothes from a rear residence yard. The inquest into the murder was adjourned again, with no new conclusions reported.
B. V. Smith of Oavement was found dead in his berth while the vessel sailed toward Albany. The incident occurred during a voyage, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death aboard the ship.
A Banbury board meeting reviewed the Health Act, proposed a drain from Walleoit to Newton-had Glen Trias, and debated daily wages and permanent pay. Tenders were opened for basalt and ironstone projects, with several contractors approved conditionally on signing. Financials showed a bank balance of £125 0s 0d and a government grant of £2100 for the Austensland road.
The Balingup abies board met last Saturday and discussed slashing the road from Kirepp to Newland, plus prior efforts by Mr Ewing and district water plans. Members deputed a supervisor to oversee road repairs and arrangements for supplying sleopers, while noting contractor Lowe Halingap’s work.
A fragmentary item reports a correspondent in Boyanup and Williams River Post Office. It notes movement of people toward a place and hints at forthcoming events or sentiment. The text is incomplete but indicates local interest and a population shift.
In Busselton on Monday reports describe a large Friday dance at Newtown to liquidate debts of the association. Subscriptions total near two hundred pounds as helpers recount committee effort. Also noted is railway work at Tarkahwood to Nennap with plans to decommission other lines.
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