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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
3
A correspondence item notes damage to meaning in earlier discussion, urging clearer identification of statements with the views expressed by the correspondent. The piece emphasizes accurate attribution and respectful tone in ongoing debate within the column.
Public critic Bates and Tases allege Bunbury Municipal Council mishandled a tender for 900 yards of insult metal and a gravel contract in July. They accuse the council of excluding press and public, overpaying for gravel, and misusing grants, urging transparent advertising and proper ratepayer oversight.
The text discusses a clash between Gibbs and the speaker over competition, capitalistic regimes, and social inequality. It references General Booth and his critique of wealth disparity, argues that combinations of capitalists emerge from competition, and critiques sophistry used to dodge the issue. The speaker invokes historical socialism and Emerson to support the argument.
Ji M. Giddens argues against Gibbs in a historical debate on property rights. He cites Emersson and Henry George, contending church lands and peasant holdings show ownership of land equates to control over lives, condemning exclusive use as slavery.
Mr George B Harvey announces formation of a public ambulance class connected with Hanbury jetty workers. Dr Williams will give extra lectures. fees are low and first aid certification may be earned through St John’s Ambulance exams. Residents are urged to join before end of week.
A handwritten letter complains about a local private secretary and town entertainment being controlled by a single company. It argues for forming a strong local amateur group to provide public entertainment and estimates about 200 pounds monthly for the venture, urging community action.
In London East End, Jews gathered at the Jewish Working Men's Club to protest the Sunday Closing of Shops and Markets Bill. Leaders argued it harms citizens' rights, forces a religious choice, and devastates the poorest workers who rely on Sunday markets for livelihood. A resolution warning of destitution was passed and sent to ministers in both houses.
The noted Bunbury chronicle samples political feints and social items. It riffs on the premier and opposition, local thoroughfares, lampposts, and the resilience of Frosty the lamp, while hinting at theatre, agriculture, and upcoming elections.
Sunday worship across Harvey, Rathmines, Donnybrook, and surrounding areas with sermons by Revs Tillers and Vine and mass times at local churches. Also notes on agricultural produce, medical supply promotions, and a display of Electro Plate wares and silverplated gift items at A C Cock in Bunbury.
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