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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
8
A harsh appraisal of the Premier and ministers critiques recent administration. The piece claims they evade questions about contracts and public works while denouncing opposition leaders and criticizing policy moves amid a gasping political atmosphere.
The Rathmines drainage issue is nearing conclusion by the institution or familiar board. Steps are being taken to ensure progress and the Roads Board is expected to have the matter ready before the next meeting.
A brief note questions common notions of happiness and suggests that what people call joy may function as a remedy for underlying distress. It hints at a therapeutic view of positive feelings as coping rather than ultimate fulfillment.
City council endorses regulations taxing heavy traffic vehicles. The plan requires two wheelers to pay two shillings per wheel and four wheelers to pay one shilling ten pence per wheel per year. The levy adds to the Cart and Carriage Act duties and targets sleeper carters and timber team drivers.
The ordinary Bunbury Roads Board meeting was held with members Johnston Rose Monkhouse Withers Hough and Wass present. A request to erect a gate between blocks 294 and 296 on Minninup road was granted. funds were allocated for river approaches near Picton Bridge and for new Cemetery road. traffic and regulation matters were discussed with the Public Works Department. The board considered urgent road works on Vittoria Road Virne Road Bayanon Road Australind Road Picton Road and others and approved stable erection at a proposed lease term on the Toad road project.
Mrs Farriet Lawrence aged 86, relict of the late Tomes Thompson Tawrence, longtime South Wart resident, died Wednesday. She was born in Kent England and came to Brinbiry as a child with her parents. Survived by fourteen children and forty-one grandchildren. noted for public service and family prominence. The obituary notes her fortitude in illness and the support of friends and acquaintances.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Sung Eucharist at 1 00 p m Sunday School 3 p m Holy Baptism 4 p m Evening Prayer 7 30 p m Picton Halt service morning Sunday School 10 00 a m Matins 11 00 a m Bible study 2 30 p m Ministerial Bible Class 7 00 p m The Fact of Conversion Nathom Twiline Thine Bar sermon Preacher Rev S Fellows at 1 00 a m Faith Hope and Love 2 90 p m Sunday School 7 30 p m Christmas Retrospect on Life Prayer Rev S Robarts Salvation Army meeting schedule shows prayer meeting and salvation meeting times }
The Harvey community reported a successful Thursday event with attendees including Mim J Stone and Mra Tom Hayward among others. A Harvey football side defeated Brunewick 53 to 0 and plans a match with Mornington at Wokalup, as Miss Fenny Stone returns to Perth after a holiday. Mrs Palmer remains bedridden with diphtheria but shows slow improvement.
The Four L. officers announce a plan to take about 100 country boys to Kalgoorlie in August for a mining tour of the goldfields. Special fares and country provisions are arranged with Y.A.L. contact for prospectus and travel details. The trip aims to show boys mining operations and underground work, with rail travel through 75 miles of railway and military-style catering at assemblied sites.
The South West conference and the Albany district discussed the Commissioner for the South West, Mr Connor, delaying a district visit due to unfavorable road conditions and poor audiences. Settlers seek practical agricultural advice beyond lectures, urging timing and location details for helpful guidance.
In 1978 the Bunhiry Port authorities report exports and imports including timber shipments and monthly duties. The records show revenue figures such as £89585 for timber and £428 for some monthly dues, with various quantities and values across the port’s trade activity.
The Rev Canon Ryall, former Rector of Donnybrook, will not return to Bunbury but serves in the Diocese of Rangoon and becomes Chaplain to the Bishop of Banbury. He was educated at London University and St Augustines College, ordained in Perth in 1900, and held multiple posts including Rector of Donnybrook and Mount Morzing.
Reports describe a harbor incident involving two men and a launch vessel named Petrel. The craft, previously steam powered, is undergoing modifications with new engines and readiness for port service.
The Hilson Roads Board held its fortnightly meeting noting river and riverfront road projects. They favored a Middle road into Bridgetown, reviewed grants and a £100 fund, and discussed payment for road works and potential Commonwealth funds.
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