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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
2
An old newspaper fragment advertises auctions and farms for sale. Items include a dairy farm with 6 rooms and cleared land, a 9 room dwelling on a main road, and 3 acres with sheds and garden land. Terms vary with options like half cash and weekly poultry and fruit offerings.
The report lists several vessels with tonnage and origins, including Bovfbvid at 8817 tons from Miles World and Cap Thompson from Feemiantiy Forrest. It notes heavy weather delaying arrivals, with Ellen Rickmers expected from Sumatra on Friday for timber under WAT 8M Co orders.
The Bunbury Herald reports on August 9 1907 court actions as several men including Arthur Moe dsant Brown and Thomas Guest plead guilty to drunkenness at Bunbury police court. James Riley faces similar charges with mixed outcomes and references to local groups and property seizures.
A Bunbury court heard a bread weighing dispute involving Michael Veale and a bakery accused of short weights. Witnesses described loaves under and over weight while inspectors criticised sale exposure. The case raised questions on weighing in presence of bakers and ended with acquittal of the owner.
Commercial notice from Pieste Lowe and Co. lists prices for apples oranges cabbages cauliflowers and other produce with several misread entries. It notes various varieties and price ranges and includes a plea about spectacles and repairs by A. D. Cook, watcher and jeweller.
The new Commonwealth tariff took effect this morning with broad duty increases making many imports prohibitively expensive. Western Australia faces steep costs for local industries while a few items such as beer and vegetables are unaffected.
Letters describe a muted Harvey social scene with hosting of visitors from Goyanap, a Roads Board result against Korijekup candidate by two votes, and soldiers on leave adding to the community chatter. Troops traveled to Bunbury for pay and uniforms, while local patrols and camps are noted amid broader regional activity.
The Stirling settlers express indignation over government land sales to pioneer holders. They claim land values were inflated, loans were mismanaged, and bank funds delayed, forcing reliance on delayed aid despite available capital. Local schooling continues with head teacher Mr Kenny promoting culture and refinement.
Mornington reports work resuming after a recent strike with locals pleased at the return to activity. The piece mentions Harvey Scott and a forthcoming football match against them, plus rival concerns and rising prices for onions. Residents plan trips to Yarloop to settle matters and seek brighter days ahead.
The Boyanup Farmers Association met Monday evening at the focal hall. Treasurer Ecclestone and Secretary Clayton received thanks for their efforts on the Citrus Show, with plans to improve next year and consideration of timber and land issues. TheNPUE South-Western Club Ltd. set its Annual General Meeting for August 17 1904 at 3:30 pm.
Mr Nicholson defended town clerks remarks at a Monday council session amid accusations of overlooked ventilators and faulty glazing plans. Architects blamed indecision for delays while proposals to alter foundations and sanitary access faced scrutiny and urgency to ready buildings for summer use.
Local church notices list service times across Anglican, Congregational, Methodist, and Salvation Army groups in Banbury and nearby parishes. Notable events include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., evening prayers, matins, evensong, and sermons led by various clergy, with multiple lay readers scheduled through the day and week.
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