Public Works Debates Railways Over State Role and Bridge Safety
The article argues for maximum publicity of evidence and urges state built railways or tramways under public guarantees, noting funds shortages and the need to develop coastal lands. It criticizes delays by Public Works for Picton Bridge repairs, warns of collapse risk, and cites irrigation, road matters, license applications, and local council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Picton Bridee
Runhure
Dyamite
Local notes mention travel moves and a brewery figure
Mr William Green leaves yesterday morning for Perth for a week’s stay before returning to Denmark. Mrs E Hurley has bought the Railway Hotel York. Preston Roads Board elected Mr Egan acting chairman in Dr Elliott’s absence. Dr Creser of Trinity College London attends Bunbury and Collie exams. The death of Mr Lanfear, Bunbury brewer, shocks many. he leaves a widow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Perth
Denmark
E. Hurley
Palace Hotel
Yarloop
York
Preston Roads Board
Egan
Elliott
Creser
Trinity College of London
Bunbury
Collie
Lanfear
Western Australia
Bunnbury
Hannan's Brewery
Onue
Flowan
Runhiry
Public scrutiny demanded over Powellising sleeper contract terms
The text questions Mr Johnson and the Powellising Syndicate over a sleeper contract described as secret and costly. It calls for black and white statements on cancellation rights, royalties after patent expiry, a fixed minimum payment, forest use, indemnities, and exemptions, naming multiple politicians and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Johnson
Powellising Syndicate
Railway Department
New Zealand
Wide Forestry Commission
Banbury Band Reimagined Before Transfer to Musical Union
A local Banbury band reimagined by a small committee issued its final accounts before handing control to the Musical Union. The social event, not linked to the Master Union, raised funds from 44 members and donations totaling £12 14s 6d with a final balance of £2 10s 7d. A trophy from Peter Williams to the Fire Brigade was then presented to Mr Trigwell, linking the band’s formation to the brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banbury
Musical Union
Opueceea
Mayer Te Awe
Coder Sunde
Joel
W. J. Hawkett
Messra
W. L. Owen
A. F. Beckner
FE. Duff
Dobbie and Co
Gilmour
Nichipleon
Gooda
Southern Times
Herald
Two Corners
H. Partington
Monkhouse and
Hanson
Peter Willams
Fire Brigade
Trigwell
P. Williams
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Clinches Golden Praise
A shopper exults in finally securing Woods Great Peppermint Care calling it the king of remedies and deserving of a gold medal for relief. The note emphasizes pure satisfaction with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Opossum Trade Monopoly Draws Public Furore
Settlers denounce Mr. Le Soeuf for securing a monopoly in the opossum trade and plans to lease land for opossum farms. Critics warn of illicit supply from outside and call for protected forest reserves and open seasons with licenses. They urge action against kangaroo skin trades and question department enforcement and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Soeuf
Tasmania
London
Ttia
le Soetf
le Shoeuf
Fancy Dress fall ushers in Children's Ball at Bedford Hall
Tomorrow evening the Children’s Ball will be held at Bedford Hall with tickets priced at 1s 6d for children and 1s for adults. The Lyric Theatre will become a ballroom with a gallery area open to spectators as ensembles push ahead with elaborate costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Hall
Lyric Theatre
Tts
Farmers Conference in Perth Shapes Birth of Bunbury Butter
Mr Geo Clarke attends Perth gathering of 300 to 400 farmers shaping a constitution and a levy on unimproved land values. The meeting marks an evolutionary move toward equal rights, cheaper transit, and regional cooperation, with Bunbury butter branding featured as a local outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Clarke
Perth
C. J. Moran
Bunbury
Banbury
Defiance and Drills Case in Western Australia Courts
Six youths with drill neglect charged at Bunbury and Fremantle. Not guilty pleas by Prosser Mawdesley and Cook, and admissions by Wenn Houghton Hansen. Attendance records show varying days missed, with camp exemptions and leave affecting penalties. Officials ordered military custody for Mawdesley Wenn Transen and Mawdesley to report for drills. others to Bunbury for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Mandenley
J. J. Cook
W- D. Prosser
Clarence Wenn
Roy Houghton
J. W. Hansen
Bunbury
Prosser
Mawdesley
Cook
Wenn
Houghrton
Hansen
Lanemore
86Th Regiment
88Th Infantry
Promer
Houghton
Manchesler
Longmore
Thin Hank
Lieut.Donnell
Monderler
W. T. Proeser
Lieut
Tullnck
Lieut. Blythe
Donnybrook
Bugseltan
Trent
Teachers hold week long Bunbury exams for higher grades
In Bunbury a teachers' examination gathers at least 25 educators from the South West district. The tests, supervised by district inspector Mr Wheeler, run for a full week with daily sessions from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Wheeler
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W. D. Johnson
Kellerberrin
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Hillside
Londen
Ita
Kwollyin
Bruce Rock
Messrs. Jones
T. Miller
Regan
Mitchell
Bradshaw
Ht. Mead
W. A. Irwin
Preston Cemetery
Preston AA Lota
J. W. Padman
Brookhampton
Cates
Wyttiehs
Messrs
Chadd and Whitty
Merredin
Roads Board
Public Works Department
Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co., Ltd
Great Southern
Eastern
Northam
W. A. Dempster
Argyle
Strand
Gee
Ati
Bunbury Race Club
F. Prain
Herbert Wenn
Bunbury Court
Nedred
MUM
Heitmann
Scaddan
Walker
B. J. Stubbs
Dwyer
Turvey
B. Johnston
Gill
McDowall
McDonald
Green
Thomas
Mullany
O'Loghlen
Hudson
Lewis
Holman
Taylor Munnie
Annwin
A. A. Wilson
Collier
Swan
Underwood
Foley
Bolton
Banbury Band
Vyours Vetr
Farmers In Conference
F. W. Steere
Fremantle
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