25 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
1
The Bunbury College prospectus lists roller flour prices and a broad ordinary curriculum including Latin drawing botany French or German algebra needlework calisthenics. Fees per term for day pupils range from four guineas to fourteen guineas with laundry included for boarders.
Sir Clemente Markham after twelve years at the helm of the Biya Geographical Society explained why British explorers no longer target the North Pole. He cited Nansen’s Arctic findings and argued deep Arctic seas reduce the Pole’s geographical value. He praised Antarctic aims to train naval officers and noted his ties to exploration in South Africa.
An 1814 Edinburgh edition of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley in three volumes sold for £150 at Sothebys on June 30. The lot, described as in original hoards and in fine condition, appears amidst a miscellany of notes on racing, public figures, and curiosities, including discussions of peacocks, parrots, and a Grand Street Synagogue betting incident, reflecting a broad auction catalog of antiques and oddities.
The Westminster Glee Singers led by Edward Branscombe from Westminster Glen and Concert Party arrive at the Lyric Theatre Monday. The program blends old songs with modern ballads, featuring four solo soprano boys, six gentlemen, Marie Tooton, Edward Branscombe, Dudley Causton, and a novelty male alto solo by Percy Coward.
Mosers, Presss, Lowa and Co report week ended 24th inst with extreme scarcity of supplies and sharp price rises. Eggs are fair quantity with slight price drop. greens and citrus show varied values. Poultry and pork prices mixed. turkeys and ducks priced high. vegetables largely tight with standout prices for apples, citruses, and cabbage.
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