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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
5
The friends of the late Mr. of Benger are fully invited to follow his remains to the interment at Aschonn Cemetery Bunbury. The funeral will leave the Bunbury Railway Station on arrival of the Parth train at 1 o clock. Explored by William Britten and Son undertakers.
The Bunbury conference discussion of the Resention Bill reveals criticism of a small ministerial faction shaping irrigation policy. The bill’s reach may outpace local needs while funding plans, contracts, and taxation powers trigger opposition and questions about governance. Weather note and local retail report follow.
At the Traders Conference D G Humphreyn reports on wheat area near Bunbury and projected tonnage from settlement. He notes Bunbury as the nearest port will control export trade, with line construction bringing freight savings and greater local production, predicting steady growth in area and output amid railway plans and rising local earnings.
Bridgetown State School hosted a Wednesday evening concert to aid Moghsnion Library Trust, currently £100 in debt. Headmaster Mr. Cullinan and staff praised by attendees for training. Twenty six acts featured singing recitations and dances, including a procession and a grand “Tril Dancing Stone” performance by leading girls. The event raised support and a vote of thanks was given to the committee, with plans to reduce the debt and a special Bunbury rail excursion announced for tomorrow.
The article discusses rising wheat values and rail costs to port, predicting Blooms of competition and potential Bunbury harbor development to service shipments. It notes expected regional production, diversion to other ports, and a planned line Westward to support ongoing wheat exports.
The Snowden and Novian medals finals were held in fair weather. Willey led the 500 and 690 events with high scores, while Seddon, Hill, Nesbitt, and Duffell placed prominently in the gun for trophies. Several shooters showed improvement and near-miss performances in the Snowden and Novice rounds, with awards decided at the prize meeting.
A noisy march of heavy equipment slows travel from Donnybrook to Manjimup with a special staff guiding the plant. Delays at Boyan, three hours for transfers, and uncertainty over the Bridgetown bridge raise questions about costs and public revenue tied to the Powellising Syndicate.
Tomorrow Bunbury Race Club holds its first meeting of the season with strong acceptances including leading South-West horses. A special train will run to the Course from 1 15 pm to 6 40 pm, with 2/6 admission to the enclosure and refreshments by Janick English. Proceeding are the acceptances.
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