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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
1
New York reports describe excitement over sensational tales of a giant hull seen in the mid Atlantic near the Titanic sites. Expeditions are planned to seek salvage vessels while noting the 1912 disaster that left 1,503 dead from 2,206 aboard after the collision with an iceberg.
A Powellising plant weighing about 200 tons arrived at Bridgetown but could not move through the opening. Workers towed it after preliminary removal. during the operation a man fell and sustained injuries.
A historical report condemns inefficient labor and lack of coal boxes delaying loading at the port. It argues boxes would speed hoisting and dumping directly into shoots, freeing crew for other tasks and easing steamship operations. Collyridge owners and miners must act quickly to supply adequate coal boxes to boost trade and port reputation.
A letter criticizes local hemp and starch use with references to Mandurah and Pinjarra areas. It notes historical arrowroot manufacture, failed varnish experiments, stock depletion, and cattle losses. The writer urges settlers to consider palm extortion impacts and mentions Blackboy gum as a potential food source and rent effects.
The Central Garden's Market in Perth lists prices for fruits and vegetables including trout apples Cleopatras oranges navela mandarins cape gooseberries potatoes turnips parsnips beets lettuce cabbage and eggs with unit prices in shillings and pence.
Hawker’s water- phone flight in Great Britain covers 96 miles in 80 minutes and 160 miles in 186 minutes. He spends Monday night at Benn aul and later reaches Delaye, Bendland, and Montrose for engine work. Averages rise to 68 miles per hour as he aims for Dublin via Oban, with Cromarty leg completed in 130 minutes.
Cricket London reports Mr. HfL of Fordham University is chosen to captain the All England Eleven for the South African tour. The squad gains Bird Robinson Johnson and Barnes, with a line of players including L. Fane W Rhodes Heare Woolley Mead Booth Strudwick Relf Bird Robinson Johnson Barnes among others.
An American swimmer identified as J. Wolfende began a Channel crossing from Cape Grignex on the Wrenn side and reached within seven miles of Folkston before conceding failure after about ten hours. Sullivan, another American, gave up six miles from Grisez after ten hours in the water.
An advisory board for the Mater volunteer forces was formed and Edward Redlater was appointed chairman by the Ulster London Westnesday report.
Entries for the December Theory Examination close at this centre on Tuesday September 16. Local secretary contact Mr A Parkes and Mr W Derby at Vic toria Street. The passage also notes an electric hair crushing arrangement recently installed.
Settlers from the South West condemn the Irrigation Bill as vague and unrepresentative after a last week conference. A ministerial visit to Bunbury Sept six is planned to hear demands and clarify the bill’s aims and the process before final passage.
The Bunbury Race Club canceled the meeting after heavy rain flooded a large stretch of the course. Despite hopes of a dry night, rising waters prevented racing and the track was deemed unsafe for horses and spectators.
Bunbury riflemen set to shoot eight man team from BAR.C. against Roelands Rif Club in three range trials at 300 600 and WOC yards on the Bunbury range. Selection by committee follows Friday night meeting at the Prince of Wales Hotel with trophies and season plans to be arranged.
Henry Offer senior of Benger, among the earliest settlers of Australind in 1851, has died at age 89. He married Catherine Loony in 1854 and lived in Benger since. survived by a widow, nine children, 33 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday with numerous mourners.
A Melbourne Stramsenier Company dispute over a tobacco caddy lost between Fremantle and Bunbury ends with a judgment for the plaintiff. The jury found non compliance with Harbor Board regulations and no receipt, leaving the caddy missing after delivery to the truck.
Friday night program at Tyme previews Pickwick Papura and The Adventure of the Honorable Agent with John Bisting. The show runs two parts featuring Vitagraph and Pathé films, a Thanhouser title, and additional vaudeville acts including The Doctor's Crime and Lardly Nigger. Regulars praise the lineup as entertaining and well presented.
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