Premier’s campaign spans eight towns amid bylaw scrutiny
The Premier faced a strenuous week backing Government candidates in distant suburbs including Victoria Park and South Fremantle. Labor planned to nominate Dale against Fremantle’s Works Minister, while Bolton lauded Newton Moore’s popularity. The West argues on finances and election strategy as Parliament reshapes settlement policy in New Zealand.
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Victoria Park
South Fremantle
Futlow
Towit
Perth
Subiaco
Claremont
Cottesloe
Huckland Hill
North Fremantle
Fremantle
East Fremantle
Labor Party
Dale
Dairying Aid Offered to Farmers by Wellington Society
A government letter urges farmers in the district to nominate buyers for dairy cows under a two year deferred payment scheme. Security is required by mortgage on land and applications proceed after officer inspection and ministerial approval. forms available at the Banbury society office.
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West
Rath
Kalgoorlie
Commonwealth
Moora
The
Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Jas. Mitchell
C.P
Hales
Society
Victoria-stiest
Banbury
Bunbury Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Recap
The Bunbury Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Bedford Hall with president H. M. Bergel and secretary H. H. Abrahamson among attendees including steamer Garfield representatives. The year ended with a credit balance and reports praised timber exports and rising coal shipments while noting import spikes and port activity, coal facilities, and plans to improve coaling gear and shipping schedules.
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Bedford Hall
H. M. Bergel
Mersra Clarke
Baldock
Koeshagen
Balston
Humphries
Roberts
H. H. Abrahamson
Garfield
Bunbury
Harbor and
Yonga'a
Grantala
Ss. Melbourne
Fremantle
P.M.G
Great Southern
Cullie
Narrogin
Perth
Cullie-Narrogin
Mr Thomas in Sussex Promises Busselton Residency
In Busselton Mr Thomas addresses Sussex electors promising to start a Busselton business and reside there if re elected. A satirical Office Boy verse mocks political reliance on medicine and trade, warning voters to think twice before polling and to beware potential political bargains.
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Sussex
Busselton
Thomas
Frank Wilson
Bunbury
Dress Tweeds Reduced At Cornish Drapery
In the centre window of Cornish's drapery a sale offers dress tweeds at 1s 34d per yd double width. Numerous fabrics drop from higher prices with some at half price. Ladies and children’s hats priced at 2s 1d. See the bargains at rnigh's Drapary Store Victoria street.
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Rnigh
Drapary
Victoria Street
Argentine Chamber Authorizes Eleven Million Sterling Naval Increase
London August 27 The Argentine Chamber has authorized the government to spend eleven million pounds more for fleet additions and renewal of field artillery.
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London
British Trade With Lucia Defies Boycott Call
British imports to India last year rose 20 percent from the year before despite a movement urging boycott of foreign and English made goods. Cotton imports increased 17 percent in value.
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London
British India
Dogs Used in Search for Sevenoaks Murder Suspect
Police employ bloodhounds in the hunt for the killer of Mrs Luard at Sevenoaks Kent. Rain likely spoils scent, reducing prospects of the dogs finding the murderer despite the effort.
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London
Luard
Sevenoaks
Kent
Blowhhounds
Australian Priest Drowned in Ireland Bathing Incident
Rev. Guiry a Roman Catholic priest from Australia was drowned while bathing at Tramore County Waterford Ireland on August 27. The tragedy occurred during a recreation outing involving the visiting clergy and locals.
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Tandon
Rev
Guiry
Australia
Tramore
County Waterford
Ireland
Kent Triumph Over Middlesex With Woolley Six for Eight
Kent clinched second in the county championship by routing Middlesex through a magnificent spell from Woolley, who claimed six wickets for eight runs. Gloucester defeated Surrey, lifting Surrey to third place in the standings.
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London
Kent Hay
Middlesex
Woolley
Gloucester
Surrey
Johnson's Defi to Fight Burns Remains Open
London reports Johnson the colored American pugilist says his offer to stop Tommy Burns in 20 rounds stands and he is willing to fight Burns anywhere in the world.
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London
Johnson
Tommy Burns
Burns
Globe
Burns Denies Johnson Bluff On Match Money
In Sydney last night Burns dismissed Johnsons claim of a 1000 pound stake and 500 pound deposit with the New York Journal. Burns said he lodged 1000 pounds with Sporting Life to counter the bluff but Johnson failed to produce a receipt or appear in London.
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Sydney
Johnson
Burns
New York Journal
London
Sporting Life
McIntosh Expects Johnson Bout in Australia Under Syndicate Contract
McIntosh said in an interview he wired Johnson for terms and that his syndicate contract provides for three contests. He believes the third match will be Johnson in Australia, confirming plans discussed recently.
Jolliery Disaster Near Haileyville Coal Mine
A deadly fire at the Haileyville coal mine in Oklahoma has caused heavy loss of life. Reports indicate 30 miners may have suffocated with 25 bodies already recovered.
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London
Haileyville
Oklahoma
U S.A
Canal Bursts Floods Augusta City Submerges Downtown
A canal in Augusta Georgia burst its banks flooding the city to depths of six to twelve feet. Bridges were swept away and many farms inundated. Damage is estimated at about half a million dollars.
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London
Augusta
Georgia
U.S
Vine Keeps Bunbury Presence At New Studio
Bunbury shoppers learn A Vine and Co remain at the new address opposite the old shop. The studio offers 12 Paris Panels and a life size enlargement at a pound, with a large stock of ladies undergarments hats and children’s wear at deep discounts. G P Futcher advertises wide clearance while Central News Agency Hairdressing Saloon receives praise from a tourist. An open assortment of electroplate and silverware for gifts is also promoted by A C Cook Stephen Street Bunbury.
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Vine
Bunbury
Paris
A. Vine and Qo
Mead
G. P. Futcher
Central News Agency
South-weat
Melbourne Prepares Warm Welcome for American Fleet
Melbourne lights up for the arrival of the American fleet with rainbow flags and illuminated buildings. Officials consider parade plans and face crowd dissension over policing the welcome. The Prime Minister pledges a cordial, nationwide welcome across Victoria South Australia and Tasmania.
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Hueldings
Melbourne
Miister
Victoria
South Australia
Aml Tasmani
Sydney
Australia
Port Phillip
Admiral Sperry Approached Over Albany Reception Plans
The Premier and Sir John Forrest indicate Admiral Sperry may land a brigade under Sydney conditions and attend a Monday reception if the Admiral agrees. A fleet committee meeting plans a garden party and ball at Albany and seeks to stage vessel movements near the coast toward Fremantle if feasible.
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Admial Sperry
John Forrest
W.A
Sydney
Fleet Committee
Albany
Admiral Sperry
Avemge
Ateam
Pasang
Cape Naturalists
Fremantle
Letter from Arthur H Sanders Defends Visit to Ill Man
In a long letter dated August 27 1908 Arthur H Sanders responds to a previous correspondent. He explains as a Methodist minister he visited a sick young man at a boarding house in Yarloop to offer help through the night, clarifying he did not pose as a doctor. He argues the absence of a local doctor or chemist made his presence prudent and condemns the initial misunderstanding as uncharitable.
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Bir
H. M. Beigel
Dalston
Ralston
Beigel
Halston
Arahameon
Anderstood
F. Roberts
H. H. Abrahamson
A. K. Foreman
Carter
Perth
P.M
Kaeshagen
Williams
Bunbury
Yarloop
Mundijong
Sol
Yarloup
Arthur H. Sanders
Mr Nairn and His Critics Letter Response
A Railway Employee defends Mr Nairn against a critic named Jim. The writer argues Nairn spoke for workers at Banbury, refused offers to contest a Labor seat, and remains a fearless liberal free from pledges. He asserts Nairn supports workers and would not be a silent member if elected, promising two votes.
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W. L. Thomas
Sussex
Holman
Pearce
Subiaco
O'Loghlin
Forrest
Thomas
Busselton
Jim
Nairn
Banbury
Jin
Meat price rise and freezing works plan in Western Australia
The Premier said meat prices are high and a North West freezing works plan with a canning factory will open markets for surplus cattle. Government advances 35 000 pounds on a 70 000 to 100 000 pound project, with a 20 year loan and safeguards for producers workers and consumers.
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North Perth
Jas
Heebber
Jongth
Mc Moore
Commonwealth
Chia Long
Queensland
Fremantle
Friends of
Western Australia
South Bunbury Ratepayers Association Meeting Notes
The South Bunbury Ratepayers Association held a regular meeting at Kelly's Hall with a large turnout. They discussed council attention to sanitary service and lighting, committee appointments for roads lighting and other areas, a canvassing drive, and requests for local postal and school developments.
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South Bunbury
Picton-street
Hennessey
E. A. Gibba
Variaoua
Messrs Delaporte
King and Allen
Messrs
Gibbs
North and Williams
Moyes
Holtzmann
Hay
Messrs Mill
Hrnshaw
Mainstone
Megara Kelly
Harrington
Mill
Mesers Mill
North
Heenesey
Bray
Allen
Queensbury-street
Hennesey
iIt
J. C. Ayre
Bridgetown
Panchbowls
H. E. Reading
Friendly Societies
F.S.A
Friendly Societies’ Association
Good Sight for All Interchangeable Glasses by A C Cook
A. C. Cook offers a line of interchangeable lenses and frames to improve and preserve sight. Call to test for suitable glasses and prevent further eye injury. Stephon Street, Boundary.
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A. C. Cook
A A. C. Cook
Stephon Street
Bounbary
Electro Plate Wedding Presents and Silverware Sale
A. C. Cook offers an assortment of electro plate and silver mounted ware including liquor stands entree dishes egg boilers tea pots hot water jugs salad bowls cake dishes claret jugs jam jelly and butter dishes. Also novelties in silver mounted purses card cases bags dressing cases watches jewelry and tobaccoist wares at Stephen Street Bunbury.
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A. C. Cook
Stephen Street
Bunbury
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Weeb
Mauder Bolon
Newton Moore
Bolton
Newton Moores
New Zealand
Slatyey
Northam Advertiser
Daglish
Beth
Bath
Bunbury Chamber OF Commerce
Prt
A. R. Foreman
England
Co. Hayward
Ito
Kanbury
Gane
Railway Department
Nurrogio
Messrs A
F, Spencer and Co
Hayward and Son
Cone
Hanbury
Abrahamson
MR. Thomas
Percy B
Scott
Parliament
Lalo
Percy
Argentine Republic
Lucia
County Cricket
Defi
Stephenatrest
Mr. Nairn
South Bunbury Ratepayers’ Association
Legislative Assembly
Wellington District
Mr Thos Hayward
Moore
People For Progressive Administration
MR. T. Hayward
T. Hayward
And
KE. Krachler
Collie
John Ewing
Ewing, J
H. E. Wolla
Yollie
Mr. H. McNeill
Wagerup
Mr Matheson
Cookernup
Ed. Cook
Brunswick
Harvey
H. McNeill
Wellington
Wm. R. Nairn
Parkfield, Australind
W. Reading
J.P
W. KR. Nairn
Coukernup
Dardanup
Ferguson
Waroona
Waterloo
Boyanup
Capel
G. C. Kinse
Parkfield
C. L Clarke
R-e- Tanda
Millars’ Hall
A. Fastaugh
Elbourne , Steamship CO
Monaro
Adelaide
Geraldton
Robert Forrest
Sporting
Worsley
Wallsend
Mines
Town Railways
Henry House
Picton
Blackwood-road
Dean
Carr’s
House
Doan
Down
Fooster-McClellan Co
Murray-street
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