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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
4
Important notice details a deadline of Saturday 21st for recovery proceedings. The Huulary Herald reports 3h pall workers gathering news for its readers. AE Moore serves as Chairman.
Smith & Lavan of Samson's Buildings Barrack Street Porth acting for The Australian Vrostec Executor and Agency Company Limited advertise a pound entry. The bay mare with black paints and a Tike B brand left shoulder aged with bell on neck is held by poundkeeper A Cluning at the public pound.
Citizens to gather at Council Chambers Tuesday next in December at 8 p.m. to discuss suitable Peace celebrations and make all necessary arrangements. Mayor W. L. Thomas presides.
The Bunbury Herald notes delay in deeper berthing at Bunbury port. Engineering chief cites 600 foot jetty extension providing two protected berths with 28 to 30 feet depth, at an estimated cost of 20 000 to 25 000 pounds. Timber and labour available, plans ready, urging swift action to boost regional export facilities and rail link between coalfield and port.
A meeting will be held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday next the 16th at 8 PM to discuss fitting celebrations for the time when the final announcement of Peace is made. Community groups and residents are invited to attend and contribute ideas for events and activities.
The article argues for immediate passage of a Harbour Trust bill to empower Bunbury to raise funds for a modern harbour. It cites potential rail improvements and transport gains from 600 to 1000 tons per load, estimates £15,000 annual transport costs, and notes up to half a million pounds available from bank deposits. It warns the town must act now or risk losing a new industry and Bunbury’s status as regional hub. It calls on Parliament and local representatives to act.
A dated note from October 26 questions if Lord Kitchener is alive as three weeks pass with no word. The item reflects wartime public concern and the long silence before final confirmation of the famed field marshal’s fate.
The Supreme Court lists probates this week including Ernest Edwin Hayes of Cookernup to Edwin Felix Hayes. Harvey hosts a welcoming event for Corporal Leonard Gibbs, an early WA Light Horse volunteer who served throughout World War I and was noted for a daring motor drive. Gibbs, born near Governor Stirling's old residence, was a local boy celebrated by Harvey residents at a gathering commemorating Anzac.
Federal authorities push an amendment to a new Act for preferential voting. It requires electors who change address within their electorate to notify the registrar within two days to avoid prosecution and a ten shilling fine. A second fee involves paying two pounds. The piece laments a perceived delay in enlightened legislation amid wartime pressures.
The Bunbury Methodist Church reports renewed interest in the Young Worshipper's League under supervision. Miss A Walker begins a series on The Fruits of the Spirit, led by Miss H Wasley. The Girls' Club goes into recess after a beach picnic Wednesday.
Messrs Dalgety and Company provide December 11 1918 market notes. Wheat markets show quiet London cables with clean samples around ta g t and fractions for seconds and inferior grades. Oats prices eased slightly but firm demand. Cape Barlay samples quoted. potatoes well supplied with Bunbury Herald price 2/2 per quarter. market expectations expect values to hold over the next two weeks.
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