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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
4
Auctioneered by W C Hodd for investment and residential properties. Note cottages sold to the first inspecting buyer. Three brick shops 25 by 17 with two dwelling rooms attached, bathroom, etc. Presently yield £97 10s per year. with renovations under £100 value, yield rises to at least £125 per year. Sale price £785 cash.
Probate notice for Lucinda King asks all claimants to file by January 6. Auction lands listed at Bunbury district offices include Collie-Cardiff Lot 344 and Yalup Brook Lot 1 with cultivation plots. Also notices for furnished rental in Northam, and job ads for order cart handler and home workers. R.I.P. James Richard Dunn, nephew of Bunbury residents, died in France October 4, 1917.
The Bunbury Herald condemns the Railway Department for cutting Busselton Butter Factory train service amid a large profit on railway revenue after interest and sinking fund, arguing taxpayers fund losses. It urges MLA W G Pickering to act to restore summer and regional service, highlighting harm to pioneers and summer business.
Local notices cover Bunbury events from the Show including school work classes and competitions, updates on Snake warnings, Referendum voting appeals urging a Yes for reinforcements, accident reports, Fisk Jubilee Singers booking, scholarships at Bunbury Central School, Boy Scout progress, recruiting visits, Busselton Show delay, Christmas toys for children, Girl Guides training, a public welcome for returned soldiers, and a local assault case verdict.
Statepayers and Citizens are invited to a Con versazione in honour of all Returned Soldiers of the South-West at the Municipal Grounds and Buildings on Wednesday the 12th at 8 pm.
The group claims bloodshed to secure daily service restoration until end of March. They expect government decision on Unimproved Land Tax by then, reducing need to argue railways operate at a loss.
Personal notices recount casualties in the war with Pvt. R. Dunn killed and Wm. H. Dunn and Stewart L. Symers wounded from Esperance and Albany. Social items note honeymoons, At Home events, tennis prizes, a minister visiting for irrigation plans, a band member’s accident, a public speaker, and local honor for the traffic inspector.
A Bedford Hall meeting chaired by Mayor J G Baldock welcomed Senator Henderson and others to argue for conscription. Henderson warned that without a strong effort Australia faced danger from Russia withdrawal and Italy setbacks, urging support for a policy to back the Empire and military needs. The speakers cited Britain America and Birdwood, stressing voluntary enlistment alone was insufficient and that wealth conscription might be necessary. The gathering ended with thanks to Henderson and the mayor.
Motor Cars Owners are reminded that the NARROGIN TRADING & AGENCY CO LTD have been appointed local agents for Over Land cars and also stock Firestone tyres and tubes at Perth prices. Seed for Catalogue and quotes.
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