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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
3
Nominations close with the secretary at Waterloo on third day in December. A race ball is planned for the evening, enhancing the social calendar for residents and attendees.
The 1915 report shows Parliament voted £137,622 for the Police Department but actual spending was £100,025 with £2,506 diverted for sundry reimbursements leaving £127.6 in axpenditure. It notes overall efficiency, local concerns on night staffing, and uneven force distribution among Bunbury Albany and Geraldton despite population differences.
A local review argues Bunbury should have two full time foot constables, with police on call by telephone at all hours. It notes existing clerical and specialty posts, urges immediate measures to prevent crime, and questions night patrol coverage and after midnight police presence.
Amsterdam dispatch says Reichstag galleries crowded for a major peace debate. Von Bethmann Hollweg accuses Entente of pressuring Bulgaria to join Allies, promising territorial spoils including Austria Hungary and Turkish lands. Russia, Belgium, and Greece cited in wider war context with economic shifts and Russian upheaval noted.
The Waterloo Race Club announces its annual meeting set for January 1 with a six event programme and promises a popular outing for attendees. Also noted are Xmas card sales discounts at Osntxal News Agency and Club House opening on December 29 with a canoe race prize and invitation to Viitora.
In response to Mrs. Joel's appeal contributors have donated blankets and rugs. Names listed include Master Jimmy Wood Mrs Bruce Drayton Mrs Joss Mrs Curlewis Mes J 3 Johnston Mrs W W Hay Mes Gideos Myn A Roreman Mesa H B and & Wois and Mrs Skewes, total cash five pounds.
Mr J A Boor opens a modern drapery store in Bunbury in the former Cornish and Gee premises on Victoria Street. He imports stock directly and promises best quality at low prices, inviting the public to inspect the range and verify the claims.
Justice Burnsie yesterday delivered judgment for the plaintiff with costs against the defendant. A fuller report will appear in our next visit.
Last night the Baths Picture Co and Bunbury City Base organized a well attended event at the Baths enclosure. The mayor noted the band’s earnings from public performances over recent times and urged generous public patronage for the deserving ensemble.
Various churches advertise weekly services. St Pauls Cathedral lists 8 am Holy Ev Entist 10 15 pm Morning Prayer 11 am Song Eucharist and Sermon and 7 30 pm Evensong. St Patricks Rathmines offers 8 am Holy Eucharist and 7 30 pm Evensong. South Banbury features 7 am polyucharist 11 am Mattins and 7 30 pm Evensong. Picton lists 10 am Sunday school 11 am Matting. Waterloo shows 11 am Barekup 4 pm Rowlands 7 30 pm.
The schedule lists 10 a.m. Children's Service, 11 p.m. Family Worship, 2 45 p.m. Bible class and activities, 7 30 p.m. People Service. Preacher is Ger. W. W Roger.
The Wesley Church trims services to under one hour due to hot weather with prompt start times. Andrews of First Aid fame led the first of a training series for the Wesley Troop Bay Scouts. A first aid class is planned for the Wesley Girl Guide Troop under a capable directoress. Wesley Choir, under Mr. Partington, is praised as an asset to church and town.
Mr and Mrs D B Livingston arrive in Bunbury to spend their holidays with Mrs Quinst and remain for several weeks as part of their visit.
The letter from Edward Piggott to Mr and Mrs W J Piggott describes his improving health in Heliopolis Hospital where he has enteric and can walk again. He notes meals bread and butter, mentions Frank Offer and Albert, recalls no long letters home, and praises the hospital gardens and views of the town. He asks about Australind mates and signs off with Christmas wishes.
A Tuesday gathering drew many sailors and visitors who enjoyed a short notice programme. Miss Cons Provider and Mrs Hi Shaw welcomed guests as songs and recitations by Baylis Phillips Gardiner Berry Birch and others entertained. A light farce by the Misses Baylis Knowler and Perry closed the evening with thanks to the Sailors' Home.
Students with sale tickets for the Bedford Hall social must return money or unsold tickets to the Secretary or Headmaster by Wednesday evening. Ticket holders can obtain ladies invitations from the Secretary of Committees. Rehearsals may occur Wednesday afternoon. A final committee meeting is set for Monday to complete plans. Bunbury School reports two advances to the Modern School: Myrtle White and Gwen Monkhouse.
The Narrogin Trading and Agency Co Ltd promotes The Water Drip Cool Safe for summer use. Models No 1 No 2 and No 3 list sizes and galvanised tanks with prices in pounds shillings and pence. The firm claims sole agency for the district and urges local purchases to support industry.
The report describes crowded December Masses at a Roman Catholic church with sermons on the Immaculate Conception and Christ types from the Old Testament. It highlights parish activities including The Boys and Girls Clubs concerts, Father Gilroy’s visit, and the Australind church’s roofing challenges. It also notes the deaths of John Rodgers and the impact on his elder mother and a large family of ten brothers.
Miss Buchanan leads the group with Min Borbanas as captain. Mrs D Johnson on Picton Crescent receives names and addresses of interested girls. Mrs Wilson in Perth promotes progress reports and urges girls to stay loyal to Guide Laws and help at home.
An advertisement notes you can buy Xmas goods from Nerro win Trading and Agmcy Co. It lists beers like McCrackens and Darton AK Ale and Biegel's Ale and Mont. It promises wings and aperite and 5 gallon keg reg prices with a refundable deposit on keg return.
The Bunduer Tennis Club met with 33 members as Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bunbury chaired. The secretary’s report praised solid finances, loyal members, and wartime sacrifices. 60 players remain, down from 96, with several members serving or fallen. The season’s highlights included a successful Championship Tournament in January and a court record crowd of Perth players. finances show a loss but a donation covered it.
The Municipal Council considers reducing overdrafts amid a special meeting in October. The Gentlemen's Committee lauds long-serving treasurer Mr. Fraenkel and others, while a new election signals renewed willingness to serve. Ends with a financial statement of receipts, bank balance, and club officers.
The chief harbourmaster reports on Punbury ports for the year ending 1815, noting a decline in total tonnage and ships due to fewer foreign port arrivals and interstate steamers. A minor incident occurred when a berthing crane was lightly damaged by a vessel. The lighthouses remain in good order and canal operations show improvements after a broken lightkeeper issue was repaired. The pilot launch Patrel operated safely through November and remains in service.
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