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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
2
Fenced, rang, brook, permanent water, rich summer and winter potato land one mile from station school and store. Further particulars from G P FUTC H ER Federal Clothing Palace Bunbury.
The message notes the retirement of a premier and his electoral defeat, praising his outsized impact on the state. It laments drift since his tenure and calls his early death a blow to the West, while bidding farewell to a figure central in the state's history.
Public notices cover rail service experiments from Kalgoorlie to Albany with possible Bunbury connections, band booth auctions on New Year’s Day, an illustrated lecture by Mr McCullum from France, Xmas fruit orders, Bunbury and Capel repatriation committees, and Harvey New Year sports entries. Also reports on Bunbury Harbour dredging debate, government gazette criticisms, and local road and railway updates through Bunbury Harbour, Greenbushes, and Warren area.
The Commissioner of Public Health gains new authority to prohibit public gatherings and close venues of entertainment, religious and educational sites during influenza outbreaks as the council notes tributes to the late Frank Wilson and discusses local events.
Local statements report Mr C H Layman of Kirap appointed Commissioner for Declarations and Mr and Mrs J 8 Toodele planning a three month health trip visiting Perth Kalgoorlie and Adelaide. ReV A O V Knight of Donnybrook passed the Licentiate in Theology. Sergeant Smith named ASP.L traveler. Warrant Officer Parnell visiting Perth. Mr Louis A Orr stays Bunbury. Mr George Ireland in town after Gallipoli France service. Engagement announced between Miss M Dillon and Mr Percy Reynolds. Professor Woolnough praises Bunbury Town Clerk. council endorses view after meeting. Multiple social and club notes and best wishes acknowledged.
A Nanoop public meeting held November 30 convened by Mesure Jas Storrie and Ooleou discussed Read Board duties and possible staff changes. Attendees interrupted speakers. some members resisted and left. A land rates dispute involving Mr Colson and past blocks emerged, revealing tensions with the Road Board over overdue rates. Handy Food Co. advertises lunch offerings and home made meats in Bunbury.
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