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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
3
A chaotic compilation reports varied events across regions. It notes price flurries for Ber silver, Balkan kidnappings and court actions, theatre closures, railway accidents, suicides, dam and water concerns, school and medical matters, political shifts, and maritime incidents amid a turbulent international scene.
Commercial mentions under date December 1 show prices for fruits vegetables and provisions. Items include oranges apples cucumbers tomatoes cabbage pumpkins salad onions batter and hens with varied quoted prices per unit or weight and noted reductions or revisions.
Enthusiastic crowd witnessed Australia and England clash in Sydney. Captains Pane and Young led their sides with standout bowling and batting, but several delays and crowd management issues marked a chaotic start to the series. Admission rows and a late pavilion shuffle punctuated the day as 222 runs fell for five wickets.
Capel Monday notes continued water problems at the Stirling Estate drainage scheme with water runoff and soil seepage affecting crops. At a recent meeting held Saturday, February 2600, a February event was set, and committee members, clerks, stewards and officials were named for upcoming tasks and future報ague arrangements.
A garbled letter condemns municipalizing electric plants while praising public faith in local leadership. It questions opponents who resist taking responsibility and hints at broader debates on public utilities and governance.
A rediscovered grip of municipal transit expands as Glasgow’s public system defeats private tramway firms with lower fares, better hours, and civic profits. London faces a long dispute over private control versus municipal operation, highlighting wage cuts, strikes, and public funding reallocations. The piece cites earnings, debts repaid, and future prospects for urban transport.
The article notes a South Banbury versus Lompers match with unclear figures and mentions Purest Park hosting an event this afternoon. The text is fragmentary and contains several garbled names and terms, making precise details difficult to determine.
District notes describe a Waterloo Raga Club gathering with officers Sulter and Grajjaiv present. A program outlined ambitions for forthcoming events, including a Farmers Handicap and prize for best feature, plus plans for advertising and asset disposal. Weather-themed remarks mention windbreaks and shade trees as remedies.
London dispatch reports President Roosevelt will not reverse his decision to retire from the presidency at the end of his current term. The statement affirms an orderly transition and no plans for extension of tenure are mentioned.
After a solid stand in the first innings against South Australia, New South Wales added little on resumption. Whiddon fell early as play continued on Thursday, and South Australia won the match by 20 runs, with averages close to but short of the 1893 English eleven and New South Wales record.
In a critical note to Bunbury and South Bunbury cricket, the writer laments Saturday only matches and calls for stricter rules and proper cricket attire. Concerns include players arriving late, casual practice, and the need for fines or penalties to enforce discipline and improve standards across clubs.
Fijian players from Hands Lead Redgars Narri Hutwield Saneum Stevens Beer Gurilinsi Slattery and E Scott took on New South Wales in Sydney on Monday. The visiting 11 posted 110 for best innings and were 134 for one in the second, while NSW were all out for 133. Ratu Fadayu Levu starred with 83 in the NSW win, as the islanders showed their batting strength.
Teams selected for a municipal bowls match on the shore street green this afternoon. Players include Binhwy Ford Java Brittain Cant Stoker Hastie Clare Imney Clayton Moore Carter Carr and others with emergencies Spanovr Ceaven Walters South West Jogl Paisley Davey Parkas Hulimas Prain Braas Wallamson Clarks Thomas Nor Vie Usrmer Deiphery Tonia Owein Bussley.
London dispatch reports German bishops meeting in Cologne under Archbishop Kopp of Bruslay. They challenged the Pope to understand Germany before issuing encyclicals on Modernism, insisting the Vatican must take soundings in Germany prior to any broad pronouncements.
The renowned scientist Lord Kelvin is reported seriously ill, with details stating his condition as gravely impacting his health. Authorities and medical observers monitor his status closely, awaiting further updates on his condition and prognosis.
A report claims Sir Thomas Lipton's various enterprises in the kingdom were moving toward a single amalgamated company valued at five and four quarter millions sterling, but this is officially denied and no such consolidation is proceeding.
December 13 in London Rita Broadfoot a Glasgow office typist was found dead with a fractured skull. The safe was robbed and authorities suspect the typist was attacked during a crime and robbery attempt in her lodging.
The Mastar of the Rolla rules banks may delay honoring cheques upon unauthenticated telegram payment requests until sufficient inquiries are completed. The decision clarifies that banks are not bound to refuse payment but may reasonably postpone to verify authenticity.
London reports a tragedy from Macedonia where three revolutionaries, known leaders, were fatally shot by Macedonian authorities during rising tensions. The brief dispatch notes political violence amid the region’s upheaval and named figures are cited by unnamed sources.
The Court of Appeal rules that French monks hold exclusive rights to the chartrausé trade taure autaide in France, denying other parties access to the mark. The decision centers on historical use and geographic scope within French jurisdiction.
London reports a terrible explosion at Kyniek's Baensty works. Three men were killed or fatally injured as a blast shattered the factory, wrecking the works and causing extensive damage.
In London on December 1 King Edward II subscribed 100 guineas toward Lord Grey's plan to buy Quebec battlefields including the Plains of Abraham. The aim is to convert these sites into public parks for future generations.
Canada and Australia end the 180000 dollar subsidy paid since 1891 to steamship services between Vancouver and Australia. Ottawa views the move as Canada’s reply to the Commonwealth tariff policy, marking a shift in trade support with the route discontinued.
Natal authorities report capturing a rebel acting as intermediary between Dinizulu and Bamabaata. Dinizulu to be sent to Pietermaritzburg for treason sedition and incitement to murder. Natal papers urge deportation to quell simmering unrest.
Soldiers camp at Porcoat Park rehearses night march and watch, reports a mock foreign warship sighting and disembarkation attempt. A.L.H. and company practice patrols from Casuarina Point to 700 yards south of Pioton Hill with outposts, then inspections praise the unit as the commandant commends staff and soldiers for discipline and readiness.
The camp buzzed with orders to move out by 2 pm and a mock invasion plan outlined by LH officers. Infantry executed cautious maneuvers under watchful eyes, while No 2 Squadron and Beam Company stood ready to impede enemy reinforcements and hold positions until rain aided retreat.
The Federal Parliament halted further debate on the Tron Boa Bill until next year. The Tarif and Exclao Aids were presented a third time and approved. Both Senate and House of Representatives adjourned until March.
A garbled list of church services across denominations notes Holy Communion and morning prayers at various parishes. It lists times for Anglican, Methodist, Congregational, and Salvation Army gatherings, with several named clergy and locations such as Banbury, Capel, Donnybrook, and Waterloo, reflecting a Sunday schedule across multiple churches.
A fragmented ad touts Doan’s Ointment and Dion’s Cintweat as cures for eczema, rashes, and skin conditions. It claims rapid healing, safety, and household use, mentioning medical shop contacts and a druggist offering on request.
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