Bunbury City Council Meeting Minutes 1916 Actions
The Bunbury municipality notes the mayor and councillors in attendance and lists committee appointments for Work and Electric Light, Finance, Baths and Reserves, and Library. Mr Powe Williams asked to supply library papers for 1916, with the request referred to the Library Committee. The council approves extending Wellington Street lighting toward Back Beach and orders the Lighting Committee to inspect streets for further lighting. Dr Baldock is unanimously appointed treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clie
Eillora
Powe Williams
Callie Diniret Cotlucien Defeper Association
saniaTanee
Metters
Calfie
North
Haswall
Crows
Baldock
Cre
Browell
Grifiths
William
Paisley
Ford
Willian
Griffiths
Cr. Ford
Cr. Bunwell
Wellington Street
Ce. Baldock
Bunbury Recruiting Drive Urged by Mayor and Councillors
The Mayor declared that Gamess would be asked to assist recruitment in Bunbury and Councillors pledged to support the effort, aiming to strengthen Bunbury's bid for a camp and improve the town's prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Town Clerk's Report From 8th November to 13th December
Town records detail Ocean Drive work linking to Beach Road with water mains along the frontage and ongoing preventive measures against drift. Progress slowed as crew moved to underground telephony. bathing approaches near completion with minor extra cost. Valuations updated. proposed rate adjustments and loan considerations noted. revenue breakdowns show November figures and bank balances across general, electric light, water, and sinking fund accounts.
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Ocean Drive
Beach
Water Maine
Ocean
Robble
Batha
Victoria Street
Victoriewere
White-road
Spencerstreet
Burline-street
Wellington-street
Clifton-etract
Ellot-street
Chandil
Alsonteer
Grand Feial
Vd Bank Balatives
Renmmt
Eleetere Ficht
Water Board
War Council orders wartime fundraising register
The Downel beled v Peruwy Tuswlay War Council met to regulate collections for the present war and relief efforts. It requires all groups and individuals raising funds to obtain written authority, register with the Council, and indicate allocation plans. The secretary at Barrack Street Perth can supply forms and guidance.
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Downel
War Council
Said Council Kbel
Wooney
Ita
Shire War Council
Olt
Barrack-street
Perth
Belgium Relief Fund Gift Acknowledgment Note
A damaged note requests acknowledgment of clothing gifts from Mins McCay Mrs Foreman Friend Mrs Staphen Art Mee Webster Mrs Holley and Mr Sholl. It mentions clothes sent via the Kurnalpi to Fremantle freight free for the relief fund and a request to publish a note about return of items mislaid at a showground Red Cross Tea Tent. A late contribution is welcomed and the author asks recipients to return items to Mr Eastman’s office.
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Mins McCay
Red Cross
Tygwa Clarks report on grants and public works plans
The report notes adoption of estimates for receipts and expenditures and directs the Works Committee to study a Russell Esplanade road and connections to the Round Drive. Rates for General, Tax, and Health are fixed, with the Water Board receiving fee details. An executive committee report on increased storage and water supply is requested. Public health inspections found lodging upkeep satisfactory. Library committee suggests moving the hatrack to the public reading room, adjusting furniture, and providing stationery. internal management to be reviewed with the librarian to submit pictures to the committee.
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Tygwa Clark
Paisley
Works Committee
Russell Explanade
Quares
Water Board
Bugzs
Public Health Department
J. E. Clarke
Baldock
Gritthe
Plac- Spas
Mil
EB. Bartlett
Ie Houde
Public Works Dept
Department
Roads Board
Nelson
Bridgetown Hospital
Brown
Peninsular
Mr. Brown
North Ward
Bridgetown Roads Board Minutes Report From Late Meeting
Bridgetown Roads Board notes indicate attendance by Mewes Swith Wheatley Crawford J W Blechyndon Alfred Dous J R Walter W Tiger and Secretary O Draper. Discussions cover transport arrangements, subsidies for road upkeep, hospital and bridge concerns, lamp lighting tender, and tender calls for fodder and brine contracts. a condolence gesture and financial statements are recorded.
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Boanl
Bonds Board Hall
Bridgetown
Mewes
Swith
Elsirman
T. Wheatley
Crawford
J. W Blechyndon
Alfred Dous
J. KR. Walter
W. Tiger
O. ¥_ Draper
Mesure
Stephens
Cullen
Thos. Wheatley
Wheatley
Negret
South Ward
K. Stockin
Foreman Wilkinson
Fruit Fly Crusade Urges Action Across Home Orchards
The article warns that summer fruit crops invite fruit fly outbreaks and urges all fruit growers and householders to join a nationwide eradiation effort. It praises the Department of Agriculture for its cooperation, notes some households fail to register or destroy infected fruit, and urges weekly use of fruit fly bait, picking up infested fruit, and destroying non-commercial seed pods to safeguard supplies. The piece compares progress in South Australia and calls for widespread voluntary compliance to protect the state’s fruit industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Acriduitures
South Australia
Webb Phenomena and Local Thefts Spark Latest Busselton Notes
A resident near Quinda Lup reports a mysterious web seen between Lower Blackwood and here, a longer strand found afloat, and theft worries persist in the Nannup district. Protests over New Year sports shift from Quindalup to Yallingup, with hospital aid planned. Postal charge rises add penny to phone use. omissions corrected for Newtown School prize list.
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Lower Blackwood
Quindalup
Local man injured on Bunbury Jetty
Yesterday morning George Evans slipped and fell while bleading timber on the Bunbury Jetty. He sustained severe bruises to the left side and leg, but no bones were broken. Doctors say the injuries are not serious, though recovery may take several days before he can move about again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Evans
Bunbury
Rare ribbon fish nets at Bowelton South Beach
A rare specimen of ribbon fish was netted at Bowelton on the South Beach below the jetty a few days ago. Mr A J Bussell transported the fish to Perth yesterday for display, and the specimen is expected to interest the Department and the Museum Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowelton
Perth
A. J. Bussell
Appeal for Fruit Industry Welfare Draws Responders
The appeal urges broad support for the fruit industry during adversity. It notes that most growers can benefit and that a few unresponsive individuals will be assisted by the Departmental and Honorary Fruit Inspectors.
Water Trip Cool Rate by Narrogin Trading Agency Co
The Narrogin Trading and Agency Co advertises The Water Trip Cool Rate products to keep homes dry and cool. Prices listed for No 1 No 2 and No 3 models include tanks and galvanoized fittings, with local manufacture noted and a claim of district sole agent status.
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Narrogin Trading and Agency Co
Ttd
War News From London Greece and Allies Front
The Greeks have withdrawn to the Allies line, clearing roads for guns and transports. Bulgarians and Germans may follow into Greece but are currently outnumbered. Greek ships released from Entente ports bring relief to Athens and Piraeus amid gas and electricity plant stoppages and feared famine. Bulgarian forces were reported surrounded and many taken prisoners after battle near Demirkapu. German divisions from Sofia march toward Constantinople. Turk numbers in the fall may reach up to a million. Salonika reports Bulgarians and Germans advancing into Greek territory. Rome says Italy plans to raise 80,000 men in Albania. King Constantine twice met the Bulgarian minister in two long interviews, with similar discussions with key Bulgarian and Greek officials.
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London
Greece
Rome
Tribuna
Athens
Demirkapu
Geneva
Sofia
Constantinople
House of Commons
H. J. Tennant
Salonika
Ghevacli
Italy
Albania
Donnybrook Shootout for Duty Trophy Result
Sunday last the Duty Trophy shoot saw Woods prevail after a clash with J. Jeffery. Scorers listed include Woods 31 30 12 70 and J Jeffery 32 31, with Milley 28, Miller 28, Smith 30 93 10 69, Bradshaw 28 28 5 61, Artis 96 9 5 59, and Klotebach 20 20 19 53.
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Woods
J. Jeffery
J. Jefery
Milley
Miller
Smith
J. Bradshaw
W. Artis
W. Woodn
H. Taylor
Wvey
S. Klotebach
Church Survives and Amidrious Parish Plans
In a council meeting the Mayor highlighted a reserve at Wellington street for possible open-air concerts, proposing to move shelter sheds to a higher level with a view over the town and ocean. Plans include extending a road to the quarry and connecting with the Round Drive. A committee will consider the changes and a temple proposal is noted.
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Budbury
Mupoury
Wellington-street
Fresh Air League
Ocan
Symonds
Einen Cevete
Disappearance of the Mayor's Chair in Council Chambers
A mayoral chair vanished from the council chamber, mislaid or stolen. A search found no chair, police were asked to investigate, and a clue was reported likely to lead to its recovery or reveal its fate. If it was stolen, the offender should face consequences.
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Tate
Brunswick Hotel License Extended at Wellington Court Hearing
A Wellington Licensing Court session chaired by W L Owen RM granted a Contimation and extension of the Brunswick Hotel license to C F Kasten as nominee of the owner. The court also affirmed renewal terms and the billiard license, with plans for a new hotel site and scale to match local growth. The motion followed a prior refusal of renewal and was decided under Section 6 of the Licensing Act 1911.
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Wellington
Brunswick
W. L. Owen RM
Howard Bath
Stanley, Money, and Waller
Mesarer
Jumea and Darbyshire
Perth
Acale
Surfing Promises Growth at Back Beach on Sunday
The Back Beach hosts a growing surfing scene with weekly increases in participants. A new Manly club should form this holiday season as plans for January 3 id unfold. Ted Qolowan leads a public program, Mrs Downes runs the Indies section, and Capt Bert Edwards oversees Lifesaving, keeping the movement organized for public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Ted
Qolowan
Downes
Bert Edwards
Local girl Chriasie Walpole gains LCM diploma in Perth
Capel News reports Miss Chriasie Walpole passed the London College of Music examination on December 11 in Perth, earning a diploma ALCM and cap and gown. She is under eighteen and studied at Sacred Heart Convent Busselton, with best wishes for her future career.
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Chriasie Walpole
Perth
London College of Music
Misa Walpole
Sacred Heart Convent
Busselton
Bunbury Council Plans Christmas Eve Band Concert
The Bunbury Council unanimously extends a complimentary conversazione to the Bunbury City Band for Xmas Eve at the Municipal Chambers. The Mayor invites ladies to a 4 PM meeting to promote ratepayer support and a public event on the Municipal Green with open access to the building for visitors.
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Bubury
Bunbury
Unclear antique grain sale notice with volatile pricing
Fragmentary OCR from a historical ad lists wheat and barley prices and vague quality terms. Mentions prime wheat per bushel, Algerian span, chaff, bran and pollard, bag weights, and generic market prices. Ends with a stylistic, uncertain source line for Narrogts Trading and Ages 7 Onshore.
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Narrogts
Edith Cavell Garden in Brussels and a wall of memory
In a misted reminiscence a Brussels garden scene reflects Edith Cavell during wartime. The narrator contemplates a wall, a looming gunman, and Cavell’s humanity amid fear, memory, and sacrifice as distant echoes of fate, love, and courage arise from the garden’s imagery. The piece blends memory, loss, and moral reflection with delicate, faded details of place and person.
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Brussels
Pankers and Regs for Soldiers in Response to Mrs
In reply to Mrs Joel a list of contributors is cited bringing in donations or rage as Master Jimmy Wood and many others including Mrs Drayton Mrs Joel Mrs J Johnston Mrs Hay Mik Giddens Mrs Foreman Mrs Sheers Mrs Roaser Mr Woodman Men Foster second donation Mrs R son Mrs J McBerean Mrs Mra D Sinclair were named.
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Mra
Joel
Rage
Jimmy Wood
Drayton
J. ¥. Johnston
Hay
Mik Giddens
Mra. Foreman
Sheers
Anith
Roaser
Red Cross Urgently Seeks Material and Funds
The Red Cross Bunbury Indien requests immediate help with money and supplies. Urgent need for fuel and materials to support ongoing relief work. Volunteers urged to donate and assist locally without delay.
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Bunbury Indien
Public meeting planned in Bunbury on high explosive needs
A fragmented report notes a public meeting in Bunbury at 9 p.m. organized by the Commonwealth Labelly and Mr A Gibson to discuss Western Australia aid for high explosives. It mentions Gibson visiting a British port and France to assess shells and munitions effects, with emphasis on local support.
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Commonwealth
A. Gibson
Bunbury
France
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