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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
3
A garbled news brief covers varied topics from political clashes and colonial affairs to transportation projects, trade losses, legal actions, and wartime reflections. It mentions protests, railway and telegraph plans, mine and factory anecdotes, deportations, court actions, and international incidents with scattered names and places.
Debate over funding a municipal electric lighting plant continues as Bunbury council weighs a referendUm and bids from rivals Splatt Wall and Co. Councillors Ramay Ramsay Beigel and Buswell clash over costs and options while ratepayers voice concerns about subsidies and timing.
A Saturday bazaar hosted by the indived yuld raised over 200 for the church project costing £760. The event featured stalls, a flower display, a tombola won by Mr Dave Scott with 173 votes, and prizes including a 100 tary. Profits funded church repairs and a celebratory dinner for attendees.
In Perth last night Senator Hep outlined a push for wider state settlement and unity, arguing for aggressive expansion and rail project links. Mr Rost urged federation alignment and broader imperial ties while noting past delays in federal joining and regional scorn toward the central plan.
London criminals raided Hullford's jewellery shop in Pall Mall yesterday evening stealing about 2200 pounds worth of jewelry. They dropped and scattered some items valued around 25000 pounds in the confusion.
Nationalist MP Mr L Ginnell of Westmeath urged restraint at a public meeting warning against culling or harming cattle. He expressed hope the young men would not cause trouble at cattle ranches in the coming winter.
In Tehran a thousand rioters join reactionaries as Nationalists guard Parliament. The Shah dispatches two courtiers to seek settlement. Parliament demands exile of two reactionary leaders as the standoff continues.
A weekend cricket match at the local ground saw Boyanup defeat Brookhampton by chasing runs. The victors posted 7 runs and Brookhampton failed to reach the target, ending the game with a clear win for Boyanup.
Bunbury Police Court hears cases involving obscene language in public, damaging a cell pan, and public street conduct. Defendants face fines from 10s to one month and one case concerns theft of a bicycle linked to two men and a railway worker.
The bi monthly council meeting notes approvals for a 700 overdraft to April next and actions on grounds repairs. Officials discuss fence height, sand track work, engine repairs, library book sale, and staff wages while addressing waste, safety pins in a broken shell, and urgent inspections.
A brief market snippet records tin price inquiry with a current spot around £116 and a forward quote near £117 and £154, indicating volatility in early trading.
The British destroyer Tartar completed official six hour trials averaging over 35 knots per hour, demonstrating exceptional propulsion and speed performance in test conditions. The test highlighted the vessel’s powerplant and draught efficiency as key factors in its demonstrated speed.
Harvey clinched a 33 run win against Brunswick Railways in a tense interclub contest played at Beans Anlage. Key contributions came from Monova and Somerville with notable bowling by Hayward and Adams, while Brunswick were all out for 71.
London December 18 The Marylebone Committee will not invite Australia to England in 1909 until advisory county committees discuss Mr Bailey’s proposals for a triangular tour among England Australia and South Africa. Counties reportedly favor the Australian visit.
The Right Hon K Haldane warned that future Britain may not sustain a two power standard against Germany and the United States with populations of 60 41 and 100 million respectively. He said homeland defence could fall to imperial forces if naval supremacy wanes, prompting Unionist praise and Liberal rebuttal.
Buaslton hosted a tight contest in the third Sustructure of the South-Wastern pennant and Lilingworth Cup. Care's team built an 11 point lead but Bunbury edged Viators by a two point margin with key scores from Raméay and Tams. The lineup featured Foote Eby Brow Rey J Tillee Tams Brittain and Capt Frise along with Stokes Baldock Clare and Hamsay for Bunbury and Camilleri Prosast Runceli and Bignell for the Viators.
The trial continues as P A Connolly sues the Babday Tans with jockey Norman McDonald giving testimony. Witnesses accuse a rival of rogue conduct and questions arise over wagering and motive. the case is adjourned for further evidence.
Mr W L Owen has left for a short holiday. Mr Raymond Gee temporarily takes up Owen’s duties as Inspector Holmes plans a likely early departure from Bunbury. The Bishop of Bunbury Dr Goldsmith was ordained thirty years ago and invites parishioners to a confirmation service next Sunday. Mr Gregory receives a diploma and medals from Kyne Victor Emanuel. Sgt Engusa dies after a brain injury in Perth. Capt Har travels to New Zealand. Dr Belgrave, long a WA physician, dies aged 85.
Mr Holroyd recounts his extended tour through the Nor' West describing the country and the Geld telluride mineral found in Bodider mines. He says it would be difficult to name any funeral that could not be found in the region he visited.
On December 18 at Harvey Justice heard Jee Adluterated liquor charges involving exposure of brandy tainted with unknown adulterants. Defendants pleaded guilty with extenuating circumstances noted by Eastman. Crown Prosecutor Wood urged a fine and costs, while hinting at possible further penalties on repeat offense.
Melbourne reports last night on a plan to install a wireless heliograph system for Australasia. First stations to be set up at Rottnest Cape York and Port Moresby in New Guinea. A tornado damaged several lands including Molong and Banowlinan with winds up to 50 mph.
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