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Newspaper

Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

3

Bunbury Traders Demand Completion of Wagin Bowelling Line

At Bunbury meeting, President W H Knes Hagen cites figures showing 100000 bags of wheat moved elsewhere due to the unfinished Wagin Bowelling railway linking Bunbury to Albany. He warns Bunbury risks wool and other exports. a deputation to MLA Thomas is planned to press the issue.

Bunbury W. H.kneshagen Wagin- Bowelling Narrogin Trading Co Westralian Farmers’ Ltd Albany Knesbagen

Bunbury Traders Seek Data After Fire on Collie Coal Bunker

The Bunbury Traders Association held a meeting to discuss how the recent fire in the bunkers of the State steamer Bambra may affect the Collie coal industry. They proposed requesting a statement from the Collie Traders on fires in bunkers, captured coal types, and urged government support to bolster Collie coal. The motion affirmed sympathy with Collie coal interests and was carried unanimously.

Bambra Collie Bunbury Traders’ Association Monkhouse Ateamer Newcastle Collie Con Kaoshagen Bunbury Association Association of Collie Mahoney Collie Association Collie Mail Perth Traders’ Association New Zealand Micre Cantral

State School Swimming Club Makes Rapid Strides

The State School Swimming Club shows strong growth with 124 members and a well equipped Lathe club room. A one guinea trophy donated by Mr. Monkhouse motivates boys to coach others. The Life Saving Branch has nearly 30 members with several holding Royal Life Saving Society certificates including a bronze medallion.

Monkhouse Royal Life Saving Society

Bun bury Christmas Holiday Programme Highlights Scouts and Events

Festive season events in Bun bury include visiting Boy Scouts bands, open days for scouts, a swimming carnival, dancing and sports, a grand continental show, guides entertainment, a parade to the Lyric Theatre, and a New Year camp fire concert on the Recreation Ground with admission prices listed. Reminders promote local wines, ales, and keg returns.

Bunbury Boy Scouts Maylands Boy Scouts Queen's Park Methodist Boy Scouts Friendly Societies Bedford Hall Girl Guides Methodist Church Pan Atrects Lyric Theatre Hamilton Brown

Estuary Silting Forcing Urgent Action Plan Examined

City officials including Mayor J G Baldock and Dr Buswell inspected the Bunbury Estuary to assess rapid sand drift. They found Turkey Point losing water depth and land fast, with marram grass urged as a remedy and government aid requested to fund costly protections.

J. G. Baldock Turkey Point Buswell Buswall Bunbury Peninsular Springman

Holiday office closures and business notices

The text lists Christmas and New Year holiday closures for shops, council offices, banks, state savings, clerks, and related services with specific dates in December and January. It also includes advertisements for Baldoch Co Bunbury stock lines and tailoring services with guaranteed satisfaction or deposit refund and wedding and event order services.

Boss Ford

Bunbury Rifle Club Hands Trophy final won by Kaeshagen

Bunbury Rifle Club held the Hands Trophy final on Sunday with Kaeshagen posting 205 points. Bunbury also won a teams match against Wellington Mills by ten points as the season closes for the Christmas recess. Captain Hill won the spoon. notes mention officials and residents in Bunbury and nearby Wellington Mill.

Kaeshagen Wellington Mills Bunbury Captain Hill Mer Hands Gal Eastaugh Renee Hdaupton Tadon Depiazzi Thomas Bunary Rose Marsh Nisbett Trenoweth Mel Randall Accoumtant Sharpey Treasury Department Snowden Sarah Mewitt Busseliuu Uld Sturbridge Vist Mejwist Three Hill Robt. Mewitt Ian Mewitt Sharp Wellington Mill Smith Bee Stafford WA Harris Tye Fowler Bee Donnelly Davidson

Grace Holder Returns to Perth After Guides Organising

Personal item notes Grace Holder, Girl Guide commissioner for Western Australia, back in Peril after organising local guides in Bunbury. Also mentions Perth visitors Mr and Mrs Bradshaw returning from Sunbury, Mrs Sturrock traveling to Perth, and Cpl Jock Sturrock awaiting early front voyage. Casualty list lists Pte Ad Brewin Bunbury severely wounded and Pte H Foltzman South Bunbury ill.

Grace Holder Girl Guide Movement W.A Bradshaw Perth Sunbury

Girls Hold Christmas Social At Bridgetown Convent

A Bridgetown convent notes column describes a girls social with songs dances and prize essay on the Reformation. Doris King wins the president’s prize as Archdeacon praises the competitors. Weather and agricultural snippets accompany the report with a sermon on Catholic faith.

O'Ryan Doris King

Girl Guides Clarify Parade Attendance Policy

Grace Holler, Commissioner for WoA Girl Guides, says attendance at church parades is optional and guides may attend alternative churches every three months. A Bunbury district representative committee will be formed. details to follow along with yearly work reports. For more info contact Mrs Osborne Wilson, hon secretary, 12 Angrove Street North Perth.

Amides Mise Grace Holler Girl Guides Woa Jguide Bunbury Osborne Wilson Angrove Street North Perth

Shipping arrivals and port notices update

Shipping arrivals and port notices list several vessels with destinations and agents, noting De Greve, Kaiapoi, Strathaven, Austral Streams, Eatoa, Van Overstrathen, and others with dates in December. Updates indicate expected sailings, bunkers, timber and wheat cargoes, and agency arrangements. The Perth Traders’ Association hears criticism of the Tours Bureau and calls for a centralized Perth bureau.

Strathaven A. E. Jackson Austral Streams Dreyfus and Co Thi,s de Greve A. F. Spencer and Co Ss. Kaiapoi van Oversteathen Busselton Wworrow As. Strathaven

Promote Local Trade Through Your Town Newspaper

The piece urges residents to support local tradesmen and buy at home to boost the town’s economy. It stresses advertising in the local paper, patronizing local stores, and giving courteous service to visitors to create positive impressions and strengthen community growth.

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