Fortune and politics shape a Australian tale in 19th century critique
A rhetorical essay argues against romance in Australian fortune seeking noting gold digging and back-blocks are less common now. It critiques leaders like Mr. Johnson and the Bunbury harbor promise, predicting political manipulation and public disillusion in a national context.
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Calidorpia
Australia
Tattergall
Hobart
Svory
Kerbgtony
George
Johnson
Bunbury
Jolson
Tre
Mr. Johnson
Collie
Christmas windows and a busy Bunbury
Magers Harris and Draper display a grand Christmas window while Carlton hosts the town’s best drinks galore. Mrs O Dea expands dressmaking. weather from Perth notes cool rain on the southwest and heat inland as Christmas plans unfold. Boxing Day sports attract large nominations and a Bedford Hall evening dance ends the day.
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Bedford Hall
C. Proseer
Fitwell Boot Palace
Victoriastreat
Bunbury
Advt
Admiral Johnson Takes West Australian Fleet Post
The text notes Johnson assuming a new role as Admiral of the West Australian fleet. It frames his departure as a promise delayed and his return as a future event that will likely calm the restless forces until he comes back to reassume duties.
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Johnson
Prehistoric Skull May Trace Human Origins
Reports from London describe a skull found with mastodon teeth and pre-Chelsean flint, believed older than cave man remains. Experts say it resembles a chimpanzee with a steep forehead and minimal brow ridges, suggesting a primitive ancestor for modern humans.
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London
Broome Tragedy: Death Revealed After Postmortem
In Perth last night Amid Din Kadir died from a blow to the jaw causing brain injury. James Harlan has been arrested on a wilful murder charge and remanded for eight days.
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Perth
Maned
Amid Din Kadir
James Harlan
Canada and the Empire's Defences
Ottawa December 9 Liberal Senators consider destroying Borden naval policy. Political circles expect if that action proceeds the Government will retaliate by starting a campaign to reform the Senate.
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Ottawa
Senate
Thé Chit Affair sparks summons for editor over breach
In the Senate Senator Delarge asked the Argus editor be summoned for breach of Parliamentary Privilege over a morning article about Mr Chinn and the Minister for Home Affairs. He later proposed amending the motion to demand decency for those involved. Millen defended the government’s criticism as fair. The Vice President said he would refer the matter to the Attorney-General.
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Melbourne
Senate
Delarge
W.A
Argus
Chinn
Millen
Attorney-Cieneral
Battle at Huejuquilla In Mexico Costs Rebels and Federals
News from Mexico City reports a fierce clash at Huejuquilla where hundreds of rebels died and Federal troops suffered heavy losses. Rebels sacked the town and committed numerous outrages before retreat or collapse of resistance.
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Newara
Dne
Mexico City
Huejuquilla
Aso
Victorian Assembly Debates Rail Estimates Deep Through Night
The Legislative Assembly sat through the night and continued today to discuss railway estimates. The government faced pressure to raise pay for workers and lift the minimum wage to Bs, but the treasurer refused to commit now, promising consideration during the recess.
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Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
Bourgeois Declines French Presidency For Unopposed Poincare
Paris December 19 announcement states M Bourgeois declines nomination for the French Presidency and it is expected that M Poincare will be elected unopposed.
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Paris
M. Bourgeoim
M. Poincaire
Suppression Preparations for Lhassa Disturbances
Calcutta reports Dec 19 that Chinese authorities prepare measures to quell disturbances at Lhassa. The Thibet situation draws the attention of British Indian and Chinese governments.
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Calcutta
Lhassa
Thibet
Perth Markets Last Night Offerings at Gates in Railway Yards
Sixteen trucks of chaff seven of wheat and one of oats were offered this morning at the gates in the railway yards. The market for best grade chaff remains firm with top price £4 10s 5d, £4 17s 6d refused for a truck. Wheat opened at 3s 1d, with 1s 4d accepted for a bogie truck. The lone oats truck sold for 2s 3d.
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Perth
Taft Urges Cabinet Seats in Congress to Remake Constitution
President Taft sends a message to Congress advocating restructuring of the Constitution to grant Cabinet members seats in the House and Senate following the British model. The proposal seeks a constitutional change aligning executive and legislative branches.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
England
Busselton Rink Defeats South-Western Lubs by Big Margin
The Busselton bowling team dominated the pennant match against the South-Western club at Busselton on Wednesday. Home players led by J. Bignell and Teede s were strongest, with Busselton winning every rink 107 to 44 in the largest three-rink victory in the history of the pennant.
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South-Westernlub
Busselton
Vasse
Bignell
Prain
J. Bignell
Teedes
MecDaniells
Penamint
S.W
S.W. Prosser
Miller
Mann
Ford
Vincent
J. Walker
Humds
Priex
Anderson
Russell
Mi-Dan
Morris
M. EB
King Edward Memorial Site Changes Announced
King George approves changes to the King Edward Memorial location in London. The memorial will stand between Pall Mall and the Duke of York's Column instead of Green Park. An equestrian statue will be erected and the Lord Napier statue moved to Trafalgar Square.
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George
King Edward
Pall Mull
Duke of York
Green Park
Lord Napier
Trafalgar Square
Perth Man Charged Over Attempted Suicide
George Hilton aged 46 of Pier street was charged at City Court this morning with attempted self harm. He was remanded for medical examination after Diamond, fishing from the Causeway bridge, heard a splash and saw Hilton in the water. Alex Woodgate swam out to rescue him.
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Perth
George Hilton
Pier Street
Diamond
Causeway Bridge
Hilton
Alex Woodgate
Free Gift Draw At Interval Promises Laughing Biograph
The Amusements section describes a Monday interval draw for a Free Gift with the audience asked to stay seated. It reviews a Biograph programme featuring Nice and Un Envi rous, With the Enemy's Help, Aunty's Romance, An Interrupted Elopement, Troublesome Step-daughter, Majorca, A Frontier Child, and Tweedledum and Cyclist, noting high quality subjects and vivid Pathe color visuals.
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Alfred M. Clare
Dave Williams
Pathe
A.B
Australian Gazette
Vitagraph
Vitagraph Co
Majorca
Tweedledum Wg
National Pictures at Lyric Theatre Program Listing
At the Lyric Theatre tomorrow night the program includes Price of a Silver Fox Lubin drama First Violin Vita drama Souvenirs of Italy A B Heenic Oath of his Office S and A drama Chocolate Revolver Vita drama Plays presented by National Pictures with multiple shorts and features.
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Lyric Theatre
Lubin
Vita
Italy
A.B
Heenic
Hugh B. Erskine Named Manager of Fremantle Theatre
Mr. Hugh B. Erskine longtime Bunbury businessman joins West's Princess Theatre Fremantle as manager. The new venue seats nearly 2,000 and opens tonight with vaudeville and pictures under Fremantle Mayor. Also notes Bunbury social event at Canon Adams Rectory marks Miss Johns engagement to Mr. Blythe and an Bunbury ministerial exam success by H. B. Weavers with entrance to theological training.
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Hugh B. Erskine
Bunbury
Weat
Pictures
Princess Theatre
Fremantle
West's Limited
Erskine
Canon
Blythe
H. BR. Weavers
Theological College
Harry Weavers
Kojonup
Golf Notes Handicaps for Bunbury Links Men’s Event
Handicaps announced for the Bunbury links men’s competition this afternoon. Players listed include J T Knight Clarke G D Blythe A V Parkes B Jago J L Curlewis P Rose W L Owen T Fawkner W F Fenton Z J Miynn J L Walker W Balston R D McCay A A Robinson G Tipping with handicaps ranging from 8 to 24.
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Bunbury Links
J.T. Knight
Clarke
G. D. Blythe
A. V. Parkes
B. Jago
J. L. Curlewis
P. Rose
W. L. Owen
T. Fawkner
Z. J. Miynn
J. L. Walker
W. Balston
R. D. McCay
A. A. Robinson
G. Tipping
Xmas drink prices from a vintage catalog
A festive short list of wines and ales with prices. Duce's Sweet Red Wine 1s per bottle, Allen's Port 6d and Is, Seppelt's Port 1s 6d, Frontinac Constantia Muscat 2s bottle, Bun bury Ale and Stout 4s gallon, Carlton and McCracken's Laager 5 6d per gallon.
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Duce
Allen
Seppelt
Frontinac
Constantia
Carlton
Carlton and McCracken
Swimming Notes Highlight Long 350 Yard Spin and Upcoming 400 Yard Race
The report details a Sunday swim meet with Halkyard leading a 350 yard event followed by Jamey and Sinclair, listing finishers Wenn Cooke McCombe Hellaname and Hayes. Handicaps are published for multiple swimmers, with Clarke a key challenger. The piece notes organizational tensions, Googe Club results, and upcoming nominations for club teams and events including the Yaehr Club on the 1st prox.
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Wenn
Cooke
McCombe
Hellaname
Hayes
Tobitts Halkyard
Sinclair
Acratoh
Clarke
Caporn
Cocke
Hegg
Stewart
Holtamann
James
Sharp
Jenkins
Teede
Renner
Simmons
Blythe
Herrington
Clare
Scott
Pryor
Edwards
McCombs
Boltemann
Wrenn
Christmas and holiday worship schedules across denominations
The page lists church services for St Chavid's South Bunbury and other denominations. It records Holy Communion, Matins, Evensong, Children's Service, and Christmas Day timings. Ministers E Crane and Rev S B Fellows are noted.
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Picton Hall
E. Crane
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Victoria
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South Bunbury
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Pieton Ball
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Christmis Ports and Sherries
Kinntinmont
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Beigel's Beer
Sussex
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Canada
the Empire
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Mexico
Produce Markets
American Constitution
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Googe Club
Joe Marshall
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