Farewell honors for Bishop Wilson at Walkerville Hall
A farewell social for Bishop Cecil Wilson at Walkerville Hall drew many parishioners. Speakers praised his work in the diocese and his missionary zeal, with gifts presented including an illuminated address and a cheque. Wilson thanked supporters and urged backing for his successor, Rev. R. P. A. Hewgill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Wilson
Bunbury
Walkerville Hall
St Andrew's Anglican Church
Walkerville
W. H. Selway
Adelaide
Dr. Thomas
E.W. van Senden
H. T. Coles
J. Jarvis
Capt Fowler
Bishop Wilson
Wilson
Thomas
Australia
England
Selway
Jarvis
People’s Warden
Coles
Church of England’s Men Society
van Senden
B.S. Muecke
Church of England Boys
Melbourne
Sydney
Seed
Christ
R. P. A. Hewgill
Harold Wylde
F.R.C.O
Myrtle Ingham
Elma van Senden
Civic reception honors Bunbury's Sir John Forrest in Perth visitors
At Municipal Chambers on Tuesday Sir John Forrest KCMG received a royal welcome from His Worship the Mayor, Councillors and citizens. E M Clarke and E Rose praised his services to Bunbury and WA. The event highlighted Bunbury’s dairy and tourist potential and included a Yes campaign speech at the Lyric despite a poor turnout. The toast was followed by tributes to the Butter Factory and a future homecoming for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
G.O.M
Sir John Forrest K.C
E M Clarke
E Rose
L.C
Mitchell
C.M.G
Rose and Money
Rose and Money, Referred To Sir John
W.A
Sir John
South West
Naturaliste
M.L.C
T'Shaw
James Mitchell
Play Straight in Gricket Says Two Wellingtons
A fragmented note extols fair play in cricket and school games, praising playing straight bat and golden rule. It contrasts old Wellington banner loyalty with modern Wellington Bunbury, touting a trusted deal and reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnie
Wide Range of Crimes and Accidents Across Australian States
A compilation of recent incidents reports in New South Wales Queensland South Australia and Western Australia. Killed miners from a collapse at Edna May Consolidated and a drowning at Carron Lake. Attacks shark attack hospitalisation. Fire at Wendouree Asylum with 30 rescued. Deaths from log falls and buggy overturns. Legal cases include Ada Reeve seeking rights and Budd sentenced to death for murder. Bigamy case and releases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Benson
Edna May
Manila
Carnarvon
F. W. Dean
Port Hedland
Mr Smith
Malloch Bros
Fettler
Rodwell
Carnamab
New South Wales
Ada Reeve
Wilfred Cotton
London
Grand Canyon
Blue Mountains
Huie
Jenkins
Wendouree Asylum
Ballarat
John Barham
Carron Lake
John Robertson
Wheelright
Tallangatta
Albert E. Budd
Annie E. Samson
John Bauston
WA Turf Club Annual Meeting Racing Selections
Herald selections for the WA T.C. annual meeting list Maiden Plate results with Negro leading ahead of Silver Lad and Trelawney. W.A.T.C. Plate shows Monitrix first with Lucky Escape and Headwind placed. Perth Stakes names Imshi top, followed by Lucky Escape and Florabel. W.A. Derby headed by Macadam with Ventrim and Gree Lord close. Karrakatta Plate lists Eudies first, Cool Cheek a close second, Portree third. Visitors Handicap ranks Welcome Hugh first, Heart of Oak second, Simplex third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A.T.C
Cool Cheek
Portree
Welcome Hugh
Simplex
Perth Cup Win With Gold Coinake and Lucky Becape
In a brief Perth Cup card the names Gold Coinake ridden by Tish Knight and Lucky Becape placed prominently. The readable fragments suggest a racing event with these horses achieving notable placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Becape
Boxing Day Sports entries for Friendly Societies event
The Friendly Societies announce Boxing Day Sports at the Recreation Ground with late entries accepted up to race start. Events include One and Two Cycle Races, Que-lap Walk open, Boys' Cycle under 16, 50 and two yards Handicap, and Returned Soldiers 75 yards with numerous participants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Anderson
E. Davis
D. Brennan
J. Holgren
G. Upson
H. Beesor
J. Perkins
R. Robinson
C. Setter
C. Wilkes
M. Smith
H. Hislop
G Green
R. Haister
J. My
H. Mason
Mat Wallis
H. G. Pearson H. Gardiner
Fry
J. Byrne
G. Millard
Sturtridge
W. Henricks
R. Jackson
E. Badham
H. T. Shaw
T. Delaney
and Dawson
H Wells
T Earl
P. Rodwell
F. Barker
D. Prosser
Doan's Pills Backache Kidney Cure Endorsed
An Australian advertisement argues work overtax harms kidneys and promotes Doan's Pills as a remedy. It includes a Bunbury resident testimonial praising relief from backache headache and giddiness, claiming lasting kidney health after sixteen years, with purchase details from Carr's Pharmacy and Foster-McClellan Co. The piece urges readers to ensure they get genuine Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Carr's Pharmacy
Foster- McClellan Co
Murray St Parth
Will of Lucinda King probate summons and claims notice
In the Supreme Court of Western Australia presate jurisdiction a notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Lucinda King deceased invites written particulars by January 6 1918 to the Executors care of Keenan Randall Emanuel Buildings St George's Terrace Perth Solicitors for the Executors. M Bath The Tailor offers 10 percent off marked prices for two months after Christmas day and remains on deck but cannot take more orders for Xmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF Western Australia
Lucinda King Ocmarly
Lucinda Wimbridge
Bunbury
Francis Street
Perth
Western Australia
Keenan & Randall
Emanuel Buildings
St. George's Terrace
M. Bath
Bunbury Traders' Association Elects Holiday Hours Changes
At the Bunbury Traders' Association meeting presided by Mr HJ Minors, members discussed the Industrial Agreement with the Shop Assistants' Union, printed copies for sale to all shopkeepers, and extended hours to 10 pm on Christmas Eve. The Senior Cadets will perform drills in employer time on Wednesdays, and time books obligations under the Early Closing Act were noted. Returned soldiers receive employment preference where possible, letters between Bunbury and Perth routing issues were raised, and the president extended season’s greetings while hoping for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Minors
Bunbury
Traders' Association
Shop Assistants’ Union
Traders’ Association
Mr Stephens
Perth
Minors
Capel
Busselton
Kaeshagen
Electrical treatment restores Perth man after crippling illness
James Kelly of East Kirrup describes severe injury from a horse and years of doctors in Perth with no relief. After six weeks of electrical therapy at Booty and Landauer in Perth he claims to be cured, off morphia for months, and now fully mobile, praising the service at 131 West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ggatenes
Perth
Messrs Booty and Landauer
Western Australia
Landauer
Wi St. Perth
Tel
Jas. Kelly
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Farewall
St. Andrew's
Sir John Forrest
LYRIC
Gricket
Wellington's
Wellingtons
Wellington
Cnn
West Australia
Victoria
Cummins
Oldring
Blunderfield
Taylor
Rosie
Trawool
Queensland
Dorothy Baker
Morcom
Charters Towers
Hughenden
South Australia
Albert Herraman
Sharp
Sporting
Herald
W. A.T.C. Annual Meeting
Friendly Society
Bunbury Traders’ Association
H.J. Minors
Bunbury Trader's Association
Returned Soldiers’ Association
East
Kirrup
South-West
Clarke’s
O. Ricoh
Clarke’s Stores
L. R. Honey
Toronto
Bunbury and District
Saunders & Stuart Ltd
Kingst
Acreville
City OF Perth
Victoria Park B
Welshpool
City of
Peet & CO. Ltd
Beecham
E. S. Wigg & Son Ltd
W.A. Wholesale and Retail
WIGC
E. S. Wigg & Son
K. W. Dobbies Co, Ltd
L. V. Stevens
Barrack Street
Pertel
A, Schetkowsky
BAKER
Victoria ST
Turkey Point
Bupbury
T. Walters
K. N. English
Carlton Wine Saloon
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