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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
1
In Kalgoorlie the election resulted in Hugh Mahon being the sole candidate. He was declared elected unopposed after polling. The House of Representatives status follows the declaration with no opposing votes.
The court allowed the appeal but declined further damages. It held the defendant failed to prove additional loss due to the worker’s actions and that any award should reflect only the natural loss and not sentimental value.
The article cites Mr adaddan Whines criticizing government borrowing and a plan to borrow 25,000,007 more. It notes a dispute over delivery dates for funds, private tendered supply terms, and calls for a firm commitment from Mr Fisher and the government. Figures referenced include 20,000,000 and 22,000,000, with a proposed 25,000,007 loan and constitutional concerns about state versus Commonwealth responsibilities.
Misspelled text notes four celebrations by Hoy Conmunien at the Cathedral on Christmas Day with services at Te Taw Ro'vlock. A short evening serving at TTS, Friday sermon at HE aelick, and Erensenus will preach at eight o clock by the Rector.
London reports that Sumner, sought for the murder of Christina Bransfield in Liverpool, has been apprehended. He had evaded police by living in a Liverpool lodging house and disguising himself with shaved eyebrows spectacles and other methods. A former schoolmate betrayed him to authorities.
Items linked to the late John Forster including Lendon Mou the mice and chair were taken from the Dublin National Museum on loan to Baron Oriel’s estate. The regie gence of Butus Oriel’s descendant Masserseue, Castle Auer, is overseeing custody.
The Commonwealth Meterologist interviewed by The Stormy Weather in Perth cites abnormal distribution in the Southean Anta Ocean as the cause and cannot say how long the unsettled conditions will continue. He notes December rainfall records have been set in many localities after Saturdays storms.
Captain W N McGuire who led Bunbury Salvation Army has been reassigned with next post undisclosed. Premier J Scaddan is said to have spent week ending at the Caves. James B Higgins of Busselton shows improvement after illness and may take inland holiday with family if stable. Percy Davidson, formerly of Bunbury and now at the Daily News stall in Perth, is on holiday visit and warmly welcomed.
A torn report describes a village school program with songs and recitations including Old Kentucky and Incident of French Camp. It notes enthusiasm for singing amid concerns about weather and outside attendance and mentions a nationwide anthem performance and a crane of ducks.
Contusion over holiday rail schedules. Trains depart Bunbury for Perth at multiple times with connections at Picton, Pinjarra, and Donnybrook. Mixed services run Bunbury via Donnybrook, Busselton, Bridgetown, and Bassleton with various return and connecting services to Perth and Collie.
Commissioner H W Kempton of Rhodesia South Africa visited Bridgetown and toured orchards. A cart accident on Green busher road near Hester Siding injured Miss Brien Hester, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gadfes Hester, breaking her leg and requiring hospital care. Kempton remained to assist the family while arrangements were made for medical treatment.
A damaged review of a genealogical document traces a long lineage from a Freeh extraction to a Forets family origin. The analysis suggests the piece, though initially unclear, contains a rich backstory spanning many generations and centuries, with claims of deep ancestry and time in Fle dita Fartest.
A local Eisteddfad is set for December end under state and council oversight. Organizers report many entrants including performers from Funbury and a founder manning safety and honor for the capital of the South-West. Officials seek to resolve security and access issues and confirm test copies and supplies.
Visitors during the holidays can enjoy river excursions on motor tours to the Caves and Callie Bridge. The note lists events at the Lyric Theatre and Empire Gardens, religious services, a Roman Catholic Bazaar, fishing, boat hires, and scenic river trips from Bunbury boat sheds.
Dublin counsel report failed conciliatory talks over reinstating strikers. Both sides vow to fight on. Court of Appeal confirms judgment against Larkin and associates, ordering 2200 damages to Matthew Long in an action for inducing dockers to refuse work.
A presentation in Banbury Council Chambers honored Miss McArthur on December 20 1913 as she leaves the post of Assistant Town Clerk to marry Mr Edmond Woll. The Mayor and staff gave a silver cake dish and the council workers a massive silver entree dish with inscriptions praising her energy courtesy and service. Messages of goodwill and farewell were shared as staff expressed their pleasure at her future happiness and continued prosperity.
Church notices list service times at St Pauls Cathedral St Patricks Raphael South Bunbury and Almey Church with Holy Eucharist Morning and Evening prayers. Salvation Army Christmas night service and a note on summer attire and Bunbury Butter fundraising details in town.
Geo Milling was convicted on Saturday in a public opinion court for towing the best assortment of ties ever seen in the south. Wes Tampestion was listed as the cordial invitee.
Mr Thea Radley is announced as the successful tenderer for the booths at the Waterlon Chiles meeting held on New Year's Day.
The Bunbury Court heard a workers compensation claim by the widow of K C Petersen who was killed when thrown from a horse at Burre kup timber-cutting work. The Timber Corporation of Grewimbiades denying liability settled for 2900 with each side bearing its own costs.
Local stores in Bunbure will stay open tomorrow night until 10 p.m. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day they close. Saturday hours run until 9 p.m. All shops close New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day as observed by the holidays schedule.
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