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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
3
A scrambled news brief reports confiscation on a premises involving a steamer Junge and ferments. It mentions agricultural authorities securing antler, shipments to Albany, arrests, trials, and various international events from Dublin to Sydney. The item surveys mine strikes, ship arrivals, court actions, and political upheaval with numerous named places and people.
A graphic discussing cattle spearing in the Nor West region features remarks by Mr Blythe and others. The dialogue covers pastoral abuses, Aboriginal work on stations, rations, and government policy as leaders seek restraint and reforms.
Reported by salesmen for WA Peodnoers Union on Bul Hantun street Kivlxootliay. Weather extremely borind with damp wood and vegetables returning to normal except for glawl lite. Prices list aprieules, cherries, apples, oranges, strawberries, cucumbers, marrows, onions, potatoes. Notable figures include cherries 17s 6d per dozen, oranges 20s per dozen, strawbery 7s 6d per quar, onions £4 to £10, potatoes £25 to £11. Market notes include Lamptons were frequent and cucumbers up to 4 per sex.
Italian Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs explains in Parliament that the draft Western Australian Emigration Convention will be laid before the Chamber for approval once settled.
London December 23 announces Custer Sir William G. Pearce’s will for Trinity College Cambridge. The will provides a benefit totaling £400,000 upon the death of Laity Feares.
Feviling school children and Lord Rosebury oppose extra taxation on nonoral ratepayers while appealing for funds toward 21 000 needed. 28 000 already raised. Moderates in the London County Council reversed to permit ratepayer money for parthing breakfasts. The Salvation Army provides farthing breakfasts in eight London districts.
News of the arrest warrant for Robt Caldwell was recited on board the Kaiserin Auguste via wireless telegraphy and published in the vessel’s daily paper. The report says Caldwell’s arrival in New York left the ship in a state near collapse.
The examination of Dinizuta will be held in the gaol with press representatives excluded. Copies of the evidence will be provided for publication. The Times of Natel urges inclusion of Transvial and Cape Colony judges who lack knowledge of the case.
In a private tris on Sunday viewing Nithos beat Thithar and Maoremi over a mile and a quarter. The performance boosted Nertins to back two to win two thnus and the butasr quotations list several names and odds for the event.
England faced Victoria at Melbourne with Fane captaining the visitors. Crawford and Hobbs starred for England, Rhodes and Hiddes contributed with the bat, while Armstrong and Warne bowled for Victoria. By adjournment England trailed with five wickets down and a sizable cumulative score.
Fragmented report covers a shooting event with Roselands and Hutchings teams, listing matchups between Horan and Tarrant, Rhodes and Collins, and various scorers. Mentions Victoria and a match day on the 4th, with Roselands declared winner after late word from the secretary.
Judge Dornside summed up over three hours and forty minutes in Perth last night in the Connolly Sunday Throws libel case. The jury awarded Connolly one shilling in damages after a verdict for the plaintiff. The judge warned the jury against a verdict too harsh or unjustified and signaled he would rule on costs in the morning.
The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the Canning expedition discussed expanding its scope to include press interference and attempted influence by parties allied with the expedition. Witnesses suggested broadening powers to examine natives interests and government actions, with adjournment pending government assurance.
In a case labeled medical haycult the court delivered judgment this afternoon after two months of proceedings. Several Kalgnothe doctors were fined £200 earlier. Dr Cameron Wut sought £40 damages from Thomea McDowell and others, with a full attendance at Hall Spsnoaratret and related parties noted.
Race report details a muddy regatta with boats like Lotus and Mofonder suffering mishaps and near misses. Crews from Bow time to Harf compete as spectators await a New Year regatta program promising better entries and several water sports.
Arrangements for the hava annual demonstration are in place. The city band will lead the procession with notable participants including HMC8 Bun University Lumpers' Union and the Yoel friendly society invited to take part. Trials have begun with A MacDonald of Perth praised for trials, and thirty six nominations listed for the Lionas Vio uallers' Chop.
In a Sunday match, Dardanup and Boyaup combined XI played South Bunbury. Hanns won the toss, Gleated to bat as weather dictated. Palmar scored a fine 41, Clifford 41 not out, Goch 8 5, Kanchagan 32, Hanfield 25, and Wally Kac bagen debuted with promise. Dardanup posted 164, Syincuda top-scored with over fifty, ONeill added 20. South Bunbury bowled with some resistance as they chased. The game served as valuable practice for South Bunbury ahead of Jeffrey Cup.
A close game Saturday between shore clubs Brunswick and Harvey ended with Brunswick winning by a boundary after a sharp display of fielding and pitching. Harvey struggled with batting while Brunswick relied on strong defense to secure the victory.
In Bunbury Police Court on Monday December 13, defendants faced multiple charges. George Hanson paid fines for obscene language after complaints of flirting and foul speech. Laurensen admitted disorderly conduct and was fined. A kitten torture accusation led to questioning of explanations. Wilskow found guilty of dissolute behavior, jailed for 14 days. Kalleros denied disorderly acts amid threats and fighting. several suspects faced penalties including potential further confinement. Additional cases involved drunkenness and protective detention of Edward Thronstad and several others.
The Bunbury Bowling Club invites visiting bowlers to a friendly day on the green. President and members hope to arrange a united event for Beaming Day. Mr Hemminger of Northam B C and Mr Broosshall, both experts, will arrange preliminaries for the visitors.
A report on Mr Greenhaut’s estate describes extensive mixed farming with Ayrshire cattle, poultry, pigs, and poultry houses. The property features large haystacks, diverse pastures, and planned drainage projects, reflecting ambitions for forage crops, garden forage, and dairy productivity amidst rugged terrain and scarce water.
A legislative session focused on the Harbor Trust Bill with Assembly members drawing opposition to clause 15. The debate centered on whether the son of an emminconee should be deemed fit. Eventually agreement emerged on claims handling and related provisions.
A detailed narrative describes farms in the Preston Valley and surrounding forested areas. It notes Brackish roads, timber mills, dairy cattle, creamery connections, and experiments with fruit and grain crops. Observers discuss land quality, drainage, and the prospects for cattle and crop development amid transportation changes and timber activity.
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