Passing of the Year and Australian Dominion Century
The Bunbury Herald reflects on a year of war and disaster but note great scientific progress and empire expansion. It looks to 1901 with pride in Britain’s growth, medical advances, and industrial feats, and heralds Australia’s federation in Sydney with grand ceremonies and a united Commonwealth outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
British Empire
India
Orient
America
Great Britain
J. Holt Schooling
Australia
Rudyard Kipling
England
United States
Napoleon
Greece
Russia
Turkey
Spain
Portugal
France
Crimea
Poursia
Prussia
Denmark
Brazil
Paraguay
Mexico
Austria
Servia
Egypt
Abyssinia
Afghanistan
Japan
Nelson
Trafalgar
Algiers
Acre
Edison
London
Providence
Commonwealth
Sydney
Centennial Park
Britain
Pacific
New Year Calendar and Holiday Notices in Bunbury
The issue presents a 1901 illustrated Bunbury calendar with views of Bunbury Greenbushes and Margaret River caves, 2000 copies printed, extra copies available. Holiday schedules are listed for telegraphs posts banks and a lecture by Rev. George Buchanan at Masonic Hall. Event notices cover Commonwealth celebrations and Watchnight services with plans for concerts and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Greenbushes
Margaret River
Golffields
Joan
Victoria Street
Messra Gordon and Gotch
ADYT
Savings Bank
George Buchanan
Masonic Hall
Buchanan
America
M. Eastman
Keith
Australia
Wesley Church
K J Turner
Kalgoorlie
A Good Cough Medicine for Family Use
A testimonial from Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He states five years of sales with complete satisfaction and that he uses it for his own family for ordinary coughs colds and after la grippe. Available at R G Kraton and Co Stephen Street Bunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N.Y
R. G. Kraton and Co
Stephen Street
Bunbury
Bunbury Week Weather Dampens Bunbury Day Parade
A fine Thursday for Bunbury Week amusements was spoiled by unforeseen cancellations. A trades procession saw only three trades participate with J T W P winning best turnout. A country race and fishing event yielded modest catches while weather hindered jetty activities and vocal performances.
Bunbury Amateur Programme Delights Few Attendees
In Bunbury an evening of vocal numbers supervised by Mr Will Robertson featured Miss Woodrow, Mr Robertson, Mrs Walkeden, Mr J Burt of Coolgardie, Mrs Turner of Kalgoorlie with Miss Williams and Ruby Williams, and others. The show closed with Mr Weiss’s humorous stamp speech and a post interval lineup including Clively, Dy Williams, Mrs Aylott, Rev G Buchanan, Dr Joel, and duets Walkoden with Mr Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Robertson
Bunbary
Turner
Marie Stella
Mrs Turner
Kalgoorlie
Miss Williams
Ruby Williams
Kalgoorlians
McCormick
IL. Weiss
Clively
Dy Williams
Fishing Contest Draws 50 Entries on Bunbury River Bank
A Bunbury Week committee event drew 50 entries with 23 boats at Mill Point paddock. Competitors started after a draw at 2 PM while stewards patrolled the river to enforce contest rules and spectators enjoyed toys races for children organized by J N English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Week Committee
J. F. Johnstone
Mill Point
W. L. Marsh
Mckernan
J. N. English
Banbury Cycle Club hosts seven races including Amateur Championship
Banbury Cycle Club stages seven races today led by the three mile Amateur Championship of W A and a teams event with Perth Busselton and Banbury. W A Amateur Cycle Club riders Cook Bennett Swain Wall. Keary Masters Sparrow with Sussex cyclists Body and Bock visit Banbury after a Bassleton meeting. Swain Bennett Wall lead the local entries as Bunbury hopes to reclaim prizes. holidays slim racing field due to Commonwealth duties in Sydney. Socials include complimentary smoke and river picnic. Maiden handicap 2 p m. Week concludes with a first class smoke social at the Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banbury
W.A
Perth
Busselton
Messrs Cook
Bennett
Swain
Wall
Keary
Masters
Sparrow
Messrs Body
Bock
Sussex Cycling Club
Basselton
Bunbury
Sydney
Masonic Tall
Cabinet list grows as eight named for seven ports
Mr Barton reports progress with cabinet formation in Suphey. Eight men are considered for seven portfolios: Barton Lyce Deakin Turner Forrest Kingston and Holder with Lyne unlikely to withdraw. Deakin and Turner join. Forrest consents. Kingston or Holler touted for SA. Holder may get honorary Inter-State Commission chair. Governor-General submission expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forrest
Suphey
Mr Barton
William Lyce
Mr Deakin
George Turner
Dickson
Kingston
Holder
William Lyne
Mer Barton
Deakin
Barton
Messra Kingston
Holler
South Australia
Mr Kingston
Inter-State Commission
Forrest Accepts Barton Offer for Federal Ministry
Sir John Forrest telegraphed the acting Premier that he had accepted Mr Barton’s offer for a port folio in the first Federal Ministry of the Commonwealth of Australasia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forrest
Mr Barton
Commonwealth of Australasia
Church Services Across Banbury and Bunbury Districts
Notices list Anglican and Congregational services with multiple locations including Banbury Bunbury Donnybrook Yarloop and Worsley. Preachers include Rev J Orchant Rev P J Ryall Rev T P James and Rev A W Kray with morning prayers matins and evening sermons. Special Commonwealth service noted for New Year’s Day and a Watch Night Service scheduled for December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
J. Orchant
Banbury
Brunswick
Picton
South Banbury
Roy G H Devlin
Harvey
Boyanup
Danneybrook
Colliefields
Daring
B.A. Lloam
Weyley
A. W. Kray
New Century
Lam
Bunbury
South Bunbury
Donnybrook
T. P. James
Celliefelds
Worsley
Gea
Henderson
Celliefields
J. Button
F.L
George Bughanan
Collie Court Clears Wages Dispute Over Uncertificated Driver
At the Collie Police Court John Evans manager of Walls end mine faced wage dispute claims. The case centered on firing a boiler while an uncertificated man drove a winding engine. Evans said certificated drivers were scarce and proposed standing by the winding engine. Verdict: case dismissed with costs to plaintiff. Similar case Porcell v Evans also dismissed with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collie
W. WH. Dolley
J.P
J. O
Quombes
W. Terry
John Evans
Wallsend
Engine Drivers Association
Evans
Ogden
Porcell
Mechanics’ Institute
W E H Dolley
Miss Christie
Miss Ogden
Mesdames Dolley
Salmon
Bedlington
Mrs Barnes
Miss McMeiken
Mra Hughes
Miss Grant
Mrs Brown
Miss Rodley
Madame Zalinski
Mrs Reugers
Honth
Mra Atkinson
Mra Wilson
Perry v John Evans Mine Case Heads to Supreme Courts
The Perry v John Evans case against Wallsend Mine manager will go to the Supreme Courts. Fees were lodged today as engine drivers backed by associations protest mine inspector decisions allowing uncertified men to drive. Perry Purcell and Wilcocks of the Engine Drivers' Association are among the complainants to the Minister of Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
John Evans
Wallsend
Conorts
Perry, Purcell
Wilcocks
Minister of Mines
Christmas Tree Treat at Collie Mills School
Children at the Collie Mills school enjoyed a Friday Christmas event with gifts from a tree arranged by Mrs J C Port wife of Jarrah Timber and Wood Paving Corp Limited. Prizes were awarded to scholars from community subscriptions and a donation from the corporation. Lily Port, daughter of the general manager, distributed prizes in her mother's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
McAleece
McAloyce
Collie Mills
J. C. Port
Lily Part
Jarrah Timber and Wood Paving Corporation, Limited
Misa Lily Port
Mra J. C. Port
Stratham Club to Meet Motel Team in Monday Match
On Monday Stratham Cricket Club will play a motel team in Stratham. In the evening a concert and dance at Capel Agricultural Hall will aid the piano fund. Vocal and instrumentalists are rehearsing, promising a varied programme and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratham Cricket Club
Capel Agricultural Hall
Donnybrook Sees Christmas Day Weather and New Year Plans
Donnybrook reports a bright Christmas Day with showers in the morning and a cool, pleasant temperature. Rev P J Ryall preached at the Anglican Church, and the town plans to open the recreation reserve on January 1 1901 with a full program organized by the Progress Committee. Large consignments of machinery for the Donnybrook Goldfields Limited signal expected activity in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnybrook
Her Majesty
Petalso
P J. Ryall
Donnybrook Recreation Reserve
Commonwealth
Progress Committee
Donnybrook Goldfields Limited
Boxing Day Sports at Boyanup Winners List
A detailed report from Boyanup’s Boxing Day events is in abeyance, with a list of winners across Maiden and Boys’ races under 14 and 10, Girls’ races under 14 and 10, earlier heats in the Sheffield Handicap, and other events such as the Quarter-mile Handicap, Hurdles, High Jump, Hop Step and Jump, and Sack Race led by Shortill, Payne, Ecclestone, Wales, May Fowler, and Hooper among others. The article praises the day’s success and thanks Boyanup friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyanup
Shortill
LA Payne
C Hurst
H Clowes
Clara Ecclestone
May Fowler
Sheffield Landicap
W C Porrest
Q Campbell
RK Edmill
R A Payne
W Gandy
J Hurst
A J Payne
L A Payne
EA Saunders
W Ecclestone
J. Simmons
W C Porvest
Eri A Sanders
Payne
Sanders
H Wales
L Catfield
BE Trigwell
B Anderson
U Hadlow
P Donovan
K Crampton
A Anderson
M Ecclestone
H Fowler
Lin
J Hooper
T Simmons
H Anderson
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Balm says Cary editor
Gea EK, editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia, credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with rapid relief after other remedies failed. The testimonial notes quick care following use and lists R G praEae and Co. Stephen Street Bunny as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gea EK
Cary
Guide
Washington
Chamberlain
R. G praEae and Co
Stephen Street
Bunny
New Spring Advert Promises Unbeatable Values in District
A local advertisement touts a splendid stock imported directly from home manufacturers and warehouse men. It stresses cash purchases and values said to be unsurpassed in the district.
Prints Cambrics and Muslins Sampled in Market
Listings describe Arplemlid Mark Indigo Blue Prints and Cambrics in 64d and 74d yard with fast colors and patterns. White Ground Crumb's Prints 741 with bright patterns. Black White Navy and White Cambric Prints 74d. White Lace Stripe Muslins 44d yard quality. Swiss Musing spotted prints leaf pattern priced per yard. Plain Cream Batiste Lawn wide suitable for summer dresses.
New Summer Dress Goods Inventory Display
Listings describe various fabrics including Poplaina, Spot pateros, Heliotrope, pale green dress materials, moire silks, Voile, and Cashmeres. Provinces mention direct import from China and wide color options with prices at 22s 6d to 28s od.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nuu
Melbourne dressmaker Miss Peacock arrives for fitting
A Melbourne dressmaker Miss Peacock has arrived and will provide tailored fittings. The shop advertises a fine stock of new trimmings laces braids silks and ornaments to please customers with perfect satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Miss Peacock
Black Dress Goods Stock Attracts Buyers
Large stock of black fabrics offered with strong value. Includes Brodie Lustres at 1s 1d and 1s 11d, Rich Black Lustres at 33s per yard, plain black woollens and coating serges priced from 21s to 25s, silk grenadines at 30s, and other high quality materials advertised for immediate purchase.
Ladies Underclothing Sale Featuring Corsets and Nightwear
A splendid lot of New Underclothing opened with Ladies' Trimmed Nights Nainsook Knickers Chemises and Nights in Val Lace and Insertion Pink and White Under Vests and Combinations Naiiscole. Also listed are Corsets including Net Corset and styles named The and W with varied prices.
Millinery assortment with trims and hats
A catalog of hats and trims including English trimmed hats in sizes 2s 3d 245 30a plus ladies white gems course straws in multiple prices. Also wide brim gems 5s 0d and sun hats with fancy edges at 6d. Feathers wings and aigrettes offered in this sale.
Gloves and Laces and Ribbons for Sale
A sale listing offers kid gloves in several sizes and colors including 23 11d and 3s 6d, suede gloves in fawn, lisle thread gloves, pure silk evening gloves, black silk gloves, plus various laces and wide fiat trims. Prices range from Is to 6d and include multiple small lots and new items.
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la Ltd
Men's Shirts and Suits Arrive in Splendid Lot
Splendid lot of Men’s Shirts in white and blue varieties with bands priced at 6d and 9d. Zephyr shirts with cheek patterns priced at 6d. Melange suits in fawn and grey offered at 47s 6d.
Cass Eros the Cheap Drapers Runsdury and Colulefields
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Cass Eros and two shops Costs are unclear. The item appears to be a brief retail or ad note with uncertain names and places.
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Bunbury Herald
W.C.T.U
Congregational Church
Wesley
Newbury Spade Company
Pryors
J.T. W.P
Bogue’s
Walkeden
J.T.W.P
Bunbury Race Course
Harrison
Messrs
G. F. Teede
J.R Wenn
J. Kenyon
Messrs Pratt and
Caporn
R. Baylis
Lottie
Pereira
T. F. Teede
Iris Daisy Bell
Daisy Bell
THE
Federal Ministry
Sir John Forrest
Church Services
District News
Br Wire
Connie
Worster
Carew
Donnysroor
Boranur
New Spring
Men's Department
Cass
EROS
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