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Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1917

Page

6

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Electrical treatment cures Western Australia patient

A Western Australia resident reports six weeks of electrical therapy by Booty and Landauer at 131 William St Perth cured his ailments. He says after three treatments he found huge relief, after nine he discarded crutches, and after six weeks he is absolutely cured and well known locally.

Messrs Booty and Landauer Western Australia William St. Perth Tel

Christmas and New Year Holidays Business Houses Close

Business houses will close on Tuesday and Wednesday December 25 and 26 1917 with late hours on Christmas Eve and also on Tuesday and Wednesday January 1 and 2 1918. Country clients please note this. Arthur North secretary. Bunbury December 13 1917.

Arthur North

Rumors and twists in Russian leadership 1917

A compiled sequence of sensational notes spanning May 1917 recounts shifts in Russian power from Kerensky’s tenure to exile rumors about the ex-Czar Nicholas II. Entries describe German leanings, Sinn Feiner links, and dramatic moves including deaths by own action and a Siberian escape.

Tommy Atkins Nicholas Wilhelm Potsdam Berlin Kerensky Sneezovsky M. Kerensky M. Sneezovsky Russia

Awkins Nominated For Mayor In Historic Election Tale

The tale recalls a 1940s locality campaign with Mister Kaeshagen praising Mister Awkins as a potential mayor. Sir John Kisner, Mister Tippin, and a chorus of supporters shape a pivotal moment as the town debates democracy and leadership.

The Tally by Ricward Lorp

A reflective poem contrasting intentions with action. It argues that real credit lies in completed work, not plans or wishes, and praises the man who finishes large tasks over the idle planner.

Annual Show Opens Despite Bad Weather

Correspondent reports the Annual Show on the 15th was damp but well attended. Mr F. E. S. Willmott officially opened the event and praised the committee led by President Lea Allnutt and Secretary H M Wansbrough. Top cattle prizes went to Frank Craig and Harlton Phillips. sheep honors to Lea Allnutt and J L Rose. J Hanter’s fruit display drew strong admiration.

F. E. S. Willmott Lea Allnutt H M Wansbrough Messrs Frank Craig Harlton Phillips J L J] Hanter

Voice From the Trenches Reflects on Referendum News

An Australian soldier in the trenches after October 1916 reports mixed reaction to a referendum vote on the war. He notes fatigue and danger, but rejects a return home while others voted No, contrasting heroes with those who refused aid. C Marriott of Bunbury signs.

Turkey Point Bundu T. Walters Bunbury Australia C. Marriott Victoria St

A Word With Women and Dean's Backache Pills

A discussion on kidney trouble in women notes back and hip pains arise from congested kidneys. The ad touts Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as effective, citing Mrs. S. Baird of Collie who reports relief after six bottles, with no recurrence after three years. Sold by chemists and stores at two shillings sixpence, or twelve bottles by mail.

Baird Jones St Collie Dean Foster McClellan Co Murray St Perth Doan

Nominashun Withdrawn and Local Debate in Bunbury

The speaker recalls withdrawing a nomination and challenging an opponent in a Bunbury debate. The crowd laughed as the rival, Sir John, was mocked and defeated at the polls. The speaker and Norrie ruled Bunbury for twelve months, noting progress and tram plans that failed to shift the business center.

John Huntil Sir John Norrie Bunbury Hidea Victoria Street Risin

Local Agents for Overland Cars and Firestone Tyres

Motor Car Owners are reminded that the NARROGIN TRADING AND AGENCY CO LTD have been appointed local agents for Overland Cars and carry Firestone tyres and tubes at Perth prices. Seed for catalogue and quotes.

Narrogin Trading & Agency CO. Ltd Overland Perth

Stamp Act Breaches Prosecution Notice

Visitors are informed that all breaches of the Stamp Act committed after 1 January 1918 will be prosecuted. A pamphlet Abstract of Stamp Duties is available for 6d from Edgar Owen State Commissioner of Taxation Wellington Street Perth.

Edgar Owen Wellington Street Perth Supreme Court Western Australia Lucinda King Kornealy Lucinda Wimbridgeormerly Bunbury Francis Street

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