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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
1
Paris Sunday Le Guysnet, a renowned aeronaut, ascended to 20 205 feet at St Raphael in a free ascent without an aeroplane, claiming a world record.
A Boxing Night at a shore fund event opened by Mr. W L Thomas MLA attracted a large crowd. The evening featured boxing bouts, tug of war, wrestling, and amateur matches, with several wins by Salter Hands Brophy and others. A bazaar and stalls aided fundraising as organizers praised the volunteers and anticipated tomorrow’s final junior boxing tournament.
Reporting on famine in the Japanese provinces of Aouoti and Hokkaido since 1869, crops fail and thousands starve. Desperate families sell daughters to obtain sustenance with batches arriving in Tokio for Yoshi warri or export. Government allocates 6,000,000 yen to relief.
Rivalry sparks a keen contest as Busseltan Chil meet South-West Chihan on New Year’s Day in a planned clash that promises a spirited, competitive game between the two elibe teams.
The listing describes a mixed program featuring Nordisk Uo entertainment, comedies, dramas and industrials. Highlights include The Thunderbolt, Peggy's Baby and Kate the Cop with additional acts such as Lucaday the law and Great Diamond Mystery and a Thursday and Saturday feature.
Empire Ardens announces a double programme for New Year's Eve at its open air resort starting at 10.30 pm. The first act will feature a dazzling exclusive picture The Haunted Tyler followed by a varied stage programme including vaudeville songs and a finale by Mr A Relvinge. A special four part change of programme will cap the night with a reduced admission price across all halls.
In perfect weather a large Perth crowd watched Lilyveil win the Perth Stakes over five furlongs. Artesian led early but Lilyveil surged to the front approaching the straight and held off Keer Weer to finish first with New Tipperary and The Trigger in pursuit.
Mrs J. Edmondson and Miss C. McArshur wed at St Paul Chusen Bunbury in a full choral ceremony led by Rev Bowen and Rev Dinnpre. Bridesmaids wore cream and pink gowns. guests included Bunbury officials and St Paul choir with generous wedding gifts and a long reception at Kul Non Bunbury.
A quirky relic describes a turmoux operation sold by storekeepers. It advertises a simple drink kit containing a coffee milk and sugar set to be prepared with boiling water, pitched as a lifetime treat linked to the Private Secretary era.
The text reflects on how leadership and progress depend on embracing irony that must be experienced to be truly understood, suggesting nations succeed by deftly steering through paradoxes and challenges.
A much anticipated South-West championship match took place before a fair crowd at Empire Gardens on Boxing morning. Vinnie and Schenke were in good condition despite sun exposure as referee Moir oversaw a lively bout. Johnson of Wortley emerged to challenge the winner with a £25 prize, while Dinnie and Schenke produced a tight contest, ending with applause as Schenke was pinned.
C Johnson, noted wrestler, issues a challenge to George Dinnie holder of Western Australia’s Championship belt for a Green Roman match at Empire Gardens. Dinnie promptly accepts for Tuesday evening with £25 a side and gate. Admission 2/-, 1/-, event billed as strenuous. local note adds a quip about marital roles.
The younger Bunbury generation shows little interest in cricket as a scratch side upholds the town. At Forrest Park the Bunbury team won by 107 runs with Windue 22, Jackson 48, Salter 26, and Semmens 26 their top scorers. Visitors’ double figures came from Buggine 28, Hewitt 10, Stone 19, and Herd 1.
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