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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
5
Town residents urge more attention to welcoming visitors and showcasing Bunbury's scenic spots to cement its status as Western Australia's leading seaside resort. Local trades report steady Christmas season business while Perth Cup viewing drew many residents away.
A five day program by the United Frigniity Societies drew large crowds at the Recreation Grounds during the holidays. Boxing Day saw a long athletic event with over £100 at the gates and many closely contested finals. The Roman Catholic Bagnary attracted visitors across Friday to Sunday with various events noted for future detail. Boxing Day featured wrestling for the West Australian championship at Picture Gardens, Dinnie defeating Schenke, and plans for further matches in Roman style. The river and boats saw heavy use on Christmas and Boxing Days with numerous picture shows drawing audiences.
Personal Mr W Cadden of the Public Works Department is currently spending his Christmas vacation in Bunbury.
A reader-letter argues Mr. F W Steere shifts from nonpartisan reform to factional politics, championing an election strategy built on influence, money, and manipulation. It criticizes parliament as a battleground for sectional aims and notes ties to building societies, farmers’ cooperatives, and the F. and S. association.
A garbled 19th century-style note praises carpenters, bricklayers, and artisans for their indispensable work. It extols their accuracy and value, mentions a steaming drink, and references a Boston Milkmaid Coffee mix requiring only hot water to prepare.
Mr. Fist, distributor of the Vitadatie product, asserts they do not publish testimonials unless the person can verify a retirement or relevant life event. He explains Vitada- Hoon is offered free when a person cannot finance it, to avoid making them suffer.
The annual Friendly Societies gala on Boxing Day and the following day drew large crowds with a fair weather backdrop. Events included bicycle races, leg chopping, pedestrian contests, and boxing, with a novel viewing ring and a steady gate of roughly £95 over two days. Officials credited the organization and noted a protest over handicapping, while fringe attractions and a Bedford Hall dance complemented the program. Notable figures: Sir John Forrest, Sir J. W. Rackett, CF Coles, FOC Prosser. Results highlighted several cycling heats, a Sheffield Handicap, and a boxing tournament featuring Wilmott, Ben Kay, and others. overall the meet was deemed a great success.
The Ty tennis season opens with easy play for members as Mill advantages and improving form emerge. Notable names include Miss Stewart, Miss Fila Thee, Minnie, and the Harvey Tent team. Four todtiew oversjmngs announce a closely contested schedule starting at 2 p.m. with Harold teams fielding Binds Haney and others.
The Waterloo Club meeting on Thursday promises a suitable outing with ample racing and careful arrangements for attendees comfort. The title race is scheduled for 11 20 a.m. and the programme closes in time for Bunbury and other visitors to reach me promptly. A dance is planned in the evening with expected salaries for Kw yee Club races on New Your.
Harvey residents report holiday departures with trips to Bunbury Pinjarra and Bunbury Boxing Day visits. Mrs Green hosts Pinjarra Christmas, Becher hosts Harvey children, Stella Stewart travels to Mattesloe to visit Mr See Waterhouse, and tickets for a January Harvey hall event are selling quickly.
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