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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
3
The Savoy, touted as the Acme of luxury and refinement, advertises daily rates of 4 pounds 4 shillings with bookings possible by wire or letter. Proprietor listed as Jd. Ryan.
The Bunbury Herald notes Xmas trade before winter holidays, the wartime exodus of South West youth, and local pride in Bunbury’s harbor and tourism. It highlights timber industry impacts, shipping departures, and public bodies efforts to boost local welcome, roads, beaches, and infrastructure under Mayor Fraenkel and Clarke.
The Bishop of Bunbury will visit Waterloo on Sunday January 9 for a 10 am Holy Communion celebrating service and a sermon by the Bishop. The Bunbury Liberal League plans a social at Bedford Hall on Tuesday evening January 4 to honor Sir John Forrest with vocal and instrumental program and refreshments. Admission is free and a large, representative gathering is expected to honor a native of the district on fifty years of public service.
Wokalip Roelands and the path toward Ferguson suffer widespread fires fed by strong winds. Chief sufferers include W B Castieau of Seven Hille Roelands losing hay and food stocks. T Hayward of Bandicup also reports uncut hay and grazing losses. W A and T H Roae of Rowlands see properties wiped but some sheds and homes saved. Fire spread across the Collie River past Castienu fields burning Ramsay holdings as resistance was aided by workers crossing from Burekup.
The Empire marks a Day of Prayer on Sunday January 2 observing wartime unity across religious communities. A Federal wish urges universal observance in the Commonwealth with a church letter calling faithful to pray for peace, life to be restored, and global harmony. Cathedral services and dawn to early-morning rites are planned.
Mr C As Reaumont has visited Bunbury for several days and explored fruit drying and canning possibilities. He represents substantial capital and is impressed with district prospects. He may return soon to arrange growers’ cooperation with a factory company to establish a major canning and drying facility in Bunbury.
The Trustios perform a new program at Lyric Hall promising a stronger act than the last. Box seats and circle front may be reserved at Andersen's Central News Agency. Prices are 2d and 1s.
Capel Rifle Club held its Boxing Day shoot over 200 and 500 yard ranges. Contin Dver won with 43 points, six handicap, with multiple shooters earning six or three bottles as prizes. A prize painting and a soldier sendoff followed, while local officials discussed railway and recreation reserve issues with Premier Frank Wilson visiting Capel.
Boxing Day events on the Recreation Ground drew about 500 attendees amid war service and timber trade downturn. Results include Jet Heat won by Marshall, Mile Wheel Race led by Riler with Walker and Bassett placing, and Boys Boxing finals won by Stone-Sinclair and Young.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australasia reports open access to war loan applications across more than 4000 branches and money order offices. Subscriptions start at £10, with a total annual target of about £25,000,000 to support war expenditures and national finance.
At the mayor's invitation a concourse of 600 to 800 citizens and visitors assembled on the municipal growing green for a Christmas night gathering. The Bunbury City Band performed fine selections. Light refreshments were served and the grounds glittered with electric lights and bunting in an open air display.
The Town Clerk reports agreements with the District Superintendent of Railways for visitors arriving by the Donnybrook line to Bunbury to return by a 10 4 pm special train Monday next. This should attract a large crowd of admirers to Bunbury for the Sir John Forrest Jubilee.
Four postcards from Rod Hornsby show the fatums Anzac Cove Gallipoli. An old friend badly wounded months ago says he is getting on fairly well and friends here hope the New Year brings him health and he will soon be his old self again.
The Bathe Picture program tonight features a Uwe reel comedy titled War and a war subject called In the Case of the Thunder ing Hero. Described as a pageant of the Wild West, it shows rough trails, tribesmen, and buffalo herds in film drama. The venue has erected a screen to protect patrons from the cold wind, ensuring comfortable viewing.
The tinnement announcer says on Monday and Tuesday next the first South West screenings will show A Daughter of Tersel and Working of a Miracle. Supporting features include the usual comic and scenic subjects.
Thursday last a collision between J Doherty’s butcher cart and a horse ridden by J Kin sella on Cavea road left Kin sella unhurt while the horse died. A shaft pierced the horse’s stomach. cause unknown. Also notes the death of 75 year old Thomas Clement Anou and local requests for resident medical staff. John McCarthy fined £5 1s 1d for disturbance at Nannup. Rev Needham to Narrogin. Mrs Abbey gravely ill.
Fire yesterday near Port Road involved four timber stacks in Millars Timber yard. Fire brigade, led by Foreman F Carter, extinguished by 8 45 am with limited loss. Cause suspected to be dry flax igniting and spreading through stacks. volunteer response criticized for poor turnout.
The Balingop Branch of the Farm ers and Settlers Association plans its annual picnic on New Year’s Day at the showground by Balingop Brook. Mr J L Rose lends the ground. lunch, tea, and speeches by notable figures including Mr Hunter and M A Willmott will follow. An evening dance will be held in Balineup Hall.
We are pleased to announce we have been appointed sole agents for the Bors Lamp. Thin in a great improvement on the Primus stove with no note or danger, horns only methylated spirits, costs one penny per hour, boils a kettle in five minutes. Made in Australia. Narrogin Trading and some Come invites inspection.
The notice touts a broad range of furniture including beds, living room sets, dining room items, and kitchen pieces. Shoppers from across the country are urged to seize the opportunity to buy at present low prices.
Mr. A. J. Enright of the Daily News stall and his family complete a two week holiday in Bunbury. Enright is an avid fisherman and pictures claim to have caught several fine fish during the stay.
A social evening at the Rest was held Tuesday due to extreme heat and light attendance. Between games, Mimee Hughes Mawdsley Missie Baylis and Birch performed songs while Mrs Birch and Mr Bret Clarke served refreshments and fruit to attendees. Next Tuesday will feature a concert program.
On Friday night New Year Eve Augustina Congregational Church Bunbury hosts a watchnight service at 11 15 with a discourse by Rev D T Whalley titled Looking Backward and Looking Forward The event invites parishioners to reflect and anticipate the year ahead.
A large Bunbury Yacht Club gathering witnessed racing events under President Mrs. Owen and Resident Magistrate Mr. Owen. Mayor Mr. Clark and Mrs. Clark attended with about 200 visitors. Afternoon tea followed at the new building. Results listed include 100 yards swim, a yacht race with entrants Flirt dukawina Sayonira Petal not finishing, and motor boat races Phoenix Sea Spray Warrior.
A Bunbury Herald representative spoke with H. M. Beigel who apologized for customer inconvenience caused by a severe ice shortage during holidays. He blamed unusually high demand from heat and equipment strain, detailing a planned installation of a 13 ton refrigeration plant by Messrs Vetper and Co, Melbourne, and a second delivery cart to serve households with two daily runs.
The parish lists Holy Communion at 4 a.m. Evensong at 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. Martins at Dardaup at 11 am. Evensong at 3 p.m. Fergurem. Local readers should note times for upcoming services.
December 28 London witnessed full attendance as public interest surged around a British Cabinet gathering near Downing Street. Lloyd George was greeted with cheers. the meeting reportedly did not decide but is expected to address Lord Derby's November pledge amid ongoing debate in Parliament.
A London War Council met with participants including Lex Kit choner Sir Edward Grey and Mr. A. 4. Balfour, discussing strategic actions amid ongoing tensions.
The Daily Chronicle reports Cabinet members debate compulsory conscription. It suggests Runciman may join Edward Grey in shaping policy, with sceptics like McKenna Harcourt Simon MacKinnon We Buckmaster and Asquith colleagues. Labour and Brace positions may influence the party stance ahead of election.
Mime Harcourt will be away from Friday December 31 until Wednesday February 2. All school correspondence should be forwarded to Mr E Hart, Victoria Street.
A meeting of the Belgian Pund sol lectera is scheduled at the Chambure on Fi to discuss relief efforts. Community leaders and participants are expected to attend.
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