Collie coal bunker system could boost Bunbury trade
Western Australia article analyzes Bunbury port coal bunkering options and the Collie mine output. It argues for extending the jetty by 400 feet, adding seven to ten ton cranes and hopper trucks, reopening the old boat channel, and improving berthing to capitalise on proposed bunkering demand from steamers and private investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullie
Newcastle
Colle
Hanbury
Cilia Cowl
Seattush Colliaries
Banbury
Shipping Gazette
London
Benckendorf and Co. Bunbury and Parth
Mail
Gazette
10Th Ul
Western Australia
Bunbury
D-Parture
Durban
Labuan
F. C. Benckendorff
Surrey Chambers
St.George’s Terrace
Perth
W.A
White
Beashwater
Belive
Breakwater
Mesera Barry
O'Loughlin
Mole
Windsor wreck off Abrollics coast raises fears for crew
Perth reports no word from Pelsart Taland, part of the Abrollics group, after the Windsor wrecked on Sunday night. Shipping circles fear all left on the wreck may have perished. Venua and Venus, Penguin ships, unseen at Geraldton. three hours travel from sighting to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Pelsart Taland
Windsor
Venua
Geraldton
Agricultural Bank Clerk Charged in Forged Document
Cumbras Stewart, a clerk at Agricultural Bank, was arrested on eight charges for conspiring with N. Hartung and E. Etherington to obtain 150 pounds by means of a forged document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Cumbras Stewart
Agricultural Bank
N. Hartung
E. Etherington
Central News Agency and Cornish's Drapery Display
An advertisement notes Central News Agency offerings for Literatura and promotes Cornish's Drapery Store in Bunbury showing Lady's Belts and White Metal Belts. The display highlights worn belts, a wide range, and fashionable, affordable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish
Bunbury
Debate on Armaments Reduction In House Of Commons
London February 7 In the Address in Reply debate Mr J Smith moved an amendment urging immunity for enemy merchantmen except contraband in war Grey replied no reduction is possible without broader power a sea blockade and maintained Britain must keep its navy strong The amendment was withdrawn and the Address was agreed to with further amendments on civil servants and colonial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
J. Smith
The
Hague
Earl Grey
Britain
Gilbert Parker
Gravesend
Winston Churchill
Louis Bitha
Transvaal
Lords Debate Anglo Russian Agreement Sparks Criticism
Lord Curzon leads opposition in the House of Lords against the Anglo Russian accord. He denounces concessions to Russia, notably admitting the Caspian as a Russian sea, arguing the deal harms Indian security, Persian prosperity, and regional peace in Asia.
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House of Lords
Lord Curzon
Russia
Caspian
India
Persia
Asia
Unemployed march to London to petition King Edward
The Manchester and Salford unemployed march to London bearing red flags to seek permission to inspect Windsor Castle grounds. They wish to request 50 acres to cultivate as an experiment for homes and promise not to enter Castle gates without approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester
Salford
Windsor
Edward
Franco Quits Lisbon as Deputies Freed in Portugal
The report from London on February 7 states that Franco has quitted Lisbon. Republican deputies imprisoned under the old regime have been released and suspended republican organs are reappearing. King Manuel will not use Treasury funds until the Cortes fixes the civil list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Franco
Lisbon
Manuel
Cortes
Rumored Assassination of the Czar Spreads Abroad
Rumors circulate in Paris Berlin and Vienna that the Czar has been assassinated. The Russian Embassy denies the claim and there is no information from the Foreign Office or Buckingham Palace regarding the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Foreign Office
Buckingham Palace
British Columbia Assembly Passes Immigration Restriction Bill
The British Columbia Assembly has unanimously passed an Immigration Restriction Bill. The measure targets immigration policy and broadens limits on entrants, reflecting a period of restrictive governance. Proponents cite protection of local labor markets while opponents warn of rights impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Columbia Assembly
Fourth Test Match Opens In Muggy Melbourne
Report of the fourth test at Melbourne with Noble and Trumper opening for Australia, Noble scoring near fifty before falling to Crawford, McAlister and Gregory also dismissed as England bowlers Gibson and Fielder dominate. England pull ahead in the first innings as Gunn and Hobbs steady the reply, while a long local letter criticizes Mr James and business leaders in Banbury.
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Noble
Jones
Eleeping
Trumper
Crawford
McAlister
Syd
Gregory
Armstrong
Ransford
Hig
Gunn
Hobbs
Enoyfod
Amunos
Wiclets
Crawfirt
Fielder
Vrumper
Fielder Noble
Crawford A . Hell
Barnes
E. MedAlister
Crawford Armstrong
Macartney
Hardataff
Crawford Carter
Crawford Y Connor
Crawford Saunders
Coe
Siene
England
An Hobbs
Merchan
W.A
Stecka
James
Chamber of Commerce
Banbury
Foy and Gibson
Bon Marche
Bean Bros
Perth
Hi. M. Beigel
Edith Clarifies Viewpoints in Correspondence
A reader letter notes that Edith does not necessarily identify with the views expressed by correspondents. It emphasizes the distinction between the writer and the publication’s stance and urges readers to consider individual opinions separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mprror
Grievances Over Wellington District Electoral Rolls
A letter complains about the Wellington district rolls, alleging omitting voters who did not vote and retaining dead or departed names. The writer cites Cookernup cases, notes a revision court summons, and urges action against perceived enemies punishing supporters and striking off lawful electors without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Callas
Perth
Bunbury
Banbury
Uniesa
R. Barrett
Glenmire
Cookernup
The Four Ton Truck Rate Debated in Bunbury Letter
A Bunbury correspondent rebuts personal attacks on abolishing the four-ton truck system. He argues abolition could boost local circulation, duties, wholesale firms, and regional growth if local traders can match Perth Fremantle prices including freight. He cites personal business changes from the system’s abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. James
Chamber of Commerce
James
Bunbury
Perth
Fremantle
Europa Ealling
Release of Raid McLean Reaches Tangier in Good Health
Sir Harry McLean arrived in Tangier yesterday in good health after being released. He was accompanied by his captor, the Chief Raisuli, in a dramatic end to the international incident.
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Eclipse
Newcastle Pier
San Francisco
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
London
Harry McLean
Tangier
Raisuli
Great Fire Destroys Christchurch Warehouses
Wellington February 7 The most disastrous fire yet seen in Christchurch destroyed numerous warehouses factories and large stores before two thirty this morning. Strangas warehouse Alsholm and Co Layman and Co Benjamin and Co D S buildings Bergs drapery Freeman's tea rooms Williamson's drug store Tucker's jewellers White Hart hotel Allensdown clothing factory and others were consumed with a half million pounds in losses and about one thousand people left unemployed. Insurance totals just over four hundred thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Christchurch
Stranga
Alsholm and Co
Layman and Co
Benjamin and Co
D.S
Berg
Tribe
Sulbert
Freeman’s Tea Rooms
Williamson's
Tucker's Jewelley Emporium
White Hart
Allenstijn
Bunbury Merchants Debate Rates and Credit System
A reader letter by A G Layman critiques Bunbury storekeepers Baldock Clarke and others over port rate effects and urges a countrywide credit association. He argues the credit system hurts country traders, recommends a centralized secretary to flag doubtful customers, and warns against private track schemes that favor Bunbury retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Baldock
Bunbury Big
G Clarke
Evrything
Bunbury
E. Spencer
Kneshagen
Banbury
Banbury Chamber of Commerce
Hayward
Clarke
Baldock
Eay
John Robinson
Boyanup
Boyanap
Railway Department
A. G. Layman
Poisoning claim surrounds Derby doctor Cortis
A Derby hospital case ends with a manslaughter charge against Dr Cortis. An inquest found death by misadventure for Gerald Ascione, a goldfieldsman. After acquittal, Cortis traveled toward Perth. a warrant led to his Broome arrest, and he is being brought to Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parth
Gerald Ascione
Derby
Theoare
Corts
Asciona
de Corta
Perth
Burrumbast
Cortis
Broome
John Milton family bible sold in New York for £245
A New York sale last month fetched £245 for John Milton s family bible once owned by the author of Paradise Lost. The report also notes mountaineering feats, cycling results, and colonial developments across Australia and New Caledonia. The piece mixes global and imperial news with a medical advert for Macauliffe s Orange Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
New York
Timber Towns and Farmland Near Kirupp Northern WA
The Krupp trip follows rugged hills near Donnybrook to Newlands and Kirupp with a rail station, a timber mill, and a growing township. It notes W.A. Timber Co output, a Newlands life club, and Measra Castle Wringe farm as an example of forest land value with 6 ton per acre grain yields, dairy cattle, hop trials, and fruit trees amid red gum and jarrah country.
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Krupp
Donnybrook
Western Australia
Newlands
Kirupp
Alea
Allin
Old Kirupp
New Kirupp
W.4. Timber Co
Featherstone
Measra
Wringe
Capel
Weldagift
Mesera Castle
West
Australia
Regulation and tobacco use actions on ships and cafés
Report notes Dr Bonjeau products on sale at Central News Agency. A tally shows the U S A battleship Mussouri crew of 700 smoked 87 000 ready made cigarettes and used 1200 lb of tobacco over three months, prompting a navy move to ban smoking. Perth refreshment room proprietor found milk selling weak but untampered after supplier delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bonjeau
Central News Agency
U.S.A
Perth
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Senor Branco
Admiral Ferreira
Tetrazzini
Mr T. Seddon
New Zealand
Mr McLeod
Mines
Victoria
Ser Sue Forestry Department
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Horsham
Vic
George Cousins
Malvern
Himate
Herbert Ghenarden
Coolgardie
Sydney
Vics
Wellington Harbor
Port Jacksn
H. H. Johnson
Broken Hill
Eotch
Macquarie Harbor
Tasmania
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Moss Saunder
Hia
George O'Sulltan
Una
Gundayai
N.s
Verbillon
Northam
Kalgoorlie
Goolma
New South Wales
N.S Wales
Belgrade
Servia
Boulder
Margaret River
E. A. Harney
Rolla
J. McGee
Tower Hill
Saint Anne
France
Joseph
Quorn
S.A
Salvation Army
Adelaide
E.G. Fitzgibbon
St Kilda Road
Jos
Cottesloe
Albert Blake
Edith Hall
Albany
Kent
Madge Clayton
Whos Place
Preston
Geraldtem
Geraldton Hospital
Tabbite
Murchison
Uchra
Wilcarra
Mingenew
John Malone
Greenmount
Arthur von Erzan
Tuestay
Hhis
South Australia
James McKew
Dunilly
McKennaeo
Melburne
Tonn
Ah Chevy
Jobn Boland
Nanner
Hyde Park
W. B. Carr
Mt. Lofty
Carr
Adelaida
F. Tupper
Vancouver
Harcourt
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Oceane
T. Alexander
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John Elliott
Illingworth
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Johan Laine
Mermorris
Port Adelaide
William Nicholls
Thomas Pyers
Stawell
Pyers
King
Nicholla
N.S. Wales
P. Cleary
Bunbury and
Bunker Coal
Collie Coal
PHE Runatory Herald
Windsor Wreck
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Literatura
British Politics
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Czar
British Columbia
Raid McLean
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Prince's Court
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Customa House
Noumes
New Caledonia
South Africa
Paraguay
Brazil
United States
Bavaia
East Indies
Adgatralia
John Harris
Macauliffe
Bunbury Herald
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