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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
3
A rock fall in a Hillgrove NSW mine on Wednesday killed Thomas Yates, a miner, while his mate escaped with minor injuries. The incident follows recent heavy rains affecting local operations and safety conditions.
In Fremantle a disturbance at a McDonald’s prompted a hearing yesterday afternoon. Participants faced fines after the proceedings concluded.
A statement in today’s Daily News quotes Hon. J. Minister for Works as reflective on possibly standing for the Beverley seat at the next election. Mr Price requests the paper to give the idea firm attention and an emphatic denial if appropriate.
Correspondence from readers urges immediate harbor jetty and deeper water at Bunbury to service Collie coal shipments. Advocates extend to state benefit, outlining a 2,500 ft extension, a 20 ft depth, and 20 ton tracks with head winch, arguing weather exposure minimal and costs around twenty to twenty-five thousand pounds. Also critiques unionism and promotes socialist ideas as solution to labor strife.
Letter writer Jacek Buswell defends sand access and denies sand cornering in Banbury. He cites multiple local sand hills and leases, noting municipal councils declined gifts of sand lands yet permit free carting, arguing sand supply fears center on carting costs rather than cornering.
The writer argues for social and economic reforms in labor, comparing old strike-driven unionism with a newer scientific socialism. He discusses Keir Hardie as a symbol, the citadel analogy, and the shift from militant strikes to more precise economic methods to unite workers and reduce capitalists’ leverage.
A letter from J. H. Jenkins argues for small expenditure on hopper wagons and portable cranes to speed coal loading at Bunbury. He cites Greymouth New Zealand and Westport as examples where hoppers and cranes enable 1,000 to 2,000 ton ships to load and depart in 24 hours. Jenkins urges experimental adoption to attract ships and earn Bunbury the title of Western Australia’s coaling port.
Beautiful textiles attract shoppers with muslins and lawns in Cornish's centre window. White ground with colored spots, binges and sprigs, navy grounds with white designs and stripes tempt buyers at just six pence per step. Described as desperately cheap by the ad.
London reports bombardment by Briga dier-Generals Anderson and Barrett against tribesmen near Halwai seven miles from Chinar. Major Forbes Sempill of the Seaforth Highlanders killed while leading a battalion. Two Indian NCOs and eight Sepoys wounded. Willcocks praises Sempill and notes small British losses due to mountain warfare. Brigades seize hills and enter Bazaar Valley amid coordinated flank and frontal attacks.
London reports Chief Justice Hunter of British Columbia says the Natal Act is inoperative regarding Japanese due to conflicts with treaty and appeals to the Supreme Court and Privy Council. Enforcements foreshadowed as the act cannot be enforced.
In San Francisco the number of unemployed trade unionists reaches forty thousand, signaling a severe job crisis as labor groups seek relief and policy intervention amid persistent economic hardship.
The Daily News reports the Government is purchasing Hastings harbor as a preliminary step toward establishing a new naval station at Hastings. This acquisition signals expanded Royal Navy presence in the area. Hastings, a strategic harbor town, could host facilities and ships under the plan.
The Times reports Canada and Newfoundland will submit the Atlantic fisheries dispute to the Hague Convention for resolution. The move signals joint action by both sides on a contentious issue affecting Atlantic fishing rights and international negotiations.
Andrew Carnegie subscribed half a million marks towards Professor Koch's tuberculosis fund, totaling £25,000. The gift underscores ongoing philanthropic support for medical research and disease prevention.
Sydney reports that Australia trails England by 144 runs after the first innings, with Gunn making 122 not out and Noble 11, O Connor 4 at stumps as England lead on the day. Final score details show Barnes bowling seven for 60 and Crawford three for 62 in England’s innings.
Lieutenant Alimo found guilty of offering Toulon harbor plans and cipher code to German emissaries. He is sentenced to life transportation and degradation of all military honors. Court notes he did not divulge secrets. The prisoner claimed women and opium caused the crimes.
A fierce gale swept Britain and Ireland on Saturday with hailstorms across Midland and Western counties. Grandstands and a market hall were destroyed, a Stafford marquee collapsed with 4000 children rescued, and the tally of damage reached about 100000 pounds. The schooner Reginald Fisher capsized in the gale and eight men drowned on the Mersey.
Bunbury State school team bats first 64 runs. Boyanup replies 17 then Bunbury declares 23 for five in their second innings. Boyanup second innings 36 all out. Bunbury wins by 23 runs. Postmatch lunch hosted by Mrs Paisley and Judy helpers. Scores include Royanup White White etc.
The Upper Blackwood team batted first for 107 runs, Warren replying with 4. In their second innings Upper Blackwood were all out for 81, Warren needing 3 to win and achieving it for the loss of eight wickets. A dance at the Agricultural Hall followed. Boyup visits James next day to challenge Warren in a one innings contest but fail as Warren’s two first representatives pass Boyup’s total 78.
A mass meeting of Collie Cardiff and Collie-Burn miners condemned the coal firms for repudiating a government agreed wage share, with workers threatening a work stoppage if no deal is reached by Wednesday. Unionists report discharges at Cardiff Splatt Wall and Wallsend lines, with calls to appeal to the Premier and arbitration authorities.
In Huddersfield at the Elliott and Co tobacco factory two men allegedly broke in via the roof. They were found nearly suffocated in an airtight cigar drying chamber. fumes from damp cigars and heat overwhelmed them. Police investigated but made no arrests.
In Bunbury Police Court on Monday February 24, Chen Ah Tsin a Chinese cook aboard the Dulwich faced charges of illegal possession of an ounce of opium. Evidence showed opium fumes detected aboard and a tin later confirmed to contain opium. Fine of £10 and costs imposed. opium seized and destroyed. another defendant BR. Sheen charged with drunkenness failed to appear and bail was reissued.
The cheapest place in Bunbury for hooks stationery newspapers magazines and periodicals peat cards new shop Wellington Street offers Bunbury Views tobacco cigars cigarettes and a Grat-class hairdressing saloon papers delivered to addresses Peter Williams Maylands Wellington Street opposite Rose Hotel ad vi
A reader derides Bunbury council plans to fill low lying areas and proposes speculative schemes. He suggests using Harvey soil, mining coal, dredging Meredith Creek and spreading sandhills, then jokes about elevating the town and racing ahead with ad hoc costs, noting lack of current manpower.
A ball was held at the Dardanup Agricultural Hall on Wednesday the 19th to raise funds to pay off the hall debt. Promoters included Skipworth and J Coonan with W Coonan W Morey E Jarvis and Jas Harris as honorary secretary. The event drew limited attendance but provided enjoyable dancing with MC James Harris and music by G Cortney. Ladies supplied refreshments and Mrs Skipworth lent her piano. A Thursday tea party for neighborhood children followed, enjoyed by all.
Ferguson records say a heat wave persists with smoky skies over the district. The Buckenaras holidaying in Perth. P Slattery and grandson Jon Slattery plan a prolonged eastern states and New Zealand tour. Jon Slattery’s absence leaves a cricketing gap. Dardanup Agricultural Hall reopened after repairs with a well attended, long social ball and generous refreshments.
Melbourne last night saw David Chard, a young man recently found guilty of counselling a girl he seduced to destroy their child by poisoning, sentenced to four years in prison.
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Central News Agency advertises Hinde’s famous Cough Cure Powder and Hinde’s Headache Cure as popular, harmless remedies. The ad highlights an enormous sale and invites readers to seek literature at the Central News Agency’s location.
The White Star liner Suevic, previously beached on the Cornish coast and refitted with a new bow after towage to Southampton, arrived at Albany last night in a notable transoceanic movement linking Australia and Britain.
A vivid rail journey from Collie to Narrogin describes the new line’s scenic, timbered country and growing settlements. The article notes coal prospects near Bowelling, a Cabbage Trees Hotel stop, and towns like Darkan and Tarwonga, detailing farms, homesteads, and local characters along the route.
Dr and Mrs Joel with their family and maid leave Bunbury for Fremantle tomorrow then Melbourne aboard the Asturias. After a brief stay they head to London to attend the Franco British Exhibition opening next May and Dr Joel will be away about six months. Mr L H Spencer, who has bought two farms near Northam, arrived at Bunbury on Saturday and stays until week’s end. Mrs Spencer and the family will move to their new home in mid April.
Central News Agency announces a rotating subscription plan offering the latest fiction on a deposit basis at 22 6d per quarter. Subscriptions may start at any time, providing ongoing access to new titles.
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