Perth Storm Wrecks Town Structures and Power Lines
A severe storm described as the worst in Perth history caused extensive damage. Buildings at West Guildford and Mount Tawiny suffered major destruction, telegraph services disrupted, and power failures reported as debris and flooded roads closed routes. A fertiliser factory, churches, and a telescope observatory suffered damage, while orchards and farms recorded fallen trees and crops.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Werth
Perth
West Guildford
Hayes Bess
Mount Tawiny
Patrick's Church
Lawley
Pulvary
Galldford
Blackboy HM
Rainfall totals rise as statewide downpour continues
Rain from 8 am to 8 pm on Thursday in Bunbury added to yesterday's totals, reaching 356 pointe overall. Officials say rainfall has been general across the state and should begin ploughing in good earnest. No damage is reported to the swamp potato crop yet.
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Bunbury
Continental event to open Crescent drive on Abe O Fan Bonet
There is a planned grand Continental on Abe O Fan Bonet with a Crescent opening and a hoped eoasa drive to boost Bunbary coastal reports. A novel programme is promised and a Weather phouldary precedes an enjoyable evening. The Hanbury Band will parade at eight o clock tonight testing a tune around Stephen Street corner.
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Crescent
Wornaday
Continental
Stephen Street
Ladies meeting to aid Belgian Rebel Fund collection
A meeting of ladies willing to assist in collecting for the Belgian Rebel Fund is set for Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Chambers. All ladies are cordially invited to attend.
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Fill Yeeld
Tuseday
Belgian Aid Meeting Seeks Regular Belgian Relief
A Bla... local council convened to discuss the official Belgium appeal amid German actions in Belgium. The Mayor and Bishop of Bunbury urged collective contributions from residents, proposing regular weekly or monthly sums to alleviate starvation in Belgium.
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la Mayer
Bunbury
B. M. Clarke
M.lc
Britain
Germany
Ania
Belgium
Australia
New Zealand
EM. Clarke
Col Jeriors
Wren
Meere
Minory McEnding
Beijing
Balgium
Besberg
Eohowaee
Tamilisa
Mr. Bawtmen
Sir Edward Grey
Rade Hn
Winbury Public Safety Brief and Club Events (Draft)
Public safety note from Winbury announces that the Musketry Table B will be struck off in the morning and the Snowden Trophy along with the annual Sunday morning cup will also proceed. All communication was interrupted earlier, causing disruption to seven and twenty news items.
Great Summer Sale Displays Mixed Reviews
A fragmentary note reports a summer sale event with unclear details. It mentions a fan and a bar and a person named Tay, with ambiguous outcomes and no concrete results.
War and Liberty in a Socialist Perspective
A critical anti German socialist polemic argues war is a battle for human liberty against tyranny. It condemns atheism linked to German roots, critiques Marxism, and attacks Keir Hardie Webb's influence while warning that international socialism fails to prevent conflict and urging resistance to the Kaiser.
Opposition Leader Attacks New Tax Plan
Frank Wilson argues the government offers no economy or clear necessity for higher taxes. He warns the levy targets a small group, complains it is pushed by the Trades Hall, and urges postponement until loans and works funding show real need.
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Frank Wilson
Newe
Libstal
Scaddan
War and socialism in Germany echo a vigilant Europe
A fragmented editorial reflects on German militarism and socialist ideals, arguing Potsdam as a failed solution and predicting postwar reforms. It condemns nationalism while warning about class struggle, Fabianism, and the misuse of power by officials in Britain and Germany.
Theft of Timber Court Hears Theft Case
At Pinjarrs Police Court on February 24 Michael Bigley of Wanaming faced a charge of stealing one pile of timber valued at 12 pounds from Millars Timber and Trading Company. The court heard the case as part of ongoing lease theft concerns and imposed a fine of five pounds plus costs of 3 pounds 17 shillings and sixpence with fourteen days to pay. default leads to distress and one month imprisonment with hard labor.
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Pinjarrs
Michael Bigley
Wanaming
Alte
Millars
Timber and ‘Trading Company, Limited
Money
Afenar, Banley
Mayhall
Dowley
Costa
Bunbury Roads Board Holds Monthly Session Notes
The Bunbury Roads Board meeting chaired by Mr. J F Johnston reviewed correspondence from the South West Vermin Board and the Public Works Department on revenue protection and borrowing. The board referred Wellington Loc 43% to the Municipal Council for a new route to Ganitary Farm and discussed Forres quarry and gravel supplies, planning tenders and a crusher at Roplands quarry. Licenses for motor cars care and dogs were discussed with enforcement planned after March 3. Notices will warn speed limits of 9 miles per hour on local bridges, and finances show balances at WA Bank and Treasury. A 1914 Church Year Book for Bunbury Diocese arrived. Jewellery sale at Knowden's continues today with repairs from Staphen Street.
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J. F. Johnston
Mowers OH
J. J. Walker
Wellington
Ganitary Farm
Forres
Ploton
Thie
Cam
Tywn
Bunbery
Harvey
Dardango
Capel
Picton, Ferguson
Lenchenault Bridges
MD. Ware
Bunbury
Western
Ladies meeting for Belgian Relief Fund collection
A meeting of ladies to assist in collecting for the Belgian Relief Fund is planned for Tuesday in March at 7 30 p.m. in the Municipal Chambers. Cadies are invited to attend.
Bridgetown Notes Report Local Meetings and Incidents
Bridgetown notes cover a cancelled event due to the secretary, town meetings on roads and taxation, and appointments of a collector of assessments. A street accident during a game day is noted with a driver injured but not seriously harmed. Rumors mention a Bridgetown club disbandment and a postponed Saturday match with limited attendance.
Church Services and Hymns Across City Pulpit Schedule
At St Pauls Cathedral Holy Eucharist at 8 0 Holy Communion and Sermon by the Rector The St Patrick Rathmonmr offers Holy Eucharist at 9 3 Matins at 10 and Evensong at 11 Family service at Parkfield 0 Evensong 11 Sunday School at 2 Men and Women Church service at 7 Anthem by the choir and Preacher Ray W Rodger leads Augustine Congregational special music All seats free and welcomes extended by Pastor Ber Walt
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ST. Patrick
Rathmonmr
Holy Eucharist Parkfield
Mattins
People's Service
Ray
W. W. Rodger
Laree Cher
Walcomme
Ber
Walt
Postal box flood damages mail in Victoria Wellington area
Rain flooded a corner letter box causing water damage and illegible addresses. Mail inside was soaked with stamps detached and unreadable, hindering delivery. Authorities noted the need for a postal box cover or flap repair and the inundation impacted the morning collection.
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Victoria
Wellington
Maes CREAT SUS Bau now in foll emi Speci gain
Fragmented item notes a Maes CREAT SUS Bau sequence in a follow up and a daily financial gain described as a special. The text is incomplete but implies ongoing activity or reporting related to a specific project.
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