28 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
1
The Lumpers case was in arbitration court today with Judge Higgins presiding. A key issue was how an arbitration award could be enforced if made with overtime disputes. The judge noted overtime is necessary for shipping, and the case was adjourned to Tuesday.
In London a remarkable by election will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sir Ren Munir Porgisen. The governor general elect faces a restricted field as the government seeks to maintain control of the seat.
Reported at Busselton a mysterious shift damaged the jetty causing concern over structure safety. Authorities note the event appeared sudden with immediate inspection underway and no injuries reported.
Next week the country entertainment circuit opens with Airplay at Donnybrook. A large number of entries has been received and Bunbury provides transport and facilities for visitors to view the Preston Valley fertile district. The following week Balimgup producers will present an ambitious schedule and entry list for recorded acts. A special excursion will run for Bunbury with many wetters and others noted for March 11.
To contractors and farmers the Narrogin Trading Company states they always have rocks on hand of gelignite fuse detonators and can quote prices with special quotes. They also stock benzine and all kinds of sacks including seconds hand chaff bags and potato bags. Send for price list.
In the Collie Co-Operative case damages were set by an arbitration award for refusing to lay down certain short lines waking the fine idle for a day. The Pall Court sent the case back to the registrar for rehearing. The Chief Justice held the decision wrong and noted possible damages limited to wages for 14 days if necessary.
In Perth on Friday McLean Bros and Rigg were committed for trial under the Secret Commissions Act for concealing commission on an order from the South-West Hewers Society. The firm billed £2537 for railway trucks gear and did not show a five per cent London maker commission. A protest overcharges led to a refund request, and Customs, reviewing the latter, found the commission item and charged.
Bunbury and Collie labs competed in a friendly meet including cricket and swimming on the Lunt grounds. Louis led Bunbury to a close win over Collie while Banbury struggled in cricket and swimming events with Cooper and Gillie contributing for Collie.
A fragmented item notes convalescent care and hospital visits in Harvey and Leon County. Mentions a person named Hymum and a Perth Monday date. Details are incomplete but indicate medical or hospital context and regional references.
In Boyup Brook a coroner’s inquest ruled the deaths of two infants, Beth and a twin sibling aged two and four, accidental drownings after playing near a pool. Their parents, Mr and Mrs Bell of Dinninup, mourn their loss as community sympathy pours in.
Harry Parsons, a prominent railway official, sustained a serious injury at Hester platform when his right leg was crushed between the platform and footboard. Doctors reported a compound fracture with torn calf muscle and exposed bone. He was transported to Bridgetown Hospital, then moved to Bunbury Hospital for further treatment. his condition required careful care as surgeons treated extensive wounds and attempted to limit further damage. Parsons has served on the South-West railway for about two years and is a respected resident of Bunbury.
The program lists Friday races with fields including Pertil Pollo ave scleeriniin tan the WMO sun te Tee hott thine sliced and Jumpers Hat Tuve. Notable entries include Moeque Celiont Jemsdur Malt Staas Gallon Orly Hopetoun Hambiop and several others in City Handicap and Hunulions events.
Wing Keing defends his Banbury vegetable business amid Labour candidacy criticism. He asserts he supplied vegetables wholesale and retail, denies discrimination, and notes he originated the market garden in Banbury and remains the town's sole experienced grocer. He insists deliveries to the town, including the Prealt Air League, were based on need, not race.
Amusements notes fragmented text from a dated page. names and details are unclear. The readable parts reference events on Monday and a seaside or concert venue with mentions of Lyrae Piotuese and Ne emerilinewnte. No clear person or organization stands out.
The Liberal League Conference adopts a wide platform including public works with open competition, land tenure, immigration, agriculture, railways, waterworks, telephones, and afforestation. It endorses proportional Senate representation, annual Liberal Day, and targeted reforms to voting, finance, and postal services while naming officers and committees.
Fragmentary OCR note lists a night programme with names and a film title about a boy and a snow violent incident. Mentions Phanhowwer Co. and a Mpuwrtyh drama. Content appears garbled with many misspellings and missing context.
A deputation urged the Minister for laity to reconsider Cabling Licenses on Crown land at Croes Lane. The Minister said Cabinet decisions on licensing must be modified and hoped Ministers and the Premier would respond promptly. He pressed for a sane policy balancing timber conservation with timely action.
Fragmentary ad copy shows Narrogin Trading Company offering milking machines with stated outputs of 20 gallons per hour. Repeats terms about guarantees and stock on hand, with unclear phrases referencing cows and price points. The readable portion indicates a sales pitch for dairy equipment and separators.
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