This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
3
Four seigneiras were charged with being disorderly at Perth today. Two were discharged. one promised to pay a fine, while the fourth faced a distinct set of events in the same session.
Australia routs Buelish team by 245 runs as Hobbs lone double figure scorer. England batsmen struggle with early collapse and failed partnerships in first and second innings.
A schedule lists the fixtures for tests across nations including Australia and South Australia. It notes dates in January February and March at venues such as Holst Methourai Sydney Adelaide Fremantle with detailed day and location references.
Representatives of the bowling section of the 3.1. Club travelled to Bussultan for the second round of the South-West pennant and Illingworth cup. The visiting side struggled as the damp stairs and tougher opposition limited play. Williamson starred for the SW side while Percy Pignall and Muau impressed for the home team.
A fragmented historical passage notes selections in German policy about occupying a Chinese port. It mentions Kiau chaa and Kim ch as candidates, with Baron von Richthofen’s map and opinion influencing the final port choice amid rival assessments.
An ad for a New York saloon markets itself as absolutely clean with a focus on civility and courteous service. It claims specialized clientele and a club atmosphere emphasizing tasteful behavior and hospitality.
London reports a famous Australian victory in Adelaide by 115 runs. The Pall Mall Gazette notes the English side were not salamanders, while the Evening Standard calls heat on the field a notable factor in the match progress.
The Times contrasts Canadian success with Indian difficulty in the Transvaal and urges the Transvaal Government to accept Milner promised registration papers to preserve the Empire’s honor.
The Chronicle analyzes Australia’s stunning victory in the first test, arguing the pitch and weather shaped play, noting bowler and batsman performances, and contending Australia’s batsmen lifted a near-impossible target despite a difficult wicket and a compromised lineup.
London January 17 report Lyne a German Jew and bigamist was arrested at Aberdeen for defrauding about one hundred women he is said to have married. The scheme involved roughly two thousand pounds in losses affecting Bristol victims.
The inquiry examines Mr TP Wingworth’s former role as colonial treasurer and related land deals in Perth. Documents show transfers from Wingworth to Elliott and Bird, mortgage details, and transfers under the Transfer Act with valuations and insurance adjustments noted.
The Prussian Diet adopts a modified bill capping expropriations in West Prussia and Bosen at £1,930,000. Count von Buelow backs the compromise, citing majority support for the government and the union of eastern provinces with the Empire amid ongoing resistance.
French commander General Damade led 16 hours of combat at Set pat Page against Mulai Rahid’s army aided by Seawi auxiliaries. Heavy losses crippled Rahid’s camp beyond the pass, scattering his followers and hindering Mulat Hafid’s advance toward Bex. French losses described as heavy with limited siege impact.
Canada and Japan reached a landmark agreement addressing immigration questions. The talks focused on cooperative policies and measures to manage movement, with officials from both sides confirming progress toward practical arrangements.
Official report confirms the British vessel Hartfield wrecked near Vancouver after sailing from Liverpool with 30 seals aboard including Captain Anderson his wife and family.
A crowded London fragment describes medical cures for a Sir Harry McLean injury and a range of goods on display. Central News Agency promotes Spandan treatment and various remedies while Cornish's Drapery Store showcases Sicilian fabrics and fashionable costumes in shop windows.
The Wansing inquiry resumed briefly as Blake was too unwell to attend. W F Blolph a surveyor suggested central aims involved capturing natives to locate their wells. Trotman accompanied him on two expeditions and complained about natives. The Commission adjourned until Monday.
A partially completed line near Donnybrook to Upper Preston was toured by a party led by Premier Sir John Forrest and Mr Muir. They traveled by special train to Kataoning and browsed nearby estates, noting timber work, orchard prospects, and a rural landscape before returning to Donnybrook.
Last night in Adelaide, Mr Thomas Bent and officials from Victoria met the South Australian Ministry to settle the disputed boundary. An agreement was reached to recognize claims and Victoria will receive compensation for work done and services rendered.
The weather in Adelaide East Wich was extremely sultry with intense heat today. A maximum temperature around 100 degrees was recorded, affecting daily activities and prompting heat precautions.
The Crown Prosecutor and counsel for the accused delivered a verdict after a lengthy review. The jury returned a guilty finding in a separate case involving James Storey, who was sentenced to two years with hard labor for criminally wrndled a minor.
James Howden was convicted of conspiring in a crime at Boolands and found with a stolen sum. The jury returned guilty after considering circumstantial evidence and prior convictions. Howden was sentenced to three years with hard labor, to run cumulatively with existing terms.
Draft advertisement notes Dr Rose's Goat and Rhownistic pills and a Cannawn Co supply line. It mentions elastic hosiery, trusses, abdominal belts, busting devices, hot water cans, thermometers, and cushions. The text promises country orders and immediate attention.
Melbourne report states the Surveyor-General received a telegram confirming the Victoria expedition, which left Tuesday to survey western lands, has arrived at Pindaroo. The team had been missing while probing western valleys for a detailed survey.
The missing Kellerbovin selector Slack was found by a Wack Uracker yesterday in exhausted condition and is now recovering.
In the council chambers the meeting of the dimmittas discussed a weekly balance sheet showing a deficit of £68174. Printing expenses were questioned while Me Krackler’s liability for pre appointment debts was rejected. Mr Keachler was thanked for funds and plans to liquidate the deficit were set, with a drive to raise the full £425 at once and interviews ordered with absent committee members.
Local officers report on musketry drills and range limits, with B Company planning Sunday training and infantry and Light Horse units alternating. A Continental show staged by Mo 2 Squadron and B Company aims to raise funds for trophies and squadron activities, with decorations and a Spanish-style entertainment night and various competitions scheduled in February.
Fragmented ad text touts various newspapers magnets periodicals and balloons. Mentions Bunbury Wellington and Claremont Maylande with scattered shop references and a sales lane near Rowe Hotel and Central.
The Srvt meeting of the Boyup Ferns Association held Monday in the hall, presided by Mr W. J. Ecclestone. Reports from committees were adopted, new officers appointed for the year, and discussions covered railways, road works, and a proposed big kiln at Pinjarrah for Boyup Brook needs.
A notice warns that Mosdlay station gate on the eastern side of the railway yard will close this Saturday. People must exit via the gate facing Lae station, forcing longer walks and traffic changes on the eastern route. The Department acted with surprise and regret.
Lower Blackwood residents await a continuation service by Bishop of Bunbury at Nagnap on Monday. Miss Hambridge plans a school planning talk while a women’s guild forms for social events. Local farming shifts include paddock creation, cattle sales adjustments, and mill railway links. Community leaders Jas Savage and Jes Kearney discussed farmland associations.
Dr Rose's firm announces Mills resumes leadership of Cornish's drug making division at Central Nona Agency. Billing and delivery promises prompt handling of orders with reduced month rates. Customers urged to visit Victoria Street Bunbury or Medical Hall Sponcorntrwot for supplies and private prescriptions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.