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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
3
A detailed account describes a children's fancy dress ball with many costumes and participants. Numerous families and individuals including Clarke Wilkinson Parkes and George Clarke are named among attendees.
A detailed account of Thursday night's ball highlights many attendees led by Mr and Mrs Clarke with notices of honored guests and the event's elegant setup. The piece notes the financial outcome and mentions supporting vendors and sponsors such as The Kent Stone Bunbury Cigars Lytmech and Smokers' Requisites.
London reports Beaurepaire of Australia and Taylor of England clash in the 400 metres event with Beaurepaire taking the lead early and Larner and Frinton finishing third and fourth among British competitors.
The entry Kerr from New Zealand entered a walking contest described as tunless or timed, with the date mentioned as jam in the record.
The Canadian House of Commons approved a delay of 15 000 in funding for athletes competing in the Olympic Games. The move affects support for costs incurred by Canadian competitors in the event.
The United Mineworkers pledge support to Democratic nominee Bryan as labor factions align with his bid. Republicans grow uneasy over organized labor's stance and potential influence on the campaign.
London July 1 British warships count 221 two squadrons contend for control of the North Sea The Blue division commanded by Admiral Beresford and the Red by Admiral Bridgeman The Blue comprises the Channel Fleet while the Red forms the Home Fleet with a plan to attack Britain and defend respectively
London July 1 Claudious Gresh confesses he was promised £1000 to dynamite the house of Gallagher, a principal widows against Rent Belchtitz and other San Francisco auditors. He claims he partially destroyed Gallagher's house but the reward was not paid. He says his brother was offered a similar reward for an attempt on Gallagher's life.
Laniton County plans another Advisory Committee meeting to authorize dispatch of a definite invitation to an Australian team to visit England in 1909. Mir KF Javleon, captain of Lana Shiva, proposed the move in relation to the object of inviting the visitors.
The Times notes the House of Lords is unlikely to reject or delay the Old-Age Pensions measure as it would risk a dangerous stalemate without real reform and offers no better alternative.
A medical practitioner from Huldersfield Yorkshire named Walker is arrested in connection with bigamy. Report states he has eleven wives.
Sporting notes report a decisive afternoon match between Limpers and South. Both sides already met this season with Limpers victorious, and another win would place them on equal terms with the Southerners for the premiership. Training has intensified since the Railway defeat last week.
Fragmentary OCR reveals names Madnoy Clara and Kennerley Bumford seeking representation and a claim of 251,000 from an Australian tour. The text mentions a wife acting and a hotelkeeper refusing support, with ambiguous context and language.
A rambling account follows the diplomat and his host as they trek by caravan and tent through rugged terrain. They struggle with cooking, rain, wild dogs, and a dangerous fence while chasing a hoped for rabbit hunt and a successful reception.
The body of Mr Sethite Loveridge was found in the Sau River near West Guildford. Local authorities investigated but no definite conclusions were reached. Loveridge, long a prominent figure at the Bunbury football club, had been reported missing after a period of ill health and had recently returned to his home in Bunbury.
A cycling club event on Cunningham road turned chaotic with rowdy spectators and a crash injuring rider Reynold. Officials and bumpered riders faced added hazards from gusty winds as the accident halted proceedings and rumours swirled about the day’s results.
An advertisement urges readers to take Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney, bladder and neuralgia pains. It cites Mrs A Honea of Pictu and Mrs Boned canfieasy praising relief after using the product, claiming permanent cure and advising purchase through Carr's Pharmacy and Evshvr Medellan Co.
A fatal accident occurred last night near Koalgenrliv involving an operator at an SS site. The deceased is Mise, with two women Thowia and Iraflar identified among those injured, and charges are reported as part of ongoing inquiries.
Fragmented OCR hints at travel and railway movement between Melbourne and Sydney with scattered phrases about speed, lines, and polling. It mentions Melbourne, Sydney, and possible signals or schedules, but the text is highly garbled and several proper nouns are unclear.
The report notes high level discussions in Paris at night concerning the visit of the American fleet. Prime Minister may be advised on how best to celebrate the event and welcome dignitaries. Four committees are to arrange a bon reception while the Urime Minate confirms details.
Last night in Porth the Premier decided that the latest trouble with the wood workers is settled and all work in the town is now resuming after telegraph messages cleared the contention.
A Bunbury local court session delivered numerous judgments for plaintiffs and defendants. Cases include debt and damages claims against Norton, Munkhouse, Stone, and others, with default verdicts and costs awarded. The docket notes adjournments, appearances, and specific sums in pounds shillings and pence, with several executions for unpaid amounts.
A derailed Baltic revolt tale recounts a Bosnian man named Test captured by Hruppe during the 1909 Baltic uprising. He faced court martial and execution by firing squad but lingered in agony for years. His escape led to arrest, a court hearing, and a pardon appeal to the crown after a dramatic, miraculous sequence.
Fragmented text argues against socialism using pseudo scientific assertions. It references old evolutionary ideas, moral critiques, and calls for anti socialist measures. The piece mentions danger, vast armies, and violent policies while lamenting perceived societal decline.
A boy named Barth left his home on Wangeroo Lane with companions Joseph Johnson and an associate last night. Police have scoured the district this morning but no trace has been found yet.
An unclear local notice references Helen Hart in Melbourne last night. It mentions a world of years, an identity tied to Vieneian roots, and various public roles. The text also alludes to a country editor facing criticism for hosting lectures.
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