28 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1914
Page
1
London reports a tense Austria Hungary standoff with military preparations to buy time for re negotiation of the Austrian ultimatum. Vienna says imperial order shields officers during war while General Futnick is released and sent home after a courteous arrest.
In St Petersburg and Moscow authorities deploy modified martial law restricting information on military movements. Decrepit conditions and decrees suspend certain reporting and mobilize control over public communication.
The Zematchina predicting Busma intervention will draw Germany into Austria's conflict. Italy signals friendly stance under the Triple Alliance. Montenegro sides with Serbia and Bulgaria appears involved.
A vague note from a Botan de platoa Bulag A correspondent to Bervia states May will stay neutral in the Austro-Bervian trophy dispute between Greece and allied parties. The brief hints at ongoing tensions with no decisive action announced.
The Belgian paper Soir reports that all plans for general mobilisation have been completed and that Belgium, under the watchful eye of authorities, will perform its duty as events unfold.
National Volunteers seized a night mail delivery near Dublin landing 170000 rounds of ammunition. Police and Borderers secured Howth and seized rifles. Troops faced crowds in Dublin causing injuries including women and children.
Perth reports a shocking crime near Hines Hill where a four and a half year old girl was assaulted while walking to a neighbour's house. Details are scarce but a wire confirms a violation and a medical exam supports the assault. police are investigating with a suspect anticipated.
The ontinary meeting on Saturday July 1st included chairman Witttoht and members Menara Roberts Bort owt Kornibrock Moore with absences Moonee Rows and Higeinw. Correspondence from Perth Automobile Club Oxpel-Ludlow Road Tourist Bureau and Colonial Mutual Insurance discussed policy and road plans. A Vermin Board proposal was noted and a road through 100 arheres was proposed. Tender issues, land clearing, rates for Gutmann and Dyers estates, and drainage work on Forrest Road were discussed with payments totaling £114 and plans to appoint a collector at 20 percent commission.
A damaged racing entry lists prize money and placements for a Canterbury Park Cup event. First prize attributed to J M Lean of Nanga Brook with £5000, second to Needy Syndicate led by C C L Fogere, third to James Norman of Post Oftos Bersl River with £1000.
A fragmentary Manjimup column describes soggy districts with frequent accidents and a British Columbia financier building a model farm near Mount Jasper Road. It recalls a village tent venture dampened by floods, a move to Perth, and farm transport to a station. It mentions the Giblett and Clarke families, Mrs. Clarke’s family, Leeuwin Clarke, and the death of Mrs. Sawyer with her infant.
The article outlines Liberal and Labour nominations for the Avon assembly seat with Golebarch viewed as the Liberal strongest bet. It notes Conservatives and other parties previewing candidates and discusses the broader political stakes, cabinet implications, and local campaign events across towns like Bolbatoh and Dinton.
The Wagin-Darkan railway project and the Arthur River region are celebrated as ministers and local representatives recognize progress. A gold watch honors Mr. Stubbs for securing support. officials say the line could open cheaper transport, boost dairying, stock raising, and expand wheat export toward Bunbury and Albany with improved port facilities.
The Balingup Road Board held its monthly meeting on Saturday July 2 with members Mesara Wright chairman J L Rose Thomas Reid and secretary PF W Lukis in attendance. The board discussed responding to a request from Upper Blackwood Road Board to support a conference at Port Wert to address dingo pest problems and reviewed road survey plans and repair work including Southampton Greenbushes Road and Newlands Masors.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Fre Childe and Woods in a brief note about a peppermint cure. No clear event dates or organizations are readable.
The report describes Sir Joli Korres planning an oped and Friday Lyric Theatre event with a reception at Bedford Mall hosted by Liberal League branches. It also notes a Bunbury Womens Branch meeting and a political clash between Socialists and Liberal forces over constitutional governance and parliament control.
An intensely interesting film from Haleac's novel The Macho Skin screens at Bedford, with a tale of wishes fulfilled and consequences. A Keystone comedy and several short features follow, including Ben auton Logging and Saving Lumpery. A benefit night for tl closes the program with a Father’s Day emphasis.
The Lyric Theatre schedules a Wednesay and Thursday program with Wilo Hovonas and a Keystone comedy. Doors open at seven, limited cheap seats, children not admitted evening shows, special Thursday 5:30 matinee for those unable to attend. Tickets for children at school price. adults pay standard.
Turner faced court over a barroom dispute with Gordon's Hotel staff. Witnesses described an altercation in which Turner allegedly touched a man and used offensive language. The court ordered Turner to pay costs and faced imprisonment.
The Bunbury team defeated Donnybrook in a tight return match at Bunbury with a late surge lifting their score to a 28 point lead. Individual scores show W Walkie 95 and AL Huggelty 87 leading the Bunbury side, while Jeffrey 93 and S Wood 91 top Donnybrook. A post match dinner at Mr Pitman’s residence followed, with hearty toasts and invitations extended for future meetings.
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