04 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
1
The second day of the W.A.T.U winter meeting drew a fair attendance as results from races at the headquarters showed Joker and Batting among winners in events like the Winter Hurdles and Stirling Handicap. Notable performers included June Handicap winner Luki and Melbourne star Lusterlight in the big race.
Last night in Adelaide the Alderman Cup featured at the A.R.O meeting with Swagger Gate taking top honours after odds of 2 to 1. In Sydney the AWSC winter meeting drew about 20 000 spectators as Dynostine won the Murshry Handicap at 10 to 1 amid a day of fine weather and strong betting.
Sir Geo. Stewart White of London suffers a serious indisposition with an unclear condition reported as ombilcal. Officials provide no further details on his health or prognosis.
Reports of strikes from mines and factories in the Don Basin amid famine relief efforts. Authorities say workers and mobs attacked, while residents and workers warned of prosecutions for strikers and agitators. Local authorities pursue enforcement as unrest spreads.
A terse report notes a professor was shot in Pobomburg on a July 2 incident. Authorities investigate as residents seek details and safety.
Constable attacked by striking workers during disorderly protest. The clash left the officer insensible and Inspector Mann stabbed in the arm. Twelve arrests were effected as a free fight broke out with about 50 strikers taking part.
Local workers express disappointment over missing strike pay last week in London. Officials blame business pressure for the delay, promising payment next week.
In London on June 2 a Strabfor meeting of about 3 000 railway workers voted to support their union amid transport disruptions. The resolution pledges solidarity and indicates readiness to strike if needed to secure better wages and working conditions.
In Camdon at Tower Hall on June 2, MP O'Gundy of Labor criticized the Government for failing to enforce the five points endorsed by Edward Clarke in the award that favored the workers.
Mr Ben Tilsett spoke at West Ham last night predicting that NF Town Labour executives would mobilize all members. He accused Labor exchanges of supplying blacklegs for the docks and said government attitudes would change as elections approach.
The Tailors' Strike in London leaves 8 000 idle in the East End and losses at Savile Row Total losses reach about £50,000 with £25,000 claimed in wages. The dispute continues to affect workers and shops.
General Gammi cuts off a large caravan bound for Tunisia as Italian troops clash with about 3000 Turks and Arabs. After fierce fighting the Italians win but suffer heavy losses. General Gneoni returns to Tripoli with no sign of the caravan.
Malta June 2 report says the British Admiralty is impressed by repairs at the Maltese dockyards and will expand use of the site. New facilities will meet future needs in peacetime and war, with continued focus on efficient machinery repair and lag work operations.
Paris reports an aeroplanist named Collandela and his pilot Robi were capsized by a high wind during biplaning. Collandela suffered a spinal fracture while Val Jondeau escaped with minor fractures. The incident occurred on June 2.
The estates of the late James Coats and Archibald Coats, partners in the Paisley cotton spinners J. D. Coats and Company, have been lodged for probate. James Coats valued at 21,964,145 and Archibald Coats at 21,366,132. The year shows duties collected on five hundred? estates.
Reports from Petrograd describe terrible famine suffering across districts. A famine epidemic and scurvy have many peasants starving. stories tell mothers gnawing children in hunger and victims collapsing indoors as death looms.
The Bunbury cadet team to represent Western Australia at the Commonwealth Cadet Competition near Melbourne has been nearly chosen. Sergeant-Major McLoud praises the boys and thanks employers for supporting the venture. The contingent will leave Banbury with Lieut. Steere, compete Friday and Saturday, return Monday, and possibly depart Fremantle June 5 for Melbourne if successful.
The Preston Valley farmer notes use fine weather to prep crops and land. Excitement rises as the district hosts a bachelor’s ball. After 62 years Cupid smiles, St Aldtae’s power set to host the next marriage event.
A rambling note from Busselton covers local sports credit disputes Bunbury Derby controversy and misattributed praise for a club. It also discusses policing Bunbury and Busselton officers, estuary fishing issues and gear damage with Port Dardanup inquiries and historic mentions of local industry figures and tools.
The Italian Aerial Fleet campaign reports two million subscribed in six weeks to buy Italy 100 aeroplanes. A separate notice touts PROSSER'S Fibwell Fan repairs and PROSSER'S TITWELL BOOT PALACE offering watertight boots and footwear at low Perth-area prices with cash discounts.
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