Port of Bunbury and West Australia’s Growth Outlook
Weather delayed the Hombala at Bunbury while ships from Fremantle and Fremantle routes were noted. The report outlines vessel movements, trade, and projections for West Australia, highlighting imports, exports, population growth, agricultural expansion, rail and telegraph infrastructure, and a future vision for the state over seven decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
Kwost
Yoon
Leason
Stout
West Australia
West Australia’s early settler era and land progress
An antiquated sketch of Western Australia from 1420 to early settlement, detailing the small colonist group that founded the Swan River colony, the vast unknown hinterland, the Motherland's ties, and the rugged struggles of establishing permanent towns, ports, and infrastructure amid exploration and political clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australia
Bev Little Ahsort
Muurvelsons
Swaniver
Onder T Nivanes
Ole Hinpie
Panpteon
Ford
Alvig
Hue
Austerton
Lund
Local and General Gossip and Notices from Bunbury
A mixed copy of local items lists mail timetables at 1 pm on Wednesday, Bunbury traders announcing Wednesday advertising, cycling events, and a road race from the Fusion Hotel to Perth road. Police transfers show Constables moving between Banbury Yarloop Gingin York Peak Hill and Wanbury. A Bunbury Band memorial note thanks a widow for a trombone gift. Football weather and ground repairs hinder play. South defeats North in a close match with limited form shown by players like Gibson and Woodrue as signatures and subscriptions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munthy
Wodansdlay
Bunbury
Liv Vt
Thomas’ Kofflena
Thomas
Thomas and Co
Apvr Oe Ee
Nisbet
Banbury
Yarloop
M‘tournon
Cup
Wisbey
Gingin
Wood
York
Cordull
Peak Hill
Wanbury
Sampson
Mei
Tha
Isubill
Sun 7
Pestis Raatehus
Scott
Wourhy Hy Uwabip
Rord
Brigatti
Woodrue
Gibson
Waa
Livensing Cowls Quartet Meeting Amid Show Plans
The Livensing Cowls quarterly meeting will warn of sorrow at the National Show to be held in 1906. The Premier promised to communicate with the Lands Minister about observing the show in Northam, the agricultural town. Advertising hoardings near South West Advertising Camping deny ties to the tourism group. A gunshot injures George Pearce in Harvey while a loaded firearm accidentally discharged. The Ball features a diametrical trophy and fashion acts with the French Maid and New York Ball. A lecture on dentistry and horse care was delivered at the Rosa Motel yard. The Ladies Guild met in Municipal Chambers with Miss Amy Mitchell named secretary. A military church parade drew large crowds despite poor weather. The Poultry and Cage Bird Society met at the Prince of Wales hotel with officers elected for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
North
Stout Corners
Tourists Association
Mincipal Corners
George Pearce
M. Rogers
Harvey
Pearce
Follard
New York
1 Order
Ung
Hanbury
Ladies’Guild
Church of England Ladies Guild
Thursalsy
Venn
Mes Vunn
Mes Goldsmith
Robert Forrest
Mesdames Darling
Spencer
Clarke
Owen
Mitchell
Carey
G. Hayward
Williams
Fastman
Reading
Lawrence
Grant
Barker
Paisley
Tucker
Fotewan
Amy Mitchell
Voultry and Cage Bird Society
Princy of Wales
Jones
Mosars Murs
Wallis
Harrington
A. Hay
Woothead
Woods
Pensgor
E. Krachler
Krachtor
Hayswir Alla
Hayward
Misais
Mila
Wee Matsh
AL Miehsetesn
Marsh
Hutington
B. Wallie
Treaineer
KB. Spencer
Knight
Keachlar
Tie
Sevee
Russia and Japan The Very Latest
London dispatch reports murmurings about the Mikado and Admiral Togo with expressions of appreciation. The note credits His Majesty's virtues and our protection by imperial forces, asserting fidelity to the imperial will and a steadfast allegiance beyond human agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane
Togo
Channel Fleet Manoeuvres In Heavy Fog Fatal Collision
During the Channel maneuvers a dense fog caused a collision between battleships Uriamph and Swiftsure, both sent to dry dock. The sailing vessel Afghanistan was rammed and sank. 23 crewmen drowned, 11 survivors rescued with difficulty.
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London
Channel
Uriamph
Swiftsure
Afghanistan
Lee
The Billiard Match Won by Stevenson in London
The billiard match between W Stovanann and John Roberts, with Roberts conceding 2000, concluded with Stevenson prevailing. Scores stood Stevenson 18,000 Roberts 15,480, on June 4 in London.
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London
Balnees
W. Stovanann
John .Roberts
Stevenson
Roberts
The Injured Overboard
Twadon June 3 report from Advions fran Tokiyne describes a naval incident where opening fire caused many casualties. The text notes survivors and a struggle to retrieve wounded clergy and crew, with officials seeking to honor those lost and recover bodies.
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Twadon
Advions Fran Tokiyne
Jarris
Time Lost No Time Lost London July 3 War Note
The Times reports Russian battleships Ovel and Nicolai Taye prepared for Japanese active service in World War I. Crews have yet to be assigned to the ships, according to Tolkien’s correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Tolkien
Ovel
Nicolai Taye
Japaneas
Workmen Showdown with Cossacks Near St Petersburg
About fifteen thousand workmen in Liesnow Korpus suburb of St Petersburg clashed with Cossacks on a Saturday. The marchers waved red banners and sang revolutionary songs while authorities attacked with swords and workmen defended with cudgels. The fight lasted an hour with seventy ten wounded, including Sifteon Cossavk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liesnow Korpus
St Petersburg
Esseintiind
Sifteon Cossavk
Kojestvensky Hopes To Escape Battle Fog Shielded Route
London June 3 Admiral Kojestvensky declares he did not intend to fight but fog and a westerly breeze delayed the fleet as it cleared the Korean Straits. The weather hindered escape and the squadron sheltered in the fog as it maneuvered toward safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kojestvensky
Election for Chichester Returns Conservative Candidate
The election for Chichester, Sussex, resulted in the Conservative candidate Lord Talbot being returned. Lonion Jie reports the votes: Pwibot (Conservative) 4178 and Allen (Liberal) 762.
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Lonion
Jie
Chichester
Sussex
Lout
B.D
Pwibot
Me W_ Allen
Five Hundred Fifty Drowned in Natal Hurricane
A severe hurricane struck Natal causing a catastrophic flood at Pinstown reservoir. Five hundred and fifty people are reported drowned, with many others missing. European residents also affected as famine fears emerge in Durban amid the disaster.
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Hendon
Sune
Pinstown
Natal
Durban
Preferential trade within the empire and Australasian links
A British imperial trade essay argues for self sufficient colonies and strong Australian ties to the Mother Country. It stresses tariffs favoring domestic manufacturers, notes shifting import origins, and urges mutual concessions to expand empire trade while acknowledging risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australasia
Great Britain
Australaesia
England
Roosevelt hopes for early peace talks with Russia
The report notes President Roosevelt urging continuation of peace negotiations with Russia and expressing regret over fighting, while Count Cassini and the U.S. were involved in steering efforts toward settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count Cassini
United States
Roosevelt
Unclear historical report fragment about OsLbia battle
Fragmentary OCR text mentions OsLabia or Oslabia with references to dusting, straits, a Japanese fighting for Russians, and a Tau sinking. No coherent event or identifiable entities established.
Japanese tactics put Liunai between two fires at estuary
Military officials in St. Petersburg consider the chance of Japan mounting an expedition to the Aur River estuary. Chornns dispatches gunboats toward Klwlaroykiy, threatening General Leniniteh from two sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sime
St. Petersburg
Gunbonty
Klwlaroykiy
Ldneiiteh
Japanese Precautions and Local Notices in Bunbury
Fragmented report recalls a Japanese destroyer Sazaumi capturing the Russian Biedova near Urbang Island with wounded admirals amid tense relations. Local items note a partial holiday, lacrosse match injuries, a ball at the drill hall, and burghal produce lines. Also advertisements tout Canz Chenny Coven Batsat and Bunbury chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japanrese
Sazaumi
Biedova
Urbang Island
Bom
Rojestyen
Aniasiaris
Andl Parison
Readjustment of Empire Trade for Unity and Prosperity
A speaker urges moderate, cooperative measures to discuss imperial trade reform. He argues a common-sense inquiry can realign commercial relations, reduce prejudice, and foster a lasting union across the Empire, despite opposition in England. He emphasizes serving the Empire and preserving joint interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bell
Book
Camila
Austalasio
Rey
Bacon
Eng
Fragmented Victorian comedy page teases council satire
The piece mocks local council officers and a church parody, noting officers seen through smoked glass and a playful critique of public life. It mentions Wartime era sandals with lambdas, Pollard and others, and a chaotic collage of jokes on advertising, politics, and stage shows from Bunbury.
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Bentwood
H. Locke
Wellington Street
Fremantle
South Fremantle
W. James
Fils
Castine
Hecate Wu
Comonvisntis Freidhs
Fon Ladies
Cillian Chile
Valdes
W. James Chevy
Ramsay
Farner
Ecrles
Tate
W. C. Ramsay
Stephen Street, Bunbury
Kofflene
Ain
Thomas and Company, Chemists, Restviry
Corea
Dr. Marsden
Electric Battery Plaster Co
Dept
Collins Si
Melbourne
Enunbar
Messrs
J H. Carr
Robur
Zis
Robair
Numbaire
Port OF
Suipping Intelligence
Shipping Notes
Hombala
Sterling
Herman
Vubin
Sydney
Bustarn
Freimante
Java
Singapore
Hobart
Vessets
Wintipos
Jtuasian Bargad
Bert Elin
Vig Alnany
Slats’ K. and
Js Co
Ltd
Genta Fane
Hes
Tnasian Lignin
Toms
Lirvaall
Frain Viapatown Vn
Mauteveits—Millars’ Ky
Jy Coy
Holtist
Tone
Fot Afries
Holirt
Ac Me Brchuer
Fees Apontly
Furcest
Agent
Norwagian Baujne
Hanags
Mayou
Frown Peat Afnes
Mivilya
Lue
Tona
Capé
Bowbury
Finthiea
Wails Challenzze Road
Rawn
Fuilecal Hotel
Perth Roa
Retuen
Eines of Wales
Wes Pay
Twostay
Woons’ Geran Peerensier
Wen Howe
Noree
Rosa Motel
Modr
Lott
Ewing
Lueses
Horne
Moore
O.C
Lieuts
Bisman
Timperley
Clifton
Infantry Regiment
Lisuts Erskine
Breere
Liewt Paisley
Woolrow
Watson
Horsa
Congregational
Wesley Church
Don'k Cole
Wake
Russia
Japan
Br Srecrat
ST. Petersbur
Lord Talbot
England and Colonies
James
Bor
Cann and Co
Roosevelt and
the Czar
Oslabia
Perth
Nambers
T Surnkrlayn
Stopbonstrest
Avrr
Lamba
South Sunbury
Wolves
Welle
Honea
Thare
Korontvonsky
Pollard
Streste
Burom Blackwood
Ido
BCH
Mary
Happy Holmes
Eremantle
Carn and Co
Bonbury
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