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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
London reports a split in the Liberal Party amid calls for imperial union. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, leader of the Opposition, stayed aloof, seen as a sign of internal divisions. The morning notes also describe police uncovering a bomb plot in Riga and a fever outbreak in Silesia with 445 deaths.
June 6 at Norlin amidal grote rejoicings marked the wedding of the Crown Prince of Germany to Duchess Cesilia of Mocklontarg Schwerin. The event brought a conspicuously beillixot ome gathering and elevated Rainer to Count von Burow, a Frings, as Imperial Chancellor and Prussian Premier.
A garbled Perth sports page recaps a collision between teams South Hubby and the Batiwigs next Saturday, mentions players like Ly and Krachler, and notes local figures Pollard and others engaged in various communal activities. The item blends sports results with local oddities and social commentary.
Port notices list ships arriving at Bunbury from Fremantle Sydney and Adelaide. Vessels include Winnipeg Mittila and Sydney with cargoes of general goods timber ore tin and sleepers. Passengers listed include Mrs Quirk Mrs Signall and others.
Birth recorded at Mrs Shaw's Bunbury St Vigeaus on May [year] to the wife of AR Foster McDonald a daughter born and doing well.
In loving remembrance of Thomas Tyrrus who died at Waterloo on June 6 1906 aged 78 after a long illness. Ons Luss at home Fie charmed a dear face missed day by day from its accustomed place. Ope mora in Heaven. alneeita V by his loving wife and family.
Notices announce a special meeting at the Rose Motel tonight for important business. A lecture on the Russo Japanese war will be shown at the Theatre in July with lantern views under the Royal Society, plus a Gordon's Hotel gathering to support the Fire Brigade Demonstration fund. A horticultural society meeting aims to boost local flower fostering, with votes for best sketches due by the 5th. Parliament discussion covered the Arbitration Act with a government casting vote, while a concert in town featured local singers and humor, and a public meeting in Bridgetown urged rail development from Minny to Beidetown to aid Western Australia’s growth.
The Church of England notes Holy Communion and evensong at multiple parishes such as Bunbury Mornington Donnybrook and South Runhyne with services listed by time and place. The Broad Anglican schedule mentions specific ministers and locations including South Hamburg Picton Harvey and Upper Capel along with associated congregations and evening services.
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Deloasse has resigned amid heavy opposition and a deadlock over Morocco. Separately, Bunbury crowd events and council decisions tie into municipal matters, including a new library extension and public meeting use.
The Municipal Council approved two leave requests. Dr Hastman moved for five months’ absence for Dr Care who left for England for health and business reasons, supported by De Caer’s long service. Urged caution by Eggleston and others, but both applications were granted.
The Bunbury Municipal Council met at Couric Chambers with Mayor presiding and all members present. The health officer reported May infectious disease cases and urged removal of fouls from burkyards, while sanitation overall was found satisfactory. a proposed urinal at Victoria and Symonds streets was opposed. The council discussed railway land appropriation, depot needs, lagoon area, and reuse of jetties, with decisions deferred to the next meeting.
At the May meeting of the council, residents Splatt Wall and Cosabe pressed a complaint over poor electric light service. The solicitor’s agreement outlines maintenance, voltage and penalties for failures, with notes of lights out on Wiggee and Blackwood roads and calls to verify lamp power versus contract terms.
South Bunbury residents vented mixed fears and pride as the new post office arrives promising daily delivery within town bounds. The crowd debated costs and property values while planning protests to protect local rights and resist felt outside influence.
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