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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
8
The vote tally shows Liberal McGrath ahead in Ballarat by 1567 while broader federal counts unfold slowly. Referenda were defeated. Labor leads in some regions, with Victoria tracking McCallum close to a material rival and absentee votes continuing to come in.
The May accounting shows revenue of £401,697 and expenditure of £473,772 with a deficit and rising costs across state steamships drainage and education. The State Steamship Service faces a £45,000 shortfall with more bills likely. the Beaty Service records a £1,385,660 outlay and a large interest charge. Government car costs exceed estimates and education and public works show some restraint, while liquor inspection and hotel profits reflect tighter margins amid overall fiscal pressure amid wartime measures.
The report details tight election results across districts including Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie where the Sprinters rely on Goldfield support. Premier Sendyan and Brownhill figures show notable swings, with Ravensthorpe and Teonarn close in votes while overall turnout hints at about 8000 more ballots in the current orientation.
Perth commentator argues Sir John Forrest is likely to retain the Swan seat. The piece mocks Mr O loghlen as lacking widespread ability and questions his bid for higher politics, urging him to stay in the Legislative Assembly and abandon ambitions. It notes the public may soon react to his resignation gambit.
The forecast notes show showers south of the harbor with light to moderate SW winds and mild temperatures offshore. Personal updates mention S Bydogo returning from city travel, Bert McCoombe sidelined by illness, Victor Pryor moving on from Brickie football, and McCulham visiting Baburr for a Masonic function. May duties from verte imports including sugar and spirits amount to £516.
Lyric Theatre presents Sunday night program featuring Nancy The Chic Blacket After Many Daye The Fighting Quatinel and The Silent Reviewing in Tarkih Teepe. Monday night showcases Danver's Dream Near to Earth and The Sporting Editor. Also listed are The Inherritane and The Bark of Essen 3000 feet long.
The May rainfall in Norhampton was only 80 points, the lowest for May in years, with October also poor. From October to May eight months show just 18% of normal rainfall, threatening crops in northern and western districts while southern areas near Pingolly report better conditions and abundant lambing forage. Ewes abandon lambs in drier regions as losses rise and recovery seems unlikely this season.
A jumble of church service listings across St Davids South Bunbury Rathmines and other chapels. Holy Eucharist Matins Evensong Sunday School Holy Baptism and other rites appear with times and locations including Moton Hall Patrick's Rathmines and Salvation Army prayer and holiness meetings.
John Donovan pleaded guilty to insults in public at Lyric Theatre, with case against Griffiths for threats and disruption at the Loric Theatre. Defendant bound over on his own recognisance for three months and ordered to pay costs. Separate Burton wage dispute: judgment for £2 5s and £2 16s 3d with 21 days imprisonment if unpaid.
The funeral of Ernest Ceo drew a record crowd in Bunbury on Wednesday afternoon with numerous mourners from families and clubs including Railway Football Club and Wanderges Football Club. Attendees listed many relatives and friends, and Rev. Fellas delivered a moving address at the graveside before arrangements were finalized by W. Brittain.
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