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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
10
May population increased by 2 207 to 300 705 in the state with 6 672 added in the first five months of the year. A Bunbury council deputation discussed road upgrades and repairs for 45 pounds. Prosser’s footwear store advertised a wide range of goods. A Bunbury Trades Association meeting reported social and sailing club trophies and remarks on harbor improvements and club facilities.
The Government dredge Parmelia sprang a leak in the main bulkhead between the hopper and engine room while at Bunbury harbor on Thursday. Pumps and fire brigade engine used to keep water in check. Temporary repair made and the vessel may be withdrawn for Fremantle repairs.
Cadets from Bunbury Area 860 left by half past six for Perth yesterday morning and arrived ready for action. Under Sergeant Major MacDonald they were praised for discipline and turnout. Bunbury boys secured the Battalion Championship by walkover with a brigade event scheduled at Karrakatta today.
Kalgoorlie report notes Mr Reynolds Denniston, a prominent sector manager, has been gradually recovering from a long illness. Rev B Fellows spent May touring the far North-West of the State and plans to continue as Conference President in Geraldton district and Murchison goldfields through June. His tour will be reported to the Conservative Executive Committee meeting near the end of the month. A wedding occurred at Weeley Church Bunbury on Wednesday afternoon between Miss Ada Willey and Mr M Midholowm, with several bridesmaids and guests, followed by breakfast and a honeymoon in Perth.
Foreman Mr T C Taylor presents progress on council projects at Wellington. Laying work in Spirling Street for hospital drainage will proceed after Liley’s estimate. £85 estimate approved. Crusher repairs postponed. Sampoon Road finished except blinding. Reading Street trenching. Jarvis Street bridge erection. maintenance on roads. Allbant Road lamps and posts installed. trees grubbed. water main tying in Victorisstrest underway with sand removal before main line to tanks. General maintenance and footpath repairs to follow. Stirling Street drainage project disputed with residents offering £5 each toward costs, motion carried.
The report notes submission of 4 330 slns and a bunk prevailing with values for full wools medium and superior grades. Hides were sold 500 in good condition at late rates. Hair supplies also sold, with quotations for beet mixed lots and broken packages.
A partial listing shows multiple church services across various parishes with Holy Eucharist, matins, and evening sermons. It references St Patrick's Rathmines, St David's Banbury, St George's Boyannp, Capel, and Congregational services with times ranging from early morning to evening and mentions preachers such as Rev F B Wastars and Rev A Buchan.
London June 6 Leicester face Kent in a county match. Kent bowler Blythe captured seven wickets for 4 runs while Ft Woolley taken three for 15. Verby dismissed Somerset for 44 and Matin took seven wickets for 16.
Mims Kittie Malrice, star of the Quaker Girl at the Adelphia, died by her own action today. The mournful case suggests a tragedy driven by unconsummated love for Buckingham resident Mr. EB Lawrence Johnson, whose family objections blocked a marriage. She left painful correspondence.
Sir Newton Moore, premier of Western Australia, launched a fund for Koombana disaster victims. The move aims to aid those affected by the maritime tragedy as authorities coordinate relief efforts and appeal for public support.
Paris police report Abbey Piten missing for three days from Augis. She claimed to have been seized by robbers and driven away, later her clothes were found near the river. The suspect and the motive involve forged claims and stolen church funds amounting to substantial sums.
The Claygan award issued in London sets the minimum wage for hewers at 53 10d per day. This move tightens labor standards and affects daily earnings for workers in the industry.
The Department of Trade and Commerce begins negotiations with Teaperiah during Dthawe visit to England to secure a person with the menonaular pémvies in expanding oil. British authorities to be consulted on the matter.
June 6 report notes the Duchess of Connaught has greatly improved in health. Dotan reports the duchess is in better condition and improving steadily.
English jockeys join the race as Yd Sloan, the famed jockey, comments on a rising star in the Denby event. The Almanicen meet hosts a thrilling finish with te Almmicen securing a notable victory amid strong competition.
The British team has selected Mr. A Tarte over an Australian swimmer to serve as a reserve for the Olympic Games. The decision places Tarte among the athletes available to compete if needed during the Olympia events.
The late Sir Julius Wernher, diamond magnate, has probate granted on an estate valued around 25 million. He leaves 100,000 pounds for a University in South Africa and 150,000 pounds for a technical college at South Kensington, with numerous charitable bequests to education and upliftment.
Perth report on last night’s criminal court session for Arthur William Glover and John McArlane McFarlane on charges of alleged false accountancy linked to the Totalisator. Justice McMillan summed up and the jury retired for 45 minutes before returning a not guilty verdict. Accused discharged.
General Baden Powell, leader of the Boy Scout movement, was honored with a civic reception at Melbourne Town Hall amid great enthusiasm. He spoke of travels through China and Japan and praised the Commonwealth for readiness to meet any possible emergency.
Markets at the railway sade this morning saw various commodities bid and sold. Steam shaft and prime trades reported with prices, while wheat and other items moved at modest levels.
Wholesale prices listed for Banbury yesterday include potatoes at 211 ts £12, onions 14 10d, chat 5 to 8s, bran 8 15d, pollard 9d, gate ay sa, seed 64 Gileake, butter 4d per sk, cheese ld, bacon 10d. Adelaide batch 29 td nr £8 lbs. Prices appear in old currency and garbled text.
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