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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
2
Public works notice states tenders for Wakalup Pavilion School must be received by noon June 1. Details appear from C A Munt Under Secretary for Public Works, court mouse Hane bury listed.
The NARROGIN WRADING & AGENCY CO advertise ADMAX ROOTING FELT as durable and cheaper than iron for government uses. Stock on hand includes 72 ft rolls 3 ft wide priced at 32 shillings per roll or $2 per square yard. Cement and nails supplied free. Send for catalogues.
The column lists wartime recruitment for Engineers Corps in the Eastern States, with age limit under 45 and local recruiting office in Bunbury. It also advertises property for sale in Spencer Street and South Bunbury, and a house to let with details. A meeting on Trench Comforts is announced for the Bunbury Council Chambers.
May births recorded 24 males and 15 females, deaths 6 males and 5 females, with marriages noted at Bunbury Golf Club. A Bunbury Golf Links flag competition was won by Miss D. Johnson of St Paul’s Cathedral amid poor weather. Sunday services include Holy Eucharist at 8 am, Martins and Litany, with evensong at 7.30 pm. Mothers Union talk scheduled for Thursday 3.30 pm at the Rectory. The Sailors Rest’s seventeenth annual meeting praised by Canon Adams and others for continued port aid and community service.
A postcard received by his parents from Trooper W. A. Simmons, a prisoner of war in Turkey, says he is in good health and well treated. Mrs Geo Taylor, wife of M.L.A. Geo Taylor, leads the Womens Khaki Defence Force and is praised for her organizing and recruitment efforts.
Peter Regolini faced assault charges after his wife alleged a February domestic attack. Police testified to a prior threat and bruises on the wife, while Regolini claimed a single heated quarrel and a “smack” over a wood debt. He admitted conflict and described restraining conduct during the incident.
A long Local Court dispute ended in settlement. Muldoon recovered five pounds and costs from funds paid into court after a calf, owned by Mrs Holywell, trespassed on his Burnup property for three years. The remaining money went to Mrs Holywell.
In Bunbury, a Local Court session before Mr W L Owen granted a new trial for Collins v Mouritz. The defendant Mouritz claimed lack of timely notice invalidated judgment. magistrate ruled evidence showed notices were delayed and ordered a new trial with costs and deposit requirements.
At a Bunbury Bowling Club general meeting in the Club Pavilion on Wednesday the president Mr H Holtzmann led tributes to the late Mr Tweedie. Members debated reducing a council bill for the green man and discussed hiring an elderly man for about £1 a week. A proposal to install an Honour Roll and an Honour Ball board was approved, with the secretary Mr Duncan praised for his season’s work.
Charles Evers, unkempt wanderer, appeared at Bunbury Police Court on Thursday with charges of no visible means of support and being an idle and disorderly person. He pleaded guilty after Ps Pilmer noted a recent Fremantle discharge for a similar offence. Evers had sought food at Dardanup and later demanded sustenance in Bunbury, deemed a menace to local women. he has a long conviction record. Mr Owen sentenced him to three months hard labour.
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