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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
2
London reports Jamies Brail won The Open with a score of 418 set amid turmoil in Europe. The text mentions Norway Sweden and a royal loyalty display as Union flags are replaced by the tri color. Count Lamsdorft criticism of diplomacy is noted in relation to Norwegian sympathy.
London June 11. The Equitable Assurance Society has elected Mon Paul Morton, Secretary of the Navy, as Chairman of the Board.
It is anticipated that an armistice will be arranged with Roseia and Japan immediately and that plenary powers will be appointed to discuss terms. The Tokyo stock market shows buoyant upward movement amid the news.
The Banbury council shows reluctance to clash with the Voutist Association over green upkeep and top-dress costs at the bowling club. Mooted town issues include road changes, local football talk, and a Geneva glacier telegram about Lord Francis Douglas, with a Brassen note on eyewear by A C Cook of Banbury.
Railway defeated South Bunbury 5 goals 9 behinds to 4 goals 8 behinds in a hard fought match. Notable players include Baxter Naylor Reid Willey McGowan and Livingstone for the winners while Stokes Stevens Handy and Jones stood out for South Bunbury. Weather was fine and attendance strong as Railway built early lead and held on after a tight second half.
Readers learn the Upper Blackwood scene where students from Koyup Brook school win prizes for sketches written by Roy Cailes Joan Inglis and Erlly Stanton all under 14 and taught by J P Wauchope. Votes praise the talent and several comments from Donnybrook Wes hyden Capeldene and Balingupay.
Port of Bunbury notices list vessels Vongala Caithness Weet Australian Jarrah Saw Mills Colya Winniper and London bound timber tonnage with captains and dates from June 10 to June 12. Trinity College of Music announces practical examinations in Bunbury and Fremantle arrival. Friendly Societies dinner scheduled at Gordon's Hotel next Wednesday.
The Bunbury district reports ship arrivals and freights with vessels such as the Vonyala, Sydovy, Caithness, Winnipeg, and Wolyn visiting or expected, carrying timber jarrah coal and general cargo. Local notices include political meeting plans, evangelistic services at Wesley Church, a land sale outside the town, a paper chase by the Bunbury Cycling Club, and advertisements for medicines, infants’ food, studio photographs, and wedding gifts.
Dr Tizsoni of Cologna University reports injecting rabbits with a rabies virus. Under radium exposure the rabbits recovered within six days, according to a note from the Royal Scientific Academy in London.
A Chicago strike disrupts trade, signaling mounting labor action and international market impact in a terse report from London dated June 11. The piece notes paralysed operations and growing tensions between workers and management as the strike widens.
A damaged report claims a body seeking to destroy a Pennsylvania Railway Company bridge over the Hackensack river. The bridge reportedly used non-union labor in its construction. Notes mention London Tune YH and a Sydney resident, BR Love, in a questionable role.
The musketry course for Incal corps completed with recruits showing fair shooting and promise. Pte T Livingstone of Harvey troop led the squadron in advance guard as the mounted men moved to the range with dismounted Light Horse and infantry cadets in support. A military ball at the Dardanup hall featured trade members and was driven by Lieut Timperley from Bunbury. A drill hall school of instruction will begin in Perth for squadron members and non commissioned officers with officers Clifton Erskine and Stewra gaining experience. A Lyric Theatre concert on Friday 24th by the Light Horse troop and Tunbey City Band will raise funds for the Band and a future military sports meeting. The 18th Light Horse Regiment will receive £20 to prize shooting in a team competition at 200 and 300 yards with additional honors for drivers and other teams, under local conditions.
An unclear cable reports a mine manager tied to a riot at Census mine in Johanneshing. The suspect, Mr Stawart, is alleged to have incited Chinese rioters after a quarrel with a man named White, but the article questions whether White was the murdered party.
Membara of the focal Hockey Club gathered at the railway station and moved to Pin jurmt to meet Fremantie Hockey Club. Bunbury’s two elevens, led by captains Tucker and Carey, fought a spirited match with Bunbury narrowly winning the early clash while Fremantle’s Miss Moors and Clifton shone in attack. A later Bunbury win was overshadowed by a draw in the first eleven, with Mrs Woodrow’s defensive play praised and Tucker featuring strong on-field work. A social dance followed the on-field action and the event drew many spectators.
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