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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
3
A fragmented Perth report urges urgent measures to stabilize land values and support agriculture, warning against delays while criticizing governance inefficiencies. It cites a hoteliers’ dispute over liquor, transportation routes, and hawking regulation as examples of policy and administrative failures impacting Western Australia.
The Trinity College of Music London certificates were awarded before a large audience at Hechabite Hall. Bishop Bunbury Dr Flynn and Joel, Mr W L Gwee HM presented, noting high practical study success and rising interest among students led by Kathleen Power and Parkes. The report praises teachers, outlines exam results, and cites funds raised for war ambulance purchases and local music education initiatives.
The Wellington cultural Society invites all interested in agriculture to a South-West conference in Bunbury this July. Topics include crop rotation, fodders, maize and millet growing, potato cultivation, manuring, stock feeding, and farming methods. Delegates from regional societies are urged to attend and papers may be read. Prof. Patterson of WA University will lecture on South-West focused subjects.
George Turner and L Delandgraft were testing a circular wa drawing pole when the top broke. The pole struck both men, Turner died en route to hospital and Delandgrafe is in critical condition at Bridgetown Hospital.
Mabel Crone a six year old girl suffered a severe foot injury when her young brother caused the accident at Boyanup on Wednesday. Parts of the right foot including most toes were severed, the little toe alone remaining. Hemorrhage was checked by ambulance crews and Dr Joel attended later that evening.
Report of a Young Australia League tour across California in March and April, detailing visits to Stockton Redlands Fresno Riverdale and Los Angeles. It describes civic receptions, irrigation and citrus industry tours, university and school engagements, hospitalities from local leaders and women’s groups, and notes on medical incidents and the band’s progress under Messrs. Shackrock and Betteridge.
Government earlier sealed a compact with four millers to grind remaining wheat after seed requirements, but an extraordinary order to ship all wheat to Perth disrupted the plan. Millers respond with legal advice and claim they will proceed to grind under the agreement, enclosing cheques for stock value as the government faces a potential Perth monopoly challenge.
Morning worship includes a 10 am Matins, 10 am Sung Eucharist and Sermon, 7 pm Avensong with Interventions, and a 10 am Matins again. Sunday features a 1 pm Gundly School session at Preton Hall Martins Pieton Church with a special morning service for children titled The Wonder of Ourselves led by Pastor Ray D.T. Whaler. Everybody welcome.
A historical church announcement lists events at Saltation Amm. aeo-Publia Prayer Meeting at 7 and 9 pm led by D. Warren with Methodist conduct. Special Celebration featuring Collie Bries Band, worship and Bible study sessions, Sunday School, and a People’s Banquet Communion near the end. Preacher Bert Roden to lead, with Weym Choir and other parish activities noted.
The Keystone comedian appears at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday and Monday nights in a two part program featuring His Trysting Places and a film of hilarious comedy. The show includes musical interludes and an Edison Company serial The prices are 1 shilling 6 pence to 1 shilling with family concessions. Bunbury town hosts the star through Mr Hamilton Brown, with a Saturday afternoon matinee for churchgoers.
A public meeting led by Miss Chrissie Wal discussed aiding wounded men returning to Australia. Secretaries elected include Mim C. Walpole and Disa M. Summers. Capel to supply beds. fundraising for necessities planned. first coordinating meeting set for Wednesday at 3 at the Agricultural Hall.
The report recounts a Thursday evening Girls Club meeting adjacent to the Convent, noting priests could not attend due to the eve of a major feast. It highlights the Convent’s musical program, Holy Sacraments, and the week’s devotions led by Father Ging. It mentions the Altar Society’s work, upcoming Benediction, and plans for a central theme in evening devotions. The article also praises Holy Church activities, Sunday School, choir efforts, and local Catholic families contributions. It closes with notices about Narrogin Trading Company as agents for Massey Harring machinery and other engineering items.
A Roll of Honour project in Katanning considers placing a tablet listing names ranks and details of local volunteers for the Expeditionary Force. A subscription fund is being arranged and councils will report on measures to secure missing names while awaiting mayoral guidance.
Disjointed casualty notes from Westeslunns cite Private W Dowson dying of wounds while Corporal Wy Eigarr0sh Battading NATAL Losses list further dead. The report mentions the Bulwark disaster, Princes Irewe, and a ship torpedoed by a German submarine. Norman H. Tarmer, former head of local schools near Busselton, is noted in connection with the broader war events. Commander Turner is reported as rescued from wreckage after the liner attack.
War discussion notes mixed with scattered items from Holland front and Dardanelles. Mentions Japanese rumors, Egyptian lines, Australian troops, Bunbury soldiers, and a case of a medical jaw injury. Also cites censorship issues and questions supply of ammunition for massive allied forces.
Paris cabled report highlights new antiseptic serum from Professors La Chaindis and Valles at Alfort Veterinary School. It claims to disinfect wounds and prevent infection, offering rapid healing while avoiding the drawbacks of traditional antiseptics. A Naval Medical Service committee at Chatham will pursue further trials.
French communique says German attack on the Sugar refinery at Souches was repelled. German lines claim minor gains near Neuville and near Shuchwe while reporting French attacks near Hebuterne and other sectors failed. Both sides claim territorial threats, with heavy fighting and morale described as strained.
A Bettin communique reports slight advances southeast of Bhavkomekag amid renewed enemy reinforcements. Our encircling maneuver forced a withdrawal of a wing as Bank Durie area defenses held, shaping the south and west of the contested front.
A fragmented account recalls an Italian defense where officers ordered troops to die rather than yield. A charge pushed the line back, then a regrouped force counterattacked, securing a breakthrough until Austrian resistance crumbled and the enemy was routed.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister stated that widening the antigrounds to enlist more men had expanded the pool of eligible recruits. He said about 3,200,000 men across the services were now available to Parliament, reflecting a broader mobilization effort.
A compact between Italy and Germany pledges protection of private property across borders, outlining safeguards and obligations. The agreement emphasizes safeguarding assets and Franco-German relations within their diplomatic framework.
A German naval disaster is reported with torpedo boats 19 and 12 sinking after engagement at sea. Forty one sailors were landed as rescuers and officials confirm the vessels were under the 1957 patrol with displacement around 7 255 tons and a speed near 40 mph.
A fire at a three acre site near Beluere af fre Bagel Ealing damaged buildings and stored materials. Firefighters battled flames with a large force, seizing a man in connection with the blaze. Estimated damage reads in the thousands.
A damaged clipping blends archaic verse with a local notice about the Nateogin Trading Company selling motor engines and other items. The readable parts hint at a period style poem and an urgent public matter, mentioning districts, donors, and a questionable price or availability. The overall piece mixes literary tone with commercial listing fragments.
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