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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary notice notes dissolution election delays amid opposition maneuvers. Vague references to a double divulution and a tense political climate, with dates and specifics obscured by the damaged text.
A stormy night on Buck Beach ends in tragedy as a sixteen year old boy jumps from the shore and drowns after a dispute involving a young girl and a housekeeper. Residents alerted, pursuit to recover the body, and medical officials attend. An inquiry will follow to determine the circumstances.
The club announces entry deadlines for the championship plus a single entry fee to be paid in advance. It states the ladies event qualifying round will be held Friday and the main rounds will proceed by match play with the draw published next issue. The committee moves the Golf Ball to July first and appoints Mrs Knight as lady captain with Mrs L B Honey as secretary.
A man named Buchanan was seen near the jetty before a boat failed and a boy reported a man jumping in. The body washed up on the North Braet later that day and a search failed to find him. Officials fear he has been drowned.
Personal notices recount Mr H F Ross hosting a farewell for Bunbury figures as 4 young Bunbury scholars attend a farewell party. The National Bank of Bunbury sees Tyrer replaced by M M Fawkner of Berorey, with two new agencies opened, marking expansion. A Bunbury Rifle Club social at Bedfory Hall features a woodcarver's piece and music by Watson’s and Atkins bands, with the next assembly planned for Thursday week.
Crowds greeted visiting ministers in Westonia on Tuesday amid boisterous celebrations. Police arrested two men for disturbances but released prisoners on bail due to police staffing and crowd threats. The scene ended with tensions high and local leaders blamed for neglect of ordinary needs.
Church services listed across St Pauls Citadel and neighboring congregations with Holy Eucharist and sermons. Preachers include Rev T Whally and Rev W WW Roger with choir anthems and prayers. All welcome.
Members present include Mewes Blevhymlen Wheatley Cullen Muttram Smith Waddington and Doust. The chair awarded thanks after a visit by the Premier party. Reports discuss drainage, rate rolls, employment wages, road routing, and a future meeting set for March 28.
Progress reports on smallpox care show improvement in a mall WO patient. Officials say camp cleanup will resume and the entire camp should be back to normal by Tuesday. Public Health Department requests all accounts be settled by noon next Monday June 16 at the Tepentor Chambers at the Bove Motel.
A distorted report discusses farmers and merchants in Western Australia and Tasmania challenging potato import bans. It notes fears of inferior Eastern State produce and calls for stronger enforcement to protect local growers, asking the Minister of Agriculture for action updates.
The Board and Mr Culion agree on the arrangement while Mr Wheatley resists road repairs in his ward and suggests minimal staffing. Mr Mottram moves to shift meeting days from Wednesday to Monday. Financial entries show debit balance and treasurer credit balance with unclear totals.
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