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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
3
The Rand strike executives seek Ramsey Macdonald and other Labour leaders to aid the strikers' fund or to withdraw troops from the Rand to avoid civil war, arguing volunteers could tilt the miners' conflict and embolden mineowners.
Welsh members of the House of Commons express indignation at Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's pledge that no Welsh Disestablishment Bill will be introduced in 1908. The London scene reflects tension over church state separation and Welsh ecclesiastical policy.
Lord Dundonald, who led the Canadian Militia from Iowa to 1904, says in a Daily Mail interview he retired from the Army because authorities never offered him other employment after he was removed for raising concerns about political influence in officer appointments.
London June 13 announcements report the death of Sir Henry Hicks Hocking born 1842. He served as Attorney General of Western Australia from 1872 to 1879 and later held a similar post in Jamaica. The notice records his distinguished legal career and colonial service.
London lawn tennis final reports Mr Brookes and Mrs Hillyard defeating Mr Casdagi and Mrs Sterry in straight sets two love to capture the mixed doubles championship.
London notes Miss Reeves daughter of W Reeves High Commissioner for New Zealand secures first class with honors in the moral science tripos at Cambridge.
London reports June 13 that several leading advocates of boycott and sedition were arrested in Calcutta. The arrests signal rising political tension as authorities crack down on dissent.
The International Red Cross Society Conference in London appoints four delegates to visit Red Cross institutions and prepare a report. It discusses abuse of the emblem and pledges aid to prisoners of war within the society's remit. An ambulance and surgical exhibit accompanies the conference.
English cricket report from London on June 13 notes Dannett of Gloucester County Club delivered a sensational bowling display taking seven wickets for 12 runs. The piece also advertises Woods Great Peppermint Care for chronic chest complaints at 1s 64.
A South Bunbury versus Railwaye style clash dominates notes with a 21 point comeback by Railwaye over South Bunbury and discussion of team selections for an upcoming interstate contest. The piece outlines probable lineups, upcoming matches, and arrangements for a Young Australian trip, including eligibility rules and thoughts on sending Bunbury players to the Eastern States for trials.
A. C. Cook, a watchmaker and jeweller on Stephen Street Bunbury, urges customers to seek suitable glasses to correct poor vision and prevent further eye injury. He promotes interchangeable frames and Teaseg lenses as a solution.
Reports from a political gathering describe Mir Te Baw and Mir Hija urging unity amid wage disputes and a prolonged arbitration showdown. Workers at Jarrabdale and Mornington faced reduced pay protests while officials debated remedies, government support, and the role of the Combine in pressuring labor.
A garbled transcription recounts tension around forming allegiance against combines and cottled kings. It mentions a government, laborers, and proposals to abolish combines while praising officials and local leaders. The passage references Phillips River and local factions, ending with thanks to speakers and a presiding mayor.
Notices from Sydney and Bunbury dated June 14 1907 invite qualified applicants to apply by July 2 1907 for senior clerk and shorthand writer positions. Requirements include high certificates of verification and handwriting samples. Salary expectations to be stated.
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