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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
3
A Banbury note argues fullite enterprise and Ocean Beach Driveway as catalysts for growth and capital inflow. The piece also surveys WWI prospects, German defenses, and anticipated military and political shifts, with mention of medical appointments and union communications in local industry.
The article reviews a local finance and transport dispute centered on the Eyaddan Government’s spending and reforms. It notes limited critical coverage, questions private enterprise roles, and reports on a probe into tram conditions and district movement. Public meetings and speculative talks are mentioned amid concerns over costs and governance.
At Bunbury Butter Company annual meeting a heated discussion urged development of dairying with criticism of government neglect. Dr Lovegrove, Mr Connor, Mr Lowrie, and others pressed for stock, funding, and state farming as experimental centre to boost breeding, fodder, irrigation, and dairy output in the South West. A deputation plan was postponed pending an agricultural conference.
Suburban Ratepayer criticizes the Road Board for denying a loan and highlights Banbury Commonage ten year lease on land owned by Banbury residents. The writer argues taxation hardships from road improvements, urges Board members to act boldly, and notes broader WA political concerns including Mr Premk Wilson and Mr Seaddan’s Melbourne trip.
The Bunbury Butter Company held its annual meeting on a rainy Monday to review the year. The balance sheet shows a profit of £32 10s 0d for the year with carryforward, depreciation, and interest adjustments. Directors decline dividends, citing higher costs and plans to reinvest plus discuss government charges and new stock and plant spending.
The editor notes Wellington A and FP Society plan an armory conference open to all farm ers to discuss wheat oats barley and potato crops. A May date is hoped with papers from farmers, committee will place topics on the agenda for South West production.
In a Bunbury Supreme Court decision the defendants prevailed in a dispute over ownership of a True prize worth £1. The defendants listed include Thomas Hearne Thomas W Pletcher Charles Coalfield John Schiote Mardi Apnd Toho PB Ranagan. The ruling states ownership remains with the defendants despite the contest.
A public meeting is set for tomorrow night at the Rechristes Hall to present details of the proposed Ocean Beach Drive and invite direction. Steps will be taken to carry out the Ocean Drive proposal following the remit of the gathering.
Sunday shooting over 200 and 300 yards showcased Snowden, Stoker, and Tognin Trophy qualifiers. Nesbit led the Club Bpoon with Secretary close behind as Inspector Payne nears a modern range. new target frames replace hand marking, reducing work and boosting efficiency. Musketry is set forWednesday, weather permitting.
A rural report notes harvest proceeds despite drought and storms, yet farmers face delays from manure shortages and a flood of government forms. One farmer fled with grain forms, later returning four bags of government wheat and a remnant of chaff to the officials, illustrating strain between farmers and administration.
The Town Clerk arranged to create a vellum Roll of Honour listing Bunbury men who left for the front and those who fell or returned. Council oversight aims to honor all who served with sympathy, while relatives and the public await a full list from Sussex, per the South Western News.
A long OCR fragment lists many names and places including Bunbury and Wattle, mentions the film Cabiria shown at the Lyric Theatre with dates July 3 and 5 for three performances. It notes war era scenes and a large cast with wounded soldiers and a South West screening.
A bulletin records several service deaths and injuries from the Dardanelles and Egypt. Cecil Fowler and Dudley Anderson are named among locals connected to Busselton, Bunbury, and surrounding districts. Private Amos of Busselton and Norman W Merrick of Jarrawood Mill are noted among the fallen or wounded with brief biographical details. The report notes the 1st Contingent in Belgium with mixed fates, including deaths, wounds, and missing men.
Contractors and builders are invited to June 26 for erection of additions and improvements to the Anglican Church Rectory at Greenbushes. Plans and specifications may be seen at the local Court House. No tender is commonly accepted. Tenders to be addressed to Ronald D. Wallace, 8 Barnabas' Church.
Dr Lovegrave urges funding for stock, storage and ice for work. Mr F Hamilton proposes a thank you vote to directors manager Hinckley secretary Brain and staff for excellent year end effort. Meeting adjourned amid acclaim with a brief mention of environment and industry loss.
Mr Harry Frederic Johnston Surveyor General of Western Australia died from a vital wound after a pistol accident at Greenmount. His 16 year old son Alfred learned pistol use from him with a companion girl witnessing the event. The incident occurred on the verandah of the Johnston home. The Bunbury Council expressed sympathy and will be represented at the funeral of Mr Johnston, a Bunburyite.
A British ambulance officer recounts night duties with stretcher bearers in a snowy forest frontline. He details wounded soldiers, grim injuries, quiet marching with wine warmth, and a dawn march to hospital. German losses appear higher than French, amid cold, moonlit wreckage and silent recovery.
A military briefing states cannonade to the north of Arras and continued control of rail areas at Souches with stubborn resistance on the southern sector. The report notes maintained gains and ongoing combat with grenades in retreat, reflecting sustained Allied progress.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses U S support for Bethlehem Steel and industry, with quotes attributed to Charles M Schwab. It references Austria’s confession, German aims, and a Munich review Das Forum critiquing nationalist aims and British pressure. Mentions antidemocratic sentiments and European tensions amid war discourse.
A mumage from Copeshogan cites the Swedish Government prohibiting the import of eggs for two months. Telegrams relay extreme heat and drought since April, hurting harvest prospects. Rioting is reported near Bella Miedo, while meat prices rise to 3/4 per pom and mobs attack butchers' provisions.
A terse communique describes maritime actions near Sagwen with damages to several targets and losses. It notes torpedo strikes and a sinking, with emphasis on disrupted enemy positions and operational results affecting nearby coastal facilities.
The text appears garbled and partially illegible, mentioning Petrograd and a naval context with citations and dates. Key names and events are unclear, making a precise summary difficult. The readable elements suggest a wartime or maritime note with references to sailors or officers and a citation.
A fragmented note outlines emergency care for poisoning including giving water milk and unknown remedies, with references to alkali acids and magnesia and various adulterated ingredients. It mentions avoid mixing certain substances and hints at the Red Cross News as a source.
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