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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
3
The Presbyterian Assembly of Canada, meeting in London, decides by 117 to 1 to back a projected union of Presbyterians, Methodists, and Congregationalists. The plan would form the United Protestant Church.
In New York the longshoremen strike collapsed as a closing demonstration turned violent. Strikers attacked non-union workers with clubs and knives, leaving twenty non-unionists seriously wounded.
London June 16. The Trinidad Chamber of Commerce and the Trinidad Agricultural Society protest Britain's withdrawal from the Sugar Convention claiming the Inca industry faces extinction and jeopardy.
London June 16 Eugene Schmitz mayor of San Francisco has been convicted on extortion charges. He faces up to five years in prison. An appeal was lodged but bail was refused. Appeal proceedings may extend over a year.
London dispatch reports that on June 16 the women of Norway have been granted parliamentary franchise. The historical decision extends voting rights to women, marking a major step in Nordic gender equality and political participation.
In London on June 16 BILLIARDS a break of 190135 was recorded in a Reece versus Chapman contest with 155000 and 7,552 cradle cannons noted. Donald Melnta, Melbourne Gun Club champion pigeon shot, won the Gun Club Challenge Cup carrying a £100 prize. Wimbledon style details follow with lawn tennis results including Wilding and Gore.
June 16 at the War Office, King Edward unveiled Adrian Jones equestrian statue of the late Duke of Cambridge. The King praised the honor bestowed by the Kaine and the Field-marshal von Halinke and a deputation from the Vangoelien Regiment attended the ceremony.
A hunting party near Picton pursues a fast fox hound through fences and brush. A large blaze is cleared and a lengthy run of several miles follows, ending with riders returning home past the Blackwood road. The new hound Ginger proves strong, and horses are noted for handicapping purposes.
Saturday afternoon gathering at Beigel's Brewery for Mer HM Hoigal hosted chase trials for Glen Trie paddocks. The hounds found little success in rough scrub country and the chase was abandoned after about two hours. Attendees included C Hage ward MLA, Mex Wallis Mlowes, J O Wacker, and J Forster Jobng. Next meeting planned for Welton day at the Prices of Wales Hotel with Mr WoL Marsh inviting all members.
Southen Inde turned the tables on their opponents, finishing with 18 points. Young Jackson stood out, excelling in multiple positions across the floor as coaches restructured placements and a delegate guided the youth setup.
South Bankbury defeated Railway 7.11 to 2.6 in heavy wind at the town ground. Key players included Stokes Champion Hands and Naylor for Railway. Palmer Dowling and Spencer starred for South with Cridland and Thomas notable in defense and marking amid a tough, physical contest.
Announcement lists prizes including a gold watch valued at 25 6s and a gold medal, with a grand march at 8:00 PM. It mentions a valuation for a lady's companion and other prizes, seeking to honor distinguished individuals with a formal event and children listed for admission.
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