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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
3
Perth date June 17 The Bunbury Herald reports telegraph line interruptions hindering cable deliveries with only a few cables received and awaiting further transmission.
Unconfirmed press report from Budapest says CzechSlovak forces on the Danube with French colonial aid defeated and pushed back German lines at Susobl, breaking a Hun front and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.
London reports describe Canadian soldiers rioting at night near Witley Camp. Alleged disturbances involved the crowd releasing prisoners and renewing acts of violence on Sunday night, with authorities investigating the incident.
Seven new influenza cases were reported to the department from the city. There were no leaks at the cabinet. A number of patients were today taken to Blackbs y Hill Gasps in a special ambulance train.
Last evening in Perth reported by health officials. A wire from Leonora stated four new influenza cases and two pneumonia cases up to midnight. Two were admitted to hospital, totaling twenty three patients. Three were to be discharged.
Last evening at the Fremantle Military Hospital the total admitted under treatment rose to thirty. One definite case of pneumonic plague plus three suspected cases were found in a single house on Ainslie Road. Two cases in Queen Victoria Street were moved to Blackboy Hill by ambulance. Two suspected cases in Sewell Street, East Fremantle, are nearly well.
In Sydney on June 17 forty nine new cases of inflasors were admitted to North Head Biel peers during the week. Thirteen patients were sent to hospital and training has revived the epidemic at the facility. Very few cases were serious and the week saw three days with admissions.
Dr Joel, Medical Officer, leads a district wide health effort with volunteers from Railway Avhulence Corps and local groups to prepare for an outbreak. A ladies class at Connell Chambers organized the patrol system, with Mr Geo and the Health Board secretary coordinating. Negotiations continue to secure more patrols and protect volunteers' positions during temporary service.
The letter recalls holding various Premium Bonds such as City of Paris and Suez Canal, noting they yielded similar interest to England's Postal Savings Bank. It argues Premium Bonds are secure gilt edged securities, tradable at any time, and criticizes coverage by the Sunday Times for omitting Tatts. The writer urges Lloyd George to issue more bonds.
The week’s absorbing topic is the dreaded flu yet residents urge calm and adherence to health advice. In recreation, Dardanup trounced Ferguson nine goals eight behinds to three goals, with Captain Coonan praised for coaching and Ferguson praised for gritty effort despite being short-handed.
Prominent locals hosted a long social in Banger Hall for the 8.W Potato Growers Association and friends. Music and dancing featured Bunbury visitors, with piano from the Offer residence and supper arranged by Misses Harvie and others. Decorations were praised as the crowd enjoyed until after three in the morning.
The fragment lists titles and names including Persuasive Peggy and The Shielding Station episode 1, dated Friday. It mentions Madge Kennedy in a Bull-fighture of Spain and Alma Parlor with House of Hate, episode, plus a big bull fight picture and One Little Wife.
A Road Board led gathering on June 13 discussed halting travel and visitors from infected areas to protect Greenbushes from a pneumonia outbreak. Proposals urged hotels to refuse accommodation without health certificates, with medical exams for traveling salespeople and press notices to alert the public.
The Commissioner for Public Health Dr Atkinson unveils home use prescriptions for pneumonic influenza when a doctor is unavailable. Three internal formulas for illness forms and a antiseptic germicidal rinse for nose and throat. Available from Thomas and Co. chemists, Victoriast Bunbury at 2/6 per bottle or 10/ for the set. Residents near town urged to stock a supply. Prompt communications to THOMAS & CO. Chemists. BarondhalCon Wednesdays 15 od and 28 od.
A large crowd witnessed South reverse their earlier defeat in the second round. strong wind aided South as they built a 3 goals 5 behinds start, Bunbury playing four short failed to score. South finished 13 goals 13 behinds to Bunbury 5 goals 6 behinds. Boyanup beat Railway 6.6 to 4.11 in a Sunday match noted for Railway’s late surge and umpire Mr Bostock’s efficiency. Fixtures listed for Bunbury, Wellington, Boyanup, and South with a special Bunbury to Boyanup rail trip.
The Bileling Drainage Board held its usual monthly meeting on the 17th with chairman A McCormack, Dunkley, Bentley, and Cross present. A motion to charge per chain per year for side drain frontage was carried to fund drain repairs, while Bentley opposed. The board also agreed to hire stock trespass penalties and inform J Norton about river frontage exchange, and to require cash payments with appeals due to cheque difficulties. Accounts totaling £16 were approved.
Land notices list forfeitures and leases for Nelson and Korijekup areas with acreages from 14 to 264 and prices from 4 shillings upward. Additional land openings include Wellington Loc 2744 of 160 acres. Seasonable stock includes Australian Tweeds five guineas per suit and ladies wear with on‑premises manufacture, bedrock prices.
The column notes that the editors reserve judgment on correspondents views and require every letter to include the sender's signature and address. Signatures may not be published, but serve as a guarantee of good faith.
Sir the Council or authorities urge people not to visit picture shows but fail to mention churches court house and Municipal Chamber which are crowded in BC times Yours sincerely Bunburyite
The Red Cross Society holds a sewing bee and prepares for an outbreak with volunteers and a lecture on the flu. An Anglican Women's Guild plans a basket dance on July 2 and a November bazaar, all to fund materials. Parents react to flu in Perth and several scholars return home. The football club reports a successful dance.
Gazette notices announce new roads in Bridgetown and Dardanup. Bridgetown acres describe a Crown land strip one chain wide from Road No. 4654 through Pastoral Lease 889/93 toward the Ianer boundary. Dardanup outlines a 50 link wide land strip from Wellington Location 80 toward Road No. 50 along the west boundary.
Railways report brisk business with 8.8 Woolgar, 5.8 Keathiawar, Barque Auldgirth, and 3.8 War Viceroy loading for bunkers. Trains run day and night to meet traffic. Railway football club lost to Bunbury. lineup announced for Sunday June 1st at Boyanup, aiming to retrieve the Ashes. Farewell note to Mr P Ferguson Luca Foreman after years of service.
Mr C Hardwick of the National Bank Dowerin is visiting his sister Mrs N Brazier of Kirap Capel dene. Mrs Frank Monger of Colvist Perth stays with Mr and Mrs Harry Laywan at Kirap. Miss Clara Brockman of Torri don Donnybrook holidays in Perth. The Times March 29 lists war service mentions including 1st Class Warrant Officer L B Goold 32nd Infantry Battalion, a solicitor in Bunbury. Death of Frederick Johnston of Government Railways Donnybrook at Greenbushes from heart failure after rheumatic fever. The Hon F E S Willmott and family motored to Perth, spent night at Rose Hotel. Mrs C Avarill takes over Gordon's Hotel, long involved with Perth Civil Service Club. previously in Johannesburg. Hotel undergoing renovation under Me C F Coles. Miss Moira Blake guest of Miss H Partridge White Rocks Brunswick. Miss I Urwine at Alverstone guest of Mrs A E Clifton. A Hester boy omitted from local Honor Roll is Arch MacKinnon of central. sailed with 17/11th Batt July 1916, later with the 28th, visited Glasgow Govan Dennistown, awaiting ship home to wife and baby son. Bill Moyes noted as young Bret's uncle.
Golf notes indicate MeO W Harper captain of the Perth Golf Club will bring about ten Perth players to Bunbury and district for a match on Saturday. A golf dance is planned for Friday night with tickets from committee members Miss Power and others. The event aims to be the social highlight of the season with many country visitors anticipated.
Attendance high at Council Chambers as Bunbury Entertainment Committee forms executive, finance, housing and advertising sub committees for the year. Names of appointees will be submitted next Thursday. Partington to be consulted on A and B grade cup and Beeston Shield contests. donations welcomed. The committee also votes to oppose further netter privileges and to push Fisheries Inspector oversight for Bunbury waters. The Bunbury Herald notes 34 paid workers in the veadery.
A Bunbury Herald page discusses Mr Mitchell urged to back a £5,000,000 loan on Premium Bond terms to fund Western Australia’s development. It also reports the J. W. Buswell Trophy results won by J. Hough and other competitors, plus fishing and estuary netting concerns harming Bunbury’s appeal as a holiday and angling destination. Community groups are urged to unite to protect the estuary and fishing grounds.
A public meeting at the Agricultural Hall elected D W Marriott as chair. The motion to hold peace celebrations was carried unanimously and will feature children’s sports at the Recreation Ground modeled on Empire Day events. A strong committee led by Marriott with Frank George and A Warburton as joint secretaries was formed to arrange. Also noted is a plan to build a new hall on the old Agricultural Hall site, replacing the Public Works Department era structure once used as a church. Further discussion occurred at the Brunswick Farmers Association meeting.
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