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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
1
Disestablishment legislation advanced in London when the Welsh Disestablishment Bill was read a pecohd time in the House of Commons last night. The division stood 57 to 258 in favor of the bill’s motion.
A bomb was thrown from Blackfriars Bridge toward the water, causing a concussion that rattled the nearby railway bridge and aroused great public fear. No clue to the perpetrator has been found.
An injunction application will be made in Chancery Court on Friday to stop BE Weatherby Jockey Club secretary and keeper of the Match Book from paying the Derby stakes to Aboyeur's owner after Craganoury was disqualified from the English Derby.
Fragmentary report notes four cues or arms from Liverpool and mentions shipments reaching Drogheda and Londonderry via Glasgow. No clear dates or official actions are provided in the readable text.
A sudden inrush of water at Carhouss Colliery in Rotherham caused the deaths of six men. Several others narrowly escaped death as the timbered workings were flooded and rescue efforts began at once.
Scotland defeats England by 13 in a controversial International Golf Tournament margin cited amid cheating accusations against the English team.
News from Port au Prince says a serious plague outbreak has killed many and the government has cordoned the town with troops to stop any escape and potential spread. The report notes daily fatalities and a defensive lockdown to contain the epidemic.
Army Captain Jonas Henderson educated at Harrow and veteran of Paget's Horse in the Boer War was charged in Liverpool today with obtaining seven Royal enclosure badges at Aintree by false pretences. He was remanded but did not obtain bail.
London announces Basil Thomson, secretary to the Prison Commission and noted author, will succeed Sir Mr. Macnaughten as head of Scotland Yard. The appointment places Thomson in charge of the metropolitan police force.
The Friedmann Institute in the city is ordered shut by the Board of Health. Dr Friedmann, claimed discoverer of a sure for contagion, has returned to Germany. Medical opinion generally discredits the claim, with Montreal physicians particularly denouncing it.
Ex president Colonel Roosevelt spoke at a Boston gathering marking Bunker Hill celebrations. He expressed strong support for a large navy and stated the United States would not arbitrate questions of national honor or national interest. He warned Uncle Sam will not consent to arbitration over any affront to national dignity.
A Melbourne Full Court decision rules the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and the Land Purchase Board not liable for damages to A. E. Winfield’s Rochester property. The fire, started by a Water Commission employee during land work, was not incidental to the defendants’ employment, overturning a prior jury verdict for the plaintiff. The court entered judgment for the defendants with costs and refused a new trial.
A party caucus weighs tactics to blunt electoral anger over the Powellising Agreement and city spoils policy. It debates appeals to the people, redefining the Legislative Council, and potential gerrymandering or redistribution to shore up support ahead of state elections.
Western Australia secured victory in the inter-state cadet teams contest. The meet featured varied junior competition and showcased regional talent across disciplines.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister said he had no information on ministerial investments outside the Cabinet. Mr L Ginnell gave notice to move acceptance of the Marconi Committee report and urged the Attorney General Sir Bates to resign. The Prime Minister advised Lloyd George and Sir Rufus to express regret over Marconi share dealings.
A request from Captain E Crawghay-Williame, MP for Leicester, to the Leicester Mail criticizes attacks on his public duty while denying interference in another man’s private life. The correspondent defends national rectitude and rebuts claims of private morality affecting public capacity.
The text describes a jailed figure buoyed by a movement, awaiting a two day perusal of a religious word. It notes a leaning toward high science literature and a favorite book by Spargo, with relatives in the state and health described as good.
Melbourne reports faltering totals in the Hume election with Lyne and About both listed among candidates. The government says it will wait until the result is beyond doubt before acting.
The Central Market and Central Market Gardener Ltd report June 16 listings for fruit and vegetables. Apples include Jonathane, Stone Pippin, Romes, Cleopatas. lettuce, celery, cabbage, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, and other produce appear with price ranges.
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