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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
5
The Municipal Council discussed a salary increase for a young Electric Light Works employee by £1 per week. Debate centered on whether to handle the matter via the council or require a full committee report, with the mayor urging a committee report and assuring fair treatment for the employee given merit and ability.
Dr Baldock moved at the Bunbury council meeting to cut electric current by one halfpenny per unit starting July 1, citing higher charges than Northern and Midland Junction. The mayor supported a consumer-friendly method via prompt payment credits, but debate led to a fallback where the original motion passed, while a further sixpence discount was proposed and then withdrawn after Dr North opposed it.
A 1912 letter to the Harvey correspondent critiques debt collection delays and the practice of winding up firms, noting how partners shift from one business to another and the wisdom of timely payments. An advertising snippet promotes Prosser’s boot palace in Bunbury with various footwear offerings.
A council meeting discussed a coal carting contract and a letter from a ratepayer. The mayor said letters on matters already dealt with should not delay business, noting tenders were reviewed but the old contractor Kelly handled carting cheaper than Buswell. Opposing views questioned whether letters should be opened in open council.
The Young Australia League Boys, fresh from a world tour entertaining hundreds of cities in many nationalities, arrive from Collie by the afternoon train. They will present their new programme of novelty numbers drawn from recent hits, with the Y.A. Boys Orchestra and a full forsy band led by Mr. George Reid.
Progress in the annual musketry course at Banbury Rifle Club with G F Teede leading. Other sharp shooters include C Willey C Prosser J H Armstrong J G Balock T Stokes and M Mullanby. Members who have not yet fired face possible removal after two years. a stronger rifle range is planned and pending.
At Tuesday night’s council meeting electrical engineer H Phillips outlined Meers Splatt Wall and Co lighting plans showing nine arc lamps at 229 per year each and 63 incandescent lamps at 4 17 6d each per year, totaling 8513 or 45 5a monthly. The council currently pays 38 156 1d per month for the service with a 30 day period using 1505 units and 09 units per game period, a monthly saving of 600 units though renewals rose due to lamp cost and shorter lifespans. Baldock noted the figures indicate the council pays 15 per month more than due for the service.
The speaker extols a tea room’s power as advertisement and social hub. He recalls customers seeking fresh pots, notes that daily “Special” Grade Robuy drew in business from distant locations, and argues No 1 Grade tea made fresh is best for family use and satisfaction.
Municipal discussions reveal pressure for street repairs including Jarrah Street Beach Road and Spencer Street. Dr North seeks extra 60 to 260 in funding, while the Mayor cautions against overstaffing given slow revenue. Officials clash over labor numbers, promising to advance urgent repairs with existing staff.
A fragmentary report from Stirling notes an incident at Stirling School where a horse attached to a sulky caused alarm as it bolted. Cecil Jeffrey of YAS witnessed the event and helped restrain the horse, with the sulky damaged and the horse escaping briefly before the mount was secured.
For Ormuha and Ooldemover falls a forr Weedy' Great Pappemmiot Orn is reported in fragmented OCR text with unclear details. The readable items hint at local event notes and possible names but lack coherent context or complete facts for a firm summary. Further clarification is needed to produce a precise card.
A special report by foreman Mr. Taylor at a Tuesday council meeting outlines required extensive repairs estimated at £90 6s and a new stock costing £20 to keep the municipal crusher through. Temporary fixes would suffice until parts arrive. Mayor notes Victoria Street work soon and urges a perfect crusher. Dr Baldork moves referral to a special committee, opposing current expenditure in favor of cheaper, more satisfactory machines.
Dr Buckle ventilated a grievance about dangerous holes in the Congregational Cemetery lacking fencing. The Mayor said the council cannot act since the land is private property. Dr North urged action while Buckle protested, noting people may fall into the holes.
A garbled passage discusses love letters, philosophy, religion, and statesmanship in a 20th century literary frame. It speaks of a novel’s themes about love, identity, and home, with scattered references to a seaborne journey and a woman’s advice. The text remains unclear but hints at literary critique and emotional pursuit.
A garbled OCR passage presents fragmented questions and phrases about love, men, and behavior. It includes incomplete quotes and unclear references, offering no coherent event or named entities to identify.
A collage of epigrams, quotes, and notes on marriage, wisdom, and social behavior. It blends observations from Beathos Harraden, Maw HE Dudeney, and others with reflections on English women, friendship, tact, and happiness. The piece treats wit and aphorism as guidance for daily living.
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