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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
3
In Sunshine Victoria a flood washout delayed a Perth to Bunbury train while a passenger saved a child from rising waters. A Mrs Miller, rescuing her belongings and child, sustained injuries but kept calm guiding others to safety.
Mr Sack Lestie visits Banbury while Dr Williams takes a Fremantle medical post as quarantine and medical officer. Holmes transfers from Bunbury to Geraldton, with Sub-Inspector Mitchell to succeed him. Holmes to host farewell gatherings on Thursday and Friday afternoons. C Clark and I C Hose recover from a burning accident and attend Saturday pruning contest events.
A Bunbury Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed railway timetable issues, delivery of items to the Railway Department, and complaints about carriages and train stoppages. The committee was tasked to investigate and report on the central steam line, with minutes noting ongoing concerns and proposed improvements.
Fragmentary text describes a reference to chest treatment and an unrelated mention of an apartment and birthday. No clear event, names, or organizations are readable to form a full news item.
The final Bret round match between Lampers and Railways, played at Beeres on Ground, was halted by heavy rain and poor footing. Both sides produced a hard fought, evenly matched contest with multiple kicks and singles, wind favoring Lampers at times, but weather and rough play dampened scoring and left the result undecided as the match ended with the crowd energized and both teams displaying strong effort.
The Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Society held its eighth annual show on Saturday despite heavy rain and cold, with Judge J J Hunter declaring the prizes best yet. Attendance neared forty as competitors faced testing conditions. officials and many local figures attended the event and presented awards amid the inclement weather.
A garbled cablegram mentions June 28 1531 trials for murder and a death sentence meted as exile. Names Milhat Manha and Suttay Abdul Ave appear amid unclear references to Vasha skull and a British government intercession.
General Booth, head of the Salvation Army, negotiates with the Canadian Pacific Railroad for buying a large tract of Alberta country. The plan aims to settle immigrants there, representing the largest organization scheme on record.
Britain's Navy discussion in the House of Commons with First Lord Reginald M'Kenna. Me John Liddlemore unionist member for Birmingham North notes some delay in ratification of the battleships Vincent and Collingwood of the Screwdown type, originally exported in January and February.
The body of Else Sigel a 22 year old missionary and Sunday school teacher was found in a room above a Chinatown New York restaurant. Police traced her from Vancouver via Colon aboard the 44th inst. She was linked to General Franz Sigel who won Carthage and died in 1902.
The military and naval reviews host a conference recognizing the press. A hundred pounds was donated to the Soldiers' Orphans' Home and another hundred pounds to the Sailors' Orphanage.
English officials plan extensive receptions as Russian politicians visit London. The aims are to promote better relations between Russia and Britain amid high level talks and diplomacy.
Lord Charles Beresford will visit Canina next September as announced from LOSSON on June 20. The trip is outlined with official scheduling though details remain sparse.
LONDON June 20 cholera toll rises in St Petersburg amid a worsening epidemic. Officials report eighty seven fresh cases and twelve deaths on Saturday as the viral outbreak intensifies compared with the previous period.
The Russian Admiralty warns that British merchant mariners approaching the naval anchor in Finnish waters faced warnings. Admiral Kerrive notes that the Whodlurn entered the guarded zone and fired three blank shots, with disregard for prior signals.
A railway mishap near Bunbury halted the down train from Hanbury to Perth for hours. Passengers and crew faced peril as a washaway washed away rails, forcing a ten hour delay while a temporary bridge was built and service resumed at reduced speed. Local passengers included two Perth travelers returning from Varley. Emergency steps and limited assistance helped transport some travelers while others improvised for safety.
Ricobare police court yesterday fined Musser Hunt and Veale for short weights in bread tests. Defence argued scales erratic and bread burnt. inspector stated standard weights were not met. Sentences ranged from fines to potential imprisonment, with additional cases noted and a chase ending at a park and river embankment.
A garbled Yarloop note recounts a Thursday gathering with harmony from Sire Bile Ninbolls and remarks on local attendees Dowliver O'Dwyer Dowrower and others. It mentions football between Bonit econ and Warloop Juniors ending in a draw, plus weather, rail disruption, and ongoing repairs after a washaway affecting the Perth train.
The Bunbury Hunt Club reports a brisk hunt despite a poor football day. The field gathered at Collie Bridge at 2:30 pm and moved into Mr. T Hurst’s paddock for a rapid chase. Hounds pursued through fences and paddocks, with a quarry named Hotgelle High evading capture by riverbank cover before the pack split and regrouped along the paddock edge.
A Perth town council debate centers on whether to accept a proposed electric plant deal. Ratepayers push for their own plant, citing £5000 to modernize versus £6000 offer and up to £9000 extra, with concerns over costs, guarantees, and future bills.
Fragmented OCR item lists a Central Newb Agency stationery news department and a local shop advertisement for Wogliah's. Details are unclear but suggest a general goods or remedy advertisement with place names and procurement offer.
In a fragmentary column the writer recalls a Druids gathering and notes two weddings amid reflections on life and death. The piece blends local social scenes with meditative poetry about nature and fate, mentioning community figures and a ceremonial mood.
A long, unclear letter discusses a land contract and the removal of a cane field near Ye seam. It mentions interviews, the aim to learn precise documents, and concerns about private property rights, local council actions, and potential public uproar over land use and taxation. The writer attacks the council as fools and hints at future motions and protests.
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