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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
3
A notice states correspondence must bear the signature and address of the sender for publication, to guarantee good faith, and emphasizes the need to reopen to all classes and shades of opinion without identifying the VieWS of correspondents.
A letter to the editor urges government action to secure a market for Western Australia potatoes in South Africa, citing high shipper prices and the potential for exports. The piece notes prior traders association effort, calls for a deputation to the Agriculture Minister, and highlights the need to relax restrictions to exploit ware potato demand abroad. It also reports Bunbury exibit of ALF.L preserved fruits and jams by Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd., stressing local production, distribution hurdles, and the push to keep revenue in the state with local employment and a new factory supporting Western Australian growers.
A report from England details the second year of work at St Dunstan's Hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors. With 354 inmates and capacity for nearly as many again, 224 have already trained to earn a living. Trainees learn Braille, typewriting, netting, and poultry-farm work, with wives and relatives invited for six weeks of instruction. Massage emerges as a key occupation, with rigorous training and perfect pass rates, placing blind ex-service members in hospitals and depots.
Weekly notices reveal talk of a Allies Carnival contest, potential Bunbury candidates, and a handicaps debate. Readers report ticket issues at entertainment for POW relief, with a sixpence reduction at the door.
Advice offered by C. W. Snowden, Qualified Optician, Bunbury, noting that general health affects eye condition. Mentions Fos Chronic Chest Complaints and Woods Great Peppermint Cure as context or sources.
The Vick Cup final and Sunday Spoon drew only two shooters after a heavy shower. Hill posted 68 to win as Buswell finished with 63 including handicap. Hough took the Spoon with Hill. Final scores and details followed after the last shot.
With scarce shipping tonnage for Australian exports, Melbourne and Victoria wool brokers push double dumping of wool bales in hydraulic presses, packing two into 25 cubic feet down from 17. This saves about 30 percent of space. Beef mutton and rabbits await export. cutting hind quarters and chump from frozen beef and mutton could save about 20 percent of refrigerated space. Tests in Melbourne and Sydney show success with frozen mutton and lamb. new beef packing is still experimental in Sydney and Brisbane.
A 2/6 advertisement highlights Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure as a night remedy for children’s hacking coughs. The copy touts soothing relief and encourages parents to use the product for quiet, restful sleep.
An officer of a British vessel described a daring interception in North Sea waters. A six to one mission by a German trawler crew overpowered enemy forces, seized a minelayer, and sank four Prussian destroyers after a tense clash. The lieutenant earned the Victoria Cross and all crew members the Military Cross.
A grand picture night will be held at Bedford Hall next Monday to aid the rains of the Australian Stall. Admission is 15, seats may be booked at the Central News Agency. A community event with fundraising aims and event details.
At Jarrahdale an inquest into Fireman M Ness death heard that Irish points lacked locking and could be altered by non workers. A lockable system or device was urged. Edward Kirchner was charged with manslaughter as the inquiry moved to trial proceedings. Bail set at £25.
Commercial News reports Dalgety and Company Ltd sales at Wool and Produce Exchange on June 13 1917 with bids for sheepskins including Merino full wools and red Kalgoorlie skins. Hides catalogued 486 plus 98 calf skins with prices fixed weekly and limits set by the Board. Kangaroo skins prices firm but values vary by condition with assorted pelts and sundries listed.
The float appraisments for 1916 and 1967 Series begin Monday October 25, cataloguing Kimberly and Port Hedland wools and oddments arriving lately. Wet wool delays have slowed withdrawn lots. dry processing costs rise but if weather stays fine, wools will be included in the next appraisal. Kimberly wools show bright growth with little yellow stain. price catalogues will reach owners by end of next week.
BerryMan Bros James Street Markets reports fruit and vegetable prices dated June 22. Apples Yates 5/3 to 8, Doherty 360 5, Cleos 3/9 to 5, Rome Beauty 4 to 6/3, Nickajack 4 to 7, Rymec ta 5/y, pears 1 g to 6/3, oranges Navel ordinary 2/6 to 4/6, lemons 3 to 4/9, mandarinus 4 to 8/9, cape gooseberries 3d to 43d, tomatoes 2 to 8/6. Cabbage 2/3 to 4/, cauliflower to 5/3, swedes 4/6 to 6/6, potatoes 7/9 to 8/6, eggs to 2/2, country 1/6.
C. W. Snowdon offers Wristlet watches and related gifts. Victoris delivers wedding and birthday items. Wood's Beate Cure listed for Broadheal C Coughs and general ailments.
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