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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
10
Shipping fragments report forthcoming departures for the Eastern service on Thursday with The Vigilant and other vessels awaiting loading. Fremantle bound ships face weather delays. crews, cargo figures, and captains listed in partial details reflect a busy port awaiting favorable conditions.
A Bunbury meeting agenda covers a Monday council session and weekend church events led by local figures such as Misei Rayney and Rev. D 1. Whiley. Pending notices include a September dance fundraiser for Sue Bubop’s home, with preliminary arrangements by the Cathedral Ladies Guild.
A social evening at the drill hall honored 22 senior cadets promoted to infantry ranks, with Capt Brazier presiding. An entertaining musical program featured Jab Stokes and Jim White. The bout between Stakes and Stakes ended with Stakes winning the third round by referee Bry. Twenty two cadets aged 18 plus move forward to infantry while younger cadets join the cadet company.
A letter from a local financier questions trustee C Fraenkel s handling of estate related work done partly during council time. The writer asks if council staff or mayor should permit Fraenkel to use Mr Moore, in council employ, for such tasks and implies payments may come from commissions or personal funds. The council is urged to address whether Moore can remain employed while Fraenkel conducts these duties.
Variety of church services listed including Holy Eucharist at 11 am and vesper prayers in multiple parishes. References to rector Rev Clarke and Rev Healy, with alt schedules for morning prayers, evensong, baptisms, and gospel sermons. Mention of congregations in Rathmines, Wellington, Dardanp, Pictou Hall, and Church of Christ.
Australia vs England match underway with early wickets and steady bowling. Veteran Douglas anchors for Australia as 3,000 onlookers watch in calm conditions. Scotland versus South Africa also produces tight play before rain interruption. Maniwa cruiser wreck reported near Kurile Islands with crew saved.
Mr G Putcher turned to Banbury on Thursday night from a trip to Adelaide where he received a telegraphed message announcing his mother's fatal illness. He rode to Fremantle to catch the outgoing steamer, arrived in time to see his last relative, and remained in Adelaide to settle family affairs before returning westward amid heavy seas. The Karoola encountered stormy weather on the voyage.
Fragmentary OCR provides a garbled ad-like notice mentioning Prosser’s Fitwell, Bunbury, and a phone number 118, promising rat bedrock and water tights with prices and repairs. The text is largely unreadable, offering little coherent detail beyond generic commerce references.
A fragmented ad notes furnishing issues in a tabaret style and invites readers to visit for new arrivals. It claims there is no there in the state and encourages posting, promising daily new goods and a marketing push for new items like Gocurta.
The Home Secretary Mr Pothick Lawrence, recently arrested with a batch of females for window smashing, has ordered their release. The incident followed an operation by authorities and involved multiple detainees.
A Labour Party leader Ramsay MacDonald writes to the press protesting a disgraceful conduct as a month is ruined by the prejudice of women who would donate £10,000 to Albert Hall at a moment's notice while the cause is said to be utterly ruined.
Prince of Wales completes his London visit celebrating coming of age and returns to Paris. The royal party travels from London to the French capital for ongoing engagements and further appearances.
On routte June 27 the Marquis of Crewe said the Imperial Government would not grant autonomy to India on the dominions overseas. Suren Dranath Banarjee of the Bengales voices profound disappointment while Satyendra Trassano Sinha of the Viceroy's Executive Committee says the move will deepen the existing fissure in governance.
Berlin June 27 The Crown Prince of Germany praised the Indian tour noting English hospitality and administration in vivid terms. The report adds high praise for the visit and the cordial reception accorded to the royal party.
Ottawa Suny 27 details immigration trends showing about 2,100,000 emigrants entering Canada. The report cites 700,000 from the United Kingdom, 500,000 from European countries, and the remainder from Great Britain and other regions during the period described.
A historical newspaper fragment references a pardon advertisement for a notorious criminal figure named King Eman ¢ieri or similar, with June 27 noted in the context. The legibility is limited, but the entry signals a public pardon notice or legal proclamation tied to a high profile offender.
A fragmented report describes jealousy surrounding Princess Capri Rowe on June 27. The account notes an eight noted beauty and a poisoning incident that led to suffering, with the situation described as coruscating and prompting a response.
London June 27 The Irish Presbyterian Synod discussed Protect against the Home Rule Bill. It was asserted the measure aimed to reform Ireland through reforms and that statesmanship was questioned. The Synod believed some speakers took orders from Reform opponents.
Market and Feathys offered 16 trucks at railway sale as war loomed and prices surged. Wheat top at 24 12s 6d, prices for wool and oats varied, with oats at £4 10s and butter, cheese, bacon, eggs and bran exchanging hands through Melbourne and Adelaide trade networks.
Alleged stealing of a Rangoon motor hab valued at £40 from Mtteberg is charged against Geo. Cal, a commission employed at the Gaiety Theatre. He claims he bought it for £2 and discarded it into his boot unwittingly. The case remains before the magistrate with bail granted until Tuesday next.
Hearing at Coulgardie Club reviews stipends and qualifications of Hughes owner Coke ius teamer Campbell jockey and the rucshorse Woy for twelve months. Witnesses discuss De Lunn sunning in the rave. adjournment to Worth. Norse not allowed to start tomorrow.
The publishers of the Argus in Melbourne and Lae Night were fined for publishing an unsigned article about the Werriwa election. They today obtained leave to appeal to the High Court against the decision of an Mo Taunen PM.
Wellington June 28 New Zealand Parliament was opened yesterday with the McKenne Government's policy outlined in the Governor's Speech The agenda includes age limits for women over 60 anti trust measures reciprocal trade with Australia preferential voting at general elections higher graduate land tax and curbs on the aggregation of landholders.
Abr Rutherford, swanager of the Bank of Victoria, collapsed while dancing at the Malverne mayoral fair in Melbourne last night and died shortly after. He was 56. Initial reports suggested fainting, but death was confirmed as the program continued.
Victorian parliament member Ann William David Blewtly of Abbotaurd died this morning at 58. He chaired the Holh Accounts Committee and Indbia Spouser committee, served in the House since 1899 as a Liberal, and was respected as a man of moderate life and notable ability in financial matters.
In Rome June the Tris of Baron Vi e Paterno for the murder of Trigona, a lady-in-waiting, was concluded with a guilty verdict and a life imprisonment. The baron’s evidence alleged blackmail and prostitution to fund defense, and his prison conduct shows prayer and religious devotion in his cell. The case drew royal and ministerial attention as the trial unfolded.
A Franco Japanese bank was established in Paris with a capital of 21000 sterling. The funds are recorded as originating in France and Japan. The objective of the bank is to promote Japanese industrial aims.
Popular aviator Grahan White married Dorothy Taylor today in Whitford. The ceremony drew several visitors and the groom arrived by aircraft.
In Chicago on June 27, reports say political circles discuss reapproachment between the Roosevelt and Bryan camps. A compromise candidate is floated as a possible outcome, but officials from both parties deny the claim.
Pugilist Papke is set to face Frenchman Marcel Monnu in a Paris bout this Saturday, with another Paris clash against Carpautist scheduled for July 3. Dove Smith wired articles for the event, following Elanas recent win over Qurpentior at Dieppe.
London July 27. Labour agitator Mr. Ben Tillett spoke last night about railway men and dockers. He warned that if the railway men strike or blockade the docks the dockers would suffer, asserting railway workers showed more courage than some expected.
A garbled report recalls a fatal hatpin incident at a Melbourne theater. Witnesses discuss wounds to the legs and alleged deliberate pokes, with authorities questioning suspects and the theater crowd reacting as details emerge from the chaotic scene.
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