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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
3
A garbled 19th century wire report blends river drowning near Taverell Australia with migration papers and Melbourne salon purchases. It notes eight of sixty-six inquiries approved by Federal authorities, mentions Cardlake and Pratt sailing to Germany then Austria, and cites wages and allowances. Other items include a Melbourne salon sale, a Fleet of ships, and various minor incidents in Australia and abroad.
The report covers the opening of the Donnybrook Upper Preston Railway and related events in the district. It notes consignments of breeding stock, fare prices for ewes, and local incidents including drownings, fires, and arrests. The piece also details public works, labour bureau activity, and community celebrations with remarks on infrastructure and agricultural progress.
Insolvency case heard in Perth involving Tod Jaron Hoxton and trustes in John Wilson. official notices and adjournment amid health claims. Houston shoots himself in Kalgerelia. health issues cited and government hospital detention mentioned. Victorian racing and political marriage rumors noted. anarchist attempted police chief attack in Chicago area. various local notices and obituaries referenced with sparse details.
A garbled text references tensions over land use railway projects and bank policy. It mentions parliamentary measures and authorities such as Perliament Meshary and the expione lagines. Names like Me Keyney and SCLC are noted amid disorderly financial and political references.
The page details a chaotic scene as workers strike and railway services suffer disruptions. It notes tensions among families and unions, with trains halted and consternation spreading. Officials prepare for a dramatic hearing while ordinary demonstrators affect rail traffic and schedules.
The piece reports on a social club dance at the Wharley area and notes on tenants, property damage, and upcoming events. It mentions community figures like Mr Short, a local train service, and the Teepsighotean act, with references to residents planning gatherings and efforts to keep tenants comfortable amid disputes.
A March conflagration at a Birmingham mine trapped miners and forced rapid evacuation. Nine miners escaped through the burning tunnel while 21 remained below seeking rescue as flames roared and smoke thickened. A live rat was lowered to test the air before rescue efforts continued. Two miners were later recovered, semi conscious, recounting how door closures slowed the smoke.
London March. Secretary of War Mr R Haldane says general staff appointments in Great Britain will be opened to officers from the Colonies. The move expands opportunities for colonial personnel within the British Army's highest ranks.
Sir Wilfrid Lagmon announces the Prince of Wales will visit the Dominion for a week starting July 23. The royal tour will be joined by the Noebt e Atlantis and French squadrons as American warships also attend the event.
In Johannesburg five thousand workers are listed as unemployed as new relish works begin operation in the area. The report notes jobless relief efforts and hopes for local employment resurgence amid the opening of the facility.
On arrival of the Mongolia at Marseilles a fire on board was reported and later extinguished. Corrosion and damage were noted. The mail boat carried 400 passengers.
The Times reports Kaiser Wilhelm’s letter to Lord Tweedmouth aiming to influence German naval policy. The Times urges public disclosure and warns against foreign monarchs interfering in domestic affairs via officials, calling for abolition of dynastic titles in such communications. The piece contrasts official channels with private influence and notes mixed international reactions.
The Wry reports TG Smith was condemned to death following a court verdict in a dawn tragedy case. Authorities announced the sentence after the jury deliberated amid testimony about the events leading to the fatal outcome.
Rose 79 Cilford 42 and Crampton 5 propel Bunbury to 187 all out. Willisforden falls for 122 as Heppingstone takes 9 for 47. Nelenn Brown makes 107 for Yagbuey, McCarty 44 among bold performances. England v South Australia match noted, Noble testimonial fund surpasses 2300 with ongoing subscriptions.
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A serious accident near Preston involved a patient at a hospital ward. Doctors report severe burns and head injuries after an incident at a facility associated with regular patient care and a medical team responding to the emergency.
Suilnay Test Night reports Cocilin Knight accused of neglecting three infants by failing to provide basics. Payments of ten shillings weekly were made for each child bound to support. A three month old weighed four and a half pounds, another infant nineteen months old barely sustained, children kept in poor conditions amid food scarcity and illness. Four months in jail and fines tied to each offense.
Reported last night a settlement was reached at Gullie Burs to resume work this morning. About 50 workers previously shown at the mine will not have enough tasks, while 36 others are to be filed under a new cavilling system.
A letter from Mrs A J Dann of Australay Bridge Town describes severe kidney pain backache and digestive issues for years. After taking four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan's Dinner Pills her health improved with restored energy appetite and sleep. The writer notes prior doctors failed to help and credits the remedies for lasting relief.
An ad from a Bunbury medical hall promotes a choice range of pills, tinctures, and elixirs including Eldroplate and silverware for weddings and birthdays. It claims doctor prescriptions can be dispensed, private formulas prepared, and insists on purity and low prices for customers.
In Bunbury Police Court a defendant represented by Mr Ewing pleaded guilty in a sheep trespass dispute. Witnesses described the boundary, purchase of land by Mitchell, and sheep straying onto plaintiff’s run near Yorloop. Judge Mitchell ordered the defendant to remedy the trespass and kept the case open for further consideration.
Morris Vowar was charged with giving the ticket seller at Proton and with refusing to pay the excess fare from Wokalup to Piston. Testimony said he appeared on the pandagar trail from Garth to Hunlary, asleep when arriving at Picton. The bench fined 2s 6d plus the excess fare and jailed three days if unpaid, Power planning to walk to Wokalup to arrange payment.
Social notes recount a gun accident involving Bir E Kilpstrick at Boyanup and a sequence of community updates. Updates mention Roy Robinson departing Adelaide for England, Kev J Tiller stepping down from Bunbury duties, and Ridg e bursts with powder incidents. The report notes church leaders, local appointments, illnesses, and ship arrivals with scattered names and places in a dated regional column.
A quiet wedding took place at St George's Cathedral Tuesday afternoon uniting Mise Olive Carnes and Mr H G Delohery of the Bank of Australasia Bunbury. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Culpeo Hotel with nurses from the hospital in attendance and gifts of confetti showers.
A detailed notice of the February 10 ceremony at St Pauls Prefathndtal. The bride Grace Wilmington Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Q. Anderson of Mariontreat Bantury, wore cream taffeta voile with silk trimming and orange blossoms. The groom was Mr Frank Yardly as best man. A reception followed with many gifts and a dance in the evening.
Minutes report the Roads Boards meeting discussing public works grants for Honbury Vance and Cawwywny round, Layman's Gully bridge, and access to railway stations. It records decisions on fencing contracts, road resumptions near Elgin, and planned improvements at Boyanup-Buahzy round, with annual meeting date and returning officer appointment.
Feb 20 to Mar 4 timing outlines a local weather report and postcard stock arrivals. Central News Agency markets Australasian English and American magazines. obesity cure claims appear in ad copy.
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