Port of Bunbury Vessels in Port March to April
Port of Bunbury ship movements list arrivals and departures with vessels such as Predeu Norbyne Sabara Montroma Patriarch Elvira and others. Entries include tonnages captains origins and Millars Co agents. June notes mention Patriarch loading and Montross awaiting action by Millars Co.
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Predeu
Norbyne
Tone
Yelmert
Durban
Millars' Co
Appeil
Sabara
Vord
St Paul de Loncands
Millary’ Co
Elsa
Hallburg
Natal
Tinker Corporation
Azente
Montroma
Rossanbawe
Anderson
Albertinus
Nor
Barquentine
Uapt
Hording
Mauritia
H. He Alimhamson
Retorio
Bque
Capetown
Lars’ K
J. Co
Lie
Elvira
Rodrigues
Monte Videu
Ale
Que
Andursan
Premantle
Millars’ Co
Harrowdale
Suieping
Unimproved Value Rating Debate In Local Taxation
Discussion in Bunbury Herald on whether rates should be based on annual value or unimproved value. Proponents argue unimproved value discourages land speculation and benefits producers, while annual value tax favors improvements and may burden active industry.
Rating reform and Melbourne landmarks clash in debate
The discourse centers on unimproved land value taxation, criticizing annual value ratings that penalize progress. It cites Melbourne cases like the Equitable Insurance building and argues for reform adopted in Britain, New Zealand, Queensland, and parts of Canada. The piece laments municipal rate inequities and urges modernizing tax rules to reward producers and curb land speculation.
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Tly Milveuy
van Soffer
Melbourne
Tasis
Austen
Equitable Insurance
Society
Collins and
Elizabeth Streets
Lince
Equitable Society
Great Britain
Great City
London
House of Commons
New Zealand
Wellington
Queensland
Dominion of Canada
Roads Boards
Sailors Rest and Local News Update
Local and general notes report a lively Sailors Rest gathering with Norwegian songs and a variable program. Harbor dues show April tracker up to 210 134 while March receipts were higher. A benefit concert for Mr WE Grove is planned at Bedford Hall with varied entertainment and a short story feature from Monte Carlo. Shareholders meet regarding Conservative Stores business tonight.
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Mr Benford
Miss Baylis
Mrs Black
Mira Crna
Randing
Ress
Mra Black
Mire Baylis
Messrs
Benford
Webster
Dueb
Mitchell
Janeen
Alg
Toke
Eildeen
WE Grove
Wotil
Weelleyan
Bedefod
Monte Carlo
Rumor of Misfires at Quarry Debunked and Safety Assertions
The report says no misfires exist in the quarry beyond a harmless one previously noted. Cox is cleared of blame for the incident, while three reliable men deny sustained misfires and warn against jokes about safety. The piece criticizes using a fire engine for pumping water and stresses proper mine safety measures and equipment care.
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Cox
Davey
Donnybrook Patrchial District Church Services and Times
Church of England schedule lists Holy Communion and Evensong across districts including Dardanup Wellington Mill Stirling South Bunbury Picton Mornington Harvey Yarloop Yarloop and Brookhampton with multiple ministers named such as Rev P J Yall Rev T Secombe and Rev J Chapman. Services occur eleven am and seven pm in various locations with lay readers and morning services noted in Donnybrook and Boyanup districts.
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Church OF
Kee T. Secombe
South Bunbury
Ficton
T. Secomba
Ountey
Brunswick
Jobe Chapman
Melrodi
Waterloo
J. ‘Ilies
M. Rathwines
Walker
Pam
Mornington
Harvey
AG. Liddell
M. Yarloop
Me A. Uren
Donnybrook
Kirupp
Y. Vaughan
Yonnybrook
Jackson
Boyanup
Anc
Wellington Mill
Spain
Ferguson
Tt. Jones
Zapau Boyanup
D- Mentiplay
Drain widening urged to prevent flood risk in South Bunbury
Correspondent Chas L Hastie warns the mayor of neglected South Bunbury drains from Burling street to the Lig swamp. He notes a four foot widening needed along the railway drain to handle winter rainfall, says Careytown residents may be flooded if action is delayed, and cites approval from Mr Castilla representative from Perth.
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Bunbury
Burling-street
Careytown
Ar Steere
Castilla
Perth
South Bunbury
Chas L Hastie
Birmingham's Grand Old Man Health Improving
London reports on April 30 that Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain's health is improving though a leg ailment limits his walking. He can move short distances with the help of two sticks and remains capable overall.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Navigation Conference Results Sa tisfactory
London reports Sir William Lyne and Mr Hughes deem the Navigation Conference results highly satisfactory. Lyne states the decisions pave the way to legislation guaranteeing that Australia shall be a white man’s country by sea and land.
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London
William Lyne
Mr Hughes
Australia
Anglo Japanese Alliance Prohibits Mikado Opera in London
London censor Chamberlain has withdrawn permission for the Mikado to be performed in London or the provinces following a Japanese ambassador’s objection that the opera degrades the Japanese nation in British public opinion.
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London
Lond Chamberlain
Lconse
Abbot Captured Raising Ransom Demand Angers Europeans
European leaders in Salonika condemn the Sultan of Turkey for refusing to meet the ransom demanded by brigands who seized the abbot of a local monastery. The incident heightens tensions as authorities pursue the captors and seek a swift resolution.
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London
Salonika
Turkey
Royal Danish visit to England at Windsor Castle
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark will visit England and be entertained at Windsor Castle from the 8th to the 3th of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Denmark
England
Windsor Castle
Stormy Douma session over army recruitment surge
The last sitting of the Rumian Dowmna was stormy as the Government pressed to raise 459000 recruits. The War Minister argued the demand aligned with fundamental law authorizing the czar to raise large forces annually. Rejection could lead to dissolution of the Dowmna.
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London
Minster For War
Scottish Small Holders Bill Debate Debated in Scotland
The debate on the bill to enable small holders in Scotland to compulsorily acquire small holdings was animated with opposition citing that compulsory leasing destroys responsible ownership. The Scottish Chamber of Agriculture reportedly repudiated the measure, alleged to represent 8 000 tenant farmers. The second reading was adjourned.
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London
Scotland
Flm
Scottish Chamber of Agriculture
Preferential Trade Discussed at Imperial Conference
The Imperial Conference in London on April 30 carried resolutions on preferential trade. Attending were Rt Hon H H Asquith, Rt Hon Lloyd George, plus Treasury and Board of Trade officials. A Deakin urged Britain to act on Canada and Australia favors.
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London
H. H. Anquith
Lloyd George
Board of Trade
The
Treasury
Indian Office
Lord Elgin
A. Deakin
Deakin
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Great Britain
Australia
House of
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the Browns
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Rocans and Factory
Fremantle
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York
Bridgetown
W. James
More Mead
Mead’s
U Vi
Mead's
Etoria Steat
Baldock
I. McCombe
Summers & Co
J. G. Baldock
Victoria Street
Tel
Mit
Alir
Thomas
F. W. Steele
Building Society Chambers
Stephen Street
WL. Wilson
Harvard University
J. H. Carr
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Bunbury Herald
Wedbescat
Trinity College of
Hull
Ila
Bacohae
Mammon
Linera
Amhusun
Trae
Eva
Monsrs
Johnson
Kreitmayer
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Viinys Municipal
Inner Harbor
Palover
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Harry
Wayer
Mini|ly
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Wotrus
Fred
Leslie Harris
Anfe
Laslie Harvie
Prassi
Commonwealth
Judgea
Cleanhera
Harris
Lyric Theater
Sudholz
Meare Sudholz
W. Harris
Robert Forteat
Grittlaton Lodge
Morris
W. F. Fenton
Rahart Forrest
E H. Little
Coir
Mrs Forrest
Mel Harris
Mr. Forrast
Pareles
Sudh
Busselup
Lloyds
Busselton Harbor
Sumex
Frank Wilson
Japan
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Hanbury Hons Board
Additio
Neso
Busselton
O'Connor
C. Y. O'Connor
Ralya
Great Westain
Sa. Glentoa
Karrachi
Geo. Hayward
Messie T Hayward
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Ghurgh Services
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