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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
The Twoburra Municipal Council to invite applicants for car hire tenders with a ten percent commission and public advertisement. The report mentions demolition orders at Stephen and Arthur streets and outlines the need for health and building inspections and the enforcement of orders.
After Monday's session the mayor raised concerns about how council business was handled and a Southern Times article alleging committee discussions on an electric project. The committee members denied leaking information, insisting the report misrepresented the process and that work had not yet been finalized. The issue led to adjournments as more information was sought.
Sasselton notes report community happenings including Mr W Finlayson’s health update and Mr James Donovan’s hip operation. Local events describe gatherings at Darradup and Nangup, with visits by Mr Stuart and Mr A Anderson winning a trophy, plus a child’s death and funeral procession from Ramsellon.
Western political maneuvering centers on Perth electoral selections for Federal and State contests. Labor figures including Swan electorate candidates, opposition names, and resignations are discussed, with Deputy plans, vacancies, and possible replacements noted amid party strategy and local council actions.
Bridgetown reports a quiet week after holidays with potatoes shipped for market and samples noted as large and good. Mrs O Neill’s infant funeral held. cold weather and empty chimneys noted. Socials at Mrs Ogilvy’s entertained Canon Everingham and others. Mrs Allmatt returned from Mandurah. Weddings and visits to Europe teased. Mr Edwards engaged to Miss Nellie Steven. A runaway cart incident near Steere Street caused a wagon overturn but no serious injuries. A welcome social for Rev Dundas and bride planned. A euchre tournament and cantata Red Riding Hood proceed at local hall under Dean and the school.
Mr. Jackman and Mr. Ellerton Browne are both in town on business. Mr. J. G4 Bildock is confined to home. Dr. Williams believes recovery will come soon. Woods' Peppermint Cure praised, central agency cited for station and news needs.
London May 4 report notes the exodus of Abdul Hamid’s harem continues from Constantinople. Forty five carriages departed the Yildiz Palace in a single day carrying two or three women and children each.
A Paris incident reports a boy accidentally touching a live rail on the urban electric railway. He died and two bystanders who aided him were electrocuted. The event occurred on May 4, with the total three fatalities, highlighting dangers of the line.
The Australian Eleven arrived in London and displayed solid net practice at Lord's. Ransford, M'Cartney, and Malister showed strong form while Trumper and O'Connor impressed with speed and leg breaks. Whitty and Hopkins bowled well, Bardaley fielded hard, and the squad used a bowling machine as practice continued. Weather remains summery.
The Second Convention of the South African Federation met in Bloemfontein capital of the Orsmgt River Colony to discuss securitting the Convention. The assembly sat with closed doors today.
London reports Buenos Aires civil unrest after May Day. Socialists and Labor Federation declare a general strike protesting the incident. Antonio demands the resignation of the Prefect of Police. Port trade and shipping disrupted as two thousand troops reinforce the garrison amid sporadic clashes.
A Zeppelin Airship Company plan floated in Berlin aims to establish a regular airship service between Switzerland and the north of Germany. The proposed route would run from Durerne in Switzerland to the Frankfurt area, signaling early 20th century advances in air travel.
Mrs Majesty the King begins the journey to London from Italy by overland route. King Edward will stop at Paris. Her Majesty the Queen and the Dowager Empress of Russia will stay aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Mord-George tells the Daily Telegraph that the proposed impost will not apply to joint stock companies but only to private individuals, clarifying who bears the new tax burden.
In the House of Commons Mr T M Kettle asks about the Treasury plan. Lloyd George replies that Ireland would pay only £60000 of the £14,290,000 to be raised under the new taxation preparals.
Fragmented reminiscences recount explorations of George Grey in Western Australia. The account describes harsh conditions, wounded travel, a depot strategy, and marches along mangrove forests toward the river, with notes on rheumatism and camp life. Local items follow, including civic resignations, electric pricing talks, and football matches in Collie and surrounding towns.
The South Bunbury News column argues prosperity hinges on the mutual market activity and social life despite economic strain. It notes couples may marry despite recession, praises local leaders Charley Promser and Bares Cleen, and hints at future state politics with Newton's possible role.
An unclear, partially readable political fragment discusses a potential Laborite and Sir John Porren, mentioning Eastern State, a gathering, and cultural society elements. The text omits coherent events or dates, leaving many names and aims obscured and speculative.
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