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Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 06, 1913

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Balkans Outlook Mixed as Balkan Leaders and Powers Clash

Reports from Cetinje say King Nicholas presided over a council that yielded to main demands of the Great Powers. Albanian rivals Djavid Bey and Baad Pasha clash near Durazzo with Djavid Bey defeated. Durazzo occupied by Evad Pasha who advances toward southern Albania. Greece may gain frontier rectification. Skadar questioned as capital in a fragile peace effort. Chancellor Churchill warned of a looming shadow over European civilization as tensions rise.

Celtanje Nicholas Cettinje Baad Pasha Thas Albania Djevid Bey Duraszo Djavid Bey Evead Pasha Durrizo Poahs Albestia Greece Berlin Skutari Niu Montenegro Arestanse i Chataldja Royal Academy Winston Churchill Admiralty

Free Speech Demonstration in Trafalgar Square Clashes

London Monday saw a free speech gathering in Trafalgar Square with speakers including Mess Hardie and Mr R Cunningham Graham. A scuffle followed provoking arrests as mounted police charged the crowd and dispersed the protesters. many people were trampled suffering minor injuries.

London Trafalgar Square Mess Hardie R. Cunningham-Graham

Government to own and run national wireless system

Bir H. Nonna stating in an interview that he read the Postmaster General's Committee report on wireless telegraphy and approved it. He favors government ownership and operation of a national system, noting Marconi leads now but a Commonwealth style setup is best.

London Bir H. Nonna Blackburn Jem Marconi Commonwealth of Austafi Id

Defence voices clash over national service and conscription

London debate notes multiple aliases of national service policy as conscription. Critics warn invasion would be futile and Britain could starve into submission once commanders depart. MP F H Ihlin accuses Lords Roberta and others of promoting varied aims. Government defends navy for national efficiency and resists cutbacks.

London Lord Crawshaw Lewis Harcourt Britain F. H. Ihlin Bhi Joy Roberta Navy League

Shipping Sensation Near Fremantle Reported

A Fremantle fishing boat was becalmed off the African reef of Dongarra when a whale boat approached from the ocean last Wednesday. Four men aboard claimed an extraordinary tale of the sea and events surrounding the encounter.

Perth Fremantle Dongarra Ingen

Fishermen's peril on voyage ends with dead water illness

The Norwegian barque Victor en route from Delagoa Bay to New Caledonia suffers a poisoned crew member and illness from bad water. Skipper Johansen and four Victor sailors abandon to a lifeboat, seeking rescue after losing bearings in a dead calm near the Abiwan reefs. Fleetwing crew provide aid but navigation remains perilous.

Johansen Sherman Abiwan Reefs Point’ Moore Shem Uest Toy Vitor Delagoa ‘Bay South Africa New Caledonia Fleetwing Johensen Andersen Gossol Sagyel

Murder charge in Perth Mt Barker child death

Four year old Evelyn Mary Brotherton found dead at Mt Barker with a fractured skull. Laborer William Duck aged 40, single, mentally weak, arrested for wilful murder after admitting he led the child to the scene and struck her with a weapon. Post mortem confirmed multiple skull fractures. an inquest opened and adjourned.

Perth Evelyn Mary Brotherton Mt. Barker William Duck Duck

Bullfinch Mine Robbery Probed by Detectives

Detectives O Reilly and Dempsey question workers at the Bullfinch mine after five armed men patrolled the area during the robbery. Officials report the clean up finished Sunday. £3000 worth of gold missing.

O'Reilly Dempsey Bulfinch Batnday

Railway Fatality Shocks Perth Suburbs

Charles Gower died after being struck by a train early Sunday on the railway line near Kellerberrin. The Perth incident occurred in the early hours, leaving investigators to determine circumstances surrounding the death.

Perth Charles Gower Kellerberrin

Transcontinental Perth Shipboard Illness and Rescue

Reports say David Morris died in a rail accident while en route on the Transcontinental line. A telegram to the Workers' Union secretary notes Morris joined the union in January. Vessel officers Anderson and Johansen, tied to Fremantle, explain the rescue of four Norwegians and an Englishman aboard the Fleetwing as sickness decimated the crew from Delagoa Bay to New Caledonia.

Perth David Morris Morris Workers’ Union Victor Delagoa Bay New Caledonia William Johansen Fleetwing

Kalgoorlie Winter Meeting Set at Walgoorlie

Racing at Kalgoorlie Club's winter meeting proceeds Tuesday at Walgoorlie with promising track conditions. Officials anticipate steady patronage and competitive roonds amid the forecasted fine weather.

Kalgoorlie

Bunbury Vitel Statistics Report

The record shows 20 males and 2 females in one group totaling 52 in Bunbury. In another group there are 6 females and 12 total. Surplus births over deaths is 40 comprising 25 males and 15 females.

Bunbury

Notable Visitors Arrive in Bunbury for Customs and Rail Duties

Personal visitor Mr Chinn arrives in Bunbury in relation to shipments for the Transcontinental with Mr C Straw of the railway craft. The Administrator of Customs in Australia accompanied by Mr Mad docks begins inspections, visiting Geraldton and Nor-West carts, while other locals report gatherings, hunting, river fishing, and a May 7 wedding in Bunbury.

Chinn Bunbury Couneotion C. Straw Collie White-road Oail Geraldton Nor Manjimup Hatton Harvey Roads Board Driver Hha Harvey Bonds Board H. Driver Smith Winnie Higgins Mes Higgins South Bunbury Hall Bert Wea Montague Bonbury Vuesmorn

A Barque Sighted Near Fremantle In 1810

This morning Rottnest reported a barque bearing down on Fremantle. Chief Harbor Master Captain Irvine dispatched the tug Weola with Acting Deputy Harbor Master Captain Scott aboard to pilot the vessel in. The crew faced a precarious position but the ship entered safely, avoiding disaster on the rocks off the African reels.

Rottnest Fremantle J. Irvine Weola Scott Besktl

Amusements at Lyric Theatre Show Bid Tiger Hunt and More

Wednesday night programme at the Lyric Theatre features a Tiger Hunt in Tonkin reel showing tiger damage, hunters pursuit, and final shot. Also screened are The Wood Violet from Vitagraph, The Edison Co shorts Ontler Joe and Por Professional Purposes, a GR Sims poem adaptation, Pathe Continental Gagette, Billy Burgtoe, Free droppers, The Lady Sheriff, Tweedledum and Friscot Fight a Duel, plus price notes and standard concessions.

Spencers’ Loi Tonkin Ph Co Edison Co Ontler Joe’ Isame GR. Sims Joe Fair Annie Smith Ientth Due Pathe Billy Burgtoe Vitagraph Co Freedroppers Sherif

Federal Election Watch As Three Years Change Divisions

A historical look at the last Senate and House results with shifts from redistribution. It notes small vote differentials between Liberal and Labor, turnout changes from 35,000 electors nonvoting to projected 15 percent turnout, and predicts potential swings in divisions Swan Fremantle and Perth ahead of May polls.

Sion Labor Party Labor Goldfields Cue Mt. Magnet Northwest Country Swan Forrest Dum Wier Meiges Fremantle Sain Pier Portht

Fragmented note on happiness and lumber trade

A garbled message references happiness, a 2 percent rate, and mentions Lumber Woods and Chropig Chait Complaints. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent facts, making precise interpretation difficult.

Chropig Chait Woods

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The Balkans Keir Bardie Bes Wireless and Beaman Hishermen Mate Keller Berrin Walgoorlie Lord Parthia Lnon Eye Intent Tence the James the Third Ingwall Sparta Boy Plate Roxerial Tom Tora Vitel Statistics Tug Lyric Theatre Federal Electioat Fowler Henshaw McChilum Heyy Carpenter
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