07 May 1912
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
1
A May 5 London report outlines the Titanic tragedy and the 32 victims from the White Star liner. The committee investigates the wreck and its broader impact on maritime safety and public mourning.
Fragmentary notes discuss Home Rule for Ireland and possible alternative measures. Mentions May dates, political figures, and the Ulster opposition. Indicates ongoing debate about a straighter path and potential constitutional proposals.
On yesterday's proceedings at Ghi Bailey a trial began for W H Glerchoning and others on charges relating to blackmail and conspiracy. The Countess testified that O'Connor sent anonymous letters to her daughter. Page faced questions about supplying champagne and a defendant admitted using coded messages to extract information. O'Connor denied using letters for disseminating venom but acknowledged writing anonymous notes at a Kensington party.
Survivors recount the disaster claiming the vessel was struck by shells from coastal forts and that it did not strike the Turkish government. The incident prompts inquiries as the United States considers sending officials to investigate and examine the evidence surrounding the wreck.
A September selection of 140 paupers from a municipal shelter led to 70 deaths after a chemist named Liebe supplied drinks laced with methylated spirits and atropine. Authorities describe the case as a murder attempt with dangerous substances from street sources.
The May Criminal Calendar lists cases from Sydney Endeavor Jackson to Vosid Johnson. Immigrant arrivals to Pt Nepean faced quarantine after 37 new patients were hospitalized for observation. two births noted aboard and overall health favorable aside from illnesses on voyage.
A York Conservative meeting at Central Hall York formally adopted Sir Cortwaite Rason as their candidate after praise for his Western Australia premiership. The speech criticized Liberal policy and argued for tax and trade reforms, urging a wiser fiscal path and endorsing compulsory national service and women’s suffrage debates.
South Australia track action at the SAJA Antaniu meeting with large crowds. Results highlight Uncle Bam, Five Furlange, and Banffshire among winners in features such as the Welver Handicap, Access ion Handicap, and Marion Steeple, along with Nursery and Barber Handicaps and dividends detailed for each event.
The Kapunda, after a rough voyage from the south coast, reached Breaksea Island on Saturday morning and faced tremendous seas as the gale persisted past Leeuwin. Winds shifted during the night, making the vessel ride high seas, yet Kapunda sailed on and arrived safely. only eight sheep from a shipment of 1,600 died during the crossing.
The case centers on a mandamus petition against a Treasury refusal to grant a license. The court held the Treasurer erred in refusing the license and allowed the mandamus, with costs to be borne by each party from the time of the application forward. The decision notes that mere inquiry and opportunity to be heard were insufficient to deny the applicant’s right without proper justification.
Melbourne analyst Meing O Malley estimates the Tasmanian vote will yield 15 Liberals, 14 Laborists, and one Independent. He notes a possible Darwin return could tilt to 15 Laborists.
A burglary occurred last night at Messrs Lucas Broe confectioners and caterers on Flinders street Melbourne. The door was pried open and £140 was stolen from the cash box. An inquiry is expected to follow.
In Bunbury at Mill Point slaughter yards a Malay employee named Delgado aged 46 fell into a hot tallow tank while removing offal and boiled clothing. He suffered severe burns, regained consciousness, and died at a clinic after a failed rescue attempt. An inquest found accidental death with no blame.
The Metropolitan Union of Gardeners and Nursey Employees lodges with the Arbitration Court clerk a case seeking higher wages and better working conditions. Employers named include the Zoological Gardens president, the Colonial Secretary, Fremantle Bowling Sixteen president, WA Turf Club president, and Nicol Bros. The claim asks 48 hours per week and a minimum wage of 1s per day with extra for foremen, plus higher rates for fruit and vegetable growers and nursery foremen. boys under 16 would earn 25s per week.
Large yarding of chal at Perth railway hill morning with 33 fresh ticks catalogued. Royers offered good figs with prices ranging from £6 to £5 15s for Evime, lower vendes £4 7s 6d to £4 12s 6d, straw chaff £3 2s bi. Three wheat trucks yarded and two sold at 4 130 per bushel. Prices in Hunbury yesterday included Poratines £13 to £14, Burtor 15 41 (arte) Choose 103.1 to 2) Ga Brau 29 7 6, Pollard £9 7 6, Unts by Sdty 45, Sood Osis 4s G1 Wheat 4% 2 to 4s Su Unions £14 Ws.
The first series of matches among Australia, South Africa, and England is fixed. May 27 and June 10 at Manchester and Lord, then June 24 at Lord for England v South Africa and England v Australia. July features England v South Africa, England v Australia at Lord and Manchester. July 15 hosts Australia v South Africa at Lord, July 2 England v Australia at Manchester, August 5 Australia v South Africa at Nottingham, August 12 England v South Africa at the Oval, and August 19 England v Australia at the Oval.
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