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Newspaper

Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 11, 1909

Page

3

Wellington Azzle Society discusses annual show date change

The Wellington Agricultural Society held a Saturday meeting led by President Duos to consider altering their show date and to review rules. Attendees debated delaying to January and coordinating with neighboring districts while weighing the impact on stock, shelter, and town business.

Wellington Sonsets Mr. Duos Hagere J.P. Johnston GC. Mowe W. Wheeldon Row Harsh WF. Camdon H. Rowe Mrslling Thomas W. J. Fesieetonie T. Rowe Jeffress Gardiner Laporte W. Re Darkane Uke W. 8 Hzles Alao Hascilige Towne MeyHulde Then Lawe Rosal Aggicultarat Reins Wach Noel Mirazier Ths Wetween Bunbury Tulve Euell Ahly KC Carroll Ratton Mors Evelesume Dorimty Wheeldod Pestle Gaeta Fridgetows Donnybrook Wheeldon Ain Ae Ir Uhiles Lowe Uiay Thorn Tad Pier Titan Kavine Gentian Perth Taguaryae G. Rowe Carl Peru Crotiean Rose

January Show Plans Stir Local Agriculture Meeting

Vivid discussion over timing and exhibits marks a local agricultural society gathering. Members consider January favorable for judging and exhibits, noting November and December were slower, with many farmers preferring January’s slack period for preparation. Delegates from other societies encouraged joint planning for a larger show.

Joy Bells at Tiridawtown Wedding

Joy Bells recount a village wedding in Tiridawtown on the sixth instant. Miss Sainil Dony and Miss Mivehsuden led the decorations while Miss Nelmone and other bridesmaids wore blue若. Calon Fivertigiliam officiated with Rev. G. I. Devlin presenting the couple after a ceremony at Sullican Church. The bride wore a din MAluaite frock and net veil with lace and orange spray. Guests included relatives and Mr Alfred Doust, Mr Batterie, and Mr M’Nab chauffeured the couple to Newlands for a reception. The happy pair departed for Albany amid showers of rice and well-wishes.

Tiridawtown Alfred Dont Batterie Sullican Chure Sainil Dony Ulwre Ladmad Mivehsuden Tiendan Calon Aullford Uae Thie Wali Mata Gray Thuir Mr. M'Nab London Win Newlands Alfred Douot Wanriuye Ellie Batley Conon Devlin Jay Aimorowsk John Buirhruden Hilden Doust Donal Albany Hatley Condh

Metropolitan football at a glance in South Australia score rush

In a chaotic report from a metropolitan match, South Adelaide faced Norwood with frantic play and multiple kicks. The account notes key players like Graham, Cridland, Clare, Norrie, and Tulloch, detailing marks, goals, and behinds amid weathered field conditions and evolving momentum.

South Australia West Tarren Oo Sonik Adelaide North Adelaide Norwood Ann Seth Ayer Torrensey Port Adelaine Pantine Burtago Football Herth City Leederville Mighante Hill Dent Cottesloe Parke Jheny Bubined West Berth

Cablegrams and Postal Strikes Spark Government Prosecutions

London reports state that the Disciplinary Council dismissed eight postal officials linked to the recent strike. Precautions to prevent disorganization of postal and telegraph services are in place. Mary soldiers and pigeons are ready to handle letters if needed. The Railway Men's Union backs a general strike unless pensions reform passes Parliament. Government proceeds to dissolve the postal servants union, asserting it is legally constituted.

London Paris Telegraph Department Railway Men's Union Tas Postal Servants’ Union

Desperate Man Shot Officials Outside Berlin Court

London May 9 a man just sentenced to three months for assault reportedly drew a concealed revolver and shot three railway officials who had testified against him. One victim died from injuries as the suspect was being transferred from the Berlin Criminal Court building.

London Armurder Berlin Masuny Te Prisum

Riots In Buenos Aires Injure Twenty In Bomb Incident

Riots erupted in Buenos Ayres as two bombs were thrown causing injuries to twenty people during the unrest in the capital of Argentina.

Buenos Ayres London Argentine Republic

New Naval Invention Tested at Portsmouth

Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott leads tests of an electric naval gunnery control invention at Portsmouth. The device aims to train guns in any direction without gunlayers. Outlook improving as relief efforts for Ottoman massacres gain support. Sultan Mahomed V forwards £30,000 for relief.

London Sir Percy Scott Portsmouth Areva Anatolia

Ameer of Afghanistan Takes Up Motoring

The Ameer has decided to drive and has imported cars from London with a skilled chauffeur to accompany him on the roads.

London Ameer Afghanistan

Grand Review Planned for 76,000 Troops at Aldershot

A grand review of 76,000 troops is arranged at Aldershot on June 13 to honor the visit of press delegates to the Conference of Editors of the Empire.

London Aldershot Conference of Editors of the Empire

American Shipping Disaster on Lake Superior Sinks Shorey

London May 9 reports a Lake Superior disaster where the passenger steamer Shorey sank off White Fish Point, causing the loss of twenty one lives. The vessel went down so suddenly that many crew and passengers perished with it.

London Lake Supenor White Fish Point

Wedding at Ar stretch Patuii amid Beldentown church

Report of a Wednesday afternoon wedding at St Patrick’s Church in Belden town. The bride wore a white gown with a silver belt and veil as guests watched, and the newlyweds left for a short honeymoon seven miles from Bridgetomy, planning to reside at Mr Ktreteh’s new home.

Pat Beldentown Abe

Senator Symon Plans Return to Australia

Senator Symon will depart for South Australia after a period abroad. Lady Symon intends to remain in England for the time being.

London Joviah Symon South Australia Lady Symon England

Proposed Amalgamation Investigated by New Committee

Landon Mayo reports that Mr Winston Churchill, president of the Board of Trade, appoints a Departmental Committee to probe the proposed railway amalgamation mooted recently. The committee will report on needed legislation so a Bill can be drafted for Parliament next year.

Landon Mayo Winston Churchill Bord of Trade

Trading Company advertises wares and wares for sale

Chronic chest complaints and bronchial issues are mentioned alongside a general sales pitch by Trading Company. The ad promotes WGGS products, butters, potatoes, electri plate and silverware for household ware, with names like Stephen Stratt and Bunbury referenced. It also touts a Great Peppermint Cure priced at 16 6d.

Cook Stephen Stratt Bunbury

Sir Robert Hart Invited to Return to China After 43 Years

Sir Robert Hart, late Inspector-General of Customs in China, who recently retired and returned to England after 43 years, has been invited to return to China.

London Robert Harry Bart G.cmlg China England Ben

South Bunbury Defeats Railway in Narrow South West Game

In wet conditions at Recreation Park a South Bunbury 15 point win over Railway marked by loose play and mixed officiating. Key standouts included Graham and Naylor for South Bunbury while Kruger and Palmer contributed for Railway as the match featured strong ruck work and late momentum shifts.

Kruror Voen Pudden Gridland Hough Clare McAtley Soutiekom Hande Graeham Noytlus Bath Hallwige Chare Jirwil Brinks Codland Aix” Xarrie Cridland Ngwin Vorre Grahim Kruger Palmer Fruidwald Mulwos Phen Bammy Grahann Ani Hall Goa Une Gratrant Fitharton Wit Exekinte Owl Cridland UN m Norrie Gierret Nama Hislop Ihnother Railways AL Lila Plaré Southend Dave Baer Wongs Nellaon Mosquite South Fmnbury Souths Kroger Asia Norrie Bert Grahnat Inks Naslor Foley Napier M'Caltfie Hwade Bray Merton Willey Gariwell Ninper Teede Truldwood Fullarton A. Clare Wehoter Tiston M'Gulfrey Tris Naylor T. Graham South Bunbirs Palmner T Tile Jooh Pickeragill Crid Thomas Spencer Brevena J. Curran Noyrie Mongh Paisley Whils Davideon Thompnon Matchell Fo Blythe Renker Ube George Melon Braidwood Welind Sirnham Rager Tulloch Paley Graham Tll Teeny Blythe Orn Firm Mos Bricky Criciand Bothy Havie Geo Rewnivuid Nawyert Uraielwood el Ween Chartie Ray Laks” Naytor Huilwass Aril Risthe Aula Southe Aenre Nadix Balmer Hout Mehl Bisthe Gut Rae Atirier Palmer Cmt Algy

Wellington Club Gains Narrow Win Over Lumpers

Wellington club players Cronin Burgess Water Kerr Delaney Potts and Wen Strom starred as Wellington edged Lumpers 10 to 9 in the final. Tommy Richardson umpired expertly and Blipworth was praised for hosting the visitors in a windy afternoon football game marked by a minor head injury to Digger Smith.

Fourneyes Dardanyn Wellington Skipwords Wellimeton Fnh Ninith Cronin U Burgess Kerr W. Delaney Potts Wen Strom Baney Bowtocker Tommy Richardson Yontess Blipwarth Lampers Cannery Wellngton Linnipore Pte Woala Teluinds Pte Wellington Bellu Pia

Junior match report from Porrest Park ends in four point Lumpers win

A junior clash at Porrest Park drew a fair crowd as Lumpers defeated Routh Bunbury by four points despite rain giving their side the edge. Key Lumpers performers included Wiatrop Wenn Wenn and North while Routh Bunbury featured Clare Taldwood Webster Blyslie Donaldson and Delaney with notable efforts from Holmes Conk Clare Head le and Beuckendoril for the losers.

Porrest Park Lumpers Wiatrop T Wena D. Wenn Maulesey Pitcher North Roush Tunbury Clare Taldwood Webster Blysl

Interview on Bunbury Harbor Plan and North West expansion

An interview outlines the Harbor Trust and Premier's stance on Bunbury facilities and railway linkage to expand trade, with Moore discussing plans for wooden sleepers, powerlines, and improved port capacity. The interview notes cattle transport, potential job gains, and a joint federal Admiiralty survey of northern routes to enable future steamship and rail connections in the Kimberley coast.

Wawe Mura Derby Carnaryan Darby Kimberley Tudor Admiralty Bentiema

Police Court at Bunbury Court May 1 16 Drunks and Assaults

In Bunbury Police Court on Monday May 1 16, Thomas Donovan and Augusterator faced charges for drunkenness on Victoria street near Brignattine Bay. Edward Harrin and Frederick Tharseen faced separate assaults, fines issued. Chas Brown admitted disturbance at Rose Hotel and was placed on a prohibited list. Geo Wiseman charged with minor offense. Harry Kuhl fined for obscene language. Jowenes and Verdion details noted for employment dispute with one week wage notice.

Thomas Donovan August’ ‘Eruator Demir Victoria-street Brignattine Bay Tlt Chas, Brown Rose Hotel Avouked Ne Dritk Geo. Wiseman Iinitiar Offesce Harry Kuhl Victoria Wan

Letter from Peilestrianiam on travel and sports aims

The writer, Peilestrianiam, discusses future travel from Alfred to England or Australia, mentions the International championships in London, and notes plans to attend the 220 yard championship tomorrow evening. He expresses hope for a good crowd and a favorable result, with reference to other events and expectations.

Australia Alried Enelind Austen

Invidious Comparisons at Wesley Church Address

A reader critiques a missionary’s Sunday address by Ric Bromilow on Rundiy night at Wesley Church, noting contentious views on native language, colonial policy, and the state of education. The piece reflects tensions over religious instruction and cultural change, with mixed reactions to Bromilow’s methods and motives.

Gruner Ric. Bromilow Wesley Church Heapwaker Gaurin Asane Amy Gostor Uerige Ian Verminas Bromitow Asin and Sher Educational Refarmiers Afr Brownlow Tuin Wabluiary Teronistow

Letter to the editor on rescheduling Wellington show dates

Alr-Beeing all the Wellington Agricultural Society has decided to alter the show dates to January 12, 1941. The writer outlines proposed daily events and asks for community support and a meeting with the mayor. Walter Wit’sildon urges a guard secretary appointment and notes costs for children's amusements and weeklong activities.

Wellington Bent Darihle Bunbury Imther Witytetlons Erik Henday Vhildren Rasmvin Htearday Moneur Argxestion Romania Raine Carnival Pia Walter Wit'sildon

Social and Personal Note From Bunbury and Perth

WJ Moore returned to Bunbury yesterday morning and plans to leave for Perth again soon. The Mayor of Bunbury, PW Biers, returned from Perth on Thursday. The text mentions a government hospital and an improving patient Mrs MuIle, with unclear details about the operation and location, noting it was not at the government institution.

WJ Moore Bunbury Perth Inday Tunbury Ttwap Mra Muule Ari Miureaver Ae

Local library gains public support at Boyanup notes meeting

The meeting adjourned with thanks to volunteers and the president for service. The library's separation from the association was finalized and all library books will be transferred to the library column by Monday. A. & Willams advised on valuable items and 50 volumes were pledged for the library's needs.

J. Bark Anne Hillel Wiehe Teanbor iMy A. & Willams Winligans Bse

Fragmented Australian theatre and railway planning discussion

A long, dense passage discusses railway issues in Australia and theatre events at Bunbury. It covers proposed transit projects, costs, and management while detailing the public appetite for adaptation, entertainment, and organizational reforms amid political and social concerns.

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