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Newspaper

Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 13, 1907

Page

2

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES AT MONARO PORT

May schedules show arrivals including Monaro from Fremantle and Geraldton and Komat for Newcastle. Vessels in port list Freilan Elsa Montrosa Patriansk Harrondate Jackson and others with destinations Natal Montevideo and Port Elizabeth. Expected arrivals include Albertinus Gregorio Elvira Alf and Bunecdals with loading plans and routes to Perth Fremantle Newcastle and Geraldton.

Monaro Geraldton Komat Tong Irvine Newcastle W—Millacs Fort Freilan Nor Bqne Tone Telmert Durbas Millars’ Co Elsa Hallburg Natal Timber Corporation Montrosa Bane Anderson Port Elizabeth Millars' K J. Co Rgoa) Ltd Patriansk Albertinus, Nor Barquentine Hording Mauritius H. A. Abrahamson Gregorio

New Coal Find West of Collie Yields Superior Fuel

In Bunbury Herald May 13 1907 news notes the discovery of high grade coal west of the Collie coalfield with calorific value 1216 Btu and only 4 percent ash versus prior 10887 Btu and 82 percent ash. The undeveloped 1500 acre area may hold about 31 million tons, promising ample supply and fewer railway limitations.

Collie Railway Department Collie Cooperative

Discoveries Hint at West Coast Coal Vein Near Bunbury

A western coal find near Donnghewik prompts hopes of a high grade seam reaching Bunbury area. Locals urge disclosure while debates around Fremantle and Perth wharfage charges mirror broader plans to concentrate trade in Perth. Bunbury aims to attract industry with a new lime factory and cattle imports, while Bunbury Road Board is renamed Capel. Fire destroys two stores at Wagin, damage estimated at £850.

Bunbury Donnghewik Indica Bugiury Railway Department Bedlington Caan Newcastle Australia Fremantle Perthia Angwin M.la Porth Feith Chamber of Commerce Chamber Perth Perth Chamber of Commerce Wagin Holmes

Bunbury Local Notices and Meetings Ahead

Local and general notices announce Bunbury Model Parliament preparations and a council meeting for tomorrow evening. A Bunbury Nunt Club general gathering is set for this evening at the Prince of Wales Hotel, with other items including an auction of household furniture on Wednesday at 2 pm at Railway Villa Wittenoom Street. The Latios Guild first work meeting is scheduled for Bedford Hall Wednesday at 3 pm, and a weather note mentions rain in the evening with a sharp storm and a light fall continuing into the night. Woods Peppermint Cure recommended for bronchial coughs.

Bunbury Model Parliament Bunbury Model Parlisment Bunbury Ahorn Prince of Wales Wittenoom-streat Latios’ Guild Bedford Hall Ugt Veryine Torestad Shuech Witend Werther Almont Hunbary

Bunbury Notes On A Busy Week In Town And Country

A Bunbury column covers a range of items from a new parent’s fragrant moment to police, railway shifts, and local sports. The piece notes Sergeant Evans’s temperate stance, hints of social scenes, and civic chatter about candidates for Central Ward and North Ward. It mentions amateur operatic society hints, local orchard issues, and new Bunbury agents for Tilly's Photographic Stores with supplies.

Tonso Burlington Mom and Heir Polies Sergt Evans Bunbury Ong M. M. Bergel HMB Secord B. Hollner Perth Amateur Operatic Society

Lumpers Triumph As Bunbury Footballers Defeat South

In a Bunbury match the Lumpers beat South 82 to 42 amid strong youngster showings. Digger Smith starred for the winners with Hislop Dowling and Keddie among top performers. Dowling anchored defense for South, while Evans and several veterans struggled to halt the Bunbury attack.

Razhgainad Jarrah Southy Dowling Digger Smith Harry Hislop Evans Dub Stevens Stites Cars Yorky Taylor Newb Sammy Stevens South Ing &H Lampere Ay White Stokes Paddy Michal Jarl Dare Pune Gms Che Keddie Upnguin Wally Thislap Wat Wan Hislop Davy Stevens Davy Pad" Crichaid Owens Ravji Chof Lurapers Rouths Pragent Sanzon Bunbury Lump ‘Acs Jyreahjorkers Sharp Disher Martin White Donaldson Stokas Webber Norrie Reid Davidson Digger” Smith Jackson Sep. Shaw Pon Brigady Boston Green Hislop Bros Bostock Paddy Michael Lutter Richardeon

Death of Mr W Longbottom in Busselton tragedy

By wire from Busselton dated May 13 reports the death of Mr W Longbottom, long respected Perth born in 1843. The second son of the late Stephen Longbottom, he was unmarried and largely homebound, walking only with crutches, after an incident on the 11th when he fired at his brother in law’s house.

Owens Ghd Gaylor Butler Jones Torm Gooay Ranji” Dowdey Hewsler Kelly Harry Brokes Dowling Saramy Stevens Anne Young Sharp Norrin Disher Busselton W Longbottom Stephen Longbottom Perth

Busselton Golf Club Plans and Local Council Actions

District news from Busselton reports a golf club meeting at the Esplanade, a letter from Sir Frederick Meldon about presidency of the club, and a review of grounds and a plan to appoint a caretaker. Football club general meeting at the Vasey Hotel elected officers, with G S Garrana resigning as secretary and new management named. Municipal council held a special meeting to draft Empire Day arrangements and submit requests for beach, river, and recreation upgrades, including jetty approach and park improvements with estimated costs. A cricket match Newton versus Kaloorah was abandoned due to a broken ball. 63 for 1 in Kaloorah before tea, dinner followed at Freemasons Hotel.

Busestton Prederick Medtond Presant Rome Baeselton Fayball Vasey Hijgnyl G. S. Garrana Busbury Lin Patton F. Wilson Cammilleri Mosaes G. B Milary P.S. Bignell Bignell R. Gale G. Barnard J. Shekshon B Stona Autunruth Tredauree J. Richwed Menars Barkin G, Barnard B. Jarvis G Bock Thomsom Dea Hassell Donald Cunning Bovell Prosser Ant Newton Freemasons Busselton Autonrath Freemasons’ Hotel

School Gardens Letter to Wellington Society on Gardening Prize

A May 1807 letter from State School Roranup requests the Wellington Agricultural Society award a prize for the best school garden display of fishers and vegetables grown on echo grounds by pupils. The author praises gardening to teach habits and observation. Mr Fenonkel has donated a £1 prize for the above purpose.

Roranup Wellington Agricultural Society A. G. Clayton Fenonkel Abors Purposs

Commercial News Market Report from Kalgoorlie

Market notes from NMosers Prnsse Lowe and Co Ltd Kalgoorlie show supplies short and demand brisk. Prices for fruits vegetables poultry and staples listed with multiple items including oranges gooseberries turnips cucumbers celery potatoes onions lettuce and meat birds. Prices are quoted in shillings and pence with several items at Whitby and local market levels.

Nmosers Prnsse, Lowe and Co. Ltd Hany Nan Dansard Wortley Hall St. Dorndillo Colery

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