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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
3
The report covers miners at Kalgoorlie and Boulder with incidents, discharges, and awards. a Kalgoorlie track ban and ship challenges. military promotions in the goldfields regiment. indictments ofaboriginal assault in Day Dawn. transport fare reductions for the Kurowup celebration. public finances, grand jury actions, and liquor prosecutions. and a White Star Line gold shipment to London along with freight and port developments.
A jumble of court terms and scattered names from a Broome session appears, detailing judgments against Adwlaide SS Coy, timber consignments, and a mix of local figures. The text references Aboriginal individuals, river events, a murder inquiry, and various court outcomes tied to property and offenses, with erratic phrasing and many garbled terms.
The Prior Hon. 8 J Moore will visit Abshourne for a week long Raberm Statics Bureral event. He will be joined by Mr Moors and travel from the Tart. An annual function is planned with a dinner at the Roms Hotel where Moore will host old schoolmates, marking a thoroughly happy occasion.
London comedian Mise Florenca Baines, famed for laughter and breezy stage presence, will appear in Busbury next Monday night in the musical farce Miss Lancashire Limited. She performs with piano, sings several songs, and showcases her renowned laughing shtick in a lively theatrical program noted for its warmth and charm.
An old cabinet-style advertisement touts Dow’s Backache Kidney Pills and Doan’s Kidney Pills as cures for weak kidneys and related pains. It lists alleged testimonial claims from mothers and mentions prices and a Perth mailing address, urging readers to buy for relief.
Four men including W Cardinal are mentioned in a garbled report referencing a location described as Reese Tunnas erivet in Kelenorlie Teataty pra. The text notes a plate or device valued at an unspecified amount, with details too unclear to identify further people, places, or the event.
The article, from Lundin dated May 34, quotes Labor leader Macdonald criticizing the Czar and calling for the Fatherland to resist harming the people. He urges liberals to back the Labour cause and defend the populace against state violence and contempt toward reform efforts.
A Melbourne telegram reports that the Commonwealth and State authorities discuss a revenue claim. The Treasury faces a possible seizure of funds and a transfer to State officers if the balance is not resolved. The communication notes a potential legal action and the involvement of named officials in the ongoing matter.
Fragmented OCR describes questions in Hong Kong involving Commonwealth defence plans and a reported meeting at Sidney with Onslow and others. It notes reactions by authorities, debates over actions, and references to military leaders and potential investigations.
London May 29 reports twelve Chinese migrants from Texas who boarded a shipment to New York died during transit due to insufficient ventilation.
A mining incident at Telgourtiv near Kalgoorllk last night left Stephen Johus and several others trapped after a fall of earth. Underground workers rushed in to rescue as a supervisor warned of imminent danger.
In London on May 29 Margaret Hamilton described as a wit of some note was sentenced to fifteen months in prison after being found guilty of perjury in relation to the Druce affair.
Perth observers report another wreck near Nor'West Cap as the salvage schooner Hampton is beached for a pontoon operation. Captain Mills from Une 8 and Captain Mlaytin Atkin of Customs discuss conditions aboard the Framantly wrecked vessel amid rough seas and strong winds while ships from Singapore arrive with news of the damaged Mul an.
One hundred and thirty German pastors of all creeds were welcomed to London on Wednesday and entertained at the Mansion House in London. The group included 1 Catholic cleric among the attendees marking a notable interdenominational gathering.
London May 29 The Archbishop of Canterbury in a fraternal gesture wishes God speed to the London Missionary Society exhibition. He praises cooperation between the Church of England and Nonconformists. The noted Congregational minister and author Hoy Guiness Rogers hails the Archbishop's stance as a valuable and hopeful fraternally united statement for the church and nation.
A report from Worsley notes a successful concert at the local hall in aid of the Anglican church fund. The event featured local expressions, raised about £10 net, and praised Meo Kudinr for voluntary service. The piece also mentions community plans, football travel, and upcoming social events including a dance and a welcoming gathering for a retiring figure.
In Bunbury Police Court Alois Johnston and Katey were charged with alleged stealing from a New York and Louisiana firm. William Cook Angus faced related counts. Sergeant Deans ordered eight days remand. The court heard drunkenness and vessel-related cautions as part of proceedings with the admittance of offenders and warnings to Robarts and others.
Fragmented local report from South Bunbury details a lively meeting on governance and social reform. Residents discuss bushwhackers, road works, and upcoming elections while tensions simmer over leadership and policy in a vernacular, period-tinged voice.
The passage describes a chaotic scene with mentions of a Proctor in town seeking a man and sacks, plans to buy Willie Ramsay, and four days given for actions. It hints at a foundation for a new industry making bowls from a taste, with talk of crops, ramsey transactions, and local figures like Dilley at the Capel.
The Vollie Municipal Council gathered for a biweekly meeting in the town hall on Tuesday night. Health Board reports on typhoid fever and a sanitary depot fire were reviewed with recommendations to repair the depot and relocate pumps. officials debated responsibility and policies while ordering action on blocked drains and vacant lot cleanups near local inns and streets.
The council discussed shelving funds for property, examined railway commission correspondence, and debated recreation ground use. Motions addressed Ogden's excuses, costs of a case, cemetery settlements, municipal tree removal, grant requests, annual financial needs, and fire brigade reforms with a proposed board and station relocation.
The Gollia District Football Association held a weekly meeting at the Pedseal Hotel with President Ale WP Ball presiding. Attendees included Town Railway, Wallsend, Monere Crawford, P Rigan Mines, Worley, and Worley officials. Officials discussed travel arrangements, registrations, disqualifications, and trophies donated by MLA Joba Ewing.
From our correspondent a mixed update on rail service failures and planned trial train routes. A middle eye man William Myrahall found dead near Kalpnelle. health and safety notes from Boulder and various regional mentions follow with scattered data and misprinted names.
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