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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
An English language report details Mr Nairn addressing a Wallington audience as part of a local campaign. The debate covers pledges on railways, vaccination, the dairy industry, wine ban, and agriculture, with opposition critiques and reactions from supporters and the audience.
A fragmented, overheated account complains about political figures and party lines. It mentions Mr Nairn and Mr W.L. Thomas, with criticisms of platform oratory and alleged misdeeds, amid speculation on Labour and coalition dynamics and the fate of voters in a forthcoming election.
In Western Australia the Labor ministry faces pressure over electoral reform and reduced legislature seats. Proposals call for boundary changes to shift timber and agricultural workers into different districts, with supporters citing fair representation while opponents warn of political manipulation.
London reports Mr W Kidston Preichar ofQueensland visited the old country and attended a Falkirk reunion with 230 former schoolmates. The provost attended and a portrait of the schoolmaster was unveiled. Mr Bidston sails to Paris on Tuesday.
A letter from THOS HAS WARD Banbury describes a simple farm fix using powdered agents placed in a tin within a bucket to mix with warm milk. The note notes removing taste and odor concerns while early winter months featured turnips as feed. The correspondence mentions oats oats and farming practices in England.
Sir Hornes Tover retires as Agent-General of Queensland and will hold a farewell banquet at the Marble Halls on Monday. The event marks his departure after years of service and will be attended by officials and associates.
Mr James Boyd denounces Mr Ben Tillet in a reply to the Daily Mail. Boyd accuses Tillet of promoting a grody plan and criticizes wage practices amid unemployment and low pay.
Great gales swept England yesterday causing damage along the coast. Strong winds whipped the shoreline as authorities assess effects on towns and infrastructure.
Arthur Guinness Ltd issues 250 000 new shares of £1 each to holders as a 100 percent bonus from reserves. The allotment increases shareholder value and strengthens capital base.
In the past six months Canadian Customs receipts show a drop of about one and a half million sterling. Unionists defeated. The Alabama miners strike has collapsed with most mines reopening under non union management.
An old veteran from Wallington recounts past battles and fortunes at a local gathering. The event includes remarks by Mir Nairn and a Railway Employee who casts two votes, sparking debate among supporters and critics about loyalties and ballot tactics.
A long South Bunbury column discusses local politics, civic expectations, and community characters. It praises Newton J and criticizes invective while noting council loans, road and footpath works, and upcoming Albany festivities. The piece also mentions town officers, dog counts, shooting, and social clubs amid a busy civic scene.
A Harveyite correspondent urges cave town growers to lift soil high around orange tree roots and brace trunks. Provide three months or more to recover, raise trees above ground, and keep cultivation steady. suggest two weeks before next season for best results.
Melbourne last night welcomed the America Cup crowd as Burns and Johnson were matched for a fight in Walhourna Cup Day. Kalgoorlie reported a broken collarbone, while Me frnas hosted cricket enthusiasts planning to revive the old club with matting purchases and a new practice schedule. A five‑member committee led by McPhillim will oversee startup, with Elias Me JG and Williame among those listed.
In Bunbury Police Court Williams Burnena faced disorderly conduct charges and a separate assault case involving John Daley and Tottie Jonas near Brunswick. Burnena pleaded guilty with intoxication noted. fines of 40 shillings or 21 days imprisonment were imposed. John Daley admitted assaulting Tottie Jonas and was remanded eight days after authorities identified him in Brunswick and Bunbury. Henry Afore was charged with riding without a light on Spencer Street. fined with costs after the incident near sunset. A promotional note about electroplate sales appears amid the courtroom report.
A tent collapse at Worth Bees' circus in Orangy, Row South Wales last night caused mass panic. Reports say lights went out and smoke filled the air as women and children fled. several injured seriously and many in critical condition.
A fragmented OCR passage shows a chairman asking Priend Bray if he was autilified and receiving a garbled reply. Names such as Mr Landehr and Mr Boater appear, with unclear context and several garbled terms.
Miss Lenora Potts heads a diverse Bunbury program at the Lyric Theatre featuring thirty children in Red Riding Hood, a ballet song and dance Panay Paves, and the Bunbury Male Glee Party in Comrades in Arms. Olive Stewart impresses with Protean. Miss Potts earns a triumph as the evening’s centerpiece.
Me W. Balsum local manager for Mil wee Company is on a holiday. during his absence the office will be run by Mr W. Cope. Mr A. Snell district superintendent of raileage gains six months' leave. The United States float arrival may affect election vote counting at Albany and polling day. A Perth to Albany excursion timetable aids visitors to view ships. Deputations from Coolup dispute government works funding terms. An election to fill a vacancy on the Dental Board of Women Australia was held in Perth with two candidates and the winner hailed from Kentietey.
Tad Nordaney describes travel through Zoppot Potsdam and Berlin. He reports on Magdeburg contacts about beet sugar industry potential in Australia, German estates at Potsdam and Berlin theatres and hotels, and key sights including the Biogen Alles, Tier Garten, and Hotel Adlon.
Window display at Cornish's property store shows dress fabrics including Tweeds priced per yard at 19d 11d 18d 34d with many items at half price. Also features trimmed garments and chintz with discounts. Visitors urged to view these sale items at Cornish's Depury Store Victoria-street.
A municipal council scene outlines Workmen's Compensation Act amendments and state mill plans while Premier defers decisive action, citing partial provisions for forest blocks and cooperative wage talks. Holman presses for concrete quid pro quo as elections approach.
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