Local notes and social items from the Embury week
A jumble of society notices, performances and local business updates. Remarks on a Lyric Theatre show with Miss Nelly Black and Mr Harry Spencer, Bowling Club meeting at the Inn, a Mead Cycles bicycle advertisement from Liverpool, and police court gossip about Johann Lassen and a Capel daughter.
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Johann Lassen
Capel
Mornio
Hanbury
Astong
Taree
Savaniy
Bourge
Plato
Cockram
Fleet Week sports at Albany set with Tug of War plans
Athletics event details outline open tug of war contest and log entries. Albany preparations include 250 log choppers and 0 tug of war entries free. The Azemen's Association of Western Australia and Millay Company discuss supplying logs while restrictions and schedules are being set.
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Os Albans
Thureday
Telit Teday
Aretre
Cense
Gra
Ion Cocamitton
Porte
Geerntpermler Ty
Ofkoem
Azemen
Asecaistin
Western Australia
Millaey
Omjeti I Moe
Callad
Sviata
Roelands Rifle Clar W Raderty Pushing Pit Work
Roelands Rifle Clar W Raderty, contractor for the new pit, pushes up progress and expects to ink past dusk. Members are requested to note the event Saturday the 1th in the centre window of Cornich's drapery establishment, showing dresses Teveda at one price.
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Roelands Rifle
Clar W. Raderty
Rusk
Cornich
Cablegrams' County Championship Update
London notes on the 1908 season place Yorkshire Kent Surrey Middlesex Worcester Lancashire and Nottinghamshire near the top. Mars shall, once an ex Quermalander, is praised as a brilliant all rounder and likely the best player in the Surrey eleven.
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London
Yorkshire
Kent
Surrey
Middlesex
Worcester
Lancashire
Nott
Marsshall
Australian Victimised Defrauded Farmer in Australia Scheme
A confidence trickster was yesterday sentenced to six months hard labor for defrauding Thomas Brown, a New South Wales farmer, of £110 in a case linked to an alleged distribution of £10,000 among the Australian poor.
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London
Thomas Brown
New South Wales
Australia
Captain Scott Visited Sculptor Mina Kat Bruce
London on September 3 reports Captain Scott of the British ship yesterday met Mina Kat Bruce a renowned sculptor. The encounter linked the naval officer to the artistic figure amid social circles.
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London
Captain Scott
Biaeittd
Res
Mina Kat Joen Bruce
Balloon Disaster Kills Aeronaut Jones in Maine
London dispatch reports aeronaut Jones died when his dirigible balloon caught fire and exploded during an ascent before 25 000 spectators at Waterville Maine USA yesterday The craft fell from about 500 feet and Jones was killed instantly.
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London
Jones
Waterville
State of Maine
USA
Franco British Exhibition Advertises Australian States
Administrators of the Australian court at the Franco British Exhibition testify to the great value of the display in promoting their states to visitors and potential investors.
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Loniten
Jewel Theft Shocks Dublin Hotel Metropole
London reports the Countess of Aumpsley's jewels valued at 1000 pounds were stolen from her Dublin hotel Metropole bedroom on September 5. Police investigate as theft case linked to aristocratic circle.
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London
Countess of Aumpsley
Dublin
Fires threaten famous sequoia grove in California
Forest fires spread to a grove of renowned sequoia trees in Calaveras County California. Efforts focus on saving the grove as the largest trees have already fallen to the flames.
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California
London
Calaverar Co
Germans in Morocco press France over Mulai Hafid recognition
London reports German methods in Morocco rise as France faces pressure from Mulai Hafid’s intended recognition. An interview between M Pichon and the Spanish ambassador preceded a Franco Spanish note to powers confirming familiarity with Mulai Hafid before recognition. Germany grants Mulai Hafid’s embassy a private reception despite others refusing to receive the envoy.
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London
France
de Vaswel
Betwen M. Pichon
Miniatar
Powern
Mulai B
Boware
Mulai Hafid
Foreign Office
Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Cure Claims
A testimonial ad touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for eczema and skin irritations. It cites Mrs M A tinkely of Riverside York who reports improvement after use, while another person says vaccination preceded a dermatitis that worsened. The copy urges purchase via mail order from Foster, Motinllaa Gh, Shr Mocrasteest Path.
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Dana Cito
Dean
M.A
Riverside
York
Laan
Foster
Bunbury Electorate Nominations Close at Noon
At Bunbury courthouse nominations for the general election closed with only one nominee, Newton Jamus, for the district. The returning officer announced the vacancy and the crowd applauded as MP Moore thanked the officer and donors, pledging continued support for the government and constituency development.
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WL. Owen
Aethers
Newton Jamus
Mare
Banbury
Mc Moore Rae
Wellington Electorate Address by Mr Hayward
Mr Hayward spoke to about 800 listeners at Dardanup on Tuesday night about six years in Parliament. He defended Liberal government policies on state works, immigration, and railway expansion, listing Bunbury harbor and Collie Narrogin railways, a state farm, and other developments. He contrasted his record with critic McNeill, claiming stronger local investment and service to the South West, and vowed to resign if constitutions demanded changes.
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Hayward
Dardanup
Wellington
Ou Hu
Old Country
Gevseamant
Agricultural Bank
Lele Eayier
Aayward
Drvston Wail Collie-Narrogin Railways
Hansard
Me McNeill
Enrly
Western Australia
Savcecstal
Thab Ton
Roads Board
Ag. S
Bunbury
Havin
Mc McNaill
McNeill
Mc Hayward
Promwr
Wallington
Stuera
Bayward
Herbert Davies
Busihws
Uabary
Wadenworld
Sacaa
Yimus
Muttsr
Donnybrook
Perth
Pixton
Yurloop
Warooma
Brannwisk
Aqme
Kta
Waito
Ib Wilk
Severnigas
Kindnése
Robingon Thes
Robins
Gilead
Etmtinn
Distriot
We Forrvet
Millars’ K
J. Coy
Wade Jarrah Co
Timber Corporation
E. BM. Clarke
T. Hayward and Son
Buatury Jewery Go
A. F. Spaceer Ad Co
Public dispute over legislation and government stance
The text depicts heated debate among Parsons and other figures about Sydera legislation, State interests, and attacks on the Premier. It references Mr Nairn’s calls for a strong government, Mr Sarru’s likening of the Premier to an animal, and Mr Steere’s claims about pledges and support, arguing to back the current number to avoid known evils.
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Nairn
Sarru
South Australia
Pyorta
Nain
Steere
Mc Naive
Steera
South Bunbury News Field Fragment Delivers Quiet Banter
A collage of verse and anecdote appears, mixing reflections on work and war, local characters, a concert procession, and a commentary on leadership. The piece weaves poetry, songs, and comic asides about Frosty, Alf Johansen, and community life, ending with a note on repairing a harp.
Stallion selection and breeding policy debate in Western Australia
A long editorial style report argues for a systematic horse breeding program in the state. It discusses selecting sires with ideal conformation and health, hereditary traits to avoid, and the role of government action for compulsory veterinary examination of stallions before service. The piece cites Mr Robinson’s influence, the Royal Agricultural Society, and local figures as champions of improved breeding and industry growth.
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Auventius Limes
India
Carsfal
Poe
Robinson
Vyrgelver
Bobinehipt
Leo
Royat Agri
Erie
Millay
Oberone
Emi
Sir Beigel
Lon E. M. Clarke
Nome
Forrest
W Balaton
D. Solluer
A. Spenver
Matka
Enio
D. Eltedon
Royal Agricultural So
Robinesa
Spacer
Fremantle
Thaessa
Valedictory to Mr W C Robinson in Bunbury gathering
A representative town gathering at the Bosw Hotel on Thursday paid adieus to W C Robinson station master and pier taster. Attendees included Masons Havel Firstown Kenokendoril A Fospener Reading Carter H Abenshaws Hoberta T St kaa Meebuet Daviea of Wellington Mill. The Premier and Hon N J Moore spoke of his public service, patience, and tact in guiding the department through red tape.
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Bosw
Thureday
WC Robinson
Station Mustve
Pier Taster
Mosars Havel
Firstown
Kenokendoril
Fospener
Reading
Carter
Haben Hawsua
Hoberta
T St Kaa
Meebuet Daviea
Wellington
Milla
Hon So
Moory
CLG
Jouko Han
Beigel
Naseus
Gowkbynty
Robins Bon
Fremantia
Ceaumaille
Bunbury Fir
Dure
Viste
Pier Mantar
Anne
Ribie
Indalas
Robinson
Bia
N. J. Moora
Banbury
Oliver
Mr Short
Commissionarship of Railways
Provoked Letter From Pattorini On Mr Phillips Controversy
A terse note from Pattorini declines entering any dispute with Mr J C Phillips. He states his purpose was to explain the matter and to place Phillips in his proper position amid a tangle of unrelated references. The writer alludes to lessons from Sunday school while weaving in assorted symbols and personal remarks.
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Anwut
J.C. Phillips
Phillips Holin
Alter
Potter
Ste
Pattorini
Roads Board Meeting Sets Plans for Capel Area Roads
The Roads Board held a Saturday meeting with chairman P.O. Mettnud and full members. They blamed the Lands Department for deviating the hedge and roadway, agreed to finance extra fencing, and prepare estimates for repair on Capel and nearby bridges. They authorized timber cutting, restricted traffic at Layman’s Gully, and set aside funds for Sadler road and other works.
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Migs
Theta
Dmewsra
P.O. Mettinud
W. D
Brom Lands Department
Clark
Sad
B. W. Ti
Capel
Waddingghim and Co
Per Chavion
Capel Com
Mpanagy
Sik Xn Tojay
Elgin
Elgin-romi
Bir
W.P. Scott
Tix Ratepeyers
Grajtal
Rilguitick
Boynoup
Dunkley
Sadler-road
Mesers Wilson
Wracd
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Legislative Assembly
Wellington District
Thos Hayward
Moore
People For Progressive Adwin
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H. Krachlor
Collie
John Ewing
Ewing, J
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Tswae
Banbury Board
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Vutcher
Priess
Hirtriot
L Thomas Hayward
Unbury
William Alen
Commercial Egreller
Subiaco Road
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Bugh McNeill
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