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Newspaper

Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1912

Page

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International Grigket Sweeps South Africa in Hampshire

South Africa beat Hampshire in a delayed Bourne-mouth match with strong hitting. The Beeres posted a six wicket total as South Africans showcased good scoring under cloudy conditions.

Railway Disaster in Italy Kills Three in Rome Collision

An express train and a goods train collided near Ference today causing three passenger deaths and twelve injuries. The accident occurred in Rome on September 3.

Italy Rome Ference

American Cloud Burst Causes Floods and Drowning

Telegrams from Pittsburgh report a great cloud burst across Pennsylvania drowning many people and leaving others missing. Towns flooded, houses swept away, rail traffic halted, Cannongburg submerged, and 400 miners at the Pittsburgh and Buffalo mines narrowly escaped flooding.

Pittsburg Pennylvania Cannongburg Pitteburg Buffalo

Prison Revolt Suppressed Without Bloodshed

A telegram from Jackson reports a prison revolt where inmates overpowered guards and set a fire. The Governor called the Fire Department and the militia, who surrounded the prisoners and recaptured them after a fierce fight. No blood was shed as the prisoners were not armed.

Jackson

Turkish Atrocities Prompt Rebuild Plan in Constantinople

Sept 3 report states the Porte will reconstruct houses razed by Turkish troops after atrocities at Atberant. Christians may retain their army until ordered by the government to hand over weapons to the Albanians, who are also under government instruction.

Constantinople Atberant Porte

American Lady Found Dead in Seattle

Mrs. Mary Cotter mother of the well known sculptor was found dead in Seattle. Report says her son recently engaged in occult sciences but abandoned them for Chinese and Oriental mysteries to seek higher spiritual insight aiding his art.

Mary Cotter Cotter Seattle

Panama Canal and British Demands Raised

Washington reports President Taft will likely delay ruling on arbitration of British demands tied to the Panama Canal Bill until Secretary Knox returns. Taft's friends warn a refusal to arbitrate could create a delicate situation, though the U S may resist arbitration when all nations oppose its interests.

Taft Knox America United States

European criticisms shift American view on Panama Canal

New York correspondent of the Standard reports European criticisms of the Panama Canal Bill are widening doubts among Americans about their rights to lecture others while disregarding treaties.

New York Standard

Lady Aeroplanist Falls 600 Feet During Flight

Mademoiselle Dutrieu crashed into Lake Lucanne after a sudden motor stoppage. She was rescued unharmed and survived the plunge following the fall from the aeroplane over the lake.

Mademoiselle Dutrieu Lake Lucanne

Brutal Murder in Quarry Street Worker's Home

A laborer named James Patrick King killed his wife in Quarry Street after a noon return home intoxicated. He knocked her down and kicked her until she lost consciousness. Neighbors alerted police. the injured woman died in hospital. King was arrested on a murder charge.

Quarry Street James Patrick King King

Lilyveil Wins Boulder Cup at Two Miles Race

In Boulder last night the Boulder Race Club held a second day meeting with fine weather and a large attendance. Lilyveil won the Boulder Cup by two lengths and a half from Camballo with Carnamah third, betting 5 to 2 on Lilyveil.

Boulder Race Club Regalta Harpeshoe Drusilla Glorify Gadinstion Lilyveil Camballo Carnamah

Hotel Manager Found Dead in Bed Under Circumstances

Mr H L Lenson, manager of Mr Harrison's Criterion Hotel, was found dead in his bed in his pyjamas with a revolver on his stomach. Last seen alive at 11 20 last night. About 40, known to be in financial distress. Wife and two children are abroad returning from a holiday. Circumstances point to death by his own action.

H. L. Lenson Harrison Criterion Hotel Mr. Lenson

Mystery Shooting on Globe Point Car Stuns Town

Police investigate a nighttime shooting on a crowded Globe Point streetcar. Dr. Duffrey was struck in the leg by a revolver bullet. the assailant remains undiscovered, and the motive is a mystery.

Duffrey Globe Pt

Mail Boat Delayed In Fremantle Harbor

The R M S Ofwova anchored at Victoria Quay Fremantle mid day after a 28 hour delay in English mails. Weather improved allowing the mail to proceed.

Fremantle R.M.S. Ofwova Victoria Quay

Baby Bonus Debate Faces Prime Minister Fisher

A council of churches deputation urged rejection of the £5 maternity allowance. Prime Minister Fisher replied unfavorably but said he would press ahead with the proposal despite unpopularity.

Council of the Churches Mr. Fisher Fisher

Produce Market at Perth Rail Sales

Nine trucks of chaff and one of wheat were offered at the railway sales this morning. The top price for chaff was £3 5s, with an offer of £4 25 6d refused in one case. Wheat sold at 4a 6d.

Cadet band plan prompts instrument loan debate at Bunbury council

Bunbury council weighs a request from Lieut O Donnell of the Commonwealth Military Forces to loan idle instruments to a proposed cadet band. A committee including the Mayor and four doctors is formed to study the issue while noting existing schools and defunct bands. A closing quip about a boy and his mother ends the report.

Bunbury Lieut O'Donnell Commonwealth Military Forces Ford Baldock Clarke Dermer Hea

Wink the Racehorse Inspires Cautious Hope and Debate

A sharp debate swirls over the racehorse Wink, praised for looks and potential while critics warn of overhype. Analysts emphasize character and reputation, urging speakers to focus on honesty and prudent judgment in horse racing discussions.

Bunbury Council Considers Stirling Estate Golf Links Plan

A deputation urged purchasing over 200 acres of Stirling estate near Punch Bowls for golf links. The council debated option terms of six weeks, potential government purchase, and the need for ratepayers input before deciding on funding and development.

Bunbury Stirling Queens Gardens Dooda Clarke Williams Ford Dr. North Preston Dr. Williams Hear

Footwear Economy Promises Low Prices and Quality

The ad touts low prom prices for men's and children's footwear with repairs from best material. It highlights trade prices for sole leather at 1s 4d and offers boots and shoes to order including hand-sewn and wood-peg methods. Location Bunbury street stock on hand.

Proms Perth Bunbury Tel

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