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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
3
Partial OCR shows results from a general election with multiple candidates and vote counts. Names include Harvey, Batward, Wilson, Thomas, Morgan, Gill, Smith, Marten, Jacoby, and others with various tallies. The text is garbled but indicates a reporting of totals, candidate standings, and referenced precinct or nominee listings.
Cablegram from London reports Archbishop Carr sails for Melbourne on Saturday. The notice notes his departure date and travel plans as part of church duties.
In connection with the preliminary ceremonials of the Eucharist Congress of the Rowan Catholic Church at Westminster, cardinals assembled at the high altar last evening. Daniel O'Connor of Sydney led the procession as a senior papal knight commander.
The North German Gazette reports possible heavy taxes on general consumption with emphasis on higher excise taxes, value added on gas and electricity, and continuation of legacy duties as likely future measures.
London reports on September 10 that Johnson the American colored pugilist is considering a deal to fight Burra in Australia. The short note notes the possible international matchup and location under discussion.
Lord Desborough's All England team totaled 408 for six declared, Hanji 82 and Bosanquets 82 highlighted the innings. The Marylebone Club and Australians replied 238 in their first innings and 106 for four in the second, leaving the match drawn.
A Glasgow unemployed meeting in St George's Square ended with a midnight dispersal by police. About 3000 marchers then headed toward the Lord Provost's residence before mounted officers charged the crowd striking with batons and injuring several.
The Board of Trade concludes its inquiry into the Belmore disaster. It states the vessel left Port Said with the Plimsoll mark obscured and notes insufficient stability. The finding cites overboard loss due to variation and structural issues observed during the voyage.
A long testimonial extols Doan’s Backella Hidae and Doan’s Kidney Pills as cures for backache and kidney trouble. The speaker claims lasting relief after six months of severe pain and sleep loss, bought at Carr’s Pharmacy, with a second statement noting no recurrence for years.
Burbumy Municipal Council meets with Mayor Clarke presiding. Discussions cover rate structures and subsidies, works committee plans for recreation ground upgrades, harbor access, and drainage. The council approves lighting proposals and orders processing of rate arrears against estate of Margaret Wenn and related executors.
The report outlines municipal receipts totaling the year and the audit fee decision for the year. It lists salaries and payments to clerks and officials, plus a long, garbled section of racing odds and stock quotations from Sydney venues and ships auctions, with scattered names and figures.
The Lachey Bowling Club held its annual meeting in the municipal building on Monday evening. Officers and committees were elected with W C Runag presiding, and plans were made for the season including membership fees set at one guinea and a opening ceremony on Wednesday October 14 with a dinner to follow at the Hoss Hotel.
The column defends the Senior Cadets against misrepresentation, notes no ammunition or firearms supplied recently, and reports recent practice at Bunbury with entrenchments and distance judging. It lists upcoming drills for Harvey, Donnybrook, and Rochlepton troops and mentions a family moving from Tolivt House to Wagja.
A South Bunbury meeting on Thursday evening aims to shed light on a loan proposal and answer voters questions. Speakers urge residents to unite beyond class and creed, stressing education, civic duty, and the town’s economic future amid rising talk of local industry and development.
The Brunswick Roads Board held its usual monthly meeting with members Harvey and Uhare present. The session reviewed previous minutes, discussed Dixon Avenue funding, requested tenders, and noted notices to remove obstructions on land. Accounts totaling £268 were paid and multiple tenders accepted or pending. Public notices and appeals were discussed with several valuations adjusted and an appeal court session noted for September.
The unsual monthly meeting at Harvey on Saturday September 6 listed members including Mr X Driver as chair and Mr J Stuart as secretary. The secretary was instructed to write to B W D requesting the 220 promised by the Minister of Works be made available as soon as possible.
A motor vehicle driven by Harvey collided with the 40 train from Fremantle at Swadstrest crossing. Mrs Killate and child were severely cut, Harvey injured, and Mrs Elliott sustains facial cuts. A faulty glass frame caused further damage. A C Cook of Bunbury offers replaceable lenses and frames to improve vision and prevent injury.
The local board reviews monthly health matters including building improvements under the Health Act and water and piggery by laws. It approves demolitions and enforcement of dairy packaging standards while noting diphtheria cases and water pollution risks in Bunbury area.
The article reviews Victoria's dairying sector from the start, noting long delays in butter sales, government bonuses, and cooperative butter factoring. It highlights export growth to about 200,000 tons valued around 20 million pounds and calls for fodder cultivation to sustain cows, while warning of climatic setbacks and the need for producer cooperation to expand exports.
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