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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
2
Relatives of the late Mr William Hockinge prepare a respectful tribute to fellow friends and mourners as part of funeral rites. The notice expresses gratitude for sympathy and support shown during the bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Walker and family express heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement. Their appreciation extends to all who offered assistance in any form.
An advertisement for Comfort Chick a range promotion running November 4 with a three year guarantee. The deal highlights a value offering available widely, emphasizing extended protection and a promotion date.
The Harbour Board discussed navigation on the Buen River and the need for dredging, noting river conditions and impacts on commerce. They considered whether higher taxes or user charges are warranted and warned against excessive expenditure by ratepayers of Bundaberg and nearby areas.
Contested plans backed by Kirures debate river usability for navigation on Burnett River. Harbour Board argues the waterway requires no new piers while concerns arise about seasonal shifts and potential park impact. Officials weigh economic and environmental stakes as proposals face scrutiny.
Local and general news recount a railway fatality with the Shadwell family at their home. A large crowd gathered at the cemetery for the burial as John Cartiner, aged 40, attended the coroner’s inquiry. The mother, injured, was taken to hospital for treatment. authorities and officials attended. The prime minister and minister for railways sent condolences.
Fragmentary document notes a Defence Department memo, transport and power schemes, and a deputation visit. Mentions a meeting of members and supporters, a meeting of Motor Cret Cheere Peel area, and a plan to extend the Railway Dron Walla to Ye Perry Elver. Also refers to a Power Alcohol Scheme and a conference at Mulgrave.
Historical ad copy touts SANDFR and IONU extract as superior cures for bronchitis diarrhea rheumatism and diphtheria protection. BANLEN and RANDER extracts claim antiseptic healing powers with claims of court validation and absence of irritants in other preparations. SANDEMS and BANDER extracts are promoted as gentle and non irritating for internal use.
A fragmented listing from the Bundaberg show details several fruit entries including oranges seedling Valencia citron and mandarins. Names such as Gromees Miow Moindl Wu Smith and W Herman appear as exhibitors or entrants with assorted varieties and quantities noted.
The Bundaberg poultry show lists numerous classes with winners for Leghorns Orpingtons and silked varieties. Awards include utility, standard breeding, heavy and light breeds with multiple exhibitors such as J Mansfeld, A Heinke, J Sutton, and Winder as judge.
Judge A D Grow hears a local motor trade dispute involving Whitaker and Willmore with tradesmen G Batsrane Beet Palate and Varnished Motor Car in East Bum Malorge. Proceedings focus on vehicle fittings and alleged market conduct.
Fragmentary list shows dairy produce entries and names such as Judie Watoon Haron Iside and James H. St. Ledger with items like farmer's cured and Arranmore. Multiple ledger references and unclear spellings appear, including W. O. Smith Awoon and Baron.
A fragmented list of horses and handlers includes Mood Stallion Jack McCracken’s Cymrie draught stallion J Tobin’s Bar Kilvie and a Clydesdale, Jonefaki’s Avondale Tose, W Hollands Dolly with reserve Pony Mure H d Walker’s Nestor J C Walker’s Nancy renarve Blood Mare H Tusa’s Myrile Pony Stallion Kennedy’s Blue Mudd.
Crime rise sparkles in a carnival period with two Royal Hotel rooms broken into Thursday night and valuables stolen. Chief Inspector Roylander of National Mutual visiting town offers safety checks at Food Maker’s or Grand Motel offices advising households to ensure coverage and life assurance. A promotional verse for Woods Great Peppermint Cure ends the note.
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