Paris Communique Reports Shifts In Western Front Actions
The enemy artillery duel remains light on heavy guns. Our infantry advances northern and southern of Yprea as three German regiments fail near Arras. We report progress between the Somme and Chaulnes with shells destroying emplacements and a battery near Vailly and Berry-au-chateau. We repelled three rebids to retake ground at Bandivout Vosges and acknowledge heavy enemy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yprea
Arras
Somue
Chaulines
Vailly
Berry-wuchae
Bandiwupt
Ypeux
Armentieres
Socialist Protest in The Hague Demands Help for Soldiers' Wives
The Voerwierts Geronik Socialist newspaper in The Hague on November 29 criticizes government neglect of financial support for soldiers' wives. It argues the lack of aid worsens class discontent and calls Berlin and Vienna to adopt humane measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Voerwierts
Geronik Socialist
Juurtinl
Berlin
Vienna
Germany's Latest War Revelations In Military Loot Report
A German officer told a French maker his forces intended to seize copper, lead, leather and other materials and to extract money by any means. The officer also ordered a large amount of valuable old furniture seized and later auctioned in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Germany
British Losses Reported After Night Assault
The Press Bureau narrates an observer account from London describing a decisive November 23 night attack by British and Indian forces. Artillery aided daytime attempts, a late assault began at 10 30 p m, trenches were breached by dawn after nearly 24 hours of heavy fighting, with three officers and 97 men reported dead or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Army Corps
Thia
Incomplete Postal Notice From Sydney Route Update
Postal notice describes December dates and routes from Bunbury to Kaibony Station and Easter States via Sydney. Mentions a mail bag to Peeth each night by the 11 pm train and sle note about posting letters at the station ticket window.ခ်
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sydney
Bunbury PO
Kaibony
Easter States
Relief and local notices amid parish records and names
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places with little context. Mentions Belgian relief, Eastman, Walker, Kerr, Greenbushes, and several initials, with scattered numbers suggesting dates or amounts. The readable portion hints at a community notice or archive entry without a clear event.
Russian War Bulletin Reports Heavy Fighting and Prisoners
A war communique from the Russian front states the enemy holds fortified positions between the Vistula and the Warta while stubborn fighting continues near Strylow and Zgiers. It notes captures of machine guns and several hundred prisoners and describes heavy German losses, with Austrians defeated near Cracow and 1500 captured in the Carpathians.
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Perograd
Toy
Vistula
Sher Wis Schadek
Zownaka-Volia
Strylow
Zgiers
Vsnmen
Glowe-Birliawy T Sobota
Battallions
Cracow
Carpathians
Mazurian Lakes
Augerap River
Germans Claim Successes at Right Bank Vistula
German bulletin from Berlin announces a changed situation on the right bank of the Vistula. It claims repelling an attack near Lodz and successful counterattacks in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vistula
Iamp
Lodz
Fragmented Foreign Notes Mention Alliance Shifts
A garbled dispatch references Germany delayed, the Viceroy of India remaining neutral, Abyssinia’s Negus turning from German plans toward an offer to Britain, and a vague mention of discoveries in Alitanistan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indi
Abyssinia
Boudum
Britain
Alitanistan
Perth Deputation Seeks Municipal Representation in Perth Scheme
A deputation from Perth Leederville and North Perth councils waited on the Attorney General as an amending bill to the Municipalities Act was prepared. The Cabinet later decided to introduce the Amending Bill to allow municipal representatives to join the Perth scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Leederville
North Perth
Uw Municipal
German Prisoners Say Wehrmacht Short on Ammunition
German prisoners declare that German companies in recent fighting between the Vistula and the Wardhuba are sixty percent of their strength due to frequent bayonet charges. They say the army is now short of ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistula
Wardhuba
Nottingbow
Sue Waggon
John Peel
Revallers
Maid Marian
Robin Hood
Financial Deficit Totals Revealed for November and Year
Revenue and expenditure figures show November deficit and year totals. Total deficit reaches £837,570 with November deficit around £84,085 and expenditure about £453,378.
Enormous Ten Day Battle in Cracow Area Reported
German forces reportedly suffered massive losses in ten days of fighting in the Cracow region with estimates of 100000 killed. Allies claim heavy casualties on the opposing side as the confrontation continues.
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Mt In
Cracow
Allies Airmen Bomb Ghent Naval Store Shed
Allied airmen dropped bombs on a naval store shed at Ghent causing heavy damage. Observers report Allied control over the Telgian area with air superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Ghent
Telgian
Kaiser Heads to Poland Front in East Prussia Mission
Kaiser tours the East Prussia sector with official sources confirming a push toward Poland. The mission centers on military movements along the front as tensions rise in the region.
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Kaiser
East Prussia
Congregational Sunday School Holds Large Sunday Services
The Congregational Sunday School held special services all day with full church attendance. The Children's Choir trained by Mr W Dobing performed well and the church décor was tasteful. A collection for relief of Belgium raised substantial funds and thanks were expressed to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dobbing
Belgium
W. A. Farmers’ Dintresa Fund
Bunbury Race Meeting Planned for December 16
A Bunbury race meeting is planned for Wednesday December 16 with Bonelton Dolls and Holyoake. There will be all races and 35 will be given to the winner. The programme will be submitted to the WATC for approval and Toll Wetsile will be purchased on Thursday.
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AL m Menting
Wie Bunty Bucs
Bonelton, Dolls
Holyoake
W.at.c
Ocean Beach Approach Needs Action, Says Reader
A reader urges immediate progress on Ocean Beach access blaming repeated talks and delays. Proposes options including replacing worn steps with sleepers or tram rails and creating a direct route from the railway to the beachfront while preserving walking ground and ease of access. The writer calls on city officials and the public to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Buntury
Ocean Beach
Busbury
Export of Fruit Space and regulation concerns discussed
Letters from the Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Bridgetown Fruitgrowers Association outline export regulations and space availability for fruit shipments. Moody, Fruit Industries Commissioner, notes limited freight space, hopes for 150 000 units exported, and reports on Jonathans and Tasmanian crop prospects for February shipment to Samarang and Batavia transshipment changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, F Moody
Fruit Industries
Mongolia
Fremantis
Aus Nd
Victoria
Samarang
Batavia
Jas, F. Moody
Lyric Theatre concert at Benice State School delights audience
The annual school concert at Benice State School drew a large, enthusiastic crowd Friday night. The operetta Sherwood's Queen featured Robin Hood figures and Marian, with robust chorus and admirable drill. Teachers praised the performers as the program surpassed previous years, and a lengthy list of cast, helpers, and trainers highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Benice State School
Mee Paterson
Sherwood
Queen
Robin Ford
Local sports meet yields close finishes and cup awards
Sunday’s athletics event attracted strong fields with over 300 entries. Winners included Holtzmann and Caporn in a tight finish for second while Teede, Michéleen, and Mannie Ford earned top spots in various Trophy and shoot events.
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Ford
Pup
Hanson
Mannie Ford
Bowt
Comopolitans Dominate Wellington in Weekend Cricket
Bridgetown traveled to the Warriow showground as the Comopolitans, led by Clifford, Middleton, and Stathers, posted 167 while Wellington’s top scorers failed to threaten. The day featured strong bowling and key partnerships, with Jerre and Prideaux among the notable contributors.
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North Ward
Amtory
Comopolitans
We Milly
Suitay
Gemedl Uy Mille
Wellington
Che
Gare Wits
Audlhememy
Clifford Soars
White Middleton
Stathers
Uhv Victors
Bathe
Bridgetown
Warriow Onle
Mill Ground
Greenburhon
Prideaux
Apuis
Ingleton Wilkinson
Busselton Show Capacities and Travel Plans
The notice outlines transport for Bunbury to Busselton events tomorrow with details on trains, stations, and expected visitor flow. It mentions a health and safety focus and the need to address difficulties in access while guiding attendees to Bunbury and return stops.
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Paris
Athing
Eastman
No Tima
Apghanistan and
Abyssins
Creater Perth
Poland
Congregational Sunday School
Bunbury Race Meating
Dept. of Agriculture and Industries
Dept. of Agriculture and Industries, Werth
Sherwood Forest
Little John
Robin Tare
Marian
Alice
Friar Tuck
Robin Jrowines
Nottingham
Mim
Harland
Aileen Quake
Gwen Whelan
Alan Roa
Eric Caporn
Will Scarlet
Victor Murray
Armie
Frann Cuthbert
Cedric
Wilford
Frank
Willard
Pred Chapman
Norman Buswell
Frank Nerwan
Alan-a-Dale
Jack Snowden
Dester
Michael Mcreary
Hall
Eya Hrittwin
Mise Marjoniv Siggs
Iisinburt Aidaporte Amiatrosa
Mturland
Mins
A. Brittain
Finiab
Holtzmenni
Caporn
Wbrup
Teede
Michéleen
Tee
T. Gmoeth
Bert
Toguini
C. Hanson
R. Hill
Naylor
P. Ford
KR. Hill
V. Stokes
Busselton
Worlow
Romifenia
Munliry
Bunbury
Volek
Eelton
Hanbury
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