German Chancellor Hertling Rails At War Progress In 1917
In a broadcast style summary the Berlin government claims success across theatres of war. It asserts German fronts hold despite losses in Flanders and Cambrai efforts, claims Italian battlefield setbacks, and praises naval and submarine operations in the Baltic. The Morning Post is cited on potential negotiations and European dominance.
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London
Bost
Fanvers
Cambrai
Italy
West Front
Palestine
Navy
N Exploita
Baltic
Mampport
Truce News Smooths German Mood Ahead of Christmas
Amsterdam reports a Russian truce elicits great satisfaction in Germany with expectation of peace before Christmas. Earlier dispatches say Bolsheviks planned to send a new ambassador to Italy and Paris. A British envoy letter cites Koronsky's secretary demanding release of two Russians buried in England.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Germany
Bolsheiviks
Ioo
Paria
Soakko
Koronsky
England
French Military Mission Signals Treaty Ties Limit Negotiations
The French Military Mission in Petrograd states France, bound by treaties, does not intend to recognize any powers engaging in negotiations with the enemy. The note was issued in Paris on November 30.
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Paris
Petrograd
France
America and the War Preparation for Three Years
A Washington official states that America's war plans have a basis of three more years of war. The remarks come as the nation reviews its military strategy during the three year preparation period in New York on November 30.
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New York
Washington
Allernca
Sea Scout meeting outlines season prep at church and fire station
Wednesday gathering of scouts at the Congregational Church led to rope and ladder drills at the Fire Station and planning for the season. Meetings set for Wednesday night and every alternate Saturday afternoon with patrols on vacant Saturdays. A fishing contest for sea scouts was proposed and a Boatman’s Badge prize planned. The Sea Scout launch was announced for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Fire Brigade Row Over Bunbury Station Staffing
At the Annual Ratepayers meeting in Bunbury a petition urged a public discussion of Fire Brigade affairs. The Board ordered the Bunbury Station run by one permanent man prompting resignations from the old volunteers and a push to restore a permanent staff alongside a volunteer brigade amid fault lines with the Board and local council.
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Beigel
Carter
Perth
Bunbury
Richardson
Hales
Edwards
Stokes
Ifi
W L Thomas
W S Hales
GC Money
M.L.A
J B Teede
Iman
Hislop
Thomas
Minors
Beizel
Richardaan
Messrs Hales and
North
Frank Penstr
Wil
New Zealand
Mef Stokes
Bovant
Banbury
Westing
Path
Bujbury
Bunsbury
Iena
Meeting Notes Highlight Catholic and School Club Activities
A Bunbury area report details Boys and Girls Clubs sessions with president Fred Nisbett and Archdeacon Smyth offering guidance on speaking and handling questions. Church events cover Advent preparations, hymns, and a forthcoming bazaar with parish updates, council disputes, and charity collections totaling £23 14.
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Fred Nisbett
Schol
Archdeacon Smyth
Aid
Criticisim
Anaseien
Aigenya
Alentyn
Father Reidy
Bridgetown
Bunbury
Dean Smyth
Mongolia
Subiaco
Johnston v Rabbish libel action concludes with verdict
Perth case ends as jury finds in favor of B. Johnston M.P. for Williams Narrogin electorate against opponent W. T. Rabbish. Verdict delivered with nominal sum of one farthing in damages.
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Perth
Sibel
B. Johnston
Williams Narrogin
W T. Rabbish
Dutuapen
Conscription Debate Opens in Bunbury Yes Campaign
The Yes campaign launched at Bedford Hall with We Bunbury Branch of the Returned Soldiers Association hosting. Speakers urged support for conscription, argued for men at the front and pressed for a referendum, invoking wartime casualties and national duty.
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Bunbury
Yes
Bedford Hall
Returned Soldiers Association
Returned Soldiers
W. 4
Robertson
Perth
Ben Jones
Kalgoorlie
Flo
North Perth
England
Australia
Freemantle
Birdwood
France
Foo Wat
Russia
Roumania
Collier
von Kluck
Alex M'Callum
Somme
Belgium
Jessen
Eife
Ansimlin
Cough
Exhibition of Fancy Dancing at Bedford Hall Delights Audience
The Tuesday evening vaudeville by Miss Kiella Hooper pupils drew a large crowd with lively acts from Ting Ting Tras La La to Chinatown My Chinatown. Encore for The Eastern Ballet and The Spanish Ballet pleased all. thanks to Miss Steere and Mrs Jackson for organization and Mrs Denning for accompaniment.
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Kiella Hooper
Bedford Hall
Mesdames McCay
Paes
K. Robinson
Choreus
Miss Gibbs
Macnish
Vede
Spencer
Austin
Cope
Rumble
Eastern Ballet
Money
Irwin
Becker
Wastman
Chinatown
Dy Joel
Steere
Jackson
Denning
Scout and Guide Troop Hosts Trench Comforts Fund Event
The Methodist Troop of Girl Guides earned praise for a successful Trench Comforts Fund entertainment. Mrs Boulton and Miss Britain led guide training with Captain Mrs Roger directing the troop. A Wednesday Wesley School Hall social featured songs games and ice cream. Two recruits joined and plans start for a tenderfoot ceremony. The group aims to enjoy the simple life during Xmas despite a collapsed Scout Camp scheme. Friends with tents may help for a camp during holidays.
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Trench Comforts
Boulton
Britaain
Tweedie
Roger
Wesley School
Perth
Conscription debate as WWI voter divided by trench needs
Speakers urged conscription to aid soldiers in trenches and Gallipoli, contrasting pro and anti positions. Details touched on reinforcements, political figures H T Shaw Fry Badham and local campaign roles with a new executive team formed for the drive.
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H.T. Shaw
Anti
Labor
Liberal
Gallapoli
Egypt
Gallopoli
Mr. Fry
Mier
Badham
Tyra
Meg North
Money
Capt
W. C.rabinson
Adamax Rooting Felt Supplied by Local Agency
The NARROGIN PRADING MAGENCY CO LTD holds the district agency for ADAMAX ROOTING FELT. Government stocks are on hand including rolls 72 ft long by 3 ft wide covering 22 square yards. The product is promoted as durable and cheaper than iron.
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Narrogin Prading Magency CO. Ltd
Adamax
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Trench Comforts Fund Entertainment
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Big Illustrated
Born Bros
Universal
Wellington
Miurray Streets
Stewart Dawson
Jawallera
Ate
Hay Street
Charles Hodd & CO
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W. C. Hodd
Boy Scouts and
Girl Guides
Hew Zealand Woollen Co
Waterloo
Waterloo Machinery
Mrs. Hatton
AKER
Stephen Street
Investment Brokers
Killarney Estate
Hassen & CO
St. George’s Terrace
Thelma Park
G.P.O
Trans- Australian Railway
Thelma Land and Estate Agency
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Thomas Jones
Lake Muir
Manjimup
Western Australia
Hickeorhall
Gervase Clifton
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