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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
3
President Wilson told Congress that peace will be based on international justice, not domestic safety, and endorsed woman suffrage for wartime contributions. He signaled U S unity with France, pledged a three year naval program, and warned reconstruction cannot yet be mapped while expecting a peace treaty by spring.
London dispatch reports Trix stating the abdication does not affect the Crown Prince. Lin Kaiser blames Beth man in Hollweg and Jagow for war policy as soldiers denounce the Kaiser's flight.
The Manchester Guardian notes it is understood the main aim of the visit by M Clemenceau and Signor Orlando to London concerns how to handle the ex Kaiser.
In wartime policy at Bournemouth General Sir F Smith states the government intends to remove all German nationals from Great Britain as tensions rise during the conflict.
Melbourne December 3 Acting Prime Minister Watt noted a cable saying Britain would expel all Germans. He had no firm statement but expected the Commonwealth to act in concert with the Imperial Government on the matter.
The Bunbury Traders Association held its ordinary monthly meeting with members including H J Minors and A North. They discussed postwar relief and anticipated improved production from the surrounding lands, while attention shifted to routine business and plans for the next Collie Conference in Bunbury.
The Bunbury social column notes residents departing for Yalgoo workers, show day visits by Mrs E Collins and Miss Prinsep, and welcomes for Rev and Mrs R Hocking. It mentions soldiers Roy Bunbury Armstrong and Sergeant H. Turner, with memorial and return updates, plus community figures at the Bridgetown Balingup events and local employment shifts.
The Bunbury appeal lists payments and promises totaling 24013 to fund for twelve months. It supports the Patriode Band, the Returned Soldiers Factory, and Bunbury's monument of gratitude for those who served, urging every citizen to contribute a few pence.
The recent elections will leave three longtime councillors Baldock Buswell and North out of office while new mayor W L Thomas and councillors Tobin and Knight are sworn in. The ceremony included oath by Resident Magistrate W Owen and fond wishes for Banbury’s prosperous future as workers lay bricks for a new building over the shaft and pumps.
A Ballagup State School display drew praise from officials for high quality writing and transcriptions, with notable colored chalk drawings and paintings by Master Cluning, his sister, and Miss O Cleveland. The exhibit showcased useful knitted items and artistic education reflecting strong teaching.
Messrs Lea Allnutt Cluning R Crawford Bridgetown E Eyles A Cowderoy Greenbushes C Stans wood Hester H Gooper Bank of Australasia Bunbury E Wass E Fouracre O Hinkley Bunbury Bat ter Co A R Foreman Hayward Son Bunbury J Walters Turk Paint Phillips Baliagup Holdsworth Bridgetown Warburton Bridgetown J Lindsay Greenbushes Development Ga T Jayward Dardanup Wi Lake P A Ick Liewt Cooper Wansbrough
Bunbury shows activity with freight trains bound coastward and ships in port, reviving after a long dormancy. Prospects rise with coal near Wilga, suggesting Bunbury could become a bunkering port and manufacturing center despite political setbacks and delays.
A large crowd gathered on the 27th to honor returning soldiers Messrs H Thorley D Inglis F Mapstone W L Thomas and F Cox. Funds and memento shields were presented and a concert with Miss E O Reilly Mrs Sid Boucher and others followed with songs and dancing led by M C s A Fullarton and C Sherwood.
An advertisement argues that chronic constipation weakens vitality and invites diseases, including consumption. It claims decaying waste poisons the blood, making one prone to illness, and promotes NUJOL as a safe lubricant laxative from Standard Oil, not absorbed or digested, sold by chemists and druggists.
A letter argues the postwar reopening of world markets makes cold storage essential. The writer urges immediate construction of cold stores to support apple trade, dairy, mills, and town development, naming Mr Hinkley as the person to lead the Butter Factory project.
A Bunbury Red Cross gathering honored Mrs St Barbe More and other volunteers for four years of service aiding Australian soldiers. Speakers highlighted wartime relief, ongoing hospital care, and large fundraising efforts including 4159 raised by Mrs Butcher’s pupils and weekly aid to base hospitals.
A Wednesday meeting led by J W Smith and AIF Blechyudee to revive Bridgetown’s Racing Club decided to hold a Patriotic Picnic once approved by WAT O Jan Lat. W B Outmore was named President, R A Crawford Petron, P H Awcock acting Secretary, with thanks to Crawford for ongoing service. A Mechanics Institute gathering formed plans to reestablish the Brass Band, dormant during the war. T Walker chaired, T Fox named secretary, T Powall to conduct. Rehearsals start at once with public performances hoped for on the 7th prox, donations noted and instruments mostly ready.
The Balingup Show, a key event in Western Australia’s small community life, faced rain yet brightened by local effort. The Governor spoke in drizzle praise of organisation and co operation, with mentions of dairying and butter shipments. The crowd reacted to a handshake and a comment about Tambellup.
The district honors fallen and wounded service members in an Honor Ball roster. Names include Lieutenant Jussel and Alfred Joseph among Lieutenants and Privates reported as killed in action or wounded. Several servicemen are listed as prisoners of war returned or missing, with locations Bunbury Collie Green bustex and others.
Mr Keg reported alleged damage to Red Cross supplies with about £5 destroyed from £70,000 shipped due to white ants. He did not deem it a major loss amid shipping difficulties and pledged Central Society oversight while branches would be informed when needs are met. Mesdames Joel and Thomas praised the speaker.
Motor Car Owners are reminded that the NARROGIN TRADING & AGENCY CO LTD have been appointed Local Agents for OVER CAND CARS and also stock Firestone tyres and tubes at Perth prices. Send for catalogue and quotes.
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