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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
1
In Belgium A communique reports lively cannonades at Nieuport and the south shore, with violent gun attacks from Aix Noulette to Leu. It states repulsed perilous attacks in Angotine and nightly progress. German artillery activity is noted near Wouvre.
A communique reports French forces occupying Leamenil and Dexon signal station on the right bank of the Moselle, also Faux summit south of Bon Homme in the Vonges. Burnhaupt station on the Anspach Burnhaupt line is cited as occupied.
Petrograd reports fighting in the Lochen district with German force movements from the Western front. An offensive began at Lutomersk and Stororgzofl. Russians claim capture of Barhfeld in Hungary with eight officers, 1200 men, and six machine guns. Two Austrian generals and numerous officers captured by Russians are noted.
Britain and Belgium leaders including King George President Poincare and King Albert gathered at Ypres. General Jofre and General French joined the visit as Field Marshals Kitchener and other commanders addressed and encouraged the troops.
Rumor from Berlin says airmen flew over Krupp gun factories at Essen and hit the cannon hall on a Wednesday. Damage amount not stated and the airmen escaped. Manchester and Salford have provided 47 000 volunteers to the new British Army since August. French aviator Marc Peirce Camp for Cairo to Khartoum night killed while reconnoitering in Somme district. Sir Alexander McCormack joins Australian Field Hospital as consulting surgeon.
The Weather Bureau Perth reports week ending December 2 with rainfall in Gahuninths 256 puintes, Meekatharra 141, Wilmna 132, Nulla kine 108, others minimal. Southern state rainfall sparse, light showers only. A. L. Mt. Hutchinson’s The Happy Warrior cited as favored by Lord Roberts. Rand mines reduce output to 92,560,085 tons with South African Mining Journal estimating total 11,000,000 tons of ore valued high.
A detailed October 25 summary lists Allied warship losses across classes versus German and Austrian losses. Britain France Russia and Japan report several ships lost or sunk by October through November, with German and Austrian figures including cruisers destroyers and submarines. The piece argues Kaiser’s aim to whittle down the British Navy risks weakening his own leverage in peace talks.
A Busselton note reports Mr W Boyle injured when a cart load shifted forward during tilting. He broke both arms trying to lift the cart and was treated in Busselton. The piece also mentions rail station cleaning and calls for action against dangerous motor car speeds after near misses.
A report notes the Estuary Channel lies outside the boundary but the Board offered to perform the inspection. Mr Steere and Lopew are mentioned as overseeing the work, which will be put in hand promptly to allow holiday testing.
The afternoon features North against South with hopeful attendance by rep resentative teams. Bunbury hosts the second match of the season as South Western seeks to overturn a Bunbury loss. Greens expert J W Herbert visited Bunbury for tips while Greenbushes greens require ten weeks rest before use. Players are keen and out of practice for upcoming tournaments and friendly matches in the new year.
The South Banbury Club invites members to attend the opening of their lawn tennis court tomorrow afternoon. It is hoped some members will be able to be present.
Auditor reports on state trading concerns for the year up to June 30 with accounts received through mid October or November. Several entities including Aborigines Cattle Station State Refrigerating Works Abattoiry North Fremantle Isleyardu Perth City Markets Albany Cold Stores and related services show no accounts were received.
Phillip Newbury's company cannot perform in Bunbury despite a strong lineup. The seven artists including Phillip Newbury Leith Harvey Oliver Farrow Hewtview Mercer Mille de Rocha Poggie Paris and Clement May were ready but the trip to Yo wait for India on Monday blocks an extra night. Train out of Bunbury to Donnybrook now departs 10.30 p.m. Tickets priced 3s 2s 1s may be reserved at Anderouty's.
On Monday night Keystone presents Finnigan's Bomb a humorous feature with famed Keystone players. The Golden Beetle drama from The Cines Company unfolds in three parts and promises sensational scenes from start to finish with standard theater pricing.
A Saturday morning Mornington Villa concert by State School children and Mean. H. J Jackson and H. Ottewell featured piano and violin. The hall was packed, many Bush Landings residents unable to attend due to train limits. Net proceeds reached £28 14s, all for the Belgian Relief Fund.
Mr H C Adame Returning Officer for Swan division is on leave along with Taume until January. Henry Aston Betteridge fills in during Adame absence and has proved his capabilities in the recent Federal Elections. Welcome home to Mr a popular member of the Savings Bank in Banbury during a holiday visit by Mr Leschen for inspection.
Charges were laid against several individuals including dal tone and Mle? amewune with summons issued in most cases. The court ordered the defendants to pay fines of 10s 2s and 3s plus costs, with two cases bound to work for four more months to educate the electorate on Commonwealth duties.
The item lists donations and acknowledgments for Belgian relief including clothing, raffle winners, and various individuals and households contributing. It notes Melbourne events and a window display in Victoria, plus remarks on the Belgians and a Belgian relief fund. The text also references public fete arrangements and mentions notable figures and engagements around a Wednesday event.
The Bishop of the Diocese will consecrate the new cemetery allotment for the Church of England tomorrow Sunday afternoon at four. Cabs from the Cathedral corner depart at 3 90 p.m. returning fare two corners. The singing and procession will be marshalled by Mr T W Paisley and Mr H J Minors with printed forms for all. The collection at the close will aid Belgian relief.
A fragment notes the rivers of Biberia flow through old stone valleys, describing the landscape as rugged and largely unchanged over many years with solid rock formations shaping the waterways.
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