Lenin's Colossal Impudence On War Fronts
War bulletin notes Italian front remains secure as British troops withdraw near Cambrai. Hindenburg reportedly ill yet directs officials, while Lenin makes bold public statements amidst global conflict.
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
3
Armistice Arrangements Amid World War I News
New York reports that arrangements have been concluded for an armistice between Russia and Germany. Rome dispatches say Venice is safe and the German advance at the Adriatic Piave line has halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Germany
Washington
Osblee
Rome
Venice
Adriatic
Russian Armistice Talks Reach Local Truce In War Zone
Partial report from London on December 4 cites an official German communique that several Russian divisions have agreed to a local armistice opposing troops between the Pripet Marshes and southward ships. General commands have approved a truce and negotiations are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pripet
Lenin's Colossal Cheak Paris Peace Offer References
La Matin on December 4 notes Lenin and allies lack full text of peace offer yet display impudence. It claims they proposed Pasco in their own names and on behalf of France, England, the United States, Belgium, Serbia, Rumants, Japan and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Matin
Lenin
Ttsow
Pasco
Francr
England
Tesly
America
Belgium
Serbia
Reumnants
Japan
Chine
Hindenburg Responds in Vienna Interview
The Vienna based Neine Freie Presse quotes General Von Hindenburg saying he will not discuss delicate matters in detail. He questions Bolshevik peace offers and notes America seeks a large standing army, yet says the full army cannot be immediately deployed against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Neine Freie Presse
von Hindenburg
Pesca
America
Western Front Telegraphon Musings on Lavac Lavac and Gonnelieu
Phillip Gibla telegraph reports German divisions moved from Flanders to reinforce today’s renewed attack on Lavac and Gonnelieu. He says British lines hold with heroism, ground remains strewn with German dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Phillip Gibla
Flanders Front
Lavac
Queria
Gonnelieu
Gurman
Accident at Harvey Claims a Horse and Injures Youth
A Saturday incident at Harvey involved a tethered horse bolting across a railway crossing, colliding with a train. The horse died instantly while W Palmer, the boy near the scene, suffered concussion and severe head and body injuries. Mr McMillan of Benger fainted and had seizures from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
W. Palmer
McMillan
Benger
Palmer
Bron Te Bunbury
British evacuee trenches near Cambrai cited as weak point
The Puriu representative of the exchange Telegraph Agency notes the front south of Cambrai was rectified due to Masnieres sharp salient. British forces evacuated the position without enemy knowledge, the Germans continuing shelling the abandoned trenches. Since November 20 German divisions have pressed the sector, Prussian troops suffering heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Puriu
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Sys
Cambrai
Uhis
German Attack Threatened On Alsace Lorraine Front
Ottawa dispatches report Germany plans a major assault on the Alsace Lorraine front using guns captured in Italy and troops released from the Russian front. The warning comes as Allies monitor German preparations across Western Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Paria
Italy
Alsace Lorraine
Hindenburg Health Rumors Reach Berlin
Rasputin-like reports from the German frontier say Hindenburg is overworked and largely replaced in duties by Ludendorff. Headquarters are arranging care and possible retirement to ease his condition amid tense wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Rapotta
Berlin
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Italian position better on Piave River front
The United Press Association reports on the Italian front that Anglo French forces have secured all vulnerable points along the entire Piave River line. The German defenders face an impassable barrier as Allied forces push forward in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
United Press Association
Piave River
Trench Comforts Fair Opens Tonight at Drill Hall
The Grand Trench Comforts Fair opens at 20 p.m. today in the Drill Hall with a three day run. A year crowd is assured and Thursday and Friday will see 7.30 p.m. openings. Novel side shows, fishing ponds, fortune telling, bran dips, and many stalls like Sweets, Produce, Jumble, Kitchen, Ice Cream, and Smokers promise a lively Wonderland for all. Season tickets cost 1 shilling. The event aims to raise Xmas gifts for Bunbury lads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efurt
Bunbury
Conscription Referendum Debate at Bentury Meeting
Mr Collier opened in Bentury, at Hurford Hall, addressing a lively audience about government rolls and the referendum. He argued against the timing and method, citing Hughes and Pearce, defending voluntarism, criticizing conscription rhetoric, and warning that a vote would burden a small electorate with a large decision.
War Memorial Ceremony Lays Foundation Stone in District
Noted that over two hundred residents attended the event to honor local volunteers for King and Country. The foundation stone for a district memorial was laid by Mrs M Kidd, with senior children singing and speeches by local officials. A future marble obelisk will list sixty men enlisted from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiw Chen
Tien
Nawug
Abe Fouidat
Nannup
Me Kearney
Australia
Messrs
Brockman
George
Goenin
Tffla
M. Kidd
Ryth [Ofintry
Our Glorious Dead in Bunbury on an Anzac Day Vision
A Bunbury reader recalls a fevered afternoon reverie about Gallipoli, Romani, Pozieres, and outback and city soldiers. The piece urges Australians to vote on December 20 to honor fallen comrades by supporting the referendum, urging quiet respect for the Anzac veterans and their sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Warwick
Queensland
France
Jerusalem
Gallipoli
Arist
Povieres
Bullecourt
Australia
Miuhood
Outback
Pozieres
Duncan
McIntosh
Spud
Murphy
Bill Evane
Fryes
Autralia
Walhalla
Tony
Heross
Marriott
Victoria Street
Controversy Sparks Debate on Conscription and Labor
Speakers argue conscription would serve industrial needs not military necessity. Sir William Irvine advocates universal service, while critics warn of labor shortages and price of lending money. Australians urged feeding England with wheat as defense of victory. Applause ends with thanks to the chairman at Rebeikowsky's Tea Rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trolin
William Irvine
Hughes
Australia
E. Heitmann
John Forrest
West Australia
Tasmania
England
de Tuenge
McKenns
J Tobin
Merry and Bright Concert Delights Burghaud Audience
The Merry and Bright Company staged a packed theatre in Burbsury with Hart praised for humor and Mr Harry Mason lauded as organiser and star. Soloists Miss Mills Miss Wilkin and Mr W Derby delivered strong performances while Leonard Nelson’s Mr Booze drew the loudest applause before late program cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Harry Mason
Mason
Robertson
Newned
Leonard Nelson
Booze
Wilkin
Mabel Wilkin
Gladys Hoskins
Bunsbury
Merry and Bright Company
Anti-Conscriptionist Prayer Sent By Mail in Bunbury
A Bunbury resident from St Marriot Victoria Street denounces a cowardly anonymous prayer circulated via post opposing conscription. The writer condemns the religious fanatic behind the scheme, promises to expose the culprit, and mocks calls to spread the tract to oppose coercion. The note sneers at a desire to damn Australian soldiers and cites the looming threat of Kaiser Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S.P
Bunbury
Australia
Jug
Claremont
Kaiser Bill
Marriot
Victoria
Busselton Notes and War News In Brief
The piece notes Show day near, denies a closure rumour about the Batter Factory, and mentions Dr Thurston's lecture on the War. It also mourns Chris Rose in France and expresses sympathy to his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Rose of Balkuling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Thurston
Chris Rose
France
Geo Rose
Balkuling
Local News and Notes From Bunbury Area
The community reports Edwin Perren has recovered enough to return home in Brunswick. Mrs A Anderson returns to Bunbury after seven months in the Eastern States. Sergeant Jack Cadden gains a field commission as a lieutenant and leads the Popular Soldiers' Competition, closing tomorrow. AE Cochran and Horace from Perth visit Bunbury then Busselton for a show judging role. Mrs L Verteh hosts visitors in Bugbury Winket at the Prince of Wales. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J Duce on word of their son Pte E Duce who was missing in April. W G Thomas’s speaking talent earns him an invitation to tour the Hautern States for Reinforcements Referendum. he departs for Melbourne next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Perren
Brunswick
A Anderson
Bunbury
Jack Cadden
Cadden
AE Cochran
Perth
Horace
Busselton
L. Verteh
Hooper Stree
West Perth
Haldiday
Bugbury
Duce
W. G Thomas
Hautern
Melbourne
Soldier Kiffin Thomas cited for bravery in France
Harole Astlen reports that Private Kiffin Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Kiffin Thomas, saved a wounded company captain in No-man's land, carrying him over a mile to a dressing station amid heavy fire. The act drew cheers from witnesses and he has been recommended for a decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiffin Thomas
Kiffin
France
Jack Caporn
Thomas
No-man's Land
Marsh Cup and Trenoweth Trophy rifle scores unfold
On Sunday at the 200 and 2 yards ranges the 16th stage of the Marsh Cup and the 8th for the Trenoweth Trophy and the 1st for the Swan Brewery trophy were held. Ryan and Sharp tied on 69 with Ryan winning on the count back for the Spoon. Scores show Ryan 34 3 20 3 60 and Sharp 35 37 7 69 with other shooters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Sharp
Shai
Lockhart
Hughes appeals farmers to vote Yes to back government plans
Prime Minister Hughes urges farmers not to heed lias and enemies, saying a Yes vote sustains labour and national effort. He dismisses No as support for Sinn Fein, JWW, and alleged strike agitators, claiming the government can implement reforms without halting industry while ensuring adequate labour. S.C. Marriott Bunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Sinn Fein
J.W.W
Sinn
Australia
S.C. Marriott
Victoria St
Bunbury
South West Union Competitions Third Round Scores
In Bunbury Harvey Collie Sussex Buyanup Forrest Donnybrook Capel Dwellingup Bridgetown Wellington Mills competed in the third round with team counts and points: Bunbury 575, Harvey 597, Collie 582, Sussex 521, Buyanup 268, Forrest 277, Donnybrook 323, Capel 296, Dwellingup 265, Bridgetown 283, Wellington Mills 270.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Harvey
Collie
Sussex
Buyanup
Forrest
Donnybrook
Capel
Dwellingup
Bridgetown
Wellington Mills
Busselton Nurse Shames Slackers
Sister Violetta Thurston daughter of Dr and Mrs Paget Thurston of Busselton lies wounded in England after a shell explosion while serving in France Russia and the Balkans since the war began. Decorated by Belgian and Russian czar authorities she has published three books on war nursing and continues to serve with hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violetta Thurston
Paget Thurston
Busselton
England
France
Russia
Balkans
Ax Czar
All's Wall
Balingup Agricultural Society Appoints Show Officials
At a Thursday committee meeting Mr H Wright presided as judges were announced for the Shaw show including Mrs Brazier for Domestic and Mr Percy Rose for Merinos. A Log-chop event is planned plus a Handicap Chop with prizes and new stewards were named for Show Day. A working bee is set for December 19 at the shaweroond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wright
Shaw
W. M. Jenkins
W. A Warner
Byer Read
Shaweroond
District Roll of Honor Names From War Casualties
District Roll of Honor lists Walter Wm Brittain and Harold Wey Bodycoat with deaths from wounds, Geoffrey Prosser, Hendry Wm Gee Gas, Henry Lester Trigweil missing, Roy Warburton and Louis B Henfrey wounded, plus Alex Kindmarsh and Jno McTaggart among others, all linked to Bunbury, Collie, Boyanup, Harvey and Tasmanian districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittain
Walter Wm
Bunbury
Harold Wey
Wateoona
Prosser
Geoffrey
Gas
Hendry
Wm Gee
Collie
Trigweil
Henry Lester
Boyanup
Warburton
Roy
S. Green
Henfrey
Louis B
Colla Notes on Municipal Race and City Officers
From Our Correspondent Harry King wins the rabbit overcoat honor in the municipal year defeating Mayor H Doyla by a2 votes in a 406 voter poll The 103 wowsers failed by 23 votes to ban Sunday recreation The move is tied to the days of England under the Commonwealth Mayor King resigns as chair of the local road board leading to E T Patstone’s election as successor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry King
H Doyla
England
E T Patstone
Hints to Scouts on Field Work by Ex Scout
Practical field craft tips for scouts on camouflage and observation. Do not stand on rising ground observe from cover and move silently. If spotted by the enemy pretend not to know and retreat to seek cover. Watch for signs like birds circling to sense approaching figures and assess silhouettes on the skyline.
May your heart be strong in the days to come
A terse, poetic benediction asking for strength and safety in the tasks ahead May the speaker wish the recipient courage in peril and a safe return to loved ones awaiting at home in a solemn, faith filled tone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dens
True Generosity and the Hayden Estate Mentioned
In a Liverpool report Fairplay notes the death of Sir Thomas Hayden and cites Royden and Sons as shipbuilders who arranged a 750000 pound sale of steamers to A Holt and Co. The example shows their generosity, as each employer received war loan stock equal to the annual salary they had before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hayden
Messrs
Royden and Sons
A. Holt
Liverpool
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheak
Western Front
Gambrai
Trench Comforts’ Fair
Collier's Spekom
Bentury
William Mores Hughis
Ife
Douglas Sladen
Pearce
Australis
Palestine
Erin
West Front
Devacey
Maghex
Sevi Faners
T.W.W
W. Waites
Our Correspondent
Rebeikowsky
Victoria ‘Street
Harole Astlen
Ple
Othe Farmers
Balingup ‘Agricultural Society
Colla Notes
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