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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
5
The Bunbury Herald reports on Bolshevism as a world menace and outlines plans to retain German colonies. It notes grave incidents prompting Allies to urge Foch to take action, signaling intensified Allied diplomacy and military coordination.
London reports a Petrograd dispatch stating the Bolsheviks have ordered general mobilization for military training. Officials estimate an army of 3 to 4 million by summer. Berlin interviews hint at overthrow risks and warn of harsher conflict ahead, while propaganda aims propagate Bolshevik ideas abroad.
A fragmentary report from Amstertain on December six describes the ox-Keinar seldom leaving home. When figures arrive on the grounds he resembles a frightened man. He writes feverishly against time and claims a mysterious manuscript is his defence before an event at Amerongen. He says he is threatened with criminal charges.
Churchill declares that German colonies and captured Turkish provinces will not be burned but disposed of with Allies at the Peace Conference, honoring native population wishes and aligned with the settlement plan.
Paris Dreenburg and M. Marcel Hutin declare grave incidents have occurred in a war prisoners camp in Saxony. They call for Marshall Foch to take action as the Allies seek response.
Sir Eric Giddes told a London audience that men guilty of horrific acts against prisoners and civilians must be tried and punished. He called for condemnation and execution for those responsible.
Social and Personal items recount Mrs Harold Johnston staying in Hanbury Perth links and family ties to the front. Miss Lucy Tabitt wins a bursary at High School exams and Will Tabitt's brotherly support noted. The McKenna family features in cadet sports and scholarship news. Mr R Egerton Warburton recuperating at Banbury hopes for renewed health through sea breezes. References to local business partner status, pacific Armistice joy for families of Anzac, and a cordial RS A welcome to Carpl Sep Shaw. A Foreman’s home absence, Councillor H J Smith’s plans, and sad note of a baby’s death conclude the column.
Kimp hosts a welcome for Bargeant W. Monl mill Pte T. Pearce and Pte Tom Price with Price bringing home the Military Medal. Min Logue of Middle Swan arrives for a riverside holiday with her mother Mire Woodmife. Local residents receive updates on family milestones, births, awards, and illness as Bunbury and Bridgetown residents feature in this compilation of community notices and obituaries.
The Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd reports December 6 in Kalgoorlie with good supplies of vegetables and fruit but weak demand. Apples scarce, apricots mixed, cherries sought, peaches green, lemons high, with varied prices across many items including strawberries, figs, beans, and poultry.
A Yarloop notes item describes the unfurling of an Australian flag gifted to local workers by Mollrie Tiber Coy, with speeches by Rev Father Doddy and A. O. Munro. A concert by Yorloop State School children raised funds for the Scholarship Empire Fund, while locals report roof stones and a sulky accident. The Red Cross reports ongoing cake and baked goods support and sewing work, and Mrs Driver notes her husband Tr. Driver’s imminent return.
Bridgetown shows visitors at prominent hotels including Hotel Bridgetown and Freemason Hotel with a long list of guests and inviting names such as G Wickens Objective Inspector for Agriculture, Dr and Mrs Joel, Mrs Dr Cullen, Mr and Mrs Marriott, Mr and Mrs Lockwood, and many others from local and visiting circles. The report catalogs attendees at social and official functions, reflecting a busy hospitality scene among civic and business figures.
A Perth editorial urges Australians to support The Children's Hospital as it battles financial stress and treats 24,000 out patients and 3,600 children of soldiers free of charge. It highlights wards from Babies to Surgical, praising nurses and noting infant mortality reduction, while calling for monthly subscriptions and community fundraisers led by Mrs Harold Dean to fund upkeep of about £13,000.
Mr W. Catton Grasby left for Perth by Saturday's Hin. Sapper Tate of the 7th Field Company Engineers ALF recalls bridgebuilding under heavy fire aiding Australian advances. Captain Holland thanks Road Board Chairman W M Jenkins for warm reception. Secretary F W Lukis has been ill, with H Wansbrough standing in.
A Tuesday council chambers meeting led by W Benson discussed the branch stance on industrial and political disputes. Tom Shaw resigned as representative after protest, with moves to consult the mayor on welcoming returned soldiers. A silver badge supply was noted and a Welcome Home service praised.
The November 20 meeting of the Balingup Road Board lists members present, motions to fix December 16 for a site visit, authorize road and culvert works on Lower Balingup and Maslin's Roads, and to erect a Jommittees obelisk. It covers dog licensing, war loan acknowledgments, deliberations on traffic licenses, and requests to inspect Fullarton Road.
The board carried motions to approach the Postal Department about a teleph one line to Perth and to erect a pole near the main road and in Stook. It also decided not to open town lots and to seek a special grant to rebuild bridges lost to floods. The board expressed thanks to Mr Hawter and Mrs Hawter for hosting His Excellency during the governor's visit. Accounts totaling £36 7s 4d were approved for payment.
The October examination results list names of successful students in English Arithmetic Practical Mathematics Bookkeeping Shorthand Cookery Cresscutting Millinery and Woodwark. Notable multiple passes include Kathleen Forrest Elsie Kent Gwen Bartlett Lillian Scott Irene Shaw and Olive North. The results are praised as highly creditable and expected to drive future victories.
The following Anzacs are en route to Australia with arrival date to be published. Names include H. Lieat of Yarloop, Anthony W, Baldosk J, Sergeant Lodge B J, Gop 1ees mag a Corps D C M, M M L Ban bury Statchba O Pre ie, Webb, Sergeant Callie, Youd W, Luce Corp Callie.
A meetlog from the Balingup Trench Comforts Committee records plans to re establish the branch after hostilities end. The rooms will cease knitting but monthly entertainments will begin with a likely minstrel event in January. A special meeting is called for Saturday at 8 pm with secretary Mrs Wallace. The committee lists F O Nelson as chair and names many members. They hope to invite Commissioner McCallum for a lecture on Trench Comforts work. The State School Annual concert is set for December 19. A prize is offered for the best speech at the evening, while river crossing is restored and settlers regain outside contact. Lt Frank Lukis reports from high mountains where inhabitants face starvation. A man discusses a carpet snake incident involving HT Philipps. The snake was killed after being spotted near his face and later destroyed with a gun.
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