Shell shock incident on Fremantle wharf shocks soldiers
A ship berthed at Victoria Quay in Fremantle yesterday as returned soldiers gathered in a shed. A time gun fired from Arthur's Head sent two men to the ground, found unconscious, later treated for shell shock amid severe nerves strain from trench warfare. The writer criticizes anti war sentiment and urges support for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednonday
Fremantle
Victoria Quay
Arthur
Australia
O. Marriott Victoris
Streat Bunbury
Esperance Farmer Offers Release to Help Father on Farm
An Esperance farmer has offered to relieve his younger brother from service after two and a half years at Gallipoli and in France so the father can have a son at the farm. If the fighting brother may return, the other will go. The offer will be sent to military authorities for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
France
Ancient Order of Druids Lodge Elects Officers in Read Reading
The U A O D met at Rechabite Hall on Tuesday for its fortnightly gathering. The balance sheet for the half year shows 75 financial members with sick pay totaling £58 17s and total assets of £11 2s 0d. Officers elected include Buckle as V A D, Holywell as J P A D, E Bartlet as Secretary, Birchall as Treasurer, Heatley Inner Guard, Price Outer Guard, Ross R A B, Rodwell L A B, C B Hill R V A B, Brittain L V A B, Gardner Auditor alongside Coles and Milne as Auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Toad
A.D
Buckle
V.A
Holywell
J.P.A.D
E. Bartlett
Bro. Birchall
Bro
Heatley
Price
Ross
R.A.B
Labour distortion of Bendigo figures sparks referendum debate
The Labor party faces criticism for misrepresenting official data on single men aged 20 to 44 eligible for military service. Prime Minister Hughes defended his Bendigo figure of 370,000, while a Commonwealth Statisticist report estimates totals by conjugal status and age, yielding about 771,560 in the 20–44 range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Party
Tudor
Mr Hughes
Bendigo
Hughes
Australia
Mr Tudor
Senator Gardiner
Commonwealth Statisticist
Knibbs
Commonwealth
Women of Australia urged to vote yes for soldiers
A rousing appeal asks Australian women to vote yes on December 20 to support men fighting in wartime. The message, signed by S.C. Marriott, urges urgency, concentration, and personal duty, arguing desertion would endanger soldiers in trenches and claiming silent shirkers aid the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Senator Henderson Foresees Yes Vote Across States
Senator George Henderson urged confidence in a statewide Yes majority for the Referendum on front-line reinforcement. He cited public opinion shifts in New South Wales and Victoria and noted Queensland may also vote Yes. He spoke in Busselton and Bunbury about the Referendum, reflecting on families losses in Collie and outlining plans for a final Perth rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Western Australia
Henderson
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Busselton
South West
Augusta
Collie
South Bunbury
Perth
War casualty and wounded list from 363rd and 364th units
The list records killed in action and wounded personnel including Deana, Adam Collie Maslin Geo W Bunbury Moulton Geel W Corp Boyup Brook Slattery Daniel E Onedanap Benton George R Collie Evans Robert Harvey Hutton Ernest Wilfred Capel Gardiner Douglas A Ferguson Hughes Thos Collie artist Geo E Wonnerup Onin Henry Collie Rodstasd James Captain Bunoury Wounded Lauihley Ju Gunner Collie Forster Alesdra Collie Campbell A A Collie Massey J Collie Richardson W A Collie Gibson Walter J Bunbury Ecclestone Ernest P Gunner Boyanup Oridland Fred South Bunbury Th Gibbs Julian T Roelands England Lawson Francis A Colliey wounded earlier.
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Deana
Adam
Collie
Maslin
Geo W.bunbury
Moulton, Geel W. Corp
Boyup Brook
Rodstasd
James
Bunoury
Lauihley
Forster
Alesdra
Campbell
A. A
Massey
Yallingup
Richardson
W. A
Gibson
Walter J
Bunbury
Seyely
Ecclestone
Ernest P
Boyanup
Oridland
Fred
South Bunbury
War Time Profits Handbook Sees Quick Restock Across Australia
The Deputy Federal Commissioner of Taxation notes high demand for the War Time Profits Handbook and says Melbourne Government Printer is placing a fresh order. Work is proceeding rapidly and the new stock should reach the public within two weeks. The initial consignment to this State has arrived and copies are available from the Government Printer in Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Jst
Perth
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Thomas Jones
Lake Mure
Manjimup
Westrn Australia
Ted
Supreme Court
Tate
Who's Your Optician in Perth Ends With Qualified Eye Care
The article explains errors of refraction cause most eyesight defects, not disease, and outlines spectacles and cylindrical lenses for astigmatism. It highlights Mr Walter Buckeridge of Royal Arcade Perth as a highly qualified optician with fellowships and awards, urging readers to consult him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Buckeridge
Royal Arcade
Perth
Optician
Yarloop concert aids Naval Comforts Find Aleight drive
A Friday Yarloop Hall concert and dance by the Returned Soldiers Committee drew an overflowing audience. With Mrs L B Schlam and others directing music, scenery lent by Rev Father Doddy, receipts topped £21, a record for Yarloop. Performers included Masters Stanley and Percy Hyland, Miss Holly Cooper, and several local artists. The event, run by Hon Secretary R J Yeldon, continued with a 3 am dance and light refreshments.
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Yarloop Hall
Returned Soldiers' Committee
Aleight
Cliff Foster
L. B. Schlam
Anderson
Johns
Father Doddy
Yarloop
Masters Stanley
Percy Hyland
Holly Cooper
Misses Barraclough
Sibert
M Gardiner
M Zanetti
I Bird
A Belrs
G Anderson
N. Zanetti
E. Rutherford
J Adlard
A McCallum
T. Graham
G. Grieve
G Hughan
Barraclough
M.C
R. J. Yeldon
Are You Run Down Kidney Sickness Warns Readers
An older advertisement urges reader to check kidney function when backache and fatigue occur. It promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from Foster-McClellan Co. with testimonial from Mrs. W White of Bunbury noting relief after use. The ad cites price 2/9 per bottle and 15/3 for six, urging purchase at Carr's Pharmacy in Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Carr's
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
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H. J. Heffernan
Millvale
Young
Panama Canal
Washington
Harley
Shipping Board
Ancient Order of ‘Druids
Marriott
Victoria Street
Boo
S.C. Marriott
Victoria St
Wellington's
Wallington
Cassa
Senator Henderson
G. W. Millard
Oil of Honor
A Glad
Th. Gibbs
Julian T
Roelands
England
Lawson
Francis A. A.colliey
Syes
London
Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians
Spectacle Workers’ Company
British Optical Association
Spectacle Makers’ Company
F.S.M.C
Guild of London
William Treloar
Qur
Boans’ Toyland
Boan Bros
Universal
Wellington
Murray Streets
Kew Xmas
Stewart Dawson
Hay Street
Beecham
Beecham’s
Nereke Daa
Killarney Estate
Hassen & CO
St. George's Terrace
Gervase Clifton
Intestate Estates
W. Zimpel
Perse
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