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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
3
A gold watch with enamelled work was taken Sunday night between Bishopscourt and the Railway Station. A reward is offered to Mrs. Goldsmith of Bishopscourt for its return. The message follows a wartime Balkan update with Greek neutrality and Allied positions amid German submarine activity.
Paris reports 1916-17 class calls may mobilize 250000 Berhia forces as Bulgaria faces German influence. Petrograd notes German control expanding in Bulgaria with civil and police disruptions. An army journal urges suppression of revolt as Bulgarian fortunes darken amid German mastery.
Saturday services at George's Boxamap 520 pm Evensong and Confirmation. Sunday next Boyanap 10:30 am Matins 11 am Holy Eucharist, Evensong. Donnybrook 8 am Holy Communion. Branewick Sunday schools 2:30 pm. Minister Rev RB Chapman. Auction notice for Mr Arthur North estate at Mr V Kramer residence.
An Athens message reports a German submarine boarded a Greek steamer, arresting Colonel Napier military attaché at Sofia and Captain Wilson. The submarine searched the ship, discarded some mail, and transported the captives aboard despite protests of breach of international law. A British Red Cross officer was allowed to remain aboard.
Tuesday afternoon Mr John Rogers died at Nose Brown's Hospital after years of gastric illness. He had recently been an inmate of St John of God’s Hospital Bubba and was cared for by Dr. Fischer. Funeral was held at Roman Catholic Cemetery Bunker with Archdeacon Smyth officiating. He was 42 years old, eldest son of a prominent Australian settler. Funeral arrangements were by Memys W Brittain and Co.
An appeal organized by Mrs. Joel prompts local contributors to supply rugs and blankets for soldiers. Donations come from a diverse group including Mrs. Bruce Crafton, Mrs. Sool, Mrs. Curlewin, Mrs. J. P. Ohnevin, Mrs. W. W. Hay, and Mrs. Oldhan, plus proceeds from a concert by Min Oldhan.
Tomorrow night the Baths will premier a special program with the Bushuyy Band providing selections. The feature is the star picture Two Women, hailed as one of the finest feats of photography. Located in the Queens Fall, Perth.
The bazaar raised £125 total with £45 more than last year and more funds expected. The Water Drip Cool Sale offers drip tap devices and galvanised tanks with varying sizes and prices. The Nartogin Trading and Agency Co. markets them as district agents supporting local industry.
An illustrated review in Life magazine's December issue discusses pigeons as a money making hobby and industry in Australia. Actor Lax lie Gaze claims orders for fifty squabs weekly and potential demand for 600 pairs weekly in Melbourne and other major cities. The article argues pigeon farming requires less capital space and labor than poultry farming, with clear breeding feeding and marketing directions and numerous photographs. Life magazine costs sixpence and ships for six months from Swanston Street Melbourne.
Readers warned to demand the real Wolfe’s Schnapps, not fakes like Wife’s Schmapps. The ad stresses authentic branding, origin in Holland, and proper labeling, urging buyers to look for the genuine Wolfe’s Schnapps name on every bottle.
The South Western Railway Employees held an annual picnic at AK Recreation Ground Bunbury on a cool spring day. The Sports Committee organized events including Boys and Girls races, Thread the Needle, Bowling, and ambulance contests with numerous side shows and attractions for children. prizes and trophies were awarded by a panel led by Mr. A Cameron and Mr. Thos. Jolly with notable visitors Senator George Henderson and MLA W L Thomas in attendance.
The Bath Australian Oil Wells Company reports shale oil shows in a Robe, South Australia, test after equipment repairs. A waxy shale with paraffin was encountered over a three foot section, signaling the most encouraging strike yet and potential for future drilling depths. Deep test to follow after water sands are passed.
Premier Barle and Minister Jen en announce successful tests of Tasmanian shale at Hewmaby and Sons in Melbourne. Tests, earlier directed by the Admiralty in Britain, show high calorific value and yield shale oil with gas byproducts and fertiliser residue. Piping to Devonport planned to supply fuel oil to the torpedo base and Defence Department support noted.
The Divewas Board of Education held an examination on Sunday November seven with eighteen schools represented by 186 candidates. Prizes honored include Board Prize Katherine Hecter and Sunday School candidates Muriel Tumbro and Helen Clively, with many names listed among First and Second Classes. Certificates were awarded to numerous students across Bunbury, Wagin, Collie, Donnybrook, Narrogin, Albany, and Busselton, noting high marks and multiple prize recipients.
Readers debate the Archdeacon and Roman Catholic and Anglican positions on the Bible open to all. The письм letters discuss tradition and scripture, highlighting views from Open Bible proponents, Anglican and Roman Catholic perspectives, and historical notes.
Examinations yield results for Bunbury area scholarships. Named recipients include Miss Gee Monkhouse of Dugbury State School daughter of J Monkhouse Bunbury and Master Gerald Parkes of Convent School Bunbury son of A Vi Parle, with Miss Beey Pluumner of Balgnotho Cevi al Bunbury and family ties to local railcar history.
At Busselton Show held December 1, the children's edition featured Newtown State Show taking ten prizes including six firsts and four seconds. Winners included Wope Regling for writing on toone sheet, Frank Taylor for school drawing book senior section, Raters Resting and Flortie Royle for drawing books, Wilfred Barrett for The Merchant of Venice essay, and Majer Jack Taylor with Robert Reading in junior sections. The Hon. Frank Wilson opened the show. details note the quality of exhibits and a notable incident where a gelding entered for Roadster class was misinterpreted and awarded first prize for Breeding Remounts.
A British officer reports in Clements journal on French artillery aiding British training in France. French gunners collaborate with British crews, sharing aiming and timing secrets, while French and British batteries rotate commands and lessons. The account notes joint exercises and mutual respect as the war effort continues.
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