Atlantic Battle Details From Five Hour Fury
London reports the Falkland Islands engagement between German squadron and British roving force under Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee lasted over five hours. The German cruiser Nurnberg was sunk with Dresden escaping. Gneisenau and Leipsig suffered damage but British losses were minimal.
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London
Nuroberg Wag Aloo Punk
Falkland Islands
Sir Frederick Sturdee
Dresden
Rharnhourt
von Spea
Vree Jhoore
Leipsig
Nurnberg
Secret mission bluff shifts Rear-Admiral Sturdee to command
London December report reveals Rear-Admiral Sturdee was listed as Whitehall War Staff chief in the Navy List while secretly commanding a raiding squadron in the South Atlantic. The apparent appointment was a blind to mislead Germany about Allied naval forces.
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London
Sturdee
Whitehall
Germany
South Atlantic
Naval
British Navy Victory Toward Falkland Action
London dispatch reports His Majesty and the Admiralty congratulating Rear-Admiral Sturdes and his squadron for social action fought off Falkland. Yield Marshall Sir John French cables congratulations on the victory to the Navy on behalf of the British Expeditionary Army in France.
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London
King
The
Admiralty
Sturdes
Falkland
John French
France
British Victory in South Atlantic Sparks Global Jubilation
Newspapers around the world hail Rear-Admiral Sturdee's victory over the German squadron as a pivotal naval engagement of the war. Buenos Aires papers celebrate the destruction of the German fleet and foresee safe Atlantic trade and restored commerce.
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Sturdee
Southtlantic
Buenos Aires
Atlantic
German Admiral Von Spes Dies After Scharnhorst Sinks
Wireless report from Point Stanley confirms German Admiral Von Spes perished with his flagship Scharnhorst after a failed attempt to evade a British squadron. The Germans misread the British route and faced a forced engagement.
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New York
Pont Stanley
von Spes
Scharnhorst
War Insurance Rate Cut Announced by Board of Trade
War insurance reduced to 31 6 percent from December 11 after a deputation of High Commissioners to the President of the Board of Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Trade
Submarine Raid Foiled by Dover Forts with One Sunk
London reports six German submarines tried to enter Admiralty Harbour at Dover. Forts opened rapid fire for about half an hour, sinking one sub according to some reports. Admiralty confirms only part of the claim. details remain uncertain amid conflicting cables.
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London
Admiralty
Dover
Admiralty Harbour
Austrians Foiled by Strong Servian Resistance
An Austrian communiqué states that attempts to penetrate Servian lines failed and forces were forced to retire to avoid a hostile counterattack. The report emphasizes the strength of Servian defenses and the need to withdraw.
Sir George Reid Leaves for Egypt for a Month
Our High Commissioner Sir George Reid departs London for Egypt on Saturday. He will be away about a month while he conducts official duties abroad.
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London
George Reid
Australia
Egypt
Russian Advance Evacuates Rouliers as Germans Prepare Withdraw
The press statement says Russians evacuated Rouliers and Germans plan to abandon Thourmont and Thielt. The Czar visits Tiflis and is warmly received. The Osigar arrives in Tiflis and receives a ceremonial welcome with fruit and symbols of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouliers
Thourmont
Thielt
Conspiracy Case Verdict in Perth Meter Tampering Declared Guilty
Arthur Rapley was found guilty of conspiracy in tampering with Perth electric light meters and remanded for sentencing. Defence counsel said they will appeal the verdict.
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Arthur Rapley
Perth
Belgium German attack fails report December 11
World War I dispatches from Belgium and Petrograd report no important change in the front. Several isolated German offensive efforts failed, with limited gains or success. Moments show no decisive breakthrough as weather and resistance hold.
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Germany
French Aviators Drop Bombs on Freiburg Sheds
A communique reports French aviators dropped sixteen bombs on Freiburg en Breisgau station sheds in Baden east of Alsace. Despite lively shelling the airmen returned safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiburg-en-Breisgau
Baden
Alsace
Alleged Criminal Libel Case Involving A Hayward
The case of alleged criminal libel against Mr A Hayward of the Cygnet was before the Court. An adjournment was ordered to allow a copy of the New South Wales Hansard on which the Prosecution relies to be supplied to the defendants' counsel. The Attorney General had taken the book from the Library on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
A. Hayward
Cygnet
N.S.W
Hansard
Peace in Our Time Prayer of the Russian Anthem
A fragmentary text echoes themes of divine petition and national hardship. The verses invoke God for mercy and peace while depicting omnicompetent judgment and peril, referencing thunder and light, wrath, and a plea for deliverance in troubled times.
Hylands Circus Riders Face Rough Night As Wallaby Fails
A large crowd watched Wallaby attempt three runs on Stripes and fall each time. Pink Top drew no challengers in the English hunting saddle, but tonight the manager will permit any saddle, offering a £5 prize to the winner.
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Wallaby
Fresh Air League Annual Report 1904 Details
The Goldfields Freakh Air League presents its annual report and audited accounts for the year ending July 1904. Central committee includes delegates from Kalgoorlie Boulder and Govlpurdie. Miss McCallum leads the Matron staff. Costs per child are £2 6s Sal with 370 children sent to Bunbury Home in three contingents. Boulder Kalgoorlie Govlpurdie Meneses Laverton totals 149 172 27 13. Health generally good. no serious illness, all returned healthier. Thanks expressed to Dr Joel Bunbury YMCA Perth and many sympathisers. Government subsidies continued pound for pound. Bunbury residents aided, Railways staff provided help. Signed Frank Woop, Hon Secretary and Treasurer.
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Goldfields Freakh Air League
Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Miss. McCallum
Bunbury
Govlpurdie
Meneses
Laverton
Joel
Ym.o.a
Perth
Commissioner of Railways
E. G. Preshair League Central Committee
Frank
Woop
Kaiser Improves Health As Catarrh Relaxes
Berlin reports the Kaiser’s bronchial catarrh relaxing and his temperature normal, indicating improved health. Officials in Amsterdam note the update as official.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Power Collapsible Patent Case Promises Local Industry Boost
The State Saw Mills Department advances the collapsible patent case as a cheaper, easier to assemble packing solution. An illustrated pamphlet outlines claims and benefits, with agents appointed nationwide to fulfill orders. H J Banks of the Churches of Christ conducts ten days of services in Spencer Street, with a large meeting expected tomorrow. Ends noting a sale of black square vases at £3990.
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Big
State Saw Mills Department
H. J. Banks
Churches of Christ
West Australia
Spencer Street
Edison Company Plant Destroyed in West Orange Fire
A major fire in West Orange New Jersey destroys nearly all of the Edison Company's plant, leaving only the laboratory intact. The loss is reported at £1,000,000. A naval gunner is noted for hitting a German submarine on his first shot. Also mentioned are WWI era Xmas cards by Meiers Anguas and Robertson and the unveiling of a Titanic captain Edward John Smith statue in Lichfield.
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New York
Edison Company
West Orange
New Jersey
New Guinea
Meiers Anguas
John Sandes
HLM
Sydney
Edward John Smith
Museum Gardens
Lichfield
Lady Scott
Mrs Wilmott Hosts Tea And Smoke Social In Bridgetown
Bridgetown residents are invited to an afternoon tea at Mechanics Hall hosted by Mrs. F. E. Wilmott wife of the new district member. In the evening Fremagon's Hotel will host a smoke social for Mr. F. E. Wilmott. Supporters of Mr Willett Liberal Labour or Country Party invited.
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Mechanics’ Hall
F. E
Wilmott
Willmott
Fremagon's
Willett
Labour
Country Party
Train Robbery Ends With Suspect Arrest After Valuables Recovered
Constable Read traced a holidaying passenger’s robbery at Burrekup to a suspect named Screen. Eleven sovereigns were found on arrest and the thief led police to a recovered watch. The bag and spectacles were recovered nearby. Screen appeared in court and was remanded for eight days.
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Constable Read
Bunbury
Burrekup
Read
Screen
Borrekup
Robbery at Harvey Residence Leads to Arrest
During a Tuesday night break in at the home of Mr C H Giblett in Harvey £2 10s was stolen. Constable Dillon investigated and on Wednesday afternoon Angelo, an Italian, was identified as handling the break in and theft at Harvey. He faced charges of breaking and entering.
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C. H. Giblett
Dillon
Angelo
Harvey
Alluring Film Series At Lyric Tonight
A program at the Lyric Tonight features a film about expeditionary forces with a departure from Fremantle and a Perth parade. Asta Neilsen stars in Vengeance in Mine and the three part drama All previous Ast, drawing strong patronage and promising a solid cinema bill.
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Cam Forces
Blackboy
Perth
Fremantle
Asta Neilsen
Neilson Geries
Tste
Love and Bullets at Keystone Comedy and Iron and Steel Drama
The Keystone presentation includes Love and Bullets on Monday and the Vitagraph drama Iron and Steel. The Commonwealth Statistician cautions that rent figures in some towns are misleading due to partial payments and vacancy-driven reductions, urging accurate reporting to avoid penalties under the Census and Statistics Act.
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Keystone
Vitagraph Company
Iron and Steel
Commonwealth Statistician
G. H. Enibbe
Knibba
Onler
Beotorg Saturday Opens Season With Club Welcomes Guests
Members and friends gathered for the season opener at the club after tea. Mrs Clarke received an ovation and well wishes for a Southern Bunbury visit. Visitors included Mrs Goldsmith as two matches planned at Yornup Co op Mills Bridgetown and Showground.
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Clarke
South Bunbury
Pedeon Ang
Goldsmith
Nelson Cricket
Yornup
Co-op Mills
Creation
Bridgetown
Wrearriora
Bunbury Picnic Meeting Finishes Arrangements Noted
Full arrangements for Bunbury Picnic Meeting include a special train leaving after one and arriving in time for the first race at two. Patrons return by six, with a booth run by W Marsh and refreshments from Mr Chamberlain. Admission is six pence with free admission for ladies to the paddock.
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Bunbury
Church Services Notes at St Pauls and Surrounding Parishes
The page lists multiple church services across St Pauls Cathedral and nearby parishes including Holy Eucharist, Evensong, Holy Baptism, Bible School, Sunday School, Open Air Service, and Gospel services. Speakers include H J Banks and Rev W Waike-Roges with choir anthems and family services noted.
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Chagl
H. J. Banks
Morrning
Mr. Banks
Chan of
Cai
Rev
W. Waike-Roges
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King and Admiralty
America
Sir George Reid
the Czar
Tiflis
Rapley
Belgium
Tommy Walker
Hylands Circus
Fresh Air League
Annual Report
the Kaiser
Edison
Bridgetown Social
Caughr
Lyric Theatre
South Bunbury Tennis
Bunbury Races
Church Services
ST. Paul's Cathedral
Patrick
ST. David's
South Bay
Holy Baptiam
Picton Hall
Pipton Church
Omatting
Church OF England
Donnybrook
A. O. W. Knight
Church OF Chrisy
Alts
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