Germany and Allies Brace for Peace Talks Amid War Still Raging
The article argues Germany may pivot as peace questions loom while Allied resolve strengthens. It notes Germany’s mild latest stance, rising hunger at home, and Britain’s heightened recruitment. It reflects on strategic fronts like Flanders, Argonne, and Alsace Lorraine and the broader need to address Allied perceptions before peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Kannade
Ferrin
Flanders
Argonne
Alsace Lorraine
Miny Tiore
Wid Boures
Britain
Teutonic Group
Lord Kitchener
Bon Marche staff bid Mink Cameron farewell with river trip
Friday evening friends of Mink Lally Cameron of the Bon Marche gathered to say bon voyage before her extended holiday to the Eastern States. The party, organized by Bon Marche staff, sailed up the Preston River aboard the motor launch Etta, returned later, and featured a supper and warm tributes. Credit for the successful evening goes to F Moore, F McKernan, E Hough, and M Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Revoir
Mink Lally Cameron
Bon Marche
Bon March
Preston
McCes
F. Moore
F. McKernan
E. Hough
M. Sinclair
Scout progress praised as Cathedral troop aids advancement
The Cathedral troop lauds Boy Seonte Good progres as several boys grow expert in aig ng tracking and camp rook ing. A tenderfoot test Saturday will require knot tying, scout law, signa and aal ute, and the verposition of the Union sack before joining the great Scout Brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Scout Brotherhood
Blankets and Rugs for Our Soldiers Drive
A local drive collects blankets and rugs for soldiers. Listed donors include Master Jimmy Wood, Mrs Brive Dray tom, Mrs Joel, Mrs Curhowis, Mrs J F Johnson, Mrs W W Hay, Mrs A R oroman, Mrs Henderson, and others. Mrs Jou will receive yarns at Mr George Clarke’s office today between 3 and 4 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooelman
Mes
Foster Jolimenn
Donatinn
Bt. Henderson
British and Allied Forces Reach Northern Vardar Front
War Office reports that the Tenth Division retired from the Vardar with eight field guns left behind. British and French forces press along both banks toward Mirovos and Hudova as they pursue the retreating enemy, while Serbian forces reach Scutari and advance into Albania. Reports from Salonika and Athens describe heavy losses and disorder amid the Bulgarian advance and Greek frontier tensions.
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London
War Office
Vardar
Mirovos
Hudova
Surraile
Thiové Aml Miravos
Prisemera
Rozej
Tpek
Thendorow
Salonika
Reuter
Offoora
Sarrail
Athens
Entente
Witinfne
Parin
Konturine-Doiran
Hell
Rowe
Peter
Serbia
Scutari
Albanis
Adriatic
Durazzo
Italy
Kragujevate
Comitadji
Tankussigh
Sarajevo
Tankowizh
Belgrade
Patkage
Seventh Stage of Andersen Trophy At Bunbery Rifle Club
The Bunbery Rifle Club hosted the seventh stage of the Andersen Trophy and Union Shoot with the Spoon Competition won by W Jackson. Scores reached 69 points with 61 at 500 and 27 at 600 yards, amid fair weather and changeable light. Captain Hill awarded the top rifle score at 60 yards with 71 points. H Naylor, Kileren, J Hough, Simpson, and Bryant followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Shnat
Fale
Smetchers
Annie
Wy Jackson
Hamticap
Backwonaly
Bom Yards
Jackson
Sur
Bryant
Hough
A Naylor
Jaesaiell
Kaushingen
Simpson
Capt. Hill
H. Naylor
Kileren
J. Hough
G. Teede
W. Jackson
Kaoshagen Ench
EL Sharp
G.tee
Rifle shooting scores and standings in local match
The report lists shooters and scores across 500 and 600 yard ranges. Bryant, Hill, Kilgren, Trenoweth, and Simpson are named with points at each distance and overall tallies, reflecting performance by individuals and the Perth Police team.
Forestan District Board Deliberations At Public Meeting
The Branonbushes Road Board with chair J. Scott and members including J May and H S Tartymore discussed a Department of Public Works subsidy, road repairs at Knight's Hill, culverts on Blackwood pad, and a dangerous crossing near the Catholic Church. They approved water for the bowling green at cost plus 10 percent, recommended Private Peel for forestry work, and planned post office hours and trunk line extensions. Accounts totaling £211 9s 0d and £24 8d were passed for payment. The Health Board noted E R Robinson as Bread and Food Inspector and discussed by laws with Nelson Board, isolation clauses, and town sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. . Scott
J. May
J. B. Fogarty
Lindsay
H. S
Tartymore
Thorley
E. R. Rubinsay
Deparvarut Public Works
McMay
Mrafay
Blackwood
Knight's Hill
May
Barry‘ Jepre Aial Lindsay
Jas Peel Fur Assistance
Peel
Forestry Department
Wr Weel
Air
Scott
Alwr
Bunbury
Measra Thorley and
Health Board
Central Board
E. R. Robinson
Nelson Health Board
Greenbushes
Government cuts in South-West timber planned for January
Reports say the Government will discontinue deeper cutting across the South-West next month to free unemployed married timber workers for the harvest. No official policy on State Mills is issued and claims of a deal with the County Party lack confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ié Isarn Pon
Ias
West Front Fire Rages All Day Saturday
London reports from the Amsterdam Telegraaf that heavy cannonading occurred throughout Saturday toward Ypres. German communique says small British detachments attempted a penetration east of Neuve Chapelle but were repulsed at the wire entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Bunbury Shops May Close Early for Christmas Eve
A Department reply to Bunbury Traders Association states the Early Closing Act is suspended till 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and until 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Assumes shops close all day on Christmas and New Year’s Day and only one late night weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. North
Bunbury Traders Association
Bunbury
Ham
Te. A. C. Bradshaw
Feckrhe
Union Shoot Leads to High Scores at 600 Yard Range
Reported results show the Union Shoot on Sunday with scores at 50 and 600 yard ranges. The Collie team holds the best aggregate score to date, amid noted conditions and participation of two optional fighters.
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Collie
Warren Roads Board Minutes 1915 Meeting Notes
The Warren Roads Board met December 4 1915 in Dingup Hall with J C Rose as chairman and present including A C Reeve A Doust J S Iowen F Brain R J Snex Peden and the Secretary and Supervisor. Correspondence covers Lands Department prospects road gates at Reeve blocks Yerviminup and landowner talks plus W A Cushin volunteers for front 46 leaving from Pemberton area.
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Dingap Hall
J.C. Rose
A. C. Reeve
A. Doust
J. S. Iowen
F. Brain
R. J. Snex-Peden
Dousty
Frou Lands Department
Coud
Lev
Kacesawry
R. Farquiar
Reeve
Rte
Fron W. Cushin
Pemberton
Bunbury Amateur Swimming Club Plans Season Events
The Bunbury Amateur Swimming Club committee outlines a season of club events with no open carnival. Races are set for three Sundays monthly with two trophies awarded for top aggregates on the fourth Sunday. Diving and novelty contests are included along with a reduced subscription of 2s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Amateur Swimming Club
Carnvale
Seriva
Tannary
Fanuary
Bunbury
Bridgetown Hospital Minutes and Arrangements Report
Bridgetown Hospital notes from a Friday meeting at Mechanics Institute Melbourne Cup funds donation acknowledged. Leave of absence granted for Mr Bird. Mr Hughes elected to chair. accounts total £27 198 99. receipts £13. bank balance £72 18 5. Visiting Committee named Hughes and Urquhart for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Hospital
Rae
Hosp'tal
Mesars
Hughes
Urquhart
Motor Car Scare Sparks Road Safety Debate
Letters from residents warning of dangerous motor cars on rural roads near Don Bridge describe near collisions with sheep and injured stock. They urge drivers to slow, allow livestock to move, and note a Town Council task to fund repairs on Perup Road with costs totalling £108 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luulor
Cara iv
Gare
Ruyning Tate
C. Doust
Don Bridge
Reeve
Perup Road
Accarata
Donnybrook Methodist Sunday School Annual Meeting
The Donnybrook Methodist Sunday School held its annual meeting at the Methodist Church with Rev Holland presiding. About 60 to 70 scholars and their families attended as plans were announced to use the fund for sandbags for soldiers at the front, including Private Gordon Parke who was recently invalided home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Sual Im
Methodist Church
Holland
Uber Pastor
Gordon Parke
Ard
Thev.entieman
We. FS. Smith
Parke
Mike
Parks
Langlands
S.S
Trvmm
Rolo
Thelma Port
Len Landlands
Connie —Tackson
Ratio
Hells
Wesley Moore
Soln
Misa
Edna Smith
Misssabel Rowell
Leo
Low
God Save the
Accident to Mr F Allnutt in Deepdene Australia
Mr Frank Allnutt of Deepdene Augusta sustained a painful accident while riding through the bush when a blackboy rush pierced the ball of his left eye. The rush injury likely broke off in the eye. He was driven to Busselton for medical air but none was available. First aid was given by Mr P S Bignell before he travelled by motor to Bunbury and then took the midnight train to Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allnutt
Deepdene
Agusta
Blackboy
Jtill
Busseltan
Bignell
Mr. Allnutt
Bunetory
Porth
Garden Party for Girls Friendly Society Members
On Wednesday afternoon the GFS members from Bunbury South Bunbury and Rathmines about 40 in number were entertained by the Bishop and Mrs. Goldsmith at a garden party at Bishopscourt. Music tea garden games and a presentation to Mrs Adams followed with a silver case and a token of goodwill from the associates and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslneaday
G.F.S
Bunbury
South Bunbury
Rathmines
Goldsmith
Bishopecourt
Adama
Lawson Trophy Race at the Baths Sees Tiger Shark Intrusion
Sunday morning the first of Mr. Lawson's trophy races took place at the Baths over 100 yards with twelve entries. E Birch won the race, while observers note a small tiger shark about ft long swam in undetected, likely slipping through the pilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lawson
E. Birch
Confirmation at the Cathedral
On Thursday evening several female members of the Cathedral Congregation received confirmation in the presence of a laxgy songregation.
Sleepers branded fraud case ends with fine
E P Blakeney stands trial over stealing timber sleepers from Timber Corporation Limited by placing his brand on two sleepers and denying obliteration of the original mark. Evidence linked the accused to altered branding, with witness testimony from J C Kerr and a Timber Versoration official. The court convicted him, fining 5 and 14 days imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Blakeney
JIS
Chai
The
Timber Corporation Limited
Ewing
Mesars Stanley
Moneyami Walker
Kerr
Scholbers
Yio
L.S.D
Crown
Morning
Zwing
Cartega
Uitty Aml
Cathedral Guild Thanks for Help in Recent Work Tale
The Cathedral Guild of Women Workers extends hearty thanks to all who contributed in many ways to the successful effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral Guild of Women Workers
River angler nets large catch near island mill
Local report describes Mr John Hursterporta fishing on the Collie River and landing a kingfish weighing about 50 pounds. The catch occurred Saturday night near the island opposite his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hursterporta
Collie
King Fiahr
Bia Faem
War Intersessions Intercession Service Held Weekly
A special intercession service for our soldiers is held in the Cathedral every Wednesday at 12:15. The service prays for carlera and troops during the war period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlera
National Bank Staff Move to New Bunbury Building
Bank staff of the National Bank of Australasia moved into the newly completed Bunbury building yesterday. The transition to the new premises began in the morning with an official opening planned for an early date, likely before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Australasis
Bunbury
Corrigendum for Sundbace and Blincket Trading Notice
Listing of corrected company names and product details appears with pricing for galvanised tanks and drip systems. The notice identifies Sundbace and The Narrogin Trading and Agencies Co as sellers offering multiple tank sizes and capacity options with fixed prices and galvanised components.
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Boy Seonte
Bunbery Rifle Club
UNION
Kaeshagen
HL Sharp
HL. Naylor
Hanip
Woring
Indeep
Teede
Himmourea
Hill
Wisde
Kilgren
Trenoweth
Braonbushes Road Board
Kneshagen
Sharp
Neylor
Bc Bryant
Tetdea
Warren Roads Board
Public Works Dept
Saidhag Committee
Manjimup
Collet Bage
Eta Frou
R. Sprouge
Amont
Munjimup
Giblettatoot
Fron Sperber
Thomann
Big Brook
Fron
Bunbury Munitiag Committee
Peters
Aulbarrup
W. Jaffrien
Tower Warren
Wm. Jeffries
Per Yan
Donnelly
A. Ralaton
Warren Road
H. Grumpelt
Woporta
District Hospital
Tank
Bie Brook
Wilgarrup Road
Channybearup Road
Eastbourna Road
Nornalup Road
Martin
Lefroy Brook
Pamburton
Knox-Peden
Crasy
Heeve
Mr. Brain
Daywien
C. Dowst
Dev
Mila Road
Splanker
Bridgetown Hospital
Donnybrook
F Allnutt
Girls’ Frendly Society
the National Bank
Weiss Bros
Lia
Prine
Dietriet
Puruhes
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