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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
3
London dispatch reports The Beithare threatens Heligoland if Germany does not accept the naval terms of the armistice. Berlin seeks peace negotiations as tensions rise across Europe on December 17.
The text notes an ominous situation in Germany with a growing general strike movement. Reported out are about 150000 workers. It mentions a Bolshevik army led by Liel Becht and a grave economic position.
Paris dispatch reports preliminary talks among Britain France Italy and the United States on January with Lloyd George and an American peace delegation favoring early discussions. A treaty would be drafted and sent to allied nations for signature.
New York World Paris correspondent reports at the Pesce Conference that proposals include punishing the Kaiser and other errors, indemnity to the limit, Germany’s ability to pay, and a potential return of German colonies.
The article reports expected visits by Moses Lloyd Bonar Law and Balfour with other Ministers to Paris on December 31st and anticipates the Paris Conference opening at Vernaillon on January 1st. L Echo de Paris lists Clemancaan Pichon Bourgeois and possibly Tardien as French plenipotentiaries.
A London cable copy from WOODBURN, Lt.-Col. Commissioner, notes General Monash urging the ACLE to provide liberal funds for a year after hostilities cease to care for returning troops. The message stresses essential relief for troops, no waste of funds, and ongoing public commitment.
Casualty list entries include Morse and Gunner Stephen among 451 and 451 A. Died of Morse and others. prisoners of war arriving in Egypt are noted. Various names appear with place tags such as West Collie and Bridge town. A trader's meeting on Monday evening agreed to discuss dates in January and a close appears noted.
Four more deaths from pneumonic influenza at Woodman’s Point Quarantine Station this morning among soldiers who disembarked from the steamer Boonah. Total deaths reach eighteen with eleven still on the danger list. Nursing sister O Kane is seriously ill while others improve. Steamer Sardinian diverted to Albany for quarantine disembarkation of about 150 New South Wales soldiers.
Social and personal notices report the sudden death of Mrs Ruth Warburton wife of Mr G Warburton and mother of two. Tributes and condolences come from Bridgetown Bunbury and Roelands communities as friends and relatives visit and express sorrow.
The 4th Money Trophy event and Chub Spoon race on Sunday drew interest at short and long ranges. Michelas posted scores with a 22 and a 11 102 2 a 100 a showing strong performance across tasks.
Bunbury Repatriation Committee met in the mayor's parlour to discuss forming a Labour Bureau with a three from each body and a paid secretary. The plan seeks a Commonwealth subsidy of £100 yearly and an office in a good location to aid returned soldiers seeking work.
Our correspondent reports Brooklands was not offered to the Repatriation Committee. Owner Les Alinutt was approached and feigned to submit the estate but could not complete the process. A new settler arrived at Brooklands and Bunbury bacon products are praised locally.
Guard Edward Simon Pope died after being dragged when he attempted to swing into a moving train at Gwindinup siding on the Bunbury to Donnybrook line. Passenger Percy Thompson witnessed the accident and helped summon aid. Pope leaves a widow and six children. An inquest opened and adjourned with a large funeral attendence from railway staff and the South-West community.
Bunbury's revived prosperity brings a Collie manager to launch a new venue. The Empire Theatre will open on 30th December with Misa Phyllis Victoria and a program of top pictures. A second show follows. local support is urged for clean vaudeville.
A Brunswick Wel come Here event for returned district soldiers featured praise from Mr D W Marriott and speeches by M L A W J George and M L C Ewing. Corporal Reg Smith spoke for his comrades, thanking locals as tables overflowed with supper prepared by district ladies.
The Bunbury community plans a New Year’s Band Contest in the open air and a following Red Cross Society fundraiser. Aquatic sports precede an evening Continental on the reserve near the Municipal Baths with no entrance fees. Events include sprints dives strokes and children’s races starting at 3 p.m. under B.A.S.C. management.
A Saturday Red Cross exhibition features music by Mesdames Smith Russell and Miss Mitchell with Mr Rennick on violin. Tea, crafts, wool from Spinning Association, and a Christmas tree fundraiser aid church stipends. Donnybrook area talks of new bands, a minstrel troupe, local residents visiting from Kimberley, thriving Newlands, and harvest news including oats heights and hay yields.
A medical column explains that periodic or chronic constipation lowers vitality, allowing poisons from decaying waste to enter the blood and undermine resistance to disease. It warns laxatives are harmful and recommends NUJOL as a sensible remedy to improve digestion and prevent illness.
About ninety Cathedral Sunday School scholars gathered at Bedford Hall for an afternoon picnic. After tea Canon Adams awarded prizes for racing and skipping to boys and girls, with toys given to all under seven and oranges for each child at departure. Attendance prizes were named for the year ending November 16, and the school will resume after a February vacation.
A Tuesday conference in Greenbushes chaired by Mr Barrymore set up a four match interclub tournament of three rinks each with home and away games from Bridgetown and Greenbushes. Dates span December to March with two day carnival proposals and a small shield fund. A local Returned Soldiers’ Association branch was proposed in Bridgetown with a 20 member footwork and a provisional committee chaired by Rev KB Nye and E Ozanne.
The product, manufactured by Standard Oil Company New Jersey, is described as a lubricant not a medicine nor absorbed by the body, not causing gripe or digestion interference. It is advertised for sale by chemists and druggists.
A listing of imported and domestic food items with per unit prices including ground almonds, olives, pineapples, jams, marmalades, wines, whiskies, brandies, and cordials. Also notes on vanilla, spices, and teas with assorted prices and an open invitation to inspect the merchandise.
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