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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
3
In the House of Commons Sir Eric Godden announced that on December 12 a British and five neutral merchants heading to Norway were attacked and sunk. One destroyer and four armed trawlers in the escort were also wrecked.
Rome reports a day of violent artillery exchange between the Brenta and Piave rivers with stubborn infantry fighting at Col Carmel. Reinforcements restored our positions and helped repulse an enemy attack while our concentrated fire disrupted an offensive in the Breotta valley.
Amsterdam reports Berlin plans to state German aims briefly. Germany would claim disinterest in Belgium and offer to pay damages for recovered assets. Alsace Lorraine not to be raised. England France Italy and the United States would be informed via neutral diplomats under secrecy.
Melbourne reports F J Riley, a noted Socialist, fined five pounds plus costs for distributing uncensored literature. The case cites material from the "ation" edited by F Anstey and linked to the Anti Conscription Committee of the Trades Ball Council. Printer J Ashtog faces ten pounds with costs for publishing an uncensored article from the "Nation."
A Petrograd message says fighting occurred yesterday in Odes between Ukrainian and Bolshevik regiments, with Bolsheviks defeated. Reports from Siberia and southern Russia indicate a broader civil war. The Petrograd banks closed, Korni loff wounded near Potshep, and famine looms as Ambassador Francis urges Americans to leave Petrograd while 105 await transit via the Transiberian line.
The Hong Kong government agreed to contribute £10,000 to the Halifax disaster relief fund as part of international aid efforts.
The letter targets McCallum and figures used in the conscription debate. It accuses the author of deceit and flimsy statistics, argues Hughes should resign if Australia votes no, and predicts immediate conscription for married men if the government shifts. Marriott references Victoria Street.
Senator Pearce and Mr F W Coneybeer urged support for conscription at Bedford Hall. They argued Australia must back the government plan, warned of German strength, and appealed to volunteers and taxes to back the war effort with a yes vote on December 20.
A British wartime exhortation urges citizens to vote yes in a referendum to support national defense and war effort. It invokes patriotism, calls for personal sacrifice, and warns against voting no while praising allied nations and denouncing enemies.
The NARROGIN CRADING & AGENCY CO. LTD advertises Adam Ooting Felt as a cheaper alternative to galvanized iron leasing for government stocks. It claims long rolls 72 ft by 3 ft covers 22 square yards with one to three ply options, offers cement and nails free, and invites readers to request catalogs.
A civic reception in Bunbury honoured Senator George Pearce and Hon F W Cousybeere with the Mayor and local councillors present. Speeches urged a public Yes vote on the 20th, stressing wartime duty and Australia’s unity with the Empire. The gathering included tributes to front-line troops and mothers, and a chorus of God Save the King before dispersal.
A letter to the editor argues for conscription as a democratic duty to defend Australia and freedom. It contends America and Lincoln used conscription, rebuts anti conscription claims, and labels opponents as traitors, urging support for Prime Minister Hughes and war effort. The writer from South Bunbury laments Britain’s Empire ties and urges readiness for Europe’s conflict.
A Herald letter last Saturday prompted a dispute over the Huebury Derby at the R.S.A. meeting. The writer says he was invited by a committee member, waited over half an hour, and was told by the President he could not be admitted.
Mrs Caporn has received a letter from Corporal Jack Caporn announcing he has been awarded the Military Medal for distinguished conduct on October 4. No details of the action are given. Miss Violet Sherwin, a current guest of Mr and Mrs Fawkner, returned to Perth. Miss A Henry left for Perth to spend holidays. Ganner A H Parkes is stationed at Ballincallig Co Cork for the winter.
Telegraph record from Sir John Forrest shows the Prime Minister's Department stating Britain will pay one shilling per point above ninety for butter graded over ninety, with payments scaling by point range from ninety one to ninety five. Britain to accept up to 25 percent unsalted butter and pay 3 pence per weight for it.
The Prime Minister and lawmakers face conscription questions as Western Australia voters prepare to decide their stance. Statements from Hughes, Tudor, and other figures are cited, warning of government promises and urging or opposing compulsory service amid wartime pressures. The piece links labor movements, political opposition, and public unrest to the conscription debate.
Thelma Park in the Greater Perth area offers good roads brick buildings electric lights water and telephones with tram and rail access near Perth Central Station. Prices are stated as affordable with terms and a chance to apply through Thelma Cand and Estate Agency at 699 St Perth and telephone A3300.
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