Belgian communique reports gains near Nieuport and Ypres
The report states we gained ground before Nieuport and St George's and moved east and south of Ypres as the enemy reinforces. It notes capturing part of the first line trenches between Richebourg and La Basse and retaking a trench north of Maricourt, plus repulsing attempts to retake Lipons and Argonne with guns silenced and machine gun shelters destroyed.
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Nieuport
St. George’s
Ypres
Richebourg
la Basse
Maricourt
Lipons
Argonne
German Landwehr Surrender Report Reveals Discontent
Eye witnesses at the British headquarters report prisoners admit many German Landwehr are ill of the war and resent their officers harshness and rigors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landwehr
Balingup Roads Board Schedules Christmas Meeting Actions
The Balingup Roads Board held its December meeting with members present and agreed to pay for each killed starling bird and seek Agricultural Department help to eradicate the pest. They discussed fruit stall erection, hall purchases, a new policy renewal, vermin board recommendations, and an updated financial statement showing a total payments amounting to £28 4s 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Blackwall
J. Murphy Kirupp
Vermin Board
Ie Vermin Board
Donnybrook
Lund
Wade
J. L. Rose
Overington
Wannborough
Nesara Warner
Dowrick
Rose
Credit Belanes
Balingup Ward
Baligoep
Capel
Engagement announced for Carl Anderean and Dorothy Hudspeth
The engagement is announced between Carl Anderean and Miss Dorothy Hudspeth of Banvary. The families request happiness and prayers as the couple plans a future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Anderean
Dorothy Hudspeth
Banvary
Bulgaria Stays Neutral Aims to Help Allies
Chronicle Sofia reports Dr. Radoslavoff, head of the Council and Interior Minister, declares Bulgaria will remain absolutely neutral to aid the Allies, especially Serbia, and expects a peace settlement to restore 1912 treaty boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Sofia
Radoslavoff
Bulgaria
Servis
Itha Entente
Russian Advance Communique Details Vistula Engagements
The communique reports serious engagements on the left bank of the Vistula between Bzura and Ravka. It says two enemy companies crossed the Bzura near Dakhovo and were attacked, with many captured. An Austrian sortie on the flank was routed and prisoners were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistula
Bzura
Ravka
Dakhovo
Codlin Moth Found in Bridge Town Orchards
Chief Fruit Inspector Mr Wickens reports a Codlin Moth outbreak at Mr E Hill’s orchard near Bridge Town after a prior moth alert. Growers must spray with arsenic of lead, bandage tree trunks, and inspect every ten days. Watch for moths toward late January and notify the inspector immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Wickens
Perth
Wi. A. M. Johnston
Johnsstone
E. Hille
Hill
Bond
Hills
Christmas Gooze Club Winning Tickets Listed
The Munbury Young Men’s Pastime Club prints the winning numbers from the Christmas Gooze Club drawn on December 21 1 476 2 132 3 477 4 494 5 65 6 137 7 452 Five prizes stay in Bunbury and two go up to Bridgetown The note mentions North Eastern France resuming normal life after a battle with Hazebrouck as refugees return on market day per an Express correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munbury Young Men's
Bunbury
Bridgetown
France
Hazebrouck
Diermans
South Africa Captain Forde Shot by Court Martial Order
South Africa Captain Forde tied to the rebel rising was shot by order of a court martial. His brother was sentenced to five years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forde
Tug shortage blamed for near ship entry crisis at Banbury
The Antonia Padre limped into Banbury seeking medical help after a month at sea bound from Marseilles to Brisbane. Local port delays expose the need for a tug as more timber ships arrive and government tenders for a proper tug were canceled, leaving the harbor reliant on an inadequate harbor launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Padre
Marseilles
Brisbane
Banbury
Banbury Harbor
We Fremantle Bonard
Bunbury
License Refused for Bunbury Eatery Opposite Tivoli
At Bunbury Licensing Court License Refused for premises opposite the Tivoli Theatre after Health Inspector evidence on fly nuisance. Improvements needed included moving a closet near fish handling areas and distances between buildings. Sergeant Evans testified on unsanitary conditions and the bench denied renewal of the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telepides Constantus
Bunbury Licensing Court
Tivoli Theatre
J. Styles
Evans
Unexpected Arrival of Italian Ship Antonio Paudire at Bunbury
The Italian vessel Antonio Paudire docked at Bunbury bound from Marseille to Brisbane with tiles. After a 152 day voyage the crew faced scarcity of meat and vegetables. the captain fell ill with berri berri and was taken ashore for medical help under Dr. Joel. The Italian Consul arrived to arrange the ship’s onward voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Paudire
Bunbury
Marseilles
Brisbanne
Marseille
Joel
Brisbane
Egypt Names New Sultan Prince Huagein Amid Ceremonial Parade
A massive crowd celebrated the selection of Prince Huagein as the new Sultan of Egypt. Colonial troops attended the event with New Zealand forces particularly admired for their presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Huagein
Steamer Britonia Mines Alert North of Ireland
The steamer Britonia bound for New Brunswick struck a mine north of Ireland on Saturday. The crew landed safely, but the vessel is believed to have foundered.
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New Brunswick
Ireland
Recruiting Nearly 400 Men Presented After War Declared
In a couple of hours 38 men presented themselves marking the largest single-day turnout since war began. Wils decided to raise forces from Australia, following earlier days of high enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wils
Australia
Convent Schools Concert A Bustling Lyric Theatre Display
A large Bunbury audience enjoyed a lengthy Convent Schools concert at the Lyric Theatre featuring songs recitations dialogues drills and group numbers. The program showcased wide student training with encores discouraged by time limits and items cut for a future occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convent
Bunbury
Lyric Theatre
L. Hands
Alma Urquhart
L. Phillips
C. Lucy
A. Urquhart
St. Mary's Cirle
G. B. Parkes
Beggarman
Kenneth Houston
St Mary's Girls
C. Meyer
White Hand Society Picnic At Branswick Junction
The White Hand Society held a Sunday outing at Branswick Junction with 73 guests playing games and gifting toys to children. The Ladies’ Race ended in a tie between Mrs Brittain and Mrs Rogers. The White Hand Society Band added notable Bunbury musicians, and the table layout earned praise. The group returned home by 8 30 pm and called it one of their most enjoyable outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hand Society
Branswick Junction
Brittain
Rogers
Bunbury
Bunbury and South-West Bowls Clash in Pennant Opener
The South-West and Bunbury bowling clubs opened the South-West Pennant fixtures on Saturday with a strong showing as forty players competed. In the Pennant match on the South-West green Moore’s rink beat Hands by two, while Brittain led Bunbury to a 40 to 9 win over Joel. Bunbury also dominated the Bunbury green inter-club games, Dermer’s side defeating Baldock 50 to 12. Aggregate rinks favored the South-West 3 points. Bunbury won the Pennant segment by 33. Hands and Brittain entered the State Champion Pairs in Perth after Boxing Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Clube
Bunbury
Ayers
Moore
Monger
Tweedie
P. Williams
Hands
Prain
Seldon
Spencer
Wal
Brittain
Ferguson
Caddan
Powell
Joel
Teede
Veracheur
Walker
Paul Ferguson
Bunbury Green
Dermer
Baldock
Yoreman
Bunting
Fehr
Busselton
Perth
Capel Licensing Court adjourns Capel Inn case details
The Licensing Court adjourned to rule on Moore and the Capel Inn license. Proposed changes include rebuilding the old portion, adding new rooms, and installing ventilation lights. The bench ordered plans be submitted for approval and renewal timing tied to work completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. L. Owen
R. and
Beecher
Wag
Ing
Evans
Bridgetown Monthly Meeting Discusses Fruit Conveyance
The Bridgetown meeting reviewed fruit transport arrangements via the morning passenger train and goods train, seeking better times and express approval from the Railway Department. Letters of thanks were proposed to officials for securing current conveyance terms, and a Belgian refugee aid note noted progress on free freight contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Commissioner
Missioner
Fruita
Railway 1
Stone Fruita
J. A
Sparkes
Harper
J. &. Moody Ackin
Mewra Holaworth
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Belgium
Balingul Roads Board
Mesera
T. H. Wright
B. H. Read
W. Jenkins
H. Wuoneborough
H. W. Lakis
Codlin
Bridguetown
South Africa
North OF Ireland
Cadden
Tene
Gerschein
Williams
Moora
Selden
P. Rose
Dr. Neale
McCay
Derman
Reading
Reckner
Stokes
Buntimo
D. Neale
Tweedie Jun
Thompson
Cullen
Knight
Hales
Naive
Man Oldfield
Hinkley
Blair
Church Services
Boyarup Parish
Wellington
Merttin
Tnembera
Wne
Ualmon
Venero Business
Wr. J. May
Evang
Reinet Yeing
Mr. Wallera
A &W
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