Lloyd George on Food Shortage in War Commons Speech
In London December 21 Mr Lloyd George spoke in the House of Commons on naval and military matters and the food problem. He cited two adverse circumstances Denmark and Holland butter shortages and greater Allied food scarcity than expected. Britain had to divert resources to aid allies and the country feared unequal shares. He warned against taking control of large stores unless necessary.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Denmark
Holland
Great Britain
Russian Situation Report on Petrograd Dec 21
The Comacks are said to have captured Boutov in Petrograd while Troteky warns the French Ambassador that Russia will end negotiations unless the Central Powers drop claims to the occupied territory.
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Petrograd
Boutov
Troteky
Russia
Halifax Disaster Inquiry Probes Mont Blanc and Imo Entry
The Halifax Committee of Inquiry seeks who ordered the Imo and Mont Blanc to enter the narrow harbor channel together. Naval harbor authorities coordinated ship movements as it investigates how both vessels approached the danger simultaneously.
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Halifax
Committee of Inquiry
Turis Brutally Malifest Priests in Jeruslem Theft
Official advices report Turis brutalized Christian priests in Jerusalem and seized the famous treasure from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also taking the brillante to Berlin.
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New York
Jeruslem
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Berlin
Late Sporting Odds From Perth Meeting
Racing men in Perth quote December 91 odds for horses led by Green Lord at 3 to 1 and Ventrim with Poet Laddis at 8 to 1. Mindoolab 10 to 1 and Axtrieo with Springmount 14 to 1, others ranging to 30 to 100 to 1.
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Perth
Green Lord
Ventrim
Poet Laddis
Mindoolab
Axtrieo
Springmount
Perth Gap
Trish Knight
Ian 'Or
Excape
Private Eric Duce Reported Not Joining Regiment in Action
Private Eric Duce of the 76th Battalion, once listed as wounded and missing, is now reported as having fallen in action on April 1st. The Bunbury community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Duce as they endure renewed sorrow after two periods of anxiety and hopeful reports.
Rifle Notes final shoot caps season with varied trophies
The last shoot on Sunday covered the Marsh Cup Snowden Medal Trenoweth and Swan Brewery trophies and the Tognini Spoon over multiple yardages. Ryan won the Marsh Cup with Withers second, Snowden Medal, Eaton took Trenoweth, Ryan second, Hill third. Swan Brewery Trophy went to Ryan, Trede second, Sharp third. Tognini Spoon tied Ryan and Snowden, Snowden won on count back. Captain Hill welcomed home J Jones after twelve months in France.
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J. Jones
France
Busselton Council Post Rejected Reelection
Mr E McDa tie declines reelection to Busselton Municipal Council where he has long served. Mr R T Elliot wins the vacancy unopposed. Mr Geo H Olney of Weetralian Farmers Ltd visits Banbury and travels by Ford with wife and family returning next Thursday. Miss M F Parnell arrives Bunbury and stays with sister Mrs Rex Parnell during holidays. Sergeant Rex Parnell leaves for Porth yesterday and returns to Banbury early next week.
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E. McDa Tie
Busselton
R.T Elliot
Geo. H. Olney
Weetralian Farmers’ Ltd
Banbury
Olney
Bis
Combined R. G. Schools Concert Brings Cheer in Bunbury
Pupils of Combined Convent Schools performed a long programme of songs dances and drills at St Joseph's Hall Bunbury to mark the year's end and Christmas break Archdeacon Smyth praised the Sisters and listed honours won by students noting wartime strains on prizes and a wish for world peace
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St Joseph's Hall
Bunbury
Sylvia Boor
Land of Liberty
C. Lucey
T. Hastie
Burnie Hastie
Miss Lucey
Fairyland
Ailsa Hay
Cynthia
Ena Boor
Miss Boor
Qisea
Archdeacon Smyth
District Ro. Casualty List Names Wounded and Injured
District Ro casualty roster lists wounded and injured service members including Albert Dugmore Jno B Fogarty Corpl Green bushes Jno B Lyons Donnybrook Augustus C Rigg Jas K Noonan Collie Frank Polk Collie Wm Archibald Hyder Bridge town Lewis Alex Good Dardanup Aceltano Francisco Bridgetown Andrew Buracki Jno Collie with locations in parentheses indicating their hometowns.
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Dugmore
Albert
Corpl
Wokalup
Fogarty
Jno B. L Corpl
Green Bushes
Lyons
Mark
Donnybrook
Dangerously
Rigg
Augustus C
Noonan
Jas K
Collie
Polk
Frank
Referendum preparations detailed by Commonwealth Electoral Staff
The interview with Divisional Returning Officer H C Adams reveals immense pre election work. He notes 277 booths in Swen Electorate controlled from one office, 114,372 removals from rolls, 2693 voters enlisted, and 86,861 distinctive marks added to lists to protect names. The staff have worked night and day since November 7.
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H.C. Adams
Fis
Adams
Large congregation attends Bunbury Cathedral visit by Mayor
The Diocese of Bunbury reports a large crowd at the Cathedral on Sunday December 16 as Mayor and Councillors conduct their annual official visit. Canon Adams urged loyalty to vote Yes on Referendum day. Christmas and New Year services are announced including a Sung Eucharist, Carol Service, and Watchnight Service. A concert by the Girl's Friendly Society and the forthcoming arrival of Bishop Wilson are noted, with enthronment planned for January.
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Canon Adams
Yand Mavins
Rags Am
Girl's Friendly Society
Trench Comforts
Wilson
Fremantle
Katoomba
Bunbury
Beeford Hall
Perth
Fragmented Australian humor and local notices from Perth paper
A garbled compilation of comic lines and stray notices mentions the Original Fisk Jubilee Singers, race colors for Bunbury, a legal note about Wright v Bath, a Denver style joke in Osiro, and casual remarks on officers and Italian sunsets. It reflects a disorganized OCR fragment with scattered names and jokes.
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Satuday
Jerusalem
Coneybere
Needham
Fisk
Egypt
Billzac
Osiro
Billzsc
99Th Boozers
Billnc
Tom Shaw
Wright
Miss Lilian Prichard Delights Bunbury Audience
A large audience at Rechabite Hall heard Miss Lilian Prichard, famed Australian elocutionist, perform pieces including Ophelia from Hamlet. Critics praised her voice and stage craft, noting past wins and a planned January recital and Bunbury stay if demand rises.
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Ophelia
Prichard
Lila Marsh
Franz Drolla
Elgar
Trenoweth
Mardelli
Marsh
Guides and Scouts Stage Charity Competitions
The Bunbury Herald editor hosts a charity series for Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Competitions close next Thursday for Scouts at 1o am and for Guides on Thursday week January 3 at 10 am. Entries at Wesley Manse. prizes include a damper made by Guides and essays by Scouts.
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Jack
Jill
Santa Clause
Bunbury Herald
Santa Claus
Girl Guides
Boy Scouts
Wesley Manse
AMI
Francis Harvey
A. Sanderson
Edwards
Roger
Methodist Girl Guides
Bunbury
Levy
Central Council
The
Boy Scout Association
R. Tweedie
Wesley
Sunday church services listed for St David's South Bunbury
The notice lists Holy Eucharist and Evensong services at St David's South Bunbury and St Patrick's Rathmines, with times for Advent season and Christmas Day, including programs for Sunday School and family services across affiliated parishes Boyanup and Australind, plus Methodist Church youth and adult services led by Rev. W. W. Roger Augustine Congregational.
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St. David's South Bunbury
Mattia
Chelsie
Carole
St. Patrick’s
Rathmines
Toam
Australind
Rosamel
Goth Dee
Methodist Church
Foam
Junior Christian Endeavour
Selety
Cher
W. W
Roger
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