Bunbury Bank Opening Fete Spurs South West Prosperity
At a public gathering in Bunbury to mark the opening of a new National Bank building, executives and local leaders praised regional growth. Speakers highlighted competition, infrastructure, and plans to expand banking services, flour mills, butter storage, and wheat shipments as part of Western Australia’s postwar revival.
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Westerley
F. Multon
Australasia
Larne Allied Hiesal
Tnaretter Trenly
Meare
J. Foster Tohnaten
Trae
WFP
Wino
Ceveral
Mion
Kaeshieen Saemein Sradine and
Seeney Cn
Rideton Monare
Toor
Tradine Coy
Ponmba
Hnild
Mr. Treen
Sations Bank
Rimbure
Mullen
Cipsine
Mrinse
Renta
Hind
Bunbury
Union
Bank of Austeaboaian
Perth
Bank of New Sowh Wales
Nation Bank
Bank of New South Wales
Oool
Binbury
Bell
Renawable Price
BW. Steere
Watt
Australia
Western Australia
Anne
Austraia
Golden
Ripbury
Shaw
Bunhury
Buubare
Bitvin Roxe
National Bank
Anetra Vy
Fawkner
Tipping
Municipal Council
Harbour Board
Roada Board
Agricultural Sovietion
PW Steere
Western Australi
West Norren
Hirver
J. Poster Johnston
Monkhouse
Veradour
Taton Bank
BR. B. McCoy
Bank of Austra Tasin
Architeet Contractors
Presa
Fivine
Early Closing Act Suspension Across District for Holidays
The Factories Department notifies the suspension of operations under the Early Closing Act 1802. All establishments in the district must close on Christmas Eve until 10 PM and on New Year's Eve until 9 PM. Page context from government gazette content notes the enforcement of holiday closing hours.
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Government
From Soldiers at the Front Lieut Boor Reports Front News
Lieut Alaric Binder Boor son of Mr and Mrs J F Boor writes from the French front describing fatigue meals torn weather and marching and his brigade’s recall from trenches He praises the battalion and notes billets and a comfortable camp with clean quarters and poor water while expressing relief at remaining in France.
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Alaric Binder Boor
Boor
JSON Fine
Fron
Brasennse Callan
Osinvl
Warson
Tam
Althegh
Tyes Toy
Vd Pn
Anid
France
Sarhis
Royal Alfred Institution appeals for aid to mariners
The Royal Alfred Institution pleads for global help to support aged and destitute seamen of the British Mercantile Marine. Bailey Walker, secretary, asks contributions to 58 Fenchurch Street, London, to meet urgent distress signals from mariners who served their country.
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Feuchurel St
London
Britain
Royal Alfred Aged
British Mercantile Marine
Royal Alfred" Nn
Orlnia
Royal Alfred Institution
Fenchurch-street
F.C
Bailey Walker
Christmas Day Services at St Pauls Cathedral and Nearby Churches
Christmas services listed for St Pauls Cathedral St Patrick Rathmines Donnybrook and Caribrook school include Holy Communion at multiple times, Sung Eucharist and Sermon by the bishop or rector, Evensong, children classes, and festal events. Sunday readings mark the Festival of St Stephen with additional sermons by church leaders.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Mattina
St. Stephen
Mattine
St. Patrick's
Rathmines
J. Stephen
the Trector
Donnybrook
Caribrook
Ehhool
Headquarters Plan and Personal Notes From a Wartime Letter
The letter describes establishing a headquarters, sharing a kitchen, and enjoying cigarettes and chocolate. The writer notes the cold conditions, wearing a waistcoat, and mentions a contraption for washing with bath injections. The tone shifts to a hope England avoids another war and ends with a loving sign-off from Marie.
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Hash
England
Marie
Port Said Message From Alerie Amid Submarine Hops
A cryptic note from Port Said mentions avoiding submarines and references names such as AN-Am O0.K. and Fouree, Merve Xiuas. The fragmentary text suggests correspondence during wartime maneuvers with implied travel and distant ties.
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Dearest
Faye Lath
France
Merve Xiuas
Alerie
Narro- Him Trading Co Offers Wines and Kegs
An advert announces Narro- Him Trading and Agtser Co Ltd sells McCrackens Carlton AK and other goods. It lists wines and ales, Fort in 5 gallon kegs for price 10s 6d per keg, with keg returns upon resealing.
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Narro- Him Trading and Agtser Co., Ltd
Hare
McCrackens
Carlton AK
Alu
Alec Biagel
Tlu
War reports praise Gallipoli bravery and losses
In Parliament today the Prime Minister announced casualties from the withdrawal from Suvla and Aegean areas. British newspapers hail Gallipoli deeds as the supreme infantry feat and vow the Dardanelles memory will inspire future generations of soldiers.
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London
House of Commone
Agroe
Suvin Bay
Aix
Manchester Guardian
Gallipoli
Pall Mull Gazette
British Troops Total in All Theatres Reaches 1 250 000
In the House of Commons today Prime Minister Asquith announced that there are one million two hundred fifty thousand British troops serving in all theatres.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Russian ships bombard Varna with 16 transports
An exchange telegram from Athens says Russian warships escorting 16 transports bombarded Varna, a Bulgarian port on the Black Sea.
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London
Athens
Ruakian
Varna
Black Sea
Libel suit ends as Globe banned over Asquith case
London December 31 A high profile libel trial before Mr Justice Peterson concluded with an injunction against the Globe. The paper had accused Mrs Asquith of impropriety and aiding German prisoners at Donnington Hall. The court found the statements utterly unfounded and ordered suppression.
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London
Justice Peterson
Chancery
Asquith Coke
Cortrain
Globe
Picad'lly
Anquith
Tle
Tuatice Peterson
Commonwealth War Loan Second Issue Prospectus Highlighted
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia published the December Prospectus for the second Commonwealth War Loan. A further nominal £10,000,000 is open for subscription though only £210,000,000 is requested, with £25,000,000 needed this financial year. Subscriptions are open until the attorney, six months interest payable June 1, and a 4 per cent nominal rate with tax exemptions. The funds support war efforts, aiding farmers and pastoralists amid wheat prices, and investors are urged to participate as patriotic duty.
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Commonwealth Banke of Australia
Commonwealth
Fire on White Road Tests Brigade and Water Pressure
A fire yesterday at 2 pm on White Road spread from rubbish burning due to dry conditions. It endangered the fence between Isabel Rhead and W Power, but the brigade promptly extinguished it though water pressure was inadequate and only two of thirteen volunteers answered the call.
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White Road
Aspeare
Isabel Rhead
W. Power
Newtown School Prize Day Promotes Happy New Year Cheer
Busselton notes holiday break for Xmas. Newtown State School prize distribution led by Mr Thurkle marks L.D.A. Society success with 10 prizes to Wn Aistribaven and four seconds. Ethel Dawson and Vernon Dawson win top honors as students praised by Mr White and Mr Reading.
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Yvarigna
Newtown
T. Ok
Thurkrle
White
Thurkle
Mrr .Thurkle
Wrizen
Remilt
Mom
Cpl
Mise
Ethel Dawson
Low
Manter
Vernon Damion
Heather
Mim Ethel Dawson
Mina Hope Reading
Dorothy Cantor
Mien Dawson
Vernon Duncen
Frank Tustor
Vernon Dawson
Seymour
LT. A. Society
Wilson
Ther
Reading Wen
Mr. White
Mr. Thurkle
Butter Factory expands offices for increased trade
The Butter Factory increases office space due to higher trade. J G Houghie secured the contract for the expansion with a tender of £17 1. The move signals stronger activity at the factory.
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J. G. Houghie
Market Wheat and Oats Prices From Local Trade
The notice lists fresh season wheat at 34 per bushel and 2s 2d per half bushel, Algerian oats at 3s 6d per bushel, chaff at special rates, and various bag prices for 23s 9d to 16s per bag. Margin Trading and Agencies Company referenced as broker.
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Rere
Ages Fy Co
Public School Notices and Gratitude Expressed
A disjointed OCR fragment notes the State School and Advertising Committee in Bunbury thanking Mr. Artdine Nine and others for support. It mentions arrangements for a program and a ship Carrabin loaned by the town, with thanks to teachers and the public for assistance.
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Artdine
Bunbury
Jones
Ani
Lyrie
School May Open Doors for Annual Exhibition Event
Parents attended a late afternoon program presenting classroom projects. Students demonstrated standard VII work, including drawing and writing, while teachers guided displays of mapping, sewing, and arithmetic skills.
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Hepburn
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Beason
Bert
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Buchanan Fternoon
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