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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
1
The Daily News recounts the Australian transport collision en route to Egypt and notes censorship lifted to reveal a scoop. Letters from Australians circulate, contrasting official bans with public access and raising questions about press freedoms during wartime.
The Bunbury student Lionel Travers Hannon, son of Charla Hanson, won the £160 four year free tuition and board scholarship at Christian Brothers College Perth. He excelled across subjects, coached by Sister Mary Anthony, and was praised as unassuming, sportsmanlike, and an exemplary Bunbury lad.
The Christmas services will start at midnight with a Messa Cantata led by Archdeacon Smyth and features by Maryyn Hand and Moe McDonald. The morning service follows at 7 with the Bleed Sacrament, a 9 o'clock Messa Cantata, and sermons to suit the holiday.
A prominent neutral diplomat in Vienna telegraphs American authorities that Austrian financial and commercial leaders seek peace. The diplomat also reports that Italy may declare war on Austria in January, heightening regional tension.
The Chilean minister to the United States declares that Chile protested to Berlin against German warships violating Chilean neutrality before engaging British Admiral Cradock's squadron. He demands reparation from Germany.
Rome reports the government has ordered prosecutions of individuals who divulge naval and military details not officially released. The move aims to curb leaks and safeguard state secrets amid ongoing defense matters.
London dispatch reports the Kaiser apologizing to Britain for civilian lives lost in a recent naval raid along the East Coast of England.
Petrograd reports a squadron of Russian torpedo boats bombarded the town of Ropa on the Black Sea as part of recent fleet activity reported from the front.
Petrograd reports the German assaults on Russian trenches in Sansczen failed disastrously. The Daily Chronicle correspondent says Germans economize on uniforms, urging men to shed tunics before charging and to drink spirits mixed with ether prior to engagement.
An Austrian disaster report cites a collision near Kulousey involving Urvep trains. The crash left many cars destroyed and casualties near 1,000, with extensive wooden debris reported.
Mor siiney and the Bunbury Council face a land resumption case with the RLM awarding Morsinsyy £24 and £535 for the two acre tract. The award covers food and perches, valued at over £10 per acre, while Morrisony claimed £245 and the Council offered £290.
Local stores showcase festive windows with novelties, preserves, china, jewellery, millinery, and toys. Prominent displays invite Bunbury residents to inspect late season bargains across Clarke's Stores Bon Marche Jeweller y of the Brest Snowden's Emporium and Mrs Hatton's as Christmas goods and seasonable tip offerings tempt shoppers.
Obituary notes Mr H F McDonald of West Subiaco dies after long illness. School events and charity shows at Bramalton and Sacred Heart Convent provide festive cheer. Newtown head teacher Mr White hosts Christmas tree gifts. Local shops advertise holiday groceries, furniture, books, toys, and greeting cards with large seasonal stock and special offers. Visitors flock for holidays amid cloudy weather and strong breeze.
The town suspends weekly issue on Boxing Day while announcing Christmas services and holiday screenings at Lyric and Empire Gardens. A large Friendly Societies Sports event raises funds for the Patriotic Fund, with Recreation Reserve hosting a day of sport. Visitors are welcomed to Bunbury as mayor and staff oversee clean streets and drainage ahead of the holidays.
Betting odds list for the Perth Cup including Tom Castro at even money and King's Wedding at 5 to 1, with numerous other horses named at varying odds. Separate notes describe New Year’s Eve Continental arrangements at Jetty Baths Bunbury, with a light procession, entertainment program, moving pictures, amusements, and admission details for residents.
A Tamnia 4 motor involved as a farmer chased two men who shot at a woman and fled. The incident spurred horse stampede across paddocks, a dead cow near the track with its foal nearby, and a police pursuit with a vehicle described as a car with a M number in Cunderdin township.
A reader list details Christmas Day services at St Pauls Cathedral Rathmines St Davids and other parishes with Holy Communion Eucharist Evensong and special preacher arrangements. It notes multiple locations Waterloo Capel Lowden and Martins with times including 9 0 10 and 6 0 and references children’s choirs and Sunday services following Christmas.
Community church activities listed include Sunday schools and a parlor gathering under Rev. M Chapman at the Astrary Roads location. Names Burckupp, Boyanup, Merguson, Durdanup appear among attendees or organizers.
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