Banbury XMas Festivities Draw Crowds and Scouts
The Entertainment Committee and Traders' Association promote Banbury as a premier Xmas destination. A week of events attracted visitors, with 200 Boy Scouts on the Recreation Ground, ongoing outdoor activities, and ample hospitality across hotels. The week featured a Wesley Continental program, water sports, netted life saving badges, and excursions via Harbour Board launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders’ Association
Banbury
BOY Scouts
Bunbury Red Cross Concert Raises 25 Shillings
A Tuesday evening music and flocationary concert at the Rose Hotel Bunbury drew a crowded room and balcony audience. Performances earned hearty applause and a £2 5s collection was taken for Bunbury Red Cross Society, handed to Mrs Illingworth for forwarding.
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Rose Hotel
Bunbury
Bunbury Red Cross Society
Illingworth
Tailor and bakery ads in Banbury offer wedding wear
An advertisement extols a premier tailor in Banbury named J. Ross located beside Ford's studio, inviting customers to place orders for all occasions. A bakery, Baheikowaky, Victoria, is mentioned with contact details for wedding and birthday cakes and other orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banbury
J. Ross
Ford
Oakes
Baheikowaky
Victoria Xt
Bunbury Personal News Notices From Bunbury District
Personal updates from Bunbury and district. mentions of families abroad, holiday travels, and health improvements. names include Blythny Norwood, Holtermann Bunbury, Eskell Perth, Little Midland Junction, Cassidy Collie, and Scott Norwood Park. Also notes on Inspector Brophy on leave, and local social visits to Rose Hotel and Stirling Street residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythny
Norwood
MT Holtemann
Bunbury
Von
Norman
Harry Holtemann
England
Sulla
Eskell
Mrs Cassidy
Collie
Inspector Brophy
Perth
Taehan
Continental Christmas Lawn Gala for Bunbury Band Funds
The Municipal Lawn on Xmas night hosted a Continental fund-raiser for the Bunbury Band. Fairy lamps lit the decorated grounds as crowds enjoyed a program of instrumental and vocal items by the Maylands Band, duets by Lilian Marsh with Mrs Hart and by Messrs Partington and Walker. Comedian Harry Little delighted the audience with The Lighthouse Keeper and a sketch. The Veterans song by Mr Chapman drew an encore and was followed by There’s only one England. Contests included wiggle-woggle led by Miss Johns, bowling by H Holtzmann, and a croquet match run by Mrs Seldon. Refreshments were managed by Mr Hanson and the Mayor spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Maylands
Lilian Marsh
Hart
Messrs
Partington
Walker
Harry Little
Chapman Tang
England
Miss Marsh
W. A. Power
Miss Johns
H. Holtzmann
Fisittyy Cackt8 Hooks and Siskers in Bunbury
Diners find Bunbury’s Baldoce & Co and Car Son Victoria Street offering the town’s cheapest items. The Wellington name shifts focus to Bunbury as the obvious best choice, with both brands touted as reliable and top quality in this brief market note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldoce & Co
Bunbury
Musical Examinations and Prize Distribution Summary
A report on musical examinations held in September with prizes awarded on December 22. Notable winners include Pearl Wimbridge, Vera Catlett, Alma Urquhart, Kathles Payer, Grace Fowler, Doris Bettsworth Mayne, Alma Myers, Nora Coststad, Ella Gill, Sylvia Hosigh junior, Patrick Doyle, Alma Scheilenvsky, Paul Vers shear, Jean Henshaw, Angely Hynes, Amara Singh, Doris Wettsworth Mayne, Josie Haswell, Hilda Scarlets, Sallie McCullock, Gladys Gibson, Tilly Sykes, Vida Chapman, V Meicaffe, Kathleen Power, Lina Urquhart, Josie Buswell, Alina Myers, Teresa Elhastie, Mig Cummins, Ahua Schiekoweky, Juli McGuinbeep, all achieving various marks and honours in local divisions from higher to elementary. All pupils entered passed.
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Tallachir
Mwsigy Crc
Wehbin Auansergif
Intis
Huard
Kridily Nedin
Pearl Wimbridge
Avp.c.l
Vera Catlett
AJT
Alma Urqutart
Kathles Payer
Grace Fowler
Doris Bettsworth Mayne
Alma Myers
Nora Coslstad
Ella Gill
Sylvia Hosigh
Patrick Doyle
Alma Scheile Nvsky
Paul Versshear
Jean Henshaw
Angely Hynes
Amara Singh
Associated Heard Sept
Rgtb
Doris Wettsworth Mayne
Josie Haswell
Hilda Scarlets
Sallie McCullock
Gladys Gibson
Tilly Sykes
Vida Chapman
V Meicaffe
Kathleen Power
Lina Urquhart
Tgher
Josie Buswell
Ali
Nannup Notes on Bright Prospects for South West Farms
A correspondent reports promising crops across the district with orchards heavy and thriving potatoes and onions in excellent condition and hay cutting underway. Inspectors from Perth toured the land to assess settlement potential and were pleased by the outlook for the South West. The writer argues regional development could have boosted Butter cheese eggs and bacon exports earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Bowling Notes from Bunbury Trip to Greenbishes and Bridgetown
Bowling Club heads to Greenbishes and Bridgetown by motor at 5.30 am with Norrie Duncan Tweedie Baldock Holtzmann Gardiner Ford and Gamble in the selected team. Visitors from Perth Greenbust Bridgetown joined matches on Bunbury greens during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbishes
Bridgetown
Norrie
Duncan
Tweedie
Baldock
Holtzmann
Gardiner
Ford
Gamble
Bunbury
Perth
Greenbusts
Gaol Drinks and Watches Featured at Carlson and Carton Saloons
A historic note highlights Gaol drinks at the Carlson on Victoria Street and first class ports and sherries at the Carton wine saloon. W Snowdon is named as the recognized place for wristwatch sales to soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson
Vitoria Street
Carton
Victoria Street
Busselton Notes Logue 86 Wrest Albany Visit Details
Logue 86 reports on Albany visitors, local family links, and social notes. Mentions Mire W Li Taylor of Newtown, Mrs Lightly of Eilicheagh, and Fremantle travel for a sister’s needs. Harold and Jack Barrett aid digging potato crop. mentions Boer War veteran Bengt W. E. Barrett. Over 200 visitors by train. hotels full. beach camping. Ninas afternoon sports at Newtown. weather turning cooler.
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Albany
Mire W. Li. Taylor
Weerbrook
Newtown
Mar F
Eilicheagh
Lightly
Fremantle
Harold
Jack Barrett
Bengt
W. E. Barrett
Tir Say
Serge
Barret
Teig
Joe
Dansborough
Cares Howe
YMCA Work Among Troops Promised by British Leaders
Report to the National Committee of the YALCA notes many Australian soldiers will leave for life work after the war. British Universities and generous donors have funded Association secretaries for front and rear area work. Mr Virgo, visiting Australia, cites interdenominational services near front lines and social efforts by young women aiding soldiers at risk of vice. YMCA centers total 1,600 with 105 behind the firing line, including huts on Salisbury Plain and trenches communications. The plan includes London sights for Australians and continued overseas expansion of Association work among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YALCA
YMCA
Nougravly Association
A. J
Virgo
Association
Australia
France
M.O.A
Church of England
Mc Virgo
Uivt
F. J. Chamberlain
National Council
Yala
Abead
Salisbury Plain
London
Life-Scheikowsky Bread Staff Details
A brief note cites Life-Scheikowsky's Bread staff and a promotion describing cream departure, test makers, lowaut pricing, and customer satisfaction with Baldock & Co. Ltd referenced as part of the arrangement.
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Staff of
Life
Scheikowsky
Baldock & Co. Ltd
Visitors List Shows Wide Perth Area Social Guests
A long guest roster lists numerous individuals and families from Perth Fremantle Mandurah and surrounding towns visiting or staying at hotels and lodges including Burlington Hotel Prince of Wales and Gordon's T Motel with names such as Mrs Barnes Miss Sillith Miss Anderson Mr Parkinson Mr Montague Miss Netta Thomas and many more, indicating a bustling social season and hotel occupancy.
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Rose Matel
Mia
Dacoly
Perth
Shing
Matthew
Lil
Mies Pita
Booth
Lake Wool
Rew
Moma
Barnes
Mise
Ashiey
Collin
Meswa
Cyitur
Inl
and Moy
Tory
Avid Min Macalway
Collusloe
Wut
Hampton
Pertle Meron
Qallie
Mis Ively
Collie
Mins Handel
Porth
Richardson
Berth
Johntone
Buet
Simpson
Wooabowsksi
Fremantle
Mids Booth
Badhall
Capt Panning
Rippon and Son
Quinkun
Pawel Pinn
Sillith
Bassétion
Miss Hall
Paul
Stump
Bivens
Garter
Misses Layman
Misses Saunderson
Gordon's T Motel
Pitz
Maurice
Engineer Telephones
Fitzmauden
My Bower
Tweedervill
Menzies
Cowan
Claremont
McKinnon
Kalgoorlie
Rogers
Boulder
Gwen Taylor
Subiaca
H. G. Peterson
Child
North Perth
Netta Thomas
TL Braithewaite
Lawley
Piease
Miss Anderson
Parkinson
L Tovkin
Gue
OC Evans
Broome
Montague
Port Hedland
J D Dingwall
Melbourne
Moyle
Edwards
Graham
Sainsbury
Att Tawley
Mes
Rendall
Boldhany
Mortlack
Fremenile
Mie Sagger
Harrant
Gollie
Sectig
Mes Randell
Ain
Goldstein Nuit
Polt
Me Rade
Robertson
Prince of Wales Hotel
Nicholas
West Perth
Ates
West Leederville
Kyle
Kalgoolie
Harb
Bradshaw
Perel
Stewart
Guildford
Crabb
Subiaco
Boas
Veitch
West Porth
Miss Ledger
Mellow
Larratt
Blackburn
Neisseason
Tanwrenior
church services set across varied denominations
The notice lists December Sunday services for St Trinity and surrounding churches including Holy Eucharist, Matins, and Sermon at Saint Trinity, Augustine Congregational Church with Remembering the Lord and Intercession Day led by Rev W Edwards, Church of Christ worship and Bible study, Salvation Army activities led by Captain Ballinger, plus a craftily mixed local ad for a clothing store near Ford’s station.
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Cher
England
Tiyni
Hart —Shing
Kurchariat Lever
Omagand
Tits Pny
Moray
Nessit's
Buel David
Real Man Power for War Reinforcements Across Empire
The text argues Britain could mobilize millions from overseas dependencies to reinforce Britain and its dominions in a future war. It compares imperial populations to wartime needs, suggests Africans and colonial troops could be mobilized, and urges preparing reinforcements now to support generals in France and elsewhere.
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Bonie Shuield
Datiauley
British
Russia
King George's
Africas
France
Commonwealth War Loan Prospects Encourage Further Investment
The notice promotes a fresh Commonwealth War Loan with liberal terms and a definite public commitment. Instalments extend over four terms of ten months at 10 percent monthly, or investors may pay in full for a 15s per cent bonus. The appeal stresses patriotic duty to fund Britain’s war effort and suggests financial strength influences the war’s outcome.
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Dominions
Germany
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Mayland Scouts
M. H. Donaldson
H. McKail
Sea Scouts
Queens Park
Boy Scout Movement
Roger and Edwards
Donaldson
McKail
Bunbury Boys
Harbour Board
Cope
Surf Club
Lyric Theatre
Harland
Pisno
Amy Brittain
E Miler
Young
Lo Wilkin
Patty
Lily Shaw
Frances Harvey Harvey
Rita Bottwell
Trane Shaw
Pog Away
Mias May Locke
Brittain
Lieut. Boulter
Capt Brit
Boulter
Friendly Societies
Pronto
Paddy
H, G. Pearson
J. Heatly
J. Hollis
PF. ©. Prosser
Maylands Boy Scouts
Rende
Mary Hastie
Mona McLean
Mr. CO. Foster
Lilla Marsh
J. Hart
Mr. Sloan
M. Hands
Mr J. Hart
Mynaski
Is McLarty
Radford
Rippon
Clover
Doris McLarty
Estler
Bunbury Red Grass Society
H. B. Little
Midland Junction
Wellington ‘Hotel
J. E. Scott
Norwood Park
New Bunbary Cemetery
Novas
W. W. Roger
Nannup
Kathleen Giblett
Roy Dickson
Darling Range
1. Smithey
Victoria
Trene Gooding
Avondale College
Sydney
Municipal Continental
Carson Victoria Street
Wellington
Convent OF Mercy
Busselton
Ninas
Church Services
Sunlay
Nash
W. W. Mager
Church OF Christ
Lam —Wirship and
Addres
Chad and
Hible Chass
P_R
Baisteck
Salvation Army
Salvation Meeting
Ballinger
Buulury
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