02 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1915
Page
1
Turbulent fighting at La Baisse in Belgium as German troops pressed British positions. The assault featured dense shelling, short-range advances, and close-quarters combat. A German gun was abandoned after a volunteer rider cleared trenches, saving his company from annihilation.
Copenhagen reports a cautiously worded piece on peace in many German papers. The article notes weariness and describes reconciliations gaining traction, signaling a shift in public mood and press editorial tone across Germany.
British reports claim reconquest of multiple sectors at Arras Hoye Soissons Rheims and Perthes. They say two guns and several earthworks mortars destroyed and enemy convoys bivouacs dispersed.
The report says Turkish forces occupy Kapia with outposts near the canal and at Kantara while Briil posts hold eastward. Turkish losses include several dead and five wounded. A French pilot with a British observer crash landed near Ubudiwitt. two men returned but were shot by a British squad. Turkish advance posts appear pressured by British actions as of Friday.
Paris reports a German submarine sank the Tokonaru off Havre while a second steamer Searia was damaged but towed into Havre. The article cites Grand Admiral von Tirpitz's interview noting plans to attack Allied trade and suggesting a larger U boat war could outpace invasion, while questioning whether Britain would risk a surface battle.
A Russian torpedoer raided Treblaond on Thursday and cannonaded troops causing their flight. Bar racks and stores suffered damage. Another torpedoer struck two batteries damaging barracks and sinking several resale at Bigoh.
Russian communique from Petrograd says on Wednesday troops occupied Gurneus after a heavy battle and captured the Turkish commander and his staff with three guns. The Turks attacked the column on Thursday but were repulsed with heavy losses.
From Copenhagen on the 31st a Telugon from Lada reports German confiscation of vast supply stocks. There is no bread and potatoes rot, civilians face starvation and are forced to eat cats and dogs.
Fragmentary report notes the Kul return to Berlin delayed by throat trouble. The account mentions Amsterdam as a related stop and suggests the issue muted a prominent voice, with unclear timing and context.
Fragmentary wartime dialogue describes action with Union Pack and Australian Bag at a yard, mentions sighting a vessel and planning arrivals in Narabarg and Emden, foreseeing heavy combat and potential losses as forces prepare to strike.
Arthur Stephens receives a letter from Harry McGowan a Boulder boy and former power house fireman now in the Australian Navy recalling the Emden engagement. McGowan describes the battle the loot of English gold and the brutal damage aboard the German cruiser and notes the crew’s German language fluency and wartime experiences.
The South-West Championship Tournament opened Saturday with strong turnout from state players including metropolitan champions. Late results show Kruger, Phillips, Stowks, Neve, Raton, Roberson and others winning in singles rounds while Stokes Jefferson and Kelwey Brook win doubles and Miss Trigwell Neye claim mixed doubles in the final.
A Dunedin resident sends a wartime letter from Ridgewood New York describing sharp price rises in coal meat eggs flour and other goods and widespread business layoffs. The writer notes scarce work for harbor crews and unemployment in New York City while newspapers praise Allied victories and condemn German actions.
The Hdacalda Department signals record enrolments at Bunbury Centre for February entry but funds limit pupil numbers. Preliminary courses offered with parts available from the headmaster. enrolment begins February 4 and continues through the month with registration at the school to avoid disappointment.
A large crowd enjoyed a sunny Bunbury Saco Club summer meeting with several fine races. Mentana won the Summer Handicap amid a strong field as Warambie and Balrose chased home. Salver, Rent Roll, and others battled for place money in subsequent events.
A garbled list shows race events across southwestern towns with dates ranging January to April. Locations include Banbury Busselion Capel Dardanup Donnybrook and Mandijong. Listed events mention dates in January February March and April but many names are unclear.
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