Fighting in Egypt divisions split under Turkish attack
A Turkish division in Egypt faced a divided command as forces moved toward multiple polises in an early morning assault. Casualties included wounded officers and captured men, with British naval fire and armored boats aiding in the counteraction. A separate telegram from Feb 7 reports a Drickield near Grinolty seized, prompting praise for New Zealand and Commonwealth resolve in facing the shadow of war.
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Lordon
Toumoum
Mutabel Khief
Tour
le Sex Canal
Su Hundreman
Toumonm
Oenai
Oscar
Piracy Debate Marks Naval Policy After Lusitania Action
The Foreign Office issued a statement on neutral flag use and merchant vessel capture aboard wartime duties. It notes belligerents must verify vessel character before action and warns that intent to destroy noncombatant ships amounts to piracy. Lusitania reportedly sailed toward Liverpool under attack orders.
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Foreign Office
Great Britain
Tharmany
Admiralty
As Lusitania
Ireland
Shy
Liverpool
Uneventful wartime updates with scattered bombardments
Reports indicate a quiet phase apart from several aerial assaults on Nieuport and the bombardment of Beiusons Northam quarter. French operations are described as largely uneventful with routine skirmishes noted elsewhere.
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Nieuport
Northam
Beiusons
Tragic Domestic Death Reported Near Kejonup
A tragedy near Kejonup, 15 miles north west of the settlement, reached police headquarters today. Telegraphic message states a man killed his wife during a domestic quarrel and an inquiry team was dispatched from Kata to investigate the incident at Brantey estate.
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Mangtn
Ma Faris
Towest
Kejonup
Kajonap
Simaste
Conaiahli
Esder
Kata Oing
Australian forces escape mine trap during Rabaul raid
Colonel Holmes reports trophies from German New Guinea and a dairy entry noting Australian troops narrowly avoided a mine during the attack on the wire fence station at Rabaul. The mine malfunctioned just as troops advanced and exploded later after the surrender, blowing the road sky high across many yards.
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German New Guinea
Holmer
Holmes
Melbourne
Rabaul
Politicians and Pay Cuts Stir War Fund Debate
A fragmented note on ministers resisting salary reductions while contributing to a war fund, and a 44 hour work plan sparking arithmetic on cost of MPs salaries. The piece questions feasibility of a large legislature pay cut and cites proposed figures, listing several lawmakers.
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Daily News
Fragmentary local note from Yersa Ta Dta Bay area
Partial OCR fragment mentions a building, minutes, file, and a par hole unclear. No coherent events or identifiable organizations or people readable.
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YersaTaDta Bay
Bridge dispute over Collie Creek repair funding in Bunbury
A Dardanup Harvey Roads Board session in Bunbury debated Government plans for the Collie Bridge. They argued against a full rebuild costing £2500, favoring a £600–£700 repair to keep the bridge sound for 50 years while urging the Minister for Works to honor the original August proposal.
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Dardanup
Harvey Roads Board
Bunbury
Collie Bridge
R. Diver
F Bocher
J. Stewart
Harvey Roads
F. Venn
Wilson
R. Driver
Driver
W. D. Johnson
Works
Harvey
Johnson
Aubject
Wnginsery
Els
Dardunup
Alo
Frank Venn
Dardamup
Henty
Roarda
Becher
Boarda
Wubwidhen
Guildford
Swan
Sue
Bodina
EL Kote
Dardenup
Wedding Bells At Bunbury As Alma Lawford Weds Joseph Thomas
A local wedding drew notice as Alma Victoria Mathleon Lawford aged 19 married Joseph William Thomas in Bunbury. The ceremony at Wellington Hotel was officiated by Rev Father O Reilly with about 100 guests, the bride from Collie and the groom an Fremantle resident. The event followed by a reception and included remarks from the families.
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Bunbury
Collie
Wellington
Joseph William Thomas
Alma Victoria Mathleon Lawford
Joseph William ‘Thomas
Fremantle
Twix
Poesess
Perth
Wedding of Miss Higgins and Mr Bentley at Capel
The wedding of Miss Higgins and Mr Bentley was held at Capel with a large reception at the Bentley home. The bride wore a creme silk gown with lace and seed pearls, a long train, and a pearl edged veil. Bridesmaids wore blue voile, Miss Higgins wore white silk crepe, and bouquets featured pink geraniums and fern. Best man was Mr. Charles Own. a violinist played during the ceremony. The couple left for Perdy to spend their honeymoon, with many valuable presents received.
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Liemiaceinge
Constance Culton
Jin
Summ
Koga
Dongup
Frank Guildford
Aad
J. Lebentivy
Capel
Scott Clarke
Springfield
Mises
M. L. Higgins
Auasie Bentley
Misa Higgins
Miss Bentley
Chas
Fadl
Cutley
Greumanian
Yalpole
Tebralagroaia
Miss Higgins
Bono
Mrs. Bentley
A. E. Moore
Perdy
Great Field Crop Yield Reported by Higgins Brothers
A Great Field in Spring field Capel and Mosary Higsing Brother reported a phenomenal Cap Barley crop. From 16 acres they harvested 1096 bushels, averaging four bushels per acre with three acres yielding a portion of 3 bushels. The barley was sown late and boosted by potash. Higgins Brothers see a strong yield compared with previous years. Robert Forrest secured 1000 kilothels of the recent crop and praised it as excellent and worth inspection by buyers.
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Mosary
Higsing Brother
Springfield
Capel
Higgins Brothers
Pad Ap Ny
Robert Forrest
Bayers
Brookhampton and Donnybrook cricket scores tease
A fragmented report details a Monday match between Brookhampton and Donnybrook with partial scores and remarks on innings. Names and figures are incomplete but indicate a small team contest with brief scoring notes and final partial tallies.
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Donnybrook
Brookhampton
Eum
Mally
Miford BI
Oufford
Glick Cup Final Featured Keen Bowing Contest
The Glick Cup final Saturday drew many bowling enthusiasts. Hands won the cup for South-West Club, claiming it twice in a row as Monger’s team fell short by three pins. Teede led for South-West with strong play and Monger impressed with solid bowling throughout.
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Monger
Teede
Abota
Thompson
Boso
Teats
Hales
McCay
Hands
Esseuccessorns
W. Brittma
Te Walker
Tr Cullen
Dt Knightson
Bunbury Council Reports Quarrying and Street Works Progress
The council at its last meeting discussed works including ballast from a Russian barque for Bunbury streets, widening Victoria Street from Gordon's Bend to Strand, and starting quarry operations on Spencer Street to obtain stone. It notes costs per ton, anticipated ship traffic, and the formal steps to be taken to supply ballast from vessels.
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Council
Lnst Busey
Spencer Street
Messrs
Montesth
Bridgetown Triumph in Local Cricket Match
Bridgetown batted first and were dismissed for a low score while Warriors chased but faltered. Savory starred with the bat for the Bridgetown side, and Ryton and Jones added key support as Warriors fell short by three wickets. Bill Jones and Jones bowled strongly for Bridgetown, securing vital early wickets. Summers top-scored for Bridgetown with 22 in the second innings while Hamilton carried his bat.
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Amociiton Plapah
Bridgetown
Warriors
Steere Otros
Orme Bushoy Coop Mill
Ryal
Jones
Jim Clarke
Ryone
Wookie
Soott Clarke
Svere
Rywll
Lee Sem
Wariors
Collapeed
Bill Joase
Tam
Endem
Warvigs
Apa
Tm Woora
Hamith
Guerniee Law Tangles at Mill Town Meeting
Fragmented report describes disputes over timber quotas and eligibility rules among mill workers and local clubs. Leaders from Bridgetown Mah tage and Warrior Club discuss penalties for late starts and compliance, with plans for March matches and fundraising social events.
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M Oriwford
Bridgetown
Mestry
Wilkinson Jemmy Warriors
Mowry Digby
Scotian
Coop
Baltes
Ooedmem
Yortup
Howl
White
Yoronp
Bridgetaws Club Ware
Fiom
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M. Deakin
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New Guinea
Perks
Annod
Alon
Rarcivan
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Hindaon
O. A
Labi
Cattier
Tinhour
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Han
Labane
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Holman
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Conatky
D. Chitwisd
Gaedener
Iitchen
Roslands Bridge
Alstandrs
Lie
Nowa
Amy M. Armstrong
Margaret River
Aubuny E. House
Yallingup
South Wonton Newa
Bently—Rose
Brookhampton Donnybrook
Poduen
Padman
Maitlee
J. Clifford
Lyon Prigwell
Padma
B. Sunderse
A. Clifford
Lyon Durbin
Thomson
Padma Donovan
Lyon
Richardson
Padmaun
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Doneybrook
Judd
Padovan
Molover
Y Lyon
Donovan
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Miller
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Litford
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O Moloney
Thoma
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Gaim
Triewetl
Dorbin Taylor
Dorbin
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Dorbin Lyon
Sundriew
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B. Miler
Trigwell
E- Miller
Moloney
Bandera
Busselton
Busselton News
Mesore
Russell
Manic
Melaniel
P. Bignell
Albany
Fone
Meluaa
Capalle
Bunbury Works
Nelson Groket
Co-Op Mill Y
Walter
Wiokoin
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Gewme Buswa
Butirluy
Mateh
Sunda Fach
Warrior Club
Warfeo Association
Nelson
Boot Clarke
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