13 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
1
A scrambled wartime note outlines German fears of a failed spring campaign. It cites Allied resistance, logistical limits, and a desire to avoid costly offensives as Britain and her allies prepare for renewed pressure on the western front.
The fragmentary report notes German and British actions, including contraband note replies, patrols near Bruges and Antwerp, and a British air raid causing limited damage with casualties. Specific dates, places, and identities are unclear in the damaged text.
Reports recount Lord Sesvitant claiming the capture of Gacuan Fabia and a threatened punishment. Mr. Asquith suggests the case will be examined. Mentions Belgian Army strength at 100,000 and mobilization of French and British coroners. Notes a steamer bound for South America as a trade exposition with French and English demonstrators to promote German trade capture.
Fragmented OCR text recalls a wartime appeal from the Parin Pott Journal to Newton and Francs. It references soldiers, a plea for unity, a frontier frontier and a call to honor brothers in arms, with a ceremonial salute to a new European alliance and the 82d regiment.
Ledger pleads not guilty to stealing groceries from Franklin and a parcel cover. Witnesses connect the act to a Wednesday morning theft circuit involving a sleeper cutter and a parcel delivery in Aridstown. The court orders further inquiries with a month’s imprisonment pending.
A drama titled treewun, staged by the International Bille Students' Association, reopens tonight at the Lyre and will continue this afternoon and again tomorrow afternoon and evening. Admission is reduced.
Leonard Pollard aged 9? was killed when horses bolted near Bridgetown racing down a steep incline as a buggy overturned. Polly Pollard and others suffered pale bruises. Police dispatched from Bridgetown collected evidence and an inquest opened yesterday.
The South-West Club names players for a Bunbury match starting at 3.15 with teams including Voupant Hands Durer Cay Spencer Leede Norrie Visrachis and Walker. Queens Park social bowls featured wins by Seldon Baldock and a prize for jack bowling amid a large audience and lively doubles play.
The death of Mek Walsh at 34 is reported with funeral held at Bunbury Cemetery led by Rev Frewer. The text recalls Bunbury residents and military figures including Captain Tulloch and Lieutenant Roberts as well as local social notices about marriages, visits, and illnesses.
Last Wednesday evening a crowded croquet event featured a standard ten minute tournament. Final round produced a win for Mrs. Dermer against Geo Clarke. Trophies were presented by Mrs. H Johnston.
The handicap double tournament began on Wednesday with Mrs. Easthaugh and Mrs. Parkes defeating Mrs. Johnston and Miss Flaharty and Mrs. B. Teede defeating Mrs. Tending and Mrs. Zollnes. In singles, Mrs. Laff defeated Mrs. Fowenas on the No. 2 court. more games slated for next week.
The list presents weights for races including TRIAL STAKES LADY PURSE CAPEL STAKES and WACK RACE. Notable entries include Propellant Warashie Yewrow Antwerp Maid and Silent Mac with varied weights assigned by handicapper W. C. Forrest.
A slate of services across St Pauls Cathedral St Patricks St Davids and other parishes including morning prayers Eucharist and sermons. Notes include February 18 timings 730 am 730 evening prayers and various children and Bible study gatherings. Local churches Bentham Capel and Mirieth list worship meetings and choir activities.
A fine programme of moving pictures will be shown this evening including Chaplin in Whatin Remedy and an Edwin comedy. Tomorrow night a special Band programme travels to Queens Park Rotunda with further entertainment and a mixed bill. Proceeds partly go to the Hand.
An amalgamation between the jewellery firm of Mr A W Snowden in Victoria aurret and the headquarters in Aepher trot is noted. After month end Mr GW Snoyulon will continue operations at Typhon Street. The merger aims to reduce stock and adjust prices to clear inventory with further announcements pending.
A Bunbury council debate centers on brick houses health risks and costs. Councillor North is pressed with questions about why brick homes are deemed unhealthy, whether doctors favored brick for residences, and if insurance costs differ by material. The exchange references local figures and a recent vote on building materials and health implications.
Yesterday at Jie Siverabinus Courts a croquet carnival drew out members and friends for a public event to raise funds for an unspecified course. Mrs Flynn and Mr Edwards donated trophies. a twelve shot high score prize sparked lively play and a supper followed, with results to be reported later. Mrs Selden was named secretary pro tem at a ladies meeting where croquet plans and green mud usage were discussed for council approval next week.
Fragments indicate an annual Sunday shoot for the Snowden Trophy at the 500 and 0 yard ranges. The Bon Marche sponsorship from Bunbury is noted with claims of solid financial condition and event viability despite garbled text.
An elaborate wedding in Bridgetown merged with Geraldton ties as Meg Murnane of Symi Victoria married Thon Mwtally Auxon, eldest son of My and Mire Yom Hatchinson. The ceremony featured ornate decor, family attendance, and telegrams from Perth and Geraldton as guests toasted the couple before a motor car departure for Perth and honeymood in the country.
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