British Battle Cruiser Squadron Sinks German Cruiser Blocher
A British force under Rear-Admiral Beatty engaged during a morning running fight in the North Sea sinking the German cruiser Blocher and badly damaging two other battle cruisers. The action involved Lion, Tiger, Prince Royal, New Zealand, Indomitable, and others pursuing four German battle cruisers toward minefields until several escaped. Casualties were eleven wounded aboard the Lion.
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Beatty
C.B
Blocher
Lion
Princian
New Zealand
Derfflinger
Tone
Seydlita
van In
Moltke
Bluther
Blucher
Seydlite
Der
Ceww
Scharnhorst
Onelsanuy
Pelklands
Sturden
Bineber
David Beatty
Lord Kitchener
China
Prestiouniy
Hia Cay Lalcy Delors
Shires
Jerilliant
Mollgol
Tragic drowning ends search for Nish Burwell's son
The missing son of Mr Nish Burwell was found dead after a Saturday disappearance. Reported details describe a breakwater scene at dawn with a boat and companions nearby. The body showed head injuries, suggesting a possible accidental knock during a dive. Funeral services were held at Bunbury Cemetery with a lengthy procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nish Burwell
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Bonth Bunbury Break-in
Friday night two South Bunbury residents spotted a man entering the Bonth Bunbury shop of Messrs Fourscry and Wass. One kept watch while the other alerted police. Olaf W. Lurnon, a Bonth Bunbury resident for some time, was found behind the counter with an ox tongue. He was arrested and brought before the Court on Saturday and remanded for eight days.
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South Bunbury
Bonth Bunbury
Mesrs. Fourscry
Wass
Olaf W. Lurnon
Wafe
Lanona
Next Season Prospects Under War Strain on Food Supplies
Mr. Richardson, superintendent of the Victorian Department of Agriculture, warns prolonged war will create a durable high demand for European foods, especially torchest, with import shortfalls likely for years. He expects 1916 harvest may be prolific if rainfall cooperates, urging strong sowing next autumn as farmers and institutions prepare for high prices.
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Richardson
Department of Agriculture
Richard Con Aage
Europa
Richardson Nates
Artrone
Rae
Death of a Pioneer at Bunbury Dignified Farewell
A veteran of the Crimean and Indian campaigns, Private Blinton, aged 87, longtime Bunbury resident, died as alarm bells faded. Born in Camberdin England he served in the Border Regiment and Ty Foot before later joining Western Australia life. His funeral at Bunbury General Cemetery drew old friends and local officials including the mayor and militia members. The Bishop of Tumut presided.
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Uekinel Sebaetopol
Darla Puaton
Camberdin
England
Gth Foot Regiment
Border Regiment
Blinton
Bebaetopol
Hebnatopol
Lee
Il Bia
Chunar
India
Western Australian
Josiun Burton Swhd Han Tween
Picton
State
Bunbury
Steve
O'Donnell
Bunbury General Cemetery
Ax Pull Trern
Geo
Olueie
Meare
Owen
Walker
Norrie
Tuntury
Pardonable Love and Family Pride In New Models
A terse note from W. Zimpel of Hay Street Berth describes a marriage wish involving a man Hw teener Angela Doce aiming to wed his wife. Children Ony4 Pecambur are showcased as beauty models, while mothers boast wheelability. The item mentions stock of children’s chairs, sanitary gear, and walkers combined.
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Thildren
Pecambur Lalore
Nee
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
Berth
Sérancious
Ale Io Stock
Lance Mambece
Ralldrea
Fisby Ewings
White Hand Society Charity Show Clears £35 16s for Jew Mulcahy
Entertainment event last Thursday raised a net sum of £35 16s Ed handed to the recipient with a ledger showing total receipts from individuals and ticket sales. Expenditure included theatre hire, band hire, advertising, and sundries, leaving a credit balance of £36 0d. donors praised include W L Marsh and G P Futcher among others.
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Mulcahy
D Williama
Bunbury City Band
E. Potter
At. Ward
KR. Henderson
T. Chadd
H. Pinnigar
Robarteon
J. Burwall
J Kennedy
Bob
E. Oake
Mia
Young
Mewern
W. L. Marah
P. Futcher
Engwalkis Ltd
Phillips
Monkhouns
Hanwen
Jon
Uecean
Fragmented Moral Reflections on Marriage and Love
A garbled meditation on marriage and love condemns insincerity in unions. It laments the absence of genuine affection and criticizes social expectations that press individuals into loveless commitment, hinting at personal regret and the cost to character.
Lor Pair Spectacles and Accessories Hit Saturday Market
Lor Pair Spectacles featuring rolled gold curved arms and bold design attract shoppers at the Saturday market. Limited stock noted as Bowden and Filephanatreet Reon cited among vendors.
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Wo Bowden
Bunbury Yacht Club Hosts Sunday Race Results
Four boats started as a fresh wind carried the Bunbury Yacht Club regatta along the coast. Nevticas won the race by about fifteen seconds after Defender briefly led, with Sayonara placing 65 seconds behind the Petal. A large crowd enjoyed the sight as wind faded near the finish and the event concluded with a reception for donors and officials.
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Bunbury Yacht Club
Bonta
Anosvanena
Maria
Sayomars
Petal
Coms Bn
Cours
Personal notices from Australian paper mix of marriages and school news
The page reports military enrollments and engagements in Australia with notices of Wendt and Spargo marriages, educational appointments including Edmondson at Wagin State School, Dr Flynn’s Bunbury welcome, and a funeral for infant Iris Rose at Banbury Cemetery with Canon Adams officiating. It notes Eustace Cohen joining English forces and his brother securing a front line post, plus a memorial welcome gathering in Bunbury for Dr and Mrs Flynn.
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Eustace Cohen
England
Ima of Court
P. Gibbons
Lands Department
Narrogin
Harvey District
Lens Wendt
Tl. Wendt
Elgin
Brauley Clapp
Drowning Fatality at Collie In Pool
A drowning fatality occurred Friday morning at Collie involving a man named Searle, who was a near stranger to the town. He entered a pool, sank after taking ill, and his body was recovered by Mr Laurisch. A doctor was summoned. efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
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Collie
Searle
Laurisch
Life at the Pyramids Through a Western Front Soldier
A West Australian correspondent describes combat deaths among Victorians and a New Zealander’s violent death. He warns of daily disappearances amid harsh conditions, and reports a military depot at Mona near camp. The piece notes a shift to a fashionably grim Egypt and mentions a weekly march to a hotel quarter for meals and baths.
Timber Mens Meeting at Nannup in Local Hall
An informal gathering in Nannup discussed government treatment of sleeper cutters, stock on hand, and potential markets. Speakers referenced open Crown Lands, private enterprise options, and local sentiment toward politicians, with calls for production and wages amid political critique.
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Conkle
Nannup
Peter
Loghien
Misa
Oheriabed
India
Reid
Laws and Reid
O.loghlen
Kurrewany
O’loghien
Bir Winthrop
V. Broskman
Port of Banbury Port Collections and Voyage Observations
A fragmentary diary style report details Banbury port collections for the month ending January 3 including customs and excise revenue of £476 exports worth £821,000 and tonnage figures for foreign and coastal shipping. The piece blends travel notes through a port visit with vivid, rough scenes of the town and its diverse mix of visitors, soldiers, and locals, ending with a glimpse of street life and markets.
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Banbury
Northam Soldiers Abroad in Alexandria Night Tour
On December 4 ELE coopship Arcanius moored at Alexandria Gentral Quay as troops prepared to disembark. A small party slipped onto the city streets to glimpse the bazaar, traffic, and exotic crowd, noting the riot of colors, smells, and lively scenes while soldiers observed cautious crowds and a mix of vendors and carriage paces.
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Arcanius
Alexandria
Es Ronks
Ghent
Golo
Australia
Regetihieg
Crulia
Yarmimme
Steve
Bone
Fen
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North Sea
British
Boy Auswell
TN Books
David Stinton
Crimean Vatran
White Hand Society
Benin
Nevticas
Sayonara
Amin
Teo See
Mosors
Frasnkel
Baselton Bowling Club
Life
Pyramids
Pyramids Tront
Mona
Emgildh
de Thiy Inc
Port of
Ielde
Goma
Bay
Strecta
Montly
Tinh
Paitway
Gmtrals
Northam
Albeandria
Bie
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