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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
5
Dutchman returns from Germany declaring bomb raids on German towns will hasten the end of the war. The warning follows grave statements attributed to the French premier urging decisive action to shorten the conflict.
From Paris on June 7, Premier Clemenceau delivered a grave address noting the French line weakens after four years of war while Allied forces face immense losses. He said French troops fought five times their numbers and endured little sleep in recent days, praising Food's officers and urging calm, resolve, and fighting to the end as the foe presses.
Amsterdam correspondent reports a Dutch industrialist back from Germany urging bombing German towns to end the war. He claims Allied airmen caused panic in Rhine towns as residents flee and authorities bar passport issuance for children amid the chaos.
London dispatch says French forces repulsed local attacks near Lacre while Allied and German experts debate a halt in the offensive. Critics attribute a pause to replenishing German ranks after two days of heavy losses, signaling weakness. Foeb pursues a Fabian-like provisional strategy with limited gains.
A London report from Jung cites the Berlin Vossindhe Zeitung announcing a temporary halt to the German offensive. It says there is no earth in continuing the advance as French reserves are ready. It warns further advances will cost much and urges patience as leaders plan fresh surprises.
London dispatches report Allied air observers found no German entrenchment or fortifications on the Noyon Chateau Thierry front. This suggests the early resumption of the battle and renewed action in the area.
The Bunbury Sailors Rest annual meeting on Tuesday night drew a large crowd. Bishop Wilson presided with Canon Adama and Mr K Eastman on the platform. The report noted wartime shipping disruption and a subsidy cut, with £25 raised locally after the Treasury stated £50 would be discontinued. The late Matron Mrs Shaw was replaced by Mrs Parker from Brighton and the institute awaits stronger donor support as funds show a deficit. The gathering praised the Mercantile Marine and urged subscriptions while the concert showcased Mina Betterworth and local performers.
The Governor and Lady Ellivon Muscarine attend Donnybrook on Tuesday to view the rich lands of the district and inaugurate the Fruit Growers Center. The formal ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at Lim with official road board entertainment and a focus on regional development.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Moore on a daughter. Forestry worker Mr Moore and family long in Balingup now at old Canning Mills. Poem by Miss Ethel M Campbell of Durban. Officer Sergt Frank Offer, son of Mr and Mrs H Offer of Burekup, qualified in Flying Corps. Captain Lawrence Riley leaves Perth for Egypt end of month. Bunbury society notes include illnesses, visits, and absences. J Ly Pritchard and others away on military duties. Public meetings and local notices feature M C A visitor Mord Virgo and medical surgery for W E Courthope.
An advertisement warns readers against spreading a baseless claim that anyone connected with Mesars, B. Chamberlain & Son's Dairy has diphtheria. It states the proprietors will prosecute rigorously anyone repeating the false report.
Donnybrook notes recount a Wednesday juvenile concert at Agricultural Hall raising funds for Red Cross and Trench comforts with performers led by Misses Tipping Port Loy Quaile Harding and others. A public football club formed with blue and white colours. first home win noted. An evening comedy-acting show entertained locals to aid the Y M C A fund. Community reports cover rainfall damage, road repairs, and preparations for Fruitgrowers Conference delegates.
Large crowd attends the Bunbury Traders Association event at Bedford Hall where Mayor J G Baldock presents prizes and certificates won during the year. Attendance rose in Technical Courses from 53 to 61 and in Penhurst/Continuation classes to 156 from 150.
In the seventh stage for the Cocks trophy the usual spoon was contested with Set shooting at 200 yards where Gill Mears and Nisbitt showed promise. Birch won after the count back, with scores listed for 200 and 300 yards and other shooters including Hough Hill Nisbitt Ryan Trenowath Snowden Teede Affleck Salmon Sharp Blythe Marsh. Also notice that NARROGIN TRADING AGENCY CO LTD are appointed local agents for Over Land Cars with Firestone tyres and stock at Perth prices.
The Church of England Hut Fund sale opened at Beiford Hall on Thursday noon to raise funds for the Australian Hut Fund for soldiers overseas. Premises in central Bitton at Cairo are open to all Australian and New Zealand soldiers, with rent £18 0s 0d per annum. Meals are provided at cost, dormitories equipped with beds and linen, and Egyptian foods avoided to stay homelike. Donations fund electric lighting, furniture, and amenities. proceeds support soldiers at the front, with no profiteering on meals. A busy sale featured stalls, a euchre party, dance, and prizes, with thanks to Mrs Wilson and other organizers.
An article urges avoiding self treatment for headaches and nervous symptoms, noting they often indicate intestinal poisoning and recommending NUJOL from Standard Oil Company as a safe lubricant. It also lists War Time Prohibition meeting at Lyric Theatre, the Bunbury council meeting postponement, and a Local Court case Larsen v A W Dobbie.
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