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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
6
The Balingup Hall hosted a large gathering as Mrs E Collins departs to Bunbury. Community praise flowed from residents and local officials, with apologies from several others. The event featured music, elocution, dancing, and a note on the Hancock Trophy shoot won by C Timbrell.
A historical ballad recounts the voyage of Australian troopships from Albany to Colombo facing the Emden raider. The Sydney and Melbourne stand out in a bold naval duel with Von Muller, ending in captives returned and German pride broken. The verse honors dinkum Aussie grit and the silent tribute of the enemy.
The notice outlines how to address British and Australian prisoners of war, including examples such as British Pte A.G. Thomas, MT Army Service Corps, ALF, London. It covers restrictions on letters, postcards, packets, and remittances, plus when and how to contact the Australian Red Cross Society for approved materials and forwardings.
From our correspondent in Dardanup Saturday's Foundation Day brought heavy rain feared to wash SW districts into the ocean. Alfred Bailes, last seen destitute Friday, searched for. he has reappeared. Mr Hubble's sale drew a large crowd. Mr Jack Hands praised as an auctioneer. John Harris buys land with his brother planning a new venture nearby. Station master Wilkinson ill with pneumonia, Dr Joel managing care. Mr Strachan returns home nearly well. Handy Food Co advertises luncheon dainties and sausages. Woods Great Peppermint Cure recommended for night cough.
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