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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
3
The Southern Crom Times reports optimism for wheat crops across the district with praise for Greenough flats and Wongan to Mullawa routes. Harvey Roads Board meets to review rate arrears, bridge costs, road repairs, and fence and drainage issues, with decisions on funding and project prioritization.
Readers describe a wartime church service at a cathedral with prayers for King Empire and soldiers. The crowd includes families and friends of the fallen, names are read aloud, and a somber, communal tone pervades the gathered congregation as a hymn and prayers are offered for those at risk and the nursing and labor efforts supporting the war.
The proposed Roads Board Loan of £1000 mainly for Capel road was held yesterday and rejected by a majority of five. Informal votes included proxies without a Justice signature and one personal vote not initialed.
The Pree Bureau reports on May 30 a naval expedition capturing Pobitashuren on the Nyauen coast in German East Africa. The operation destroyed ammo stores and advanced toward key German positions as news details accumulate about the South West Africa campaign and British mobilization.
The descriptions recount a Monday Corpus Christi observance with a large turnout from Sisters and children, a busy day at the altar adorned with flowers, and a sermon from Archdeacon Smyth on the Blessed Sacrament. Warnings against sacrilege and calls for reverence marked the devotions and prayers through the day.
The German airship Zepelin was set ablaze and destroyed after heavy fighting near Mk Ghaut. Pilot Warnford in a swift attack dropped explosives crippling the Zeppelin, causing a massive explosion and fire. King George telegraphed congratulations to Warnford who reportedly earned the Victoria Cross for the daring act.
In the House of Commons yesterday Unionist A R Cooper pressed ministers on munitions policy. He questioned whether Wickera firms in Birmingham were building two factories under a strange arrangement and if orders were ever placed. Mr. Pontt er said three hundred firms were invited to tender, fifty used as sub-contractors, and that reducing unit velocity could aid both Britain and the Allies. The Munitions Bill progressed to a third reading as Prime Minister Asquith and Sir John Simon defended no hidden agenda, aiming solely to supply ammunition to troops.
Amusements Captain Aibares Egyptian scenes and Keystone Comedy will be repeated tonight, offering varied entertainment options for local patrons.
Two test screenings of a Chaplin comedy at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday and Monday promise strong crowds. The program includes His Trysting Places and a good list of other pictures for the feature night.
Fragmented lines speak of war and danger with references to fight and shells. Phrases mention gold weary friendship and lying with the enemy amid shot and shell. The text appears as garbled OCR from a World War II or earlier soldier’s poem.
Delegates from Upy Black wood Warren Greenbushes Bridgetown and Balingup intend to form a Vermin Board on Thursday June 17 in Bridgetown to address destruction caused by Anges increasing in the district.
Fragmentary report claims a zeppelin was destroyed north of Brussels by naval airmen Wilson and Mills. A bomb allegedly caused a column of flame, with gas ignition and an explosion observed after the craft dropped its payload.
The Kaiser acknowledges severe German losses and declares the foe strong in Galicia, while vowing conquest or die. He returns to Berlin from Vienna and hints at a forthcoming speech to justify Italy's entry into the war.
Sunday marks saw Snowden Stokes and Tognini Trophy shooters fire at 500 and 600 yards. Mr Trenowath, a new recruit, won the Lub Trophy despite limited competition, showing rapid improvement. A Bunbury team of twelve visited Harvey Club for a friendly match. Harvey led by 30 at 300 yards and finished about 44 points ahead. A dinner by Mr Shanham followed with exhibitions and social events.
The report notes no change since January 4 and says British forces saw reduced air activity on the front. Two German planes were brought down, one by fire and the other in a duel with a British aircraft. Belgrade residents were told to stay indoors and keep a bucket of water ready near their homes.
A Frontier facility encountered electrical wiring issues causing closures and delays. Investigations focus on the damaged wires and the impact on surrounding operations and scheduled services. Local crews are assessing repairs and expected reopening timelines.
Four thousand volunteers in London have formed committees to organize men at Smithfield Market to aid munition factories. The Enginesa Society in the district urges branches to recognise the munitions situation and push to accelerate war material production.
The Daily Chronicle correspondent reports the general offensive at the Dardanelles continues with the most important action the Australians catechized and the retreating Turks and Allies. a June 6 advance finds Turkish forces faltering on Rent Peak as the battle lines shift with limited gains for the Allies.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Secretary of State Bryan resigning amid pressure from colleagues. The text mentions government sentiment and possible postponement of diplomatic relations as aftershocks of a sinking incident, with references to cabinet discussions and a heated resignation context.
An Italian communique claims advance units along the front from Cepesetia to Brisen have captured positions and threatened Passino. The report notes river crossings and movements by cavalry as forces push toward the lower Leomeq region.
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