Disease Rampant in Germany as War Persists
Reports describe widespread disease in Germany amid ongoing heavy fighting on multiple fronts. Italian torpedo boats conduct a daring attack as the war escalates across theaters.
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
5
German Advance to Wards Compiegne
London reports a serious Hutier attack west of the line driving French to Ribecourt with the Oise behind them leaving a four mile wide salient from Ribecourt to Sempigny. Ratier aimed to seize Compiegnes by Sunday evening as Schoeler’s cavalry races to cover the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hutier
Ribecourt
Oise
Sempigny
Ratier
Compiegns
Schoeler
Americans Hold Their Own In French Front
A French communique reports no renewed enemy assault between Montdidier and Anthenil. American forces repelled a counterattack at the Matz northern bank and recaptured Croix Ricard and Melooog heights, taking about 100 prisoners. Fighting raged along the Aisne to Villers Cotterets and near Pereine, Cocuvier, and St Pierre Aigle, with Americans halting attacks and holding gains at Belleau Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montdidier
Ion
Anthenil
Matz
Croix Ricard
Melooog
Aisne
Villers Cotterets
Pereine
Cocuvier
St Pierre Aigle
Bowresches
Belleau Wood
Reckless Sacrifice of Life in German Offensive
London reports Generalissimo Pooh's noon communique as Paris experts say the German push has been halted. Estimates claim 210 German divisions since March 21 with each sending at least 2,000 men into battle. American forces capture 34 German officers and warn peace by July is impossible. Critics condemn the offensive for enormous losses and rampant disease in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pooh
Paris
Gertown
Germany
Refugees Reach Paris From Compiegne Front
London reports refugees fleeing Compiegne making their way to Paris as civilians leave the town amid ongoing fighting and disruption.
Fruit Growers Conclave Calls for Co operation and Unity
The conference highlighted cooperation among fruit growers led by President Sharpe of Donnybrook. Speakers urged standardization and marketing unity and praised local bodies for hospitality to delegates. Discussions covered pool schemes, committee roles, and lessons from the Sunblosh Apple plan to build long term brand value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpe
Donnybrook
Preston Road Board
Donnybrook Traders’ Association
Bees
Harper
C W. Harper
Pri
Black
Trethowan
Baxter
Booth
Barker
Wickens
Rachel
Basil Murray
Humphries
Sista Seas
Eng
United States
Italian Torpedo Victory Destroys Austrian Fleet
A Milan telegram reports Italian torpedo boats sank two Austrian battleships and hit an armored cruiser, crippling Austrian naval strength at Pola. One battleship wreckage is said to cover a square mile, leaving only one enemy battleship afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Milan
Pola
Government Entomologist Advocated by Fruit Growers Delegation
Delegates applauded Mr. Newman as a capable public servant praised by fruit growers. Discussion featured Mr Booth and Mr Barker urging an evaporator at Perth to dry nonprime fruit and keep it from the fresh market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Booth
Barker
Perth
Martin
Commonwealth
Crawford
Bridgetown
West Australia
Tasmanian
Kerish
Swan
Singapore
Simper
Fremantle
Tasmania
R. Tong
W.A
Sharp
Donnybrook
Harper
Massrs Jones
Hawtar
Mullalyup
Wenterden
Muir
Mir Humphreys
Milly
Backer
Hasil Murray
Wrekenn
South Australia
W. Ua
Victoria
Wade
Humphreys
E. B Hill
Follington
Red Triangle fundraiser at Bunbury Golf Club
Bunbury Golf Club hosts a Red Triangle afternoon to raise funds for the YMCA next Wednesday. Nine holes start at 2 30 with visitors following. tea from 3 30. a three hole mini competition at 4 pm. an Approaching and Putting contest for a trophy. Cars offer rides at 1s return with proceeds to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Golf Club
Y.M.C.A
Jupiter Plavins
Boreas
Lady Associates
Peter Williams
Bunbury
Ron
Red Triangle
WA Fruiterowers Association Opens Conference in Donnybrook
The Associated Fruitgrowers’ Association opened its annual conference in Donnybrook on Wednesday with Sir William Ellison Macartney presiding. Delegates debated exports, evaporation plants, and case standards as they plan for overseas markets and cost reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fruitgrowen
Donnybrook
William Ellison-Macartney
Progent
Meg. W. Harper
J. McNeil Martin
Edwin Rose
M.L
Wellington Agricultural Society News and Upcoming Events
The Wellington Agricultural Society seeks claims for audit and urges immediate payment of accounts. The secretary, at Messrs. Stanley Money and Baths Buildings, will be available Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Plans for the Annual South West Agricultural Conference and a Bunbury show are in progress with dates to be confirmed after society replies. Harry Rose, Joseph Carroll, and Percy Rose plan to attend the Sydney sheep show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Stanley
Money
Bath
The
Agricultural Society
Bunbury
Harry Rose
Joseph Carrol
Percy Rose
Wellington Agricultural Society
Sydney
An Expensive Ram and Australia’s Wool Trade Riff
The West Australian reports on F. B. Falkiner and Son Ltd selling prize Merino rams to Mr Minnwart of Grast Rein et South Africa. The piece critiques South Africa’s ostrich feather trade barrier and calls for reciprocity to help Australian wool raising compete, warning of future generations facing high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkiner and Son Ltd
Wunganella
Minnaat
Grast Reinet
South Africa
Australia
Australia Is Seowjugy
Governor visits Donnybrook for Fruit Growers Conference
His excellency Governor Sir Ellison Macartney attended the Donnybrook Fruit-growers Conference hosted by W. E. Dempster at his Donnybrook home and orchard near Argyle. Esteemed attendees included G. W. Pickering M.L.A. for Sussex Trethowe and G Wickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnybrook
Ellison Macartney
W. E. Dempster
Argyle
Messrs
G. W. Pickering
M.L.A
Sussex
Trethowe
G Wickens
MS Pawhnee
J. Rose
Fisher
York
Rose It Wood
Perth
Wood
Shaw
Bunbury
Melbourne
M. Fawkner
the National Bank
W. L. Owen
Cecil Wilson
Honey
Edwin Rose
Marriott
Flynn
Joal
Balston
St Barbe More
Irwin
Geo Clarke
J. L Walker
K. M. Eastman
Wellard
L. Webster
Curlewis
Harold Boas
T. Paisley
G. Bremner
B. Irwin
A. Mitchell
M. Seabrook
M. Johnston
Gwen Clarke
Mesars Campbell
A. V Parkes
Cooper
Remedies and cautions for nervous headaches and intestinal poisoning
Advertisement warns that headaches irritability and insomnia often stem from intestinal poisoning. It promotes NUJOL a lubricant not absorbed by the body as a cure and notes it should ease symptoms. Also advertises Woods' Peppermint Cure for children's hacking cough priced at 1/6 and 2/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
USA
District Honor Roll and War News From Bunbury to London
The district notes a list of fallen and wounded including Thomas Chas Holbrook and Harold Douglas Johnston, with medical status. It reports a conference invite extended to the Bunbury growers and a future May meeting in Banbury. Constable Ford in Green bushes reports a relative serving in London after Gallipoli and Gallant George, an AIF volunteer, who has sustained multiple wounds and expresses faith in an Allied victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annac
Ford
Greenbushes
George
Wee Agricultural and Pastoral Society Notice
The Annual Audit and Balances Sheet in connection with the above will be held six months. All persons having claims against the Society are requested to furnish particulars of same. Payment of all accounts due to the Society in all respects. Hamilton, Superintendent May 1. Today at 2.80 p.m.
Notice of Application for a Mineral Lease West Australia
Obsolete notice records a mineral lease application under The Mining Act 1904 by Patrick Curran and Albert He, for Sunday Gift, 3 acres near Greenbushes, with coordinates and hearing dates set for 1918. Objections must be lodged by June 28 1918, and hearing on July 16 1918. Public notices include various local ads and sale offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Utice
Patrick Corran
Albers Boil
Graeshashes
Leaxe
Greenbushes
Patrick Curran
Albert Hei
Public Auction of Live Stock and Farm Plant in Woolaston
A public sale in June 27 offers a large consignment from H Belcher including 5 600 sheep, 11 horses with a draught stallion Ben Lock, a milking cow, a pig, and extensive farm implement stock. A bricks Villa in Woolaston Street is also for sale. Australian Imperial Forces recruiting invites previously rejected applicants for a three month training course with medical examination. An additional notice advertises a cow and a heifer for sale by Theo Robins in Balingup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gingin
Ney Harris
Boyds
Massey Harris
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Gompiegne
Compienge
Compienn
Pica
W.A. Fruiterowers ® Association
Commonwelth
J. R. Walters
Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd
Fruitgrowers’ Association
Tenterden
Gus Sharp
W. @. Rennick
W. Harper
W. H. Swan
Department of Agriculture
H.C. Trethowin
G. Wickens
Fruit Exchange
Messre Basil Murray
A.O.R. Losring
Basil’ Murray
O. W. Harpar
Basters States
Woods
Holbrook
Thos Chas
South Tinbury Veum
Barrett
Aia
Liev Des Frank
Cawi
Dalles
Wil
Des
Yas Johnston
Harold Douglas
Ban
Bury
BE Rating
Municipal Council and Traders’ Association
Banbury
Wee Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Hamilton
J. KE. Hands
Wael
Totion Mart
Eine Corner
Myke of York
Axwell” Tree Planet
F. Ry Hungerpord
W. Dawson
Bashes Minegal Feld
C. E. Simmons
Urse
Loty
Wellington
Brunswick
Pope
Grosvenor Bandy North Pextle Wendenmeaue
Picton Juyeti
J. J. Virgo
C.B.E
Will
Jor Sale
Woolaston-street
Wocusis
Hales & Trede
Australihe
Australian Imperial Forces
Medical Board of Contral
M. W. Logan
Theo
Robins
Balingyp
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