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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
3
Melbourne on June 24 Acting Premier Watt announced the government has been informed that the Treaty of Peace has been signed confirming an end to hostilities and a formal peace settlement.
London reports on June 24 that Paris officially states Germany has decided to sign the Treaty of Peace. The governments confirm progress toward a formal peace settlement after protracted negotiations.
Washington June 24 President Wilson leaves France aboard a ship for his return to the United States after a wartime diplomatic tour in Europe. He is expected to arrive in the U.S. in the coming days as allied leaders continue postwar talks.
British reports state six Germans were killed and ten wounded while attempting to escape after the emlars to stop was given. Naval observers deem the sinking vessels a regrettable but unavoidable outcome, noting their neglected condition and the heavy costs of salvage and weapons production.
Paris reports widespread press anger over soap flow mishaps. Some decry British negligence while others say France expected a share of ships and should seek compensation from Allies.
A Weimar source quotes Qismanns Tyne stating that German warships in Kal and other harbors have been sunk. The claim reflects ongoing naval losses as part of the war reportage.
Copenhagen June 24 German newspapers cheer the Scapa Flow sinkings praising the feat while fearing new Entente claims. Mittags Zeitung boasts Germany fulfilled its vow not to let England keep the ships.
Reported chaos in Paris as Bolshevist forces suffer a severe defeat amid fires. White flags appear across several districts while Ley-1 en Bolshevist forces retreat toward the British front, according to the dispatch.
A Thursday Parish Hall gathering in Bedgetown, led by Rev Canon Burns with Rev Canon Adams and other clergy, discussed unity of faith and church reform based on the York Canterbury report. Debate centered on attendance, public worship, and re unification benefits cited from Bunbury and South Bunbury missions.
June 34 reports Taflutnz claimed another victim Asst night in Qhes Degruchy with Independence at Subinco. One fresh case notified to authorities from Brisbeao Htrees city. Blackboy Hill Hospital shows one patient dangerously ill. Leonora report today lists one fresh case.
The 11th annual Bunbury Butter Factory meeting at Bedford Hall heard a company report showing 301 tons 13 cwt cream received, 152 tons 17 cwt butter produced, and 190 tons 12 cwt ice made in the year ended April 30 1919. Directors praised the period as a record. discussions covered Busselton factory losses, supplier shares, prices, and plans to expand dairy and refrigerating works while seeking government terms for loans and profit distribution.
Debate over butter distribution during shortage and abolition of the retail cart, with director re-elections and auditor appointment. Critics urge a larger local stake, warn against Government competition, and call for selling Busselton to Bunbury Co operative while keeping a local branch. The balance sheet shows 301 tons 13cwt of cream value £92,423 10/6, 152 tons 17cwt butter produced, and a net profit of £1,187 13/9 amid extensive costs.
Friday night social at Bedford Hall under Bunbury Golf Club auspices drew a large crowd including visitors from Dardanup Burskup Roelands Brunei Harvey Perth Australind Brunswick and Dardanup residents. The floor stayed lively with excellent music and dancing till one, ending with the National Anthem. praise for the dance committee's efforts.
Mr Money calls settlers meeting to discuss retaining the Wallington Mills Railway. Speakers describe the line as vital for over 54 farming families and local settlements, highlighting dairy, fruit, timber, and milling prospects and urging government takeover to prevent land value loss.
Mr R Fouracre remains confined in this room. Mr and Mrs EJ Wass departed for Durban South Africa for about two months to pursue reciprocal trade links as many European to Australian ships call in at Durban for coal and supplies. Mrs and Mrs Wainhope plan visits to Ladysmith Pretoria and other Boer era sites. Bert Lansdale now in charge at Wilgarrup visited Bunbury Monday. he’s popular among workers. Roy Buckenara from Ferguson returned home after days in Bridgetown. Pte John McFadyen Busselton listed as ill in Casualty List. Mr G C Money MLA with Mrs Money will attend Welcome Home for Ptes M A Coonan and W H Harris at Dardanup. Mayor W L Thomas and Mrs Thomas plus Mr and Mrs W L Marsh visiting. James Forrest left St Clair's Monday staying with Robert Forrest for a few days. No change in Mr WJ Roberts's condition. The Periscope notes S C Averill now runs Gordon's Hotel Bunbury after a long world-spanning career. Bunbury hopes he helps make the town better, and Bunbury will see a live wire in him. When holidays come, readers will be looked up.
The Lyric Theatre presents episode two of Shielding Shadows a Pathe comedy Forbidden City starring Normis Talmadge. Also shown are Go select feature plus Meddling with Mar sing and Young Mother Hubbard. Cash at bank and in hand stands at £1149 13s 6d.
A local meeting urged opening and settling railway facilities to the Richardson's valley. speakers claimed the line to Collie would improve grades, boost dairying and home markets, and justify state funds with solid figures. Money offered to arrange a deputation to the premier and sought support from Forrest representatives and ministers.
Notes from Bunbury Herald discuss four pigs, three Berkshire and one Large Black, weighing up to 256 lbs dressed at 12 months and 313 lbs at 17 months. Edmund Moors fed them on pollard, separated milk, and dry peas, with minimal milk value. Each pig yielded about 15 shillings worth of lard and 150 lbs of bacon and ham, totaling 38 pounds receipts against 22 pounds costs, profit 26 pounds, excluding labour.
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