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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
3
London dispatch reports a major Italian victory with 45,000 prisoners counted so far. Italians seized many guns and war materiel while cavalry crossed the Piave in pursuit of retreating Austrians. Enemy casualties run around 180,000 against Italian losses near 80,000.
Paris dispatch reports the Austrian defeat as a complete rout and notes German troops are being rushed from France to Italy to bolster the southern front.
London June 25 telegrams say the Italian front reports cannot yet estimate the scale of Austrians large casualities and the retreat continues described as an Abstieg in progress with heavy losses feared by Austrian forces.
Lloyd George warned that Germany has little reserve left after one more offensive and must conscript from essential industries. He noted German strain and Allied casualties, predicting an anxious few months but ongoing improvement and a likely decisive moment within hours. The Allies felt ready to meet the next phase.
Local committee works to recruit Rev Tom Allen Pte E E Heitmann and Lieut Heppingstone for a Bunbury rally as crowds are expected to respond. Overseas visitors arriving to coal at Bunbury jetty bring about strict hotel closures after reports of heavy drinking.
Social and personal notes report the wedding of Mr Robert H. Meade to Violet Nell Cook in Kellerberrin on the 11th last. Geraldton reports Raymond Eliot resigning as Clerk of the Local Court after a long public service career.
A Monday farewell in Wechabite Hall honors Nurse E Boehm for years of cheerful aid and home visits. A collection is organized by J Monkhouse, G Baldock, and A North to fund a token of appreciation for her service to the ill and needy.
Vica Regal offers respectful sympathy to His Excellency and Lady Ellison Macartney on their sudden sorrow. The text laments the loss affecting parents and the West Australian community, expressing shared grief and a plea for comfort from God.
District list shows personnel with injuries and statuses including Clarke Charles Lennon Wallie Moore F Davies Lee Carp Bun bury Paisley Cyril John Lieut Bun bury Summers Geo L Capel Tayman Fredk Bruce Kirup Liddelow Alfred Bridgetown Nicholson Ashley Trou Cookernup Wilkes Bunbury Carter Sapper Clarence G Jarna dup Simpson Driver Chas Arthur Bridgetown Ti Blanchard Win G Bergh Collie past entries show seriously and previously injured.
Jack Vick faced charges for allowing his Wellington hotel to be unsafe. Trustees seek postponement to obtain expert plans and money for repairs or a new building. An adjournment of one month was granted. costs not pressed after assurances from the estate.
An annual meeting of the Unbury Trench Comb Forts Fund will be held at the Council Chambers on Friday June 28 for a balance sheet presentation and officer elections. Amy Mitchell is listed as Hon. Sec. Also included is a Perth probate notice for Michele Zampatti estate with creditors invited to file claims by July 24 1918 and distribution to follow.
Notice from Mr Cuff Foster that he has resigned from C. H. Locke's Agency and secured sole agency for W. Zinpel, a leading furniture maker. He urges customers to consult him for better satisfaction and mentions Bunbury P.O. as his permanent address with offers of free paddocking for horses and ploughing. Also references stylish dress by Bath The Tailor in Banbury.
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