Americans Push Into New Sector As War Bites Weather
Americans seize a new war sector amid unseasonable weather while Rome reports Italians take 500 prisoners. Our Bill Learns Em.
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
5
Americans seize a new war sector amid unseasonable weather while Rome reports Italians take 500 prisoners. Our Bill Learns Em.
A French communique says nights cables are scarce while heavy artillery fires flare along the Aisne front and near Woëvre. The Bates Prom Agency notes three raids at Peant and the Vosges, with prisoners taken as the action precedes larger developments in the region.
Bay Francison dispatches that UPA's Western front correspondent reports Americans occupied a new sector of the line in Alsace, signaling a shift in the frontline positions as Allied forces press forward.
Rome reports five hundred prisoners captured in continuance of the operation to extend the bridge head at Caposile on Wednesday. The official communique confirms the success of the Italian forces in the action.
Telegrams from Amsterdam report snowstorms and frost sweeping through Germany. The midsummer cold spell damages crops and fruit, sparking warnings of an economic catastrophe.
Mr Hughes contends Russia has vanished from world affairs and Germany gains from Russia's collapse while warning of a decisive German push in the coming months. He urges Britain to be equally prepared for a postwar economic struggle and questions readiness for peace.
The Bunbury Methodist Church choir will sing the anthem Lift up your Heads at Sunday services following recent Subiaco Fires Brigade success. Rev S Hocking will lead both morning and evening worship, with a note for the children's address at the morning service.
In Perth on June 28, Hilda May Sloan sought a divorce from William George Sloan on grounds of persistent cruelty and drunkenness. Doctor Flynn noted the birth of a child in July 1918 and Sloan’s frequent intoxication. Sloan twice threatened harm, including possessing a revolver and plotting harm, while the marriage produced debt and food scarcity. Drain on health and support shortages marked the troubled union.
Quotations from Last Evening list Westwardale at 6 to 1, Kinlark at 8 to 1, Pistolier and Calis at 8 to 1, dosyth Wallalo Fastolf at 10 to 1, Torenatys 14 to 1, with Westerdale or Calais among shorter odds in the Grand National Hurdles betting.
The Rockhampton Q City Convert Band gathered at Stanley street station to greet Mr. and Mrs. William Partington arriving on the Brisbane mail train. Partington, a noted Australian band conductor, accepts permanent conductor duties and aims to ready the band for Australian championships. He previously led Rozelle Band Sydney to four wins and held posts in Boulder A.W.U. and Perth City bands. His brother is Mr. Percy Partington of Rockhampton.
A deputation led by G Tipping Bunbury Herald and R W Lowe urged careful study of W H Shields Harbour scheme at a special municipal meeting. They objected to rushed consideration, sought copies of Shields report and broader expert opinions, and called for a public meeting on petition signatories.
A Brunswick public meeting discussed the Y M C A and its future, forming a committee to arrange selling badges and a Social and Dance on Wednesday June 26 to raise funds. The town already hosts four men's relief groups including Red Cross Repatriation Trench Comforts and Y M C A committees.
The district honor roll records include KIA Thomas J Howard Clarke of Capel and L-Cpl Arthur Charles Kelly of Bunbury among others. Several men such as Fred Dally of Yarloop and Geo G Massey of Bunbury are noted as wounded or previously reported wounded, with John Gillies Collis and L J R P Suckling listed amid entries and statuses varying from wounded to not wounded.
A Capel Road Board chairman replies to a South West Times letter, correcting claims that the government offered aid for flood damage. He explains the board sought an engineer report before repairs, notes damage to the old causeway and a new bridge, and outlines funding and ratepayer fairness concerns for Gyngellup and Trencreek bridges along the Bunbury Busselton main road.
J Allnutt of Kola Bungalow Bridgetown urges revival of Bunbury industries. He cites failed Capel pottery, praises Bunbury herrings, suggests fish curing coopering and cider packing. He commends Repatriation Committee now planning a first series to foster new industries.
Archbishop Clune initiated 11 novitiates into the Sisters of Mercy at Bunbury Church on Friday morning. The service featured ornate decor, an 8:30 a.m. start, and a sermon by His Grace urging a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Visiting priests attended and guests had déjeuner at the convent.
The Supreme Court issued probates listing Norman I. Coote of Collie to Annie M. Coote for £218 and Bridget Brooks of Bun tary to Charles A. Brooks with a deficit. Also mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure prices 1/6 and 2/9 for a hacking cough night remedy.
The Bunbury YMCA June Appeal hosted a grand dress ball that drew a crowded hall, lavish decorations, and elaborate suppers. Organizers led by Mr H Gamble guided a sea of costumes and sets including YMCAs and Red Triangle emblems with prizes for best dresses and ensembles.
Dalgety and Co report a sale at Donnybrook with 250 sheep and 4 cattle yarded but weather and boggy country prevented full yarding. Sheep and cattle prices ranged with heavy ewes 35/ and weaners 14–17/6, wethers 21/. cattle cow and calf 13, springers 7/5. They sold 254 sheep and 3 cattle amid a good buyer turnout and warn of illness affecting orders. The piece also covers Osdets Club Cadet Daweson’s annual report, thanks to committees, and club holdings and finances including a balance of £18 9s with receipts £112 4s 2d.
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