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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

7

Spy Bureau In Buenos Aires Report From World Correspondent

Buenos Aires correspondent reports discovery of a German espionage bureau as the headquarters of German activities in South America. A misdelivered letter to a pro Allied man triggered a police inquiry uncovering a secret wireless plant used to relay information to ships. Germans in Buenos Aires are said to communicate with Germany via a cable to Spain and wireless links to Germany.

Buenos “Ayres New York South America Foreign Office Uruguay Buenos Ayres Germany Medina Spain

Trafalgar White River filly noted at Bonny Vale stud

At Mr James Wilson’s Bonny Vale in Victoria a foal of unusual color, the Trafalgar White River filly, is described as a blue. White River is a brown mare by The White Knight from Gyp, by Grafton, from Phantastic by Isonomy. White River’s dam Gyp was also brown, as were many of her progeny. The piece notes the likelihood of White Rivers gradually changing to brown.

James Wilson Bonny Vale Victoria Trafalgar White River White Knight Gyp Grafton Phantastic Isonomy Mage

Torpedo Defense Concepts Discussed Amid Navy Barriers

A historical discussion questions torpedo concepts as unreliable due to explosive reach and water resistance. It argues that nets or screens would hinder speed, consume coal, and reduce cargo capacity, potentially increasing danger. Speed remains key defense, while practical protection remains elusive.

Fiat Navy

Ireland to host cooperative rabbit farm venture

A Dublin Farmers' Gazette contributor urges Irish households to race rabbits for food production. The piece notes interest from London dealers demanding 10,000 rabbits weekly and offers 9 4 pence per good young, arguing a cooperative farm can absorb output and stabilize markets.

Ireland Dublin Gazete London

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