Sacking of Louvain recalled in diplomatic diary account
Hugh Gibson's yet to be published diary describes the 1914 Louvain massacre. He reports German troops burning the town and killing hundreds after clashes with Belgians, and notes the claimed German denial and later excuses. He highlights a seven year old girl with a canary as a haunting scene.
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Louvain
Albert
Belgium
Hugh Gibson
Brussels
Gibson
Messrs Hodder and Stoughton
Mr. Gibbon
Hotel de Ville
Workmen's Train Schedule for Spencer's Brook Route
W A G Railways announces Workmen's Train from Spencer's Brook leaving 5 25 pm Monday to Friday and 2 25 pm Saturdays. Workmen's tickets available on these trains and the 7 1 am Northam to Spencer's Brook passenger train. Fares listed as 3/6 weekly and 8d daily.
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Spencer's Brook
Northam
German Dye Firms Plan Major Capital Increase
The Frankfurter Zeitung notes a further large rise in nominal capital for German aniline dye companies as they consolidate into a near 20 million pound syndicate. The three largest firms Hochster Farbwerke Bardische Amlin and Bayer would lift capital from 2.7 million to 4.52 million pounds each, with extra state funding rumored to cover expansion costs. The piece asserts Germany’s aim to maintain dominance in the dye industry during World War I.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
Hochster Farbwerke
Bardische Amlin
Bayer
Germany
Proprietor Tunney Offers Union Beer Specials in Perth
Murray Street Perth features Arthur J Tunney, former Wagin and Dumbleyung resident, advertising The Principal's House for Visitors. The garage advertises Union Beer only with special terms for boarders, luncheons and dinners and provides telephone contact Ag6os.
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Murray Street
Perth
Arthur J. Tunney
Wagin and Dumbleyung
Tel. Ag6os
Prisoner Frictions and Football Fascination Among German Captives
A returning soldier recalls German prisoners in France with mixed views. He notes some prisoners are fine, witty, and well built, while others are temperamental and hostile. He describes Prussians and Bavarians clashing, the desire for captivity’s perks, and a surprising interest in British football among the prisoners.
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Trouke
France
Fritz
London
Lesa
Pruosian
Billy Wells
Solitier
Diviiun
Irish Regimental Spirit Sparks Debate Across Counties
In tracing the dash and energy of Irish regiments, conflicting statements from County Clare and other quarters emerge. A South African war era troopship once sailed amid bands and cheers when an Irish soldier invoked Kruger, provoking the officer’s wary reply. The soldier counters, praising the elder’s role in making the war possible for them to join.
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County Clare
Kruger
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Walker’s
Walker’s Book Store
Union Bank
W.A.G. Railways
National. Mutual Life
Association of Australasia Ltd
Australia
Most Progressive Life Office
Sir John Forrest
P.C. G.C.M.G
Mib
William Macmurerie
Ey Alexander
Morger
Fay Henry Wright
Western
E. H. White
A. D Mitchell
Ager
G. Allanson Dowerit
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