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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
The Commonwealth Treasurer appeals to workers across industrial and business firms to invest savings in the war loan third issue. He urges staff to subscribe at least £10, with monthly instalments over ten months, offering 4.5 percent annual interest after the first year. The drive targets smaller savers and emphasizes national duty.
The text argues that patriotic duty and business interests align in supporting the war loan fund. It urges leaders of each star and their workers to apply for lists and rally for the Empire. Heads of business concerns are portrayed as ready to cooperate for the war effort.
The Commonwealth Treasurer appeals to all workers to lend £50,000,000 for war needs. He argues national expenditure exceeds revenue and soldiers require clothing wages and equipment. He urges saving at least £10 per person among 758,000 earners to fund the war, pledging bonds with interest through 1925.
The Kojonup A and H Society protests a Royal executive decision to date their annual show for November 16, arguing the earlier November 9 would be too hot for sheep and seeds drop. They warn changes could drive owners away, harming a main attraction while noting Kojonup favors late dates to allow other societies to enter before them.
From London a June 25 war bulletin reports thousands fleeing Bukovina crossing into Hungary. Vienna dispatches downplay the movement while indicating strong Russian advances. Russians reportedly capture Krimpolung and take over 2,000 prisoners, with Kuty also seized, placing Bukovina under Russian control.
The steamer Brussels of the Great Western Railway left Rotterdam for England with food and passengers, mostly Belgian refugees. Six German destroyers captured her and seized a small vessel. Germany’s raid follows repeated attempts on the Harwich route as Zeebrugge’s fleet grows with new destroyers and supporting recon planes and trawlers.
The article notes Enver Pasha's harsh executions of Arab chiefs on a tour between Aleppo and Mece, fueling revolt against Turkish rule. It also cites concern over Lalani facing danger from German influence via the Young Turks.
London June 26 Mr. Lloyd George states Verdun is the greatest battle of the war and will prove decisive. He predicts Germany’s offensive will shrink henceforward as a result.
Paris June 26 reports the Italian auxiliary cruiser Citta di Messina torpedoed in the Straits of Otrato. The French torpedo boat destroyer Fourche, escorting it, attacked the submarine, which disappeared after Fourche was torpedoed and sunk. Nearly all the crew were saved.
An attempted bombing of Federal Buildings in New York including the post office was thwarted. Police found stocks of bombs and dynamite. The date given is June 26 and the city was celebrating a victory over Austria.
Rome June 26 A Communique reports intense artillery prepar ation followed by infantry advance from Vallarsa to Settecomuin Plateau as the enemy withdraws rapidly from Vallarsa. The Italians seized the Raossi Slopes southwest of Monte Menorle and the enemy exploded the Foxi bridge and set fire to Aste Stanna Stainers while retreating.
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