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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
3
The article blends naval wartime note excerpts, Allied demands for peace terms, and local Warrnambool items including a wool sale outlook in Geelong, a Warrnambool fishing association standup, and holiday plans. It references Lloyd George and U.S. views, plus Melbourne and Sydney coverage.
A London and New York influenced debate argues Allies must press for a harsh peace terms including Alsace Lorraine and Constantinople back to France and Russia indemnities. The Times correspondent notes Taft and others doubt immediate peace, with American public sentiment split between fervent support for Lloyd George and neutral humanitarian caution.
Mr Asquith praised Mr Lloyd George and the new government while dismissing Germany’s peace proposals as insincere. He argued that only victory and honor can justify peace terms and urged the Allies not to accept terms lacking reparations and future security.
A scrambled report notes Mr Liovad George’s reply on an export shock to Germany and references that Tuesday’s press pushed the Isle of Man story. It claims Mr Liovd George pleaded illness to push peace overtures and suggests Britain foresees no refun. German papers criticize Maxsey perPrime Minister of New Zealand and label the New Zealand stance as not influencing responsible Englishmen.
Count von Bernstorff reports Lloyd George speech as sign of possible second note exchange and a future peace conference. Officials see Germany favoring talks, aiming to block small powers and bolster large nations. Markets react on wheat as hopes rise. Italy backs Allies. British and French leaders cited in discussions of a potential peace proposal.
Melbourne, Wednesday. In the House of Representatives the Prime Minister announced receipt of a telegram from Lloyd George. It appeals to Australians to support the Allied war effort with total effort and sacrifice, urging unity and continued contribution to the common cause.
United Service Special Cable: French forces regain possession of Chambrettes and Chambretles after hand to hand fighting. Berlin admits German losses near 50 000 in Meuse clash as French airmen strike Verdun area including railway hubs. Independent estimates by British staff align with French unofficial tallies of German losses on the Somme front.
Reuters dispatch from the Front reports General Bir Douglas and the gallant unit of women defense volunteers, the Munich defense, suffered casualties as shellfire struck at night killing and wounding several, while air combat prepared a makeshift victory for allied pilots and crews.
The German submarine campaign reportedly sank the Spanish steamer Avon and the Norwegian steamer Aja, while a Danish vessel named Jorgen Laren was also allegedly sunk near the same trade routes. Details remain unclear from the brief Timon publication.
Fleuler and Rewie announce a new witimatium craft to Green has been settled and will be presented imminently. In the House of Commons Prime Minister Lloyd George says the Allied action in Greece has aimed to its objective.
Reuters report from Berlin states Russian attacks at Vabeput BA were repulsed. Romanian forces captured many towwlladen vehicles in Wallachia as the retreat north toward Debridga continued. Besa Mico d jams persisted as the Donrivha line held.
Reuter from London reports Bonar Law telling the House that Captain Blaikie of the Br itish liner Brussels acted in duty when attempting to sink the submarine that attacked it. He asserts Germany would claim Captain Fryatt was a mutineer if he survived. The exchange centers on wartime naval policy and who bears blame for the incident.
The Austrian emperor visited Trieste and spoke in Italian to the former burgomaster while addressing the people in their native language. The event was noted with references to Lagden and Wednemdlay in the reportage.
London report says Sir Arthur Conan Doyle agreed to back Unionist demands to contest the Edinburgh and St Andrews Universities seat in the House of Commons vacated by Sir Robert Finlay the new Lord Chancellor. The notice appears in a damaged paragraph with errant dates and misprinted names.
In early dates commentary, IWISH prompts focus on resolving the Trish question, viewing any settlement as a significant victory for the involved party and signaling a major political milestone.
Germany sends its representative to the Vatican to negotiate terms with the pope. The move signals a formal protest and intent to resolve tensions through diplomatic talks at the Holy See.
A Bath era report outlines the deportation of Baron Oppenheim, a French banker and millionaire. The motive is unclear with linked rumors of involvement in illicit schemes and international intrigue.
Melbourne confirms casualties in the Defence Department roll call. Killed in action: Privates J Seek, Hammi lom, Pte W ML Butelur, Cular, Wounded: Pur W Dalim Warrnambool, Pte W Howarth, Caine, Pte 4 T Cook, Casterton, QMS J T Quinn Camperdown. Returned to duty: Lance- qpl W A Corr Warrnam, Duell Tw Blarkhum Camperdown, Pte W Buckler Warrnambool, Hec Final Colar.
A wartime appeal highlights 2,375,000 Belgian children under 12 held captive by German forces and 1.5 million working children in Belgium dependent on charity. Dr W P Lucas notes rising rickets and malnutrition. appeals for pennies, shillings, and pounds to fund the relief commission and National Committees for Belgian relief during a harsh winter.
Melbourne court heard an action against Mr Hughes by Hoorelta Lawina Simath of Mountain Grove Kew seeking relief regarding a property sale. Justice Lodges noted Hughes had limited time due to urgent public duties and refused service, emphasizing national work must proceed without delay.
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