14 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
1
A broken wartime account details relentless fighting around a chapel area and trenches. It notes troop movements near a rear village, heavy casualties, and shifting lines as forces juggle posts and bombardments.
A vintage listing describes a broad Gloucester shop selection including tweeds, velvets, gabardines, crepes, and novelty fabrics. Linen wear, trims, ready to wear velvet, pelts, mounts, and related accessories are offered, with reference to coats and fabrics in multiple colors and patterns.
A community grocer lists available canned items and dried fruit assortments. Includes prunes, apples, apricots, pears, and other preserved goods alongside tinned fish, oysters, kippered herring, salmon, and related pantry staples.
A local sale advertises furniture at catalogued prices with multiple manufacturers represented. Shoppers are urged to compare brands and models while browsing showroom selections and listening for voice notes from vendors explaining options and discounts.
A garbled old advertisement highlights Comino Bros Central Refreshment Rooms offering fresh fish, smoked goods, assorted English and American confections, and a large stock of seasonal fruits and desserts. The text mentions upstairs dining, various prepared dishes, and a promise of satisfying service.
Fragmentary OCR describes air warfare and bombardment actions, mentioning aircraft, artillery, and radstone routes. It references Beate, Brent, and Ararat contexts along with Allied and German forces, hinting at a multi-front conflict with preparations and troop movements.
Ambiguous OCR text references Nantes Atissop, Whi Opmum, and Ghent with plans to move toward a central Garden area. Mentions Ms and Henderson in a context suggesting a formal event or arrival at a prominent city space.
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