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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
3
The report describes abundant grass growth near docks with tall weeds, farmers cultivating corn, and no new progress on telephones to Morkwell. A traction engine hauled cedar at a local mill. A lad named Squires from Roolambayto was bitten by a black snake but is expected to recover.
From our Correspondent the Bullahdelah band held a Saturday event on the recreation ground to raise funds for instruments. A large attendance enjoyed selections and races including a horseback potato race won by E Woodworth, with several mishaps and a bright display by band under Mr F Coleman and secretary W Campbell.
The Royal Show ended in rain with 20 attendees on the final day and eight day totals reaching 425,50. A nursing association report criticized nurses' names and a reform attempt failed to amend its weaknesses while costs were restored. A court-like discussion compared British and German fighters, noting the former fights well but questions of morale remain.
A Commonwealth loan details and redeemable terms through 1922 to 1927 are noted as underwritten. A death message from Bertin speaks of Prince Fylil Heh Worl, cousin of the Kale, recently wounded and killed in an aerial fight. France will avoid employing operators within 30 kilometers of the frigate line. Germany agrees to similar treatment for prisoners of war.
The article extols the Alfa Laval cream separators as a revolutionary invention influencing economies worldwide. It highlights vast adoption across nations, praising efficiency and economic impact while noting widespread recognition of the brand and its devices. The piece cites WAUGHT & JOSEPH BOMB in Sydney as a noted supplier.
A fragmented 19th century passage discusses a comparison between the Meora mgd peply and the Tareas Champion of today. It mentions Wr. B.A. Price, parliamentary aims for Glowersia and electorate concerns, with hints of journalistic eulogies from a former date. The text is largely incoherent and speculative about qualifications and historical context.
A garbled 19th century style notice advertises a pint remedy for torce colds and throat troubles. It mentions water and sweetening, a rider quote from Haggard about leaving Australia, and hints that Essence is available from leading chemists and stores. The text is fragmentary and reads like an old time patent medicine blurb with sporadic quotations.
A letter from Craven Plates dated April 117 appeals Labor and Democratic voters to support local candidate L. C. Martin. It denounces national parties, criticizes Prince, praises the Nationalist platform, and urges a local vote in favor of Martin, arguing privacy and free choice in the contest.
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