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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1914

Page

2

Conrad Power Deamath Co Tour Opens At Kelool of Arle

The Conrad Power Deamath Co tours the Commonwealth with Treachery a dramatic tale of a married couple undone by treachery. Conrad Power delivers humor in a new scene and special effects. War news bulletins will be issued daily from Sydney reports. Fern industry downturn noted in Shie district as German demand slows.

Conrad Power Deamath Arle Howeestar Conrad Power Howe Hila Aketoh Sydney Mrany

Streets Gwantic Sale Draws Crowds Before Opening

A garbled sale notice describes Streets Gwantic Sale attracting morning activity. An accident near a wagon loaded timber injured Mr J Gum with minor bruises. A subsequent event at the Lawige Room featured a tournament with finalists N Haddon L Mclntyre and A Godfrey Tibbenham, winner awarded a silver mounted prize.

J. Gum Rt. Shidden Lawige Tuzsilay Inez Tle Bros. N. Haddon L. Mclntyra Godfrey Tibbenham Pry Mg Allver

Shire Council Minutes Report at the Gloucester Chambers

The monthly meeting of the Abeucester Shire Council held at the Shire Chambers on Thursday covered minutes of previews, correspondence from multiple departments, requests to cut timber, road and drainage works, boundary planning, and extension requests. Several motions passed or referred to the engineer, including timber disposal, road works, culvert guards, and a request to interview the Chief Engineer.

Abeucester Thursing Lan J. W. Corbet Counciflore J. H. Hingman KR Laurie Lowrey Ant J. Moore Shedden Sydney Higgins Laurie Coun Tate Gloucester Dipcenica of Public Health Soc. Loe Lenn Gort Man Quinnell Felice Dept Forestry Dept Counoil Minish of Agriculture Alan Waa Ondarnd Higgine Geneva Stratford Gear Stratford Hick Healey Miert Coleman Cohmre Frog Dept Cornell Dep. of Works Cownell Raghiest Engieer Betwen George King Gotneil Ito Roand Oakey Creek Iownan Road Wingharnacking Wingham and Merk Frog Beaton Powilkerpera Lauri Stathoe Chat Ater B. McRae Conseillor Counsillor Lowrey McBay Menta Tho M. Hooke Walsivl Cotark Mr. Hooke Lora Laurie Moore Glouchester Ith A. Price Abie T. W. Bird Mre Mentien Toad Wan Wirnetind Trafic Mezsrs Swan Vanstone Kelly Callaghen Creek Councior Lauro Counnillor Higgins

Parliament Backing War Cries Dominates Assembly Debates

A turbulent session in Parliament and the State Legislature aired strong wartime sentiments and caution. Lawmakers from both parties debated duties, crisis measures, and the cabinet’s move to unify government actions amid looming war, with leaders praising resolve but urging prudent steps.

Lost Youth Hair Dye Ad Promises Permanent Color

An old newspaper ad claims a permanent hair color service restores youth by making hair dark brown to middle shade. It stresses immediate and lasting results, resisting fading, rubbing, washing, or patching. Sold by chemists Marie Van Brakkel at 17 Castle Street Sydney and H C Lester chemist Gloucester.

Scfe Marie van Brakkel Castlerh Street Sydney H.C. Lester Cimemist Gloucester

The Economic Benefits of Motive Power

The article extols motive power's economic benefits, noting reduced work hours enable more leisure and improvement. It highlights steam and oil engines, boiler use, and feeds for cattle, with brands like Cromuley and Standard Marine Engines cited. It mentions Australia’s wood fuel and the industry supplying engines and boilers for wide use.

Australia Winas Aiom Commonwealth Cromuley Keresine Fin Stantard Company Arbour

Cough remedy promotion from late reader notice

A fragmentary reader letter extols Ollain's Cough Beamery as the sole relief for a late boy named John’s colds. It lauds the remedy as the key medicine, with a claim of always having it on hand and ready to use. The text is incomplete and contains garbled names and places.

John Ollain Job Chanthorisin

War News From The Front As German Forces Advance

Disjointed dispatches report German and Russian forces engaged at sea and on land with German victories claimed. A German cruiser bombarded French ports while Russian forces suffer a setback near Åland, with Britain warning of possible war expansion and movements toward the Baltic.

Mweldigans Beay on Werle and War Tactics

A report notes a mobilization of about 160,000 to defend neutrality and defend Liege against German and Belgian forces. It cites 260 engaged troops and mentions an interview with a Mi inventor claiming a new war innovation will unify defensive tactics and render enemy screens obsolete.

Werle Mira Liege Varia Journal Matto Rurty

Incomplete German Naval Moves And Early War Updates

British and German naval actions dominate early war briefs. Germany detains British steamers while the Kiel and Hamburg routes see ongoing tension. Belgium invasion reports surface from Verviers, with France and Italy mobilizing as German advances threaten the Western Front. Allied rumors place heavy naval and aerial activity along the Atlantic, Baltic, and French coasts, with broader implications for troop movements and supply lines.

Appointment of Nichols Nicolay Ollich as Chief of the Army

Reports from Russia describe political tension as the Duma plans to meet on the tenth while Grand Duke Nichols Nicolay Ollich is named army chief. Churches fill with parishioners bracing for upheaval as uncertainty grows over Britain’s stance and policy.

Grand Duke Nichols Nicolay Ollich Wenner Ie Duma

Demonstrations in France Extraordinary and Widespread

Several thousand youths led processions with patriotic songs as mobilization across France intensified. Crowds cheered a German convoy, police and transport networks strained by extraordinary military measures. President Poincaré urged national unity and rapid preparedness while assets valued at substantial sums were seized en route to Germany.

Mullane Trailan Andrene Ttaliane Onl Alssoe-Lorraine Berlin Gans Dig Nord Showan M. Poincart Mruskdeot Prenel Republic Aijver Paria Germany

Dutch Defence Measures Mobilisation Amid Tension

Amsterdam reports mobilization progress as authorities prepare to open routes and deploy troops west of Amsterdam and south of Utrecht. Authorities aim to secure the western and southern approaches and deter incursions.

Ameerdam Tupacay Totterdam Utrecht

Sealed Orders and Mysterious Seafaring Rumors

Reported yesterday that German captains on several vessels received sealed orders to be opened only far from shore. The steamers sailed toward a distant mainland, with unconfirmed chatter that all sought a common destination and possibly a general rendezvous.

Yaney Ateamyrs Jef Bydpey Koweastic Hurriety Yeaedl Aoa Bern Sydney

German Ambassador Quits Amid Paris War Crisis

London dispatch reports the German ambassador in Paris has resigned amid rising tensions as Germany declares a state of war with France. A correspondent notes a German note to Belgium and the broader diplomatic upheaval following the Paris crisis.

Germany London Tuermday Acquith Howie of Commons Tated Khan Stemony Ms Ee Ciiydromatice France ASD Algemla Paris Tacelay Wiuht Dle Elerry Calmet Council Elvesee M. Poincare Hay API Alpevin Adege Shemale Paxsporta M. Cartan Lerkin Marie Maya Fy Xeppeariiv Yor Schosa Paria Tenter Belgium

Unclear naval movements hinder German vessel clearances

The report notes German vessels near the port under Customs scrutiny with several ships named or referenced, including the Oounbruck and Merlbourne lines, and mentions efforts to collect by a German squadron. The text references ports and pilots bound for Newcastle and ambiguous cargo or destinations, with authorities delaying clearances to German ships.

Leem Univ Ree Inc Bunny Nordne Phare Ube Newcastle Curtoma Crrman Oounbruck Tims Merlbourne Tit Smmuatra A, Company Crermania

Frenels Fleet Captures German Cruisers Near Algeria

Reporting from the Far Eastern front, British forces claim multiple German ships disabled or captured as Allied actions extend across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. German naval units face carrier pressure while Britain seizes railways and exports warships. A French counterattack at Pett Croix disrupts German positions near Belford and Frotee.

Bedvey Thurulay Algeria Queben Brewday Enaylandd Iran Witlind Kelsi Honolune Mahon Germany

War News From Europe Amid Spiraling Battles

An incoherent dispatch describes German and Belgian actions in early clashes near Louvain and Namur. It notes German destroyers, Belgian charges, and Allied efforts as forces contend in the North Front with artillery exchanges and reported uprisings behind lines.

Sea Fight to the Death Between Ufisnan and German Cruisers

An engagement occurred between Ufisnan cruisers and a German cruiser Raden near Welu chine. The fight continued with Veserts and Wort fumk noted in the fragmentary report.

Ufisnan Raden Weluchine

French Troops Repulsed at Longwy in Major Engagement

A large battle near Longwy involved French and German forces with thousands engaged and heavy casualties on both sides. Reports say Germans attacking from Luxemburg were investing the area while French defense held a temporary line, and further fighting was expected.

Snl Longwy Jnee Hsener Xemile Beaia Framlen Geli Telsoon Luxemburg

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