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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

3

Dairy Herd Auction Yields High Prices in Carlton Sale

A successful sale of Mr Siede's dairy herd drew strong bidding in Carlton and Treeboth. Prices ranged widely for cows and calves, with many animals fetching premium figures. private deals by Carlton and Trenham reported 660 head sold to southern buyers at satisfactory prices amid mixed yarding and regional softness in related cattle.

Alex. Hlade Carlton and Trenham C. McPherson

Maitland Fat Stock Sales Report Shows Lean Demand

A large entry of fat calves and cattle at Maitland Fat Stock Sales met a firm but uneven market. Bullocks sold mostly prime and weighty at 20 to 25 guineas, with heifers and cows also changing hands. entries ranged from small calves to prime steers as buyers showed strong appetite for quality stock. Notable consignors included E. W. Sparke, J. W. Alexander, and W. Scott with multiple lots auctioned across fat stock, milch cows, and store cattle segments.

Allan E. W. Sparke W. Scott Aford Bro W. Lanham J. Enright J. McLamera Logan and Campbell Cox M. McDonald Ike Crickshapk Sparke J. Yaotea Farpeil Crothery M Moran FE Crothera E O'Brien Harria Smith Bros W. Bulfer J. Silver W. Waddell W. C. Green Johnaton Geo. Harris G. Farley

Fresh consignments of useful pastime books listed

At Reiobert's a fresh consign ment of useful interesting and pastime books, including To Play Chess, Lawn Tennis Golf Billiards Pearson's Road Guide Practical Palmistry Character In Writing Speeches and Toasts Language of Flowers Dream Books Letter Writer Cook Cole's Reciter and other topics.

Reiobert

Referendum remarks on conscription in Australia 1917

A Sydney referendum campaign briefing quotes multiple speakers from 23 to 28 November 1917. It cites Premier Holman, Mr Tudor, Mr Watson, and others debating conscription, loyalty to Britain, and the impact on Australia. The text frames arguments for and against compulsory service and mentions mobilisation efforts and public sentiment.

Australia Great Britain Holman Darlinghurst Tudor Labor Party Simon Watson Lindfield Germany France England W. i. ‘Kelly Petersham J. Garland Bate Lta John Storey West Seery Theo J. J. Cohen Legislative Assembly Italy Taight SMLH Perey Unter Dalton House Sydney Bonili

Military exemptions and conscription in Australia 1917

A dated notice argues against exemptions under a nationwide conscription plan. It claims exemption courts in England New Zealand and Australia fail to protect producers or essential workers. It asserts that those deemed necessary can be replaced and that conscientious objectors face limited relief, emphasizing mandatory service and denouncing the exemption scheme. Written by C B Trottie authorized by Arthur Rae pro conscription headquarters Sydney November 21 1917.

England New Zealand Australia C. B. Trotie Arthur Rae Macdonell House Bal Pitt-St Sydney

Reicherts Seed Supply Promotes Dransfield Varieties

A dealer reports an updated stock of Dransfield’s Gartso Vegetable and Flower Seeds as the most reliable option for local coalitions, highlighting new Dransfield seeds recently arrived.

Reichert Dransfield

Milk Quality Fails From Poor Milking Practice

Agricultural notes warn dairy farmers that improper milking and rushing cows reduce milk quality and butter yield. Observations show cows not being thoroughly stripped, leading to udder milk remaining and wasted bulk. Proposes careful, patient milking between cows to boost returns and prevent disease or quality loss.

Ataaberesr Maestarian Department of Agriculture Iasa

War News From Paris Warns Kne sians Of Dangers

The Inter Allied Conference in Paris plans to warn Knesians about dangers from the rulers who seized power and protests against publishing diplomatic documents without consent. Bolshevik gains in Russia, Lenin’s orders, and property seizures in Russia are also reported amid a critical Finland situation.

Paris Aleparey Carnhral Aflica Bolahovike Seia Lenin Germany Russia Giornald Tiatia Copenhagen Fant Generasa Council of the Peoples Commissaries Zemstyvon Ukraine Front Tt5 London Petrograd Chronitle Finland

Latest Cables Report From War Fronts Across Europe

Sir Donwlay Haig reports enemy attacks against Yelei and positions of Aschiheap Called. An anarchist plot in Bostau te stalls. arrests expected. A Home cable from Washington says Italy halted its seizure. Teuton troops fortify along the Taglamento. Italian civilians pressed to entrench. Chinese artillery fire on the front. batteries bombard enemy boats Lower Shore. repulsed attacks at Suenica and Voljussa. German ceasefire talks with Muresia and armistice proposals discussed. Krylenko orders halt to stealing on the Russian front. Kerensky seeks Swiss mediation on armistice. allies’ stance undecided awaiting official info.

Donwlay Haig Ye Lei Bostau Te Setse Washington Italy Taglamento Peporks Suenica Voljussa Albaniv Itla Muresia Krylenko Russia Hay Kerensky Hay Federal Council Central Powers Ambasadora

British Attacks Push Into Pontaine and Bourlon Villages

British forces drive into the northern Pon taine village from Bourlon Wood while Prussians defend the southern half with bayonets and bombs. Sir Douglas Haig says local assaults near Pontaine Notre Dame and Bourlon meet stiff resistance as the line advances and 500 prisoners are taken. Later, British troops repulse a spur attack on the Hindenburg line west of Mocuvres.

Bourlon Wood Pontaine Dougls Haig Pontaine Notre Dame Bourlon Revere Hindenburg Mocuvres

Melbourne report on Oldring arrest near Kyabram

Arthur Jefrey Oldring, the machine gunner missing from the Seymour camp since Sunday, was arrested at Lancaster near Kyabram. He was brought to Seymour and charged with the murder of Margaret Taylor and her daughter Rose Taylor of Francdl on or about November.

Melbourne Arthur Jefrey Oldring Seymour Lancaster Kyabram Oldring Margaret Taylor Rose Taylor Francdl Worlt

Italians Rout Enemies in Fierce Italian Front

A fierce Italian bombardment at Cor della Bencis drove enemy forces back with heavy losses and captured prisoners, while Austro German units suffered severe defeats near the Venetian Plain. German attacks along the Agiago Piave front failed, draining six divisions in the Fiave River and Brenta Valley. A Rome message notes French troops crossing Alpine passes as Ayat mambars attend a Supreme War Council in Paris with the Chief Justice of England.

Cor Della Bencis Rome Agiago- Piave Fiave

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