War front chaos and Halifax disaster dominate reports
A mixed wartime dispatch notes armistice talks and shifts in Balkan diplomacy, with Roumania accepting armistice terms and potential exchanges over Dobruja. Lenin and Trotsky are pressing for negotiations or declaring war aims, while Palestine reports Hebron’s occupation. Concurrently, Halifax reels from the explosion, 40 dead and 9,000 injured, after the Mont Blanc collision amid a snowstorm.
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Paris
Temps
Germany
Roumania
Bulgaria
Bossara
Edward Carson Hea
Britain
Tounante
Russia
Lokal Anzeiger
Petrograd
Waa
Tila
Zurich
Prisopera
Galicia
Lenin
MM. Trotsky
Alliva
Halifax
Servier
Halifax Harbor
Mont Blanc
Provisional Government Established After Overthrow
Wireless from Madrid reports the Costa Government and a Provisional Government have been overthrown and a new Provisional Government established. The Frankfurter Zeitwig notes Europe’s war intuition will shape South Sea colonies. The U S Senate unanimously backs war on Austria, Senator London lone socialist dissent. Destroyer Jacob Jones torpedoed December 4. sixty crew missing. China offers active WWI participation if supplied with munitions. Ecuador cuts ties with Germany over provocation affecting national dignity.
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Madrid
Costa
Frankfurter Zeitwig
New Zealand
Europe
South Sea
United States
Senate
Austria
London
Jacob Jones
China
Ecuador
Germany
Funds to Lend with Strict Confidence Offered
Just funds to lend are offered with strictest confidence observed in all business. Fagles conducted anywhere, valuation made for probate or loan.
Gloucester Shire Council Minutes From Thursday Meeting
The Gloucester Shire monthly meeting in the Shire Chambers discussed minutes, correspondences, and financials. Resolutions covered Court House for electors revision, road enclosure at Portion 85 Pariah of Woko, flood repairs, cross river access at Bundock, paving front of a shop, and river and culvert work. The resolution committee approved general, local, and park rates for 1918 and fixed rate payment deadlines.
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Thoreday
J. R Alg Es
Gra
J. Rhedden
J. W. Porbutt
TD. Lowrey
J. Bi. Laurie
Dre Laurie
Lowrey
H. H. Bours
Leet Isrme
Laurie and
Rhedden
Ohief
Montag
Gloucestar
Tarer
Court House
Gloucester
Cra
Corbett
Laurie
John Allen
Woko
Forestry Department
A. G. Tube
4.B.W. Conscription Committee
Cra Corbett
Price
Alie Ree
Goucester Shira
Igovi
Red Cross
Ora
Shedden and Louris
South British Insureance Co
Clucester Cricket Club
Gloucester Park
Wis
Sheddan An Corbett
J. Carter
Bundock
Barrington
Drs. Lawrie Aidsorbed
Carter
Bundock Crossing
Alan
Arcesa
Wnh
L. Mitchell
O’ Connell
J. Taylor
Shedden and Corbett
Comino Broa
Denison St
H. Alder
Reyira
Bowman Bay
Perrin
Skinner
Ercol
H. J
Hume and
Baremaston Streets
Shedden and
C. Skinner
Church St
Wiutlore
Ull
Ore Rhedden
Lowry
Clark
Connell
Burnary Fudge
Chau Ecelor Park
Shechten
Laueeater Urehan Aten
Lauecier Park
General
Loralad
Park
Boon Wcw
Walmer
J. Caren
Coucil
Gobark
Car. Pett
Bhadden
J. G. Gegle
Cobark
Geate
Old Fel
Darrington Diver
Qidfield
Barrington River
Shedden
Barington
Taylor
Henderson
Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts Bracer Ad in Sydney
After a tiring day at the offices you sleep badly and feel unrefreshed next day. Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts promise to pull you together as the best bracer. Send to Hean Chemist in Sydney if not stocked, price three shillings per bottle or six bottles for ten shillings sixpence.
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Hean
Jerusalem Surrenders Report From London and Vancouver
London and Vancouver correspondents report that Jerusalem has surrendered. The dispatch cites shifting fronts and official statements as forces announced capitulation, with uncertain timelines and potential political fallout shaping the regional situation.
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Jerusalem
Cobiee
London
Wercouver
Giae
Soldiers Christmas Parcels Arrive From Gloucester
Soldiers' Christmas parcels arrive early as Miss Lucy Sheden helps with parcel distribution. A Gloucester friend sent a parcel with Christmas wishes. The letter from J. L. Tylor notes thanks for the parcel, mentions Australia under strain, and conveys holiday wishes to the home team.
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Lucy Sheden
Falesdine
Misa Shekidon
Gloucester
Vance
Australia
Quer Agaly
J. L. Tylor
Christmas Services at Gloucester Methodist Church
Christmas Sunday services will be conducted at the Gloucester Methodist Church with the choir and children rendering suitable anthems and carols.
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Gloucster
Auction Sale of Cundie Plains Estate Yields High Prices
Carton and Trenbath with Muldoon and Plummer report successful auction of the Cundie Plains Estate Thursday. Buyers including John Algie, D. Black, C. Watson, A. Gill, H. ONeill, MC. Repreecht, P. Carle, Alex Perrott, and others paid prices per acre ranging from 30 to 55 pounds, total sales about 20008 pounds. Grand total for all Lot prices listed reaches £20008.
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Carton and
Trenbath
W. H. Muldoon
Lester Plummer
Cundie Plains
Tarde
VOM
John Algie
D. Black
Elis
Root & Parches
Watson
A. Gill
Loun
Gere
H. O'Neill
MC. Repreecht
P. Carle
Alex Perrott
Alex Ferrett
Gloucester Sunday School Anniversary Services
Dec. 11 services listed for Presbyerian Church with 3 p.m. program in Berverw Ringing by Children and presentation of certificates. Rev Thomas Morgan, superintendent of Home Missions, 11 am. Barrington. No Service at Faulkland. Geog Cowie.
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Church OF Englakt
Gloucester Boke
Copeland
Barrington P.m. Gheeiceater
H. W. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
Gloucester
Berview
Pweiling
Cruila
Presbyterian Sunday School Fair at church grounds
A Market Fair will be held at the church grounds on Saturday conducted by Presbyterian Sunday school children. The event runs from 2 pm through the afternoon with novelties prepared by the children. Proceeds go to the Australasian Inland Mission. stalls include tea, cake, produce, and a shooting gallery with junior scholars assisting.
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Tnland
Atatralia
Mts Thaliana
Jartretch
Hector McLeod
Allan MeInnes
Jack Davey
Shooting Gatle
Fred Easton
Geo, Watson
Forsyth
Tom Moore
War needs in United States call for medical doctors
The text states 24,000 physicians are needed every nine doctors for war purposes and mentions that two out of every set will be called for service. It also includes a proverb about beliefs across age groups and advises consulting Frank Isaac for safety.
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United Ed
BUICK
Press etiquette and fair access to coverage discussed
In a letters section, readers urge organizers to include a district press representative when selecting a secretary for events. They warn against bias and point out that a single reporter’s obstructed view hurts coverage. Separately, shipping rumors claim no more steamers will sail from New York to Australia, with cables confirming no stock ore shipments.
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Goatord Times
Iriya
Ementiol
Papar
Corh
Preas
Hiv Iui
Wyong Entertainment
Wat
Sydney
Melbourne
New York
Australia
Sailiig Vessals
Land Seekers Offer For Farms And Homes In Queensland
Buyers are urged to contact H R McWilliam The Live Froepel Bales for a illustrated pamphlet with land sale details. The notice promises valuable guidance for purchasers seeking properties from 10 to 100000 acres and suburban or furnished city investments.
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N&, Walesa
H.R. McWilliam
Bales
H. &. McWilliam
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F. H. Thrift
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Speedwell Cycles
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