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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
2
Local notes report a meeting for arranging a charitable afternoon at Snow Im Wides the YAO, with Ladies attending. Also listed are church activities, a nursing home fundraiser, a planned presbytery project near the church site, and various community incidents including a railway accident injury and a shop window theft.
A well attended Methodist event at Vie Church grounds featured a pleasant Continental style evening with greenery stalls a display of crafts and a community program. Tickets and refreshments proved popular as local assistants and performers entertained despite cold weather and a variety of musical items and attractions were showcased.
Carlton and Erenbuth report mixed livestock prices and bids at Gloucester sale. Cattle, cows and calves dominate the listing with numerous figures noted for Vealers, steers, heifers and mixed cattle. several owners named include McPherson, Williams, George Yates, and Radis. Easton reports sales on Tuesdays with boars and oats listed amid broader market activity.
Private sale notes from Wyoming stock auction listing cattle and calves with weights and prices. Entries reference Worthes Hay, Bullock, steer, heifer, cow and calf lots, with figures in pounds and pence and private sale context at Wingham and surrounding farms.
Confused dispatches report German submarine warfare actions and American protests. US consul in Reine measures a sinking of the American steamer Lyman Law by a German sub. Berlin allies discuss potential policy shifts as Wilson faces Congress. German withdrawal near the Somme is noted amid warfare weariness.
Avon and Cludchester Co operative Butter Factory Limited invites tenders for buttermilk purchases. Tenders marked ga anch will be received on or before March 17 1917. Minimum one year or three year terms. Highest or any bid may be accepted. J M Whatten Secretary.
A charitable update lists items donated to the Red Cross including vegetables, pumpkins, cabbages, potatoes, eggs, apples, and decedent goods. Names such as Mrs Higgin, Mrs Corbett, Mrs Sefton, Mrs Browne, and Mrs J Miggins appear among donors alongside organizations and families contributing to relief efforts.
Avon and Barrington Co operative Butter Factory Limited Gloucester invites nominations to fill vacancies for directors retiring per Articles of Association. Nominations close Saturday March 10 1917. Half yearly general meeting to receive report and balance sheet for half year ended December 31 1916 and to transact other business.
Local notice reports a plan to install telephone lines linking Markwell and Miller's Forest with Patrllic and nearby areas. Residents expect improved service as the project advances, with communications officers urging patience during preparations.
A ladies meeting will be held in the Shire Hall on Tuesday February 8 at 2 45 pm to raise funds for the Cavell Home of Rest for Nurses. Mrs J B Wiggin invites all who can help in this work to attend.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Commonwealth War Loan bonds, late April deadlines, and a German Imperial War Bureau requisition for pewter beer lids. Mentions travelers in Liege and a general reference to penalties for spilling drinks.
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