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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
3
Poignant wartime piece from a British church page recalls mothers facing sons sent to war. A mother describes a son's sacrifice and the longing, while ministers urge shared sacrifice and strong resolve. The text blends personal grief with exhortations to endure for country and empire.
The letter from General Al Jodfrer of the Australian and New Zealand Army discusses graveyard preservation for fallen British soldiers in Turkish territory. He urges care for burial sites and expresses confidence in honoring their gallantry as troops near Turkish lines.
Buyers paid broadly higher prices for cattle and heifers at Gloucester with strong demand. Notable lots include Garloo Clarke heifers at £12 84, Arch MohERon steers £10, Fraser bo toe cows £7 1a, 30 heifers sold by Estate A Pitermes, and J W Haris cow penes. Reports mention multiple farmers and consignors selling various cattle stock and calves.
Fragmented OCR notes mention pricing for meat products including baconers and porkery with figures like 4 10 00 and 2 12 6, alongside references to yardage and supply in a village setting. Competition is noted as active, with some items described as well maintained despite unclear context.
A crowded yard recorded a varied sale of fat calves and cows with a large turnout. Prices ranged from under 10 shillings to over 19 shillings for prime stock, with medium and interior weights selling lower, and notable entries from Sparkes, Cov, Alexander, Moser, and Logan and Campbell among others.
Fragmented inspection of livestock and feed prices. The report lists prices for fat pigs, cows, springers, store cattle, and dairy stock, with quotations for prime and second grades and regional feeds. Values reflect high demand and market volatility, citing specific buyers and sellers in the ongoing trade.
Fragmentary OCR text references Teg-Norhern Rivera, a Gd case, two laifl ds dd case, Boney-A4, chodes westerns, Oki inferioe 2fd to dil Betawar, Teliry OL hems from 3a Gl va dey young roachery, Me fl wn fe, choles Bs Bd, Muscovy digkn, A Ja fd, 6s iBnglit ducks, choite Bs.
The advent of a Doge Brothers tier car welcomed as an adaptable vehicle for weight and conditions. The Vinparte model touts waterproof upholstery, leather fittings, and a one man drive system. Early reception in New South Wales and Sydney shows strong demand and planned reformations in supply for the car.
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