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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 01, 1918

Page

3

War front battle rages as German advance checked

Allies report fierce fighting on the Ypres front with heavy losses. Germans gain and lose ground near Kemmel and Villers-Bretonneux while French recapture areas around Villers-Bretonneux. Australian troops note high German casualties and a massive German withdrawal since March 24.

Dranoutre Kemmel Hi Loora Kemmeli Leere Ypres-Govalinon Lyn Polyron Wood

German thrust repulsed near Locra and La Bassée lines

British headquarters report heavy bombardment across the front from Meteron to Voortreft and Vimy to Lent. German assaults are being repulsed with fire and machine guns as howitzers and batteries maintain pressure. Reports note a hurricane bombardment along much of the Allied front and persistent artillery duels between Fossen Wood and Genmeren Wood.

Bie Douglas Haig Hontile Locra Meteron Voortesrile Reuter la Bassee Hochhlst Forest Heuler Wangard Bern Fossen Wood Genmeren Wood Howthurst

Gloucester Volunteers Praise Teamwork and Red Cross Appeal

The Gloucester district expresses pride in a committee led by Mr. A. Furgus for their joint effort to support the Red Cross and local causes. The Army Band, stock-owners, and local editors receive praise for assistance. funds from friends and donations are noted with calls to act promptly before a looming deadline.

A. Furgros Laol Aleo Dale Gloucester Locco McPherson School of Arte Red Cross

Wyong Estate Offers Broad Agricultural Potential Near City

Wyong estate in the country area promotes fruit growing poultry farming and pig rising with a small farmer friendly program. A. J. Warner markets a "Small Farm That Pays" and surveys show Wyong district as a year round, accessible farming region near Sydney and Newcastle with ample rainfall and river water.

A. J. Warner Wyong Bataie Sytney Newcaalle Agytoola Wyong Perth Clige Warner At Court Warnervilla Foe Austton

Price of meat and a meat production drive

The article reports on meat prices in the open market and notes a government effort to control meat costs. It details shortages, calls for producer support, and a Hoover administration plan to boost cattle, sheep, and hog production through stock ranches and distribution to Central and Southern states. It also discusses the broader meat famine outlook and policy debates.

le Mon Bby Washington New York Hotet Elock Rake Herbert. Hoover John Cavanaugh Wrat Twenty-third Street Ralph A. Gusher Claremont Alverside Park Charles E. Gehring Pood Administration Department of Agriculture Food Administration Hoover America JHOC Pew Administration South America United States Australia Iis Lab Europe Osine Mom Oo Inter-State Commission

Germany and Belgium expose German policy in Flemish question

The Belgian government obtained direct proof of German aims in Belgium including an indoctrination plan for Flemings and propagandist instructions dated September 1947. The document reveals German intent to separate Dutch speaking regions and use language as political leverage, while Flemish nationalists resisted German influence and sought independence for Belgium.

Germany Odenintatra Ironman Awny Flanders Blalemont Tie Stix Plagaere Wallonia Oswer- Won

Church Services May 5 101 Church of England Gloucester

Sunday services listed for Gloucester and surrounding areas on May 5 including Sth Sunday after Easter at Gloucester Elratford and Graven with morning and evening times. Also Day of Prayer and Totereesnlon observed with related addresses and ministers. Congregational Church Craven Creek 10.30 a.m. and Copeland 7.30 p.m. noted along with responsible clergy.

Church OF England Gloucester Bodom Elratford P.m. Wey H.W. Rogers Amoa Geo Etwoolst A-M Darrington H. T. McGowan Congregational Church Craven Creek Lower Bowring Copeland WH. Frith

Price controls threaten beef and hog markets says expert

A wary view on beef and hog prices argues that artificial pricing will squeeze producers. It notes stock retention, transport limits, and labor shortages raise slaughter delays and weights. American hogs thrive with open markets and proper conditions, while Australia faces similar pressures on cattle and beef production.

Agricultural Advances and Feeding Practices

The excerpt discusses methods to improve production and quality through mindern and zelindi practices. It compares spring showers and beta feeds to earth abundance for knowledge and puri efforts. It explores meat production and livestock feeding as part of broader agricultural questions.

Wena Hella

Cost of Beef Streaks and Farm Profits Compared

London shareholders meeting hears evidence from Mr Wy Johoren and others comparing costs of rearing cattle in England versus Australia. It is noted that with beef at 80 shillings per cwt the business shows unprofitability, as English farmers would require 220 to 240 for a fat beast even in normal times.

Bowail, Ltd Lanana

Fragmented OCR Text About Global Regions and References

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered references to continents hemispheres peoples and places with unclear connections. The text mentions North and South Hemispheres, Australia, historic names, and uncertain actors. the overall meaning is not coherent.

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