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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1917
Page
3
W P Relchert of Gloucester appeals to voters for the National candidate in the Saturday election of November 7, 1917. He argues the choice is between supporting the National Government and its land reforms or backing the Liberal and Free Thought lines, urging loyalty to constitutional government and the nation’s welfare.
A Bungay reader from Wingham accuses professed Christians backing Mr Price of breaking the command against bearing false witness. The writer says the action harms religion and brings it into contempt.
An old advertisement extols Dean's Ointment for piles, claiming prompt treatment prevents serious outcomes. It recites a testimonial from Mrs M Harman of Lon Gyreet Dur pop caye praising relief after few applications and lasting results over two years, urging consistent use and noting sales through Doane.
Reported German claims say Tagliamento line expanded east as Germans seize territory while Italians retreat to mountain front in Fella Valley toward Col Bricon. British and Canadian forces clash around Passchendaele with heavy fighting and praise for Canadian valor amid uncertain gains. Imperiled gains push for victory at all costs.
Sir Douglas Haig reports a successful raid southeast of Armentieres with notable losses inflicted on the enemy. Two attempts north of Ronex failed. Petrograd notes the Maximalists hold the city. Lenin calls for immediate armistice. Egyptian and Gaza front updates claim advances, prisoner captures, and heavy Turkish retreat with aircraft losses.
The Federal Cabinet decided on Wednesday to stage another conscription referendum promptly with a new method to be announced by Mr Hughes at Ben digo on Monday. Preparations for the campaign are in suspense and the vote date is unsettled possibly about four months away. Parliament’s convening date is in doubt. Provisions for voting soldiers at the front or in the last referendum are considered. The cabinet remains divided on how to secure a verdict. The Premier says censorship must be abandoned. Labor warns of political manipulation. P olling day is set for December 2 with writs to be issued in December.
The Stratford Red Cross presents its annual report detailing income of 12 pounds from Mr. Cries concert and various donations, with expenditures on materials and France Day Fund. The report notes 14 clothing items sent, numerous volunteers listed, two new members joining, and a year end balance of 1 pound 6 shillings 9 pence.
A fresh consignment offers useful and interesting pastime titles including 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 Cookery Hooke Colea Recter and related topics among others.
An ad urges tea buyers to choose Ophir tea for freshness and stronger value. It contrasts Ophir with rivals, claims longer shelf life and richer flavor, and advises buying in bulk with packing dates kept under two months. The piece notes Mr XS G Bell was appointed Federal Railway Commissioner by the Federal Cal lisier.
Fragmentary item notes Jean taking up furniture and picture frames and doing Gatinet work in a dugout on Church Street. Mentions about houses and beliefs across age groups with unclear names and warnings.
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