This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
2
Mrs Bradsilaw teacher of piano and singing invites potential pupils to her new studio beside L E Streets store for lessons on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday each week in the new space.
The Gloucester Advocate reports on official mediation by Mr. Holme regarding a major rail and labor dispute. It discusses the impact of strikes on the community, the dangers of violent agitation, and the push for lawful, practical settlement. It references miners and unions, the state's view, and a notable anecdote about Lord Kitchener and a chauffeur story.
Lost from iloucester Bay a mare branded square with na P and dot in center, clipped on brand, two white front feet. Last seen near Craven Creek School. Reward offered upon return to L. J. Davis, Gloucester.
Fragmented notes describe armed bands causing chaos in a town, a horse knocked down by a rider, two shots fired, and a long rifle saga. An extraordinary saddlery machine draws crowds at the Brisbane Show with rapid work and few operators in Australia. A racing invention by Mek Purtey sparks talk for NSW circuits, with demonstrations planned in Wingham. The Freer Premier resignations loom, and religious services in Sydney are announced. Butter price orders and market notices fill the rest of the page.
ITALIAN FRONT reports The Talon pressure continues in north eastern Corinth with violent artillery duels. KORNILOFF BIDS FOR POWER Perogad is declared at war and ex-premier Tivol warns of a plot. Kerensky proclaims a new government soon. German regiments shift to the north west front as Allied action against Sweden fears remain. Western Front notes British press on Wag court and Villlora.
The report outlines a planned January to March mail train proposal linking Sydney, Taree, and Kempsey with night departures and uncertain timetables. It also includes unrelated snippets about a local club game, a dramatic poem fragment, and a peculiar worker’s tale about pay and secrecy.
Sunday after Trinity service listings and church notices include Gloucester with Rev H W Rogers and W Fenkina, and Stratford with Craven and E J Telfer. Details mention church names and times, though OCR is garbled and some names unclear.
A general resumption of work is ordered after negotiations. The Strike Committee and unions direct railway and tramway workers to return Tuesday morning. Government terms include a three month card-system trial with a Royal Commission thereafter and expanded arbitration and conciliation procedures.
Widespread action disrupts Eveleigh with thousands applying for possible positions while many decline, marching to Trades Hall. North Shore and Neutral Bay works see mass walkouts as Loyal Workers replace striking crews. Newcastle Troly and Draymen's Award clause removal cited by Mr Heydon. coal shortage limits vacancies.
A notice announces a paving or paving related action on James Mitchells Cobarkafer property to take place in September 1917. Signed by James Mitchell.
The dispatches describe a large Russian army near the Pho line and substantial troops between the Dvina front and the capital. German and Austro-Hungarian forces report losses, captures, and reinforcements, with naval movements in the Baltic and heavy fighting around Corina forts and Monte San Gabriele.
A morning assault on the Moise river right bank by French forces met enemy lines along a two kilometre front. British troops near Fraser Wood and Courieres Wool advanced along the Avion area near Lens, reporting limited progress in poor weather. Paris reports indicate August fighting involved six enemy divisions with elements of five engaged around London, with about sixty battalions expended in counterattacks.
A grave situation rises as Sweden allegedly violates neutrality by routing random messages from German envoy Count von Laxborg in Buenos Aires to Berlin. U S officials say Swedish legation procedures allowed this, forcing Sweden to declare its neutral stance or side with Germany. Rebels crushed in Tripoli, British aircraft bombed submarine shelters near Bruges, and U S war plans aim for 2 million troops by June. President Wilson restricts coin and bullion exports to Central Powers and neutrals except through lawful channels. Reports claim German bombs hit British and American hospitals in France. one American doctor died.
A buyer seeks heavy draught horses and will inspect at Gromester Tarrington Stratford and wards River around early September. Owners with horses for sale advised to contact the undersigned Ah M Easton before income tax inspection. Accurate records of frail negotiations and stock issues urged for all parties.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.