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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented OCR narrative details a chaotic scene outside Sydney Town Hall on a Saturday night with thrown objects and police intervention. The report mentions crowd disturbance, inspection of improvised projectiles wrapped in newspaper, and two constables assigned to disperse attendees amid unfolding confusion.
Local Catholic notices report Mass at St Joseph's Church Gloucester on September 10 at 10 am led by Father Meagher. Included are War era remarks on Parliament, postponement rumors, and civic fundraising like Ege Day for Red Cross and potato day plans. Patriotic races at Gloucester Park draw locals and visitors. Schools break for Michaelmas vacation. reopen Oct 2. Community notices mention promotions for teachers and Educational Department events.
A government letter from the Minister for Education acknowledges a request from Mr W R Prreeze of Shannet Vale Gloucester urging the early appointment of a teacher to Tigrah School. Collaboration on the matter is noted as progressing.
In a notice from the Chief Electoral Officer dated September 18, 1916, Returning Officer E P Harkness confirms the Gloucester electoral district polling sites at Baker’s Creek and Bengal? changed to Burbank and Bulling, with corrections published in the Government Gazette.
Regulations regrading butter and cheese have been amended to allow an authorised officer to grade butter on written exporter request. Grades include superfine, first, second, and third classes with specified point ranges. The changes affect branding and official classification of butter and related products.
Fragmentary war bulletin cites Somme operations delayed by weather and misreported by enemy tampering. It notes Allied and German divisions engaged, French actions near Avocourt and Martincourt, and Italian front clashes near Gorizia. Also mentions Russian attacks, Bulgaria peace hints, and Denmark possibly entering the conflict as Parliament opens in the Netherlands.
A damaged despatch from Paris claims five thousand Greeks surrendered to Bulgars at Kavala, with heavy artillery and ammunition seized. German paralysis and French warnings follow intense fighting near the Somme. Prieze Farm sees violent attacks repelled with heavy casualties.
A foreign correspondent reports Roumanian forces repelling fierce Austro-Hungarian attacks. In Transylvania Roumanians fight with tenacity as Mackensen's offensive in Dobruja is checked. No change on the front as of Thursday amid heavy fighting between Vipocco and Aparhiasacha with Poe t Uone taken and retaken.
A garbled dispatch reports fronts near Le Banel Combles and Rouchovernen with mention of heavy losses and a stalled Dobruja fight. It also claims victorious Bulgar attacks at Florina and continued fighting in the region.
fragmentary notes recount a prime minister’s son killed in action, a prisoner in Germany, and debate on referenda. reports of wounded tolls, industrial inquiries, and labor struggles amid farming and local crime incidents in Camden and Sydney. a tailor case yields humor as garments prove too short. community notices include upcoming events.
A Newcastle passenger witnessed a miracle when Corporal St Morgan escorted a deserter on a local train. Amid the crowd a mute soldier, Charlee Midxon, suddenly spoke after two years of silence caused by war injuries. Midxon, who had been unable to speak since Gallipoli, cried with joy and said he would refuse any offer of money for the chance to talk again.
Melbourne Thursday the Referendum Bill submitting conscription to electors passed the House after an all night sitting at noon by 47 votes to 12. Names not fully clear. details indicate forties seven to twelve approval in a legislative chamber during a prolonged session.
Craven Union Burday School marked its anniversary with Sunday and Monday services featuring a large scholar and choir program. The Sunday service, led by C. Thompsons, highlighted scripture instruction and community praise with a long afternoon and evening program. Special prizes were awarded to standout scholars including Inza Blanch and Marjory Langworthy for high aggregate marks.
Tenders are invited for additions to the Gloucester Board of Arts. Plans and specifications obtainable from the Secretary. Tenders to be sealed and forwarded close with the undersigned on Wednesday the 7th. W. L. Shedden, Secretary. Richard Power of Gloucester dated the 18th of September 1216.
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