Men Dids Artillery Accumulate amid Hard Ground
Desperate fighting and artillery build up described as troops suffer harsh weather and frozen ground. Report notes shifting positions, supply difficulties, and ongoing attempts to break stalemate.
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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1917
Page
3
Desperate fighting and artillery build up described as troops suffer harsh weather and frozen ground. Report notes shifting positions, supply difficulties, and ongoing attempts to break stalemate.
The Times notes Italian fronts near Venice face renewed bombardment and air attacks as enemy forces concentrate along mountain routes and rail hubs. Allied troops reportedly defend key heights while probing for weak points to halt advances in the region.
Reports from Petrograd say Germany refused Russia's terms and suspended negotiations. Bolsheviks are silent. decree recalls and delays threaten an armistice. Lenin, Trotsky unnamed figures cited as seeking varied aims as food shortages fuel discontent.
A fragmented report discusses Germany’s proposed peace terms as observed by The Paris Matin, noting uncertainty over ratification and potential Turkish reactions. It also covers Australian voters abroad in London with service personnel, ballots, and front-line fatigue as preparations proceed, delays considered, and evening counts anticipated.
The Times and major papers weigh the referendum result as a setback for war policy and Prime Minister Hughes. European and Allied tensions loom, with critics arguing conscription could hurt industries vital to the war effort, while Australian voters lean pacifist on the issue.
UKYNETON stock market notes good yarding of fat sheep and cattle with high attendance by buyers. Prices firm to higher on fat cattle and ewes, load of store cattle and dairy sorts mixed, and three broker reports cite steady to improved values amid strong buyer turnout at Newstead area.
A fragmented ad lists Rexona Soap and Resona products for travel and sun protection. It promotesResona Skin and Facial Soap as a cure for skin troubles, promising beauty and protection on holidays. Also includes a merchant section with pricing and items like doors and ducks.
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