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Newspaper
Rochester Express
Location
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
3
A dense jumble ofOCR notes mentions weather impacts on crops, farm labor recruitment via circulars, licensing court actions over hotels, a gunpowder excavation for tree planting, a young officer killed in France, and political shifts in Australia with Labour references. The text weaves disparate items from agriculture, law, and war memorials with dated figures and places.
General Haig states stalemates exist south of Fungis sant and east of Ypres with intense artillery at Barleaux. A Freville communiqué notes heavy bombing of Thionville and Tangary cantons at Eton by seven aircraft at night, weather hampering further operations in Myce 0.
Telegrams describe Allied detachments ashore as precaution. Greek 1st Regiment allegedly advanced and fired on British and Italian sailors as Breen and Italian bluejackets landed. An Italian report claims forces on the Carso front advanced 300 metres. A Russian official report notes success in Transylvania valleys and rivers.
Report says Romanian troops south of Bucharest aided by recently arrived Russians conduct successful operations. Prisoners and weapons taken. Romanian official notes on the western front a retreat toward Titu. Allied forces repulse a Turkish and German/Bulgar segment in Glayadoc and Neaglow regions. Haig notes active hostile artillery at Leshoenis with trench mortar activity near Neuville St Vasst Holenaollern Ypres Armentieres. Berlin claims Argesu river crossing and 2800 prisoners taken.
A quiet wedding was held at St Josephs Church on a Wednesday in November. The groom was George Wil Spencer Kennedy of Clowlife and the bride Gertie May Kelly of Sandford, Dublin. Attendants included Miss Kennedy Jacob and Miss Max F Kennedy Jacob. Gifts included a sapphire pendant and various silver and china items. The couple departed for Melbourne after the ceremony.
December opened cool and moist causing harvest delays. Crops vary by district with bay and yield impacted by wet weather. some regions report rust and dirty produce while others, like Timmering, show fine clean seed crops. A notable anecdote links Mr Wood to tobacco given to the Australian Army abroad and a nephew serving in France.
Weather has dampened the usual harvests, delaying the second lucerne cut and keeping first cuts grassy but good for home use. Abundant moisture reduced irrigation demand this season, with Goulburn River still strong and snow water not yet arriving from Murray sources. Water storage remains ample, while Warange Basin expects limited replenishment. Nearby settlements face mixed prospects with stock fed locally.
Market notes at Bendigo show varied fat class prices, store pigs strong, and extra palme demand. sheep and cattle at Rochester sale draw large attendance with buyers from multiple towns. Vlags indicate steady to higher prices for merino wethers and crossbred ewes, alongside selective gains for cattle and feeder stock.
The article warns of severe fire danger in Wis Suiliver region as drought and dry fodder heighten risk. It describes rapid responses, including a suggested fodder pit method to store green feed and protect homesteads, livestock, and lives from fast spreading flames. A bush fire brigade forms at Mathoura under Murray Shire control.
The article details a self contained Pedrail Locomotive built with caterpillar belt wheels, crossing the Campaspe river near Rochester and Kintore after leaving Melbourne. It notes the machine’s weight around 25 to 30 tons, a one mile per hour pace planned, and its trailers with a portable forge, reservoir capacities, signaling system, and unique drive features including four gears and pedal feet on the wheels.
Mr A OK V Richardson Victoria's wheat yield in Warwest is estimated at 14 million bushels based on 15 year rainfall averages. Centers at Bendigo Shepparton Mildura and Rokewood show winter rainfall closely matches yields. efforts to boost output include improved cultivation and soluble phosphates.
Fragmented account describes a steam or traction vehicle with elaborate wagon details, fuel and propulsion notes, and crew quarters, alongside weather and crop loss reports. Also referenced are wheat and harvest shipments, explosives effects on soil, and speculative science commentary from a 19th or early 20th century era, with sporadic mentions of Melbourne, Richmond, and Britain.
A brief private greeting notice noting Christmas cards available from Choicest and Chaney with sample orders and instructions to order early for foreign mailings.
A fragmented wartime appeal urges patriotism and solidarity as families mark the season. The message praises unity and asks readers to send tokens of regard to servicemen overseas, hoping to lift spirits and honor those serving.
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