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Newspaper

Rochester Express

Location

Rochester, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

3

Weather and harvest notes slow but fair in Nanneella West

Erratic weather has not harmed wheat or oats but strawberries fare well after recent floods. Bullard and Barnes report good returns from crops, while Scotchmen along the channel proliferate for droughts. Mr Geo Cainsem directs youth duties in Beechworth district as Mr Lewis Taublyn takes a new teaching post after Christmas. Irrigation gains praised. trees planted two years ago thrive. lucerne manuring boosts yields. skim milk used profitably. Parisle roams in vineyards.

Victoran Onlis G. F. Pearce Defence Australia England J. Ay Campbell Southern Riverina Pastoralists Association Campbell Melbourne WI Robinson Stow Tings Koroop Cobuva Justice Edmunds Lis Hull Germany Leutenant Les Holder Rebuca Emily Street Seymour Fnr Mediaenerd Messrs Bull Ard Barnes Particwars Youlden Geo. Cainsem Beechworth Lewis Taublyn Yausaikan Lucerne Fromi Seitler Parisle la Tuverne

Simple Plan Improves Digestion With Hot Water and Magnesia

The article advises taking half a teaspoon of bisurated magnesia in water to balance digestion when meals are uncomfortable. Hot water draws blood to the stomach while magnesia neutralises fermentation for quick relief. Soldiers and travelers are urged to take five grain tablets after meals to prevent fermentation and acid.

Newmarket Stock Sales Commission Reduction Announced

Gippsland and Nort Towperative Selling end Tystrance Co announce lowering to commission on stock at Newmarket from zil per cedl. Shareholders praise the move as it aids producers amid heavy taxation. The company reports turnover and a revised commission rate, with profits and dividends to date, and plans for allotment and calls.

Gippsland Nort Tystrance Co LG Ip Newmarket Gendler's Social Commission Atl Lido Omues Amdeide

Cable News Language Sparks Confusion in Times Style

Unclear wording notes that a cable dispatch to Australia by special permission differs from The Times. The passage emphasizes that the options are not those of The Times and mentions a muted range of expressions. No concrete events or dates are provided.

Times Australia

War Dispatches Describe Front Actions and Naval Change

A French communique reports western front artillery and fighting near Monastir while Italian forces repulse a Bulgarian counterattack. A Russian note mentions advances south of the Trotus with heavy losses by counterattacks. Allied naval command shifts as Gauchet takes charge of Greek waters, and Roumanians face shortages before German pressure.

Monastir Trotus Gavin Tine Renchen Dortawatra Mezit Buzeo Ronanian Buzen Sarluga Urziten Bass Paris Admifral Gauchet Admairal Fournetn Reuter Wayll

Weather Notes and Crop Outlook From Local Farmers

An era of unsettled weather leaves farmers wary as crops ripen amid showers and rust concerns. Hay is being cut slowly, some fields ready for harvest, and wild oats look well while fallow paddocks show growth. Rumors of future rain shortages prompt worries about wasted fodder and a cautious approach to upcoming seasons.

Tabor

Presbyterian Personalia in Rochester District

Mr fi Slade Mallen preached in Corop Tumering and Rochester last Sunday, impressing the district after two sermons. Mr J A Moselipt officiated at Rochester in the morning and Tyonyson anniversary services in the afternoon. Inter min moderator Key B T Buoline presides at a Congregational meeting Monday evening to fill the vacancy. Sergeant Arthur Kennedy and A T Pattinson are noted. Pattinson back from the front and due to return to duty soon.

Fi. Slade Mallen Phipits Corop Tumering Rochester J. A. Moselipt This Nauawm B.T. Buoline Percy Cresswell Jefton Ahire Englueer

Red Cross Society Donations Acknowledged in Rochester Branch

The bon secretary acknowledges numerous donations from members including Mrs Gallop and others, with items such as books, a washer and bandages, plus cash gifts. The treasurer notes small sums from Rochester cards and transfer payments. A specialist, Mr Abolamey, will visit Rochester to consult residents at the Shamcock Gates on Thursday, aiming to engage the town.

Rochester Brancti Gallop Ninmering Amra D Frover Ibs Ica Bes Ste Duggan Rochester A. Abolamey Ego Viel

Rochester Jockey Club Meeting Discusses Betting Act Rules

Rochester E Club meeting at Restilawa Ihyus reviewed new Betting Act requirements for bookmaking notices and club licensing. The secretary must report bookmakers, issue race permits, and consider reducing racing days during wartime, with certificates for exceptional cases. Attendance included M Master president and several officials.

Restilawa Ihyus Messrs M'Master E. Fitzgerald J.P. McUtry E. J. Kelly D. M'Cormack Worver Quirk J. P. Grohaut Robkuston Tuxulon Commission Rochester Pitegerata Guratad Poe Auapar Aine Nash Uns

Clearing Sale at Nanneella and Rochester Cattle Sale Report

Commercial clearing sale notes at Nanneella on December 4 for Strickland and Forbes with strong demand and varied lots including wethers horses and harness gear. Rochester sale on December 14 reports small cattle supply, fat cattle and store trade steady to improved, yards with dairy cattle and bucket calves, prices mixed but firmer on fat stock.

Sali Musas Mason Bros Strickland and Forbes Nanneella Lytis Wallis Rochester Buist Messrs Heckett Spencer and Co Herbert Spencer and Co LA Tesod Messrs Magon Bros Messia E. Wallis and Co

Cattle prices and terms for springers and store cattle

A fragment lists cows with calves at foot and springers with prices in pounds and shillings, including store cattle. Mentions calves at foot and steers for sale with implied farm market context.

Friendly Societies ANA Meeting Notes and Local Reports

The shore meeting of Friendly Societies ANA at the Masonic Hall Monday evening had lighter attendance due to weather. Reports show the branch in sound financial shape with funds up about 150 and 50 invested in a war loan. Wounded members listed, hospital status updated, and plans set for Xmas week. Officers for the year were installed, with Frick Moore of Light Horse Egypt noted. The next lodge session falls on Christmas Day, moved to Friday. Bowls and quizzes completed the evening with prizes and sick pay distributed.

Milloo Mitiamo John Jones Bat Masonic Hell Les Thawins Board of Directors Inewan Messrs W, Finlaysom R, Christie Stephen K. Mergason R. Hill Tondon Sullers Og B. Pletcher McG Hampton Bird Wes Frick Moore Light Horse Egypt D.D.G.M. Ura We Aukinsom Ro Stall Hehlica Veo Mks Sack —Ng Maegeraid J. L. Harm Couchetor W. Birdwarden W Atkinso J. J. Humphris Bro C Whitha bin J Rumpbell Bro W. Fitggeraht Pro Powei Sud

Man hunted for alleged assault on girl in Gunbower case

Joseph Clark, 24, of Cobaba, is accused of attempted assault on a girl at Gunbower. After a week wandering in bush, he appeared at a farm on Gan dower Island seeking food. Constable O'Brien arrested him at Colne and he is to face charges in Bendigo Supreme Court.

Constalle Haley Fchuoa Constable O'Brien Cobaba Rochester Guohower Gandower Island O' Brien Conystable Foley O'Brien Colne Tandutra Joseph Clark Cohuua Follee Tesday Gunbower Ist Supreme Court Bendigo Cied Gowau Tondarre Wis Westhill Dalton

Citrus tree bulbs grown from cuttings in New South Wales

A government authority asserts citrus bulbs in Spal are not seedlings but cuttings rooted in place. It notes nurseries may transplant stock and mentions a Victorian grower producing lemons from cuttings. The text also includes scattered, garbled phrases and names that do not form a coherent factual thread.

Broggart New South Wales Spal Victoria Harold May Boris Wight

Sunday Services and Community Notices Amid Turbulent Wheat Board Talk

A jumble of church announcements lists Palmabaythrian Churen services and congregational meetings across Rochuster and surrounding areas, alongside Salvation Army events. Amid city notices, debate over Australian wheat board representation prompts ministers to press state colleagues for action, while local commerce and shop listings appear in a crowded public notices section.

Private Christmas Greeting Cards Now Ready for Ships

Public notice notes private Christmas greeting cards available at low prices. Samplers issued for quick selection and overseas mail orders. Uruk Kakly Lok Poreign Mails listed as postal contact and shipping route reference.

Uruk Kakly

Message from Home for the Front Line Soldiers

A wartime home front note urges readers to send greetings and support to soldiers serving overseas. It asks families to remain steadfast, comfort one another, and mail Christmas tokens and letters to boost morale for the troops abroad.

Salowig Bilao Valle Seeriboee

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