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Newspaper
Rochester Express
Location
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
3
A dense local miscellany covers weather, farming, and community changes. Storm damage, rainfall totals, and crop hopes frame a report from Corop West to Rochester, noting record November rainfall and wheat and hay prospects, plus a dissolving partnership in Gillies Street and local hotel gatherings.
A Paris communique reports nothing fresh at the western front while artillery activity flared north and east of Monastir. A Bulgarian bulletin says enemy forces have increased against our positions in the Dobruja region.
An Italian official report describes 16 increased artillery groups deployed along a broad front. It says enemy defenses were breached toward Tonale and Ceromina valleys, with disrupted movements in the Adige and Astico valleys. Two enemy aircraft were destroyed.
Reuters dispatch from Athens reports a strong detachment of the Royal bodyguard departed the palace for Salonika to reinforce Venezelists. From Salonika Mr Ward Price telegraphs that Germans shell Munastir likely to try to decapitate the city, though reinforcement and Franco-Serb advances hinder the aim. German forces are drilling peasants in Asia Minor and moving Turkish troops toward European fronts.
A Paris official report notes lively artillery fire on the Somme in the Ablain court and Pressoir sector. Our machine gun barrage repulsed an attack in the Champagne district east of Auberive.
General Haig states heavy hoxtide artillery fire occurred on the front at Courcellette Beaucourt Hebut ierne and Labasse. He notes bombardment of Prisienis and Eeenshes xouif east of Arras.
Melbourne dispatch reports on the Hughes backed push for full details from the weakest party in the coal strike talks. The conference, while at times tense, shows no consensus on a complete list of demands as discussions continue into the evening.
A fraternal send off in Nanacella West honored Corporal I E Youlden and Pie Thomas Hanratian for their service. The event featured speeches from the school committee chair Mr L J Fidge and other local figures, a framed photo for Youlden, and expressions of pride from residents and the Red Cross group.
A fragmentary letter warns that Thistles along irrigation channels threaten land and water flow. It urges the Shire Council to urge neighboring councils to join in action against channel blockage and thistle growth to protect irrigation, with_ms and seasonal patrols by state water authorities.
Messrs Miso Bros report a Friday sale of four very small pens of pigs with lively bidding and strong prices. Attendance was good with buyers at all weights, especially porkers and stores. Quoted prices ranged from 1 4s to 1 9s 6d for baconers and hogs, with lighter weights and stores showing varied but steady rates.
The annual meeting of She Ro Methodist Tennis Club was held in Guilt Hall last Wednesday night. A large attendance filled the hall with Sir Warden presiding. Mrs Shaw presented a favorable balance sheet showing a solid credit balance. Officers elected include President Mr T. F. Wanlea, Vice President Mr Bills, Secretary Mrs Shaw, and Treasurer Mr pie Wien.
A Church of Christ discourse by Mr Shipway centers on baptism as taught in Scripture. The speaker cites Matthew Acts Romans and 1 Peter to show Jesus commanded baptism and believers are buried with Christ in baptism unto death and raised to walk in newness of life. The lesson emphasizes Scripture over human opinion and urges studying the Bible to understand baptism’s meaning and authority.
The text asserts acceptance of Scriptural facts and a call to bow in loving submission to God who holds the right to decree. It emphasizes a good conscience toward God as the response to divine authority and faith.
A new recruitment drive is planned under Commonwealth government auspices to reinforce troops at the Front. The Derby example in Britain inspired a director-general led effort, dividing the country into districts and canvassing every man aged 18 to 45. In Australia, depots will open in Victoria with Healesville among centers, as registrars shift to recruiting officers and doctors coordinate medical exams.
In a Legislative Council debate on Wednesday, Ton Clarke moved to insert a clause restricting water sales for irrigation from storage to lands other than those under irrigation. He argued the rule would curb August and September sales that deprived grass lands of necessary supply, noting critics fear future droughts. The motion stipulated a ban on irrigating grass before November, with ongoing objections from the department and potential impact on water security for settlers. The discussion adjourned until next year for consideration.
At Monday’s Deakle Shire Council session Inspector W. J. Tufts reported notifying many landholders about young Whistley and noted limited crop damage except certain localities. Debate centered on enforcing the Thistle Act, with calls to proceed through legal channels and set an example for councillors who must observe the law.
Report from Bendigo Racecourse on Wednesday details detectives questioning a young man after suspicions arose from his movements on the flat. A loaded revolver and proceeds of a robbery were found, with a suspect unable to account for possession of the weapon. The case mentions William Archibald Stone of Carlton as a news vendor and notes the arrest. Local fish season and Campaspe fishing conditions are also reported.
A clipped ad from Melbourne promotes a booklet titled Heals for Women authored by the Ladies College of Health. It claims valuable health guidance and offers the booklet free upon receipt of postage, with the address 27 Culling Street Melbourne.
A wartime letter expresses gratitude and support for soldiers abroad and urges readers to send tokens of regard to the troops. It emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and the hope that Christmas brings comfort to those serving.
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