Soldier Vic Fogarty Dies in Action in Egypt
A Bathurat native Vic Fogarty, a 19 year old cabinet maker, sailed to the front and was killed at Louzy Pine near Werulleusat. The report notes his service in the campaign and his death following illness.
02 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
1
A Bathurat native Vic Fogarty, a 19 year old cabinet maker, sailed to the front and was killed at Louzy Pine near Werulleusat. The report notes his service in the campaign and his death following illness.
Perry's advertises autumn bargains across winter goods and drapery with cheap blankets and quilts Australian made in white or grey for singles and doubles. It promotes rugs and travelling rugs, sateen harshland plannel sheets, and down quilts at notably low prices, urging quick purchases as stock moves rapidly.
Local shop advertises winter millinery with new designs and shades at below usual prices. Materials include tweeds and heather mixtures in fashionable colors. Velvets offered in many shades with quick restocks and all wool selections priced to undercut last winter.
Report describes Leary involved in repeated disruptive acts at the bank and street, with insults toward staff and public disturbance. Constable Margary pursued charges. the court ordered six months hard labor for Leary and related cases against nearby defendants.
A fragmented account describes a Saturday event with a patriotic tone and local school activities. Volunteers, including the committer and organizers, run a refreshment stall while children and guests participate in games and a race program.
Fragmentary readable names and references to wartime topics and individuals. Mentions aviation, locations likely in Europe with names resembling Walsh and Henderson. Details are garbled. core facts not extractable.
The article mixes horse racing notes with wartime dispatches from Europe. It mentions a horse named To-days wires with Jide rider and various race details, then shifts to military movements, troop advances, and European front developments, including Britain and Belgium actions and strikes impacting trade.
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