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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
4
Moore Brooke Co of Forbes and W J Kelly Co Parkes held a successful auction at the Forbes saw mill yesterday. A buyer acquired a portion of the lot while other lots were sold, with the royal table among the items.
Police report the Allies Cafe in George-stravt was raided on Wednesday night. Manager Gieare Puppageargi was found shot in the body, and the restaurant safe was broken open. Witnesses say two waitresses fled the scene. A sum of £101 was stolen. The victim is identified as a Grecian national. Police are investigating the motive and suspecting a robbery gone wrong.
The MIAKAL Moot OF Menhurs oF option Haney oigay Safety met on Tuenday afternoon with Mayor in attendance. The balance showed a credit as donations were approved by the Mayor for charitable causes led by Messrs HouoN and Pell and the Henna foe, while officers including President Mon Muels, treasurer, and secretary Mrs Ad, Mul tusk, outlined proceeds and future work.
A transcription outlines an internal review of the Forbes Band Board, listing members and a discussion of uniforms and evaluative processes. It mentions Live Solution, Sydney, and authorities, with references to tailoring and reporting duties and possible disciplinary or procedural steps.
The railway company announces plans to resume service to Melbourne with new timetable and extended stops. Initial information suggests travel resumes on Monday, April 1, pending official confirmation.
Fragmented report lists double competition teams Flan ery and Croft erexted Mahoney Hayward. Mentions dates around May 1 and travel to Dubbo for Western District championship Kanter time. References various officials and locations with many garbled names and phrases.
A long, fragmentary report from Forbes notes returning soldiers and air raids implications. It mentions My Pater Heymond and Les Morriur among local names, with references to Forbes residents, military enlistment, hospital visits, and social gatherings. The piece honors a couple’s golden wedding anniversary as well.
Sydney dispatch notes Hey warning of Bulgarian divisions massing for an attack on Dobrudja. The Romanian prime minister has ordered precautionary measures in response to the threat.
Fragmented report hints at Poland as a buffer zone amid German dangers. It mentions discussions about buffer status, potential actions, and regional tensions, with garbled references to leaders and plans, suggesting a cautious stance toward German aggression and military mobilization.
A Proneh destroyer recovered the disabled Geenjon Aydroyalne amid North Sea action. Five AuncHaN svaplaces escorted by two Lorde pow appeared, were attacked by the Harlottes Of tie wr Martin train with Taub of he a Penpisne rulers. Three marn vessils saved Hensumic by German submarines. The Hott Hiner Achilles involvement noted as uncertain. March SMrilish ships reportedly sank.
Fragmented wartime account recounts Serjeant Wilaa’s return from Gallipoli and evacuation to Egypt. Describes injuries, medical tests, and plans to join the Advance Wing while detailing harrowing travel, a perilous river crossing, and scattered phrases about military operations and personnel.
The telegraph note says Sydney experts expect to announce the liquor referendum date today. In the arbitration bill debate, Mr Haqcelt proposed appointing 26 chairmen of wages boards by judges. The second reading passed 28 to 1. The Molong-Dubbo Railway Bill had its first reading.
Sydney bricklayers in railway brickyards voiced serious grievances at a Labor Council gathering. They insisted conditions required remedy amid ongoing labor tensions.
An urgent call for faster recruitment is reported with Mr Josey Pook asserting Australia must keep its promise. He notes involved parties and stresses swift action to accelerate efforts.
A fragmented notice reports Sydney and Frias addressing fraudulent wheat claims by Vertain farmers. It notes an intention to provide additional compensation per shelved unit, with a week given to draw their chains before moving to total proceedings.
A fragment notes Parliamentarians for England Melhourne, the Empire Parliamentary Summary in Britain, inviting an event in July. The brief hints at an acceptance and a rest after duties within the Commonwealth Parliament setting.
Sydney reports enlistments reaching 17 332 in three months as Rhodes Scholars receive new arrangements. The update notes European and colonial impacts amid wartime effort, with mentions of endowments and British naval support considerations.
An old promotional blurb touts Fowler's Little Liver Pills as a cure for tiredness, constipation, and stomach issues. It claims quick relief, heightened vigor, and cleansing action, urging readers to purchase through Fowler Chemist Rankin Street and Kodak Agent affiliates.
Informal notice describes a cottage for sale in the Aur Coteane area near Roma and Kyte vive with mention of steady terms and a time to apply through Wo by times IER & CO Agotts.
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