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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
2
Bank of New South Wales invites applications for subscriptions to the Sixth War Loan and to consider advance payments. Details include terms for subscribers and payment schedules. inquiries directed to general manager Russell Wrench.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a nurse or obstetric context with vague references to morning attendance and locations such as Ostend Bowes and Carney Wombul. The text is highly garbled with no clear events, dates, or named individuals to form a coherent summary.
Warrrendine blocks sold amid confusion over old rules with references to Mavens Shaves and Thursday events. The text mentions Kenis Hiv and Oring Tay with partial names and scattered dates, detailing a yard event and a series of unclear sales.
A ticket numbered 1142h9 to the Poloe and Fireman's Art Union was sold locally. The thin ticket was likely sold by a local resident and may be part of a winning drawing.
Proate in charge at Crom Comfortx Depot forwards a letter to Mrs C Pidd of Forbes Ferry Street, praising her son Private Pied Twas for his courage. The matron at the hospital reports he died after chest wounds, buried with military honors in a nearby cemetery.
The Licensing Beak at Trundle on Friday granted a new license for the Trundle Hotel in Tullamore after a prolonged renewal process. Four applicants sought the license. councilor and resident Shephard was granted, with conditions to ensure compliance with local rules and needs of Tullamore.
The Press Bureau urges Postmaster General to direct correspondents to address letters to Australian Imperial Forces in shorthand abbreviated form, aiming to avoid delays. The note underscores proper addressing and rapid delivery for servicemembers overseas.
The proprietors of Lorne Pictures announce a bold program for the second episode of The Gilet and the Game featuring a live-poet drama, a wa pat comedy, and a notable picturés selection. Auditions will be held, with special attention to a stunning picture titled Mifestonm, a sensational seven dete feature to premiere Tuesday, April 7. The management notes the show has required substantial expense and will not be reused.
Fragmented local notices report a family accident on Wombur street and a large batch of wedding details interwoven with oblique references to service members and community sympathy. The text also mentions a Forbes Pastures Protection Board meeting and various local figures connected to Forbes and Sydney.
The readable portions reference a British wool clip purchase and related local items including people and places. Names and dates are unclear, with garbled OCR making specifics speculative while hinting at community notices and possible government or institutional involvement.
Correspondence laments a damaged issue and discusses a project in farming, loans, and government buyers. The writer mentions Thorntons mull, wheat rows, and a plan to seek favorable terms, noting many shores and lenders. It references Mr Thornton and a political economic debate without clear dates or places.
A partially readable OCR snippet mentions variable names and phrases lacking coherent context. The text shows garbled references to individuals and actions, making it impossible to identify a clear event, date, or location from the fragment.
Fragmentary notes describe a local meeting in Dubbo Shire with mentions of hospital support, road work, and officials including Mr J Contstte and Mr Mall. The text references a plan to complete a project for crown benefit, and names several locales and people amid scattered events and dates.
A garbled Sydney region report recounts claims of strange phenomena at the coast and inland. Observers describe eerie sounds, odd lights, and a sense of distant danger across New South Wales while authorities urge calm and continued watch.
An OCR fragment discusses growth, action, and plans with scattered terms like 14-48 and 93. It mentions a company, names, numbers, and dates in a garbled way without a clear event or outcome to summarize.
Royal Commission found time card and worker details amid war updates. The Promlove Conference expected to open in Sydney on May 9. Donor totals for Drake Day reach 51480 pounds. Governor-General received special kabinet note from the Secretary of the Colonies on war methods. Australians returning from Symes and many were sent to France. Wreckage from the missing steamer Warrigal washed ashore near Kniini, providing evidence of losses. A recovering ship Ainiunga recently captured and sunk by the Wolf, with signals to Sydney.
Murky dispatch from Sydney recalls raids between Mnot Hiller and Noyon south of Alon ates and ChaplMene. Prisoners Ementyn dori of Chemines Demey and Singhaus wh Corbeng are named. Daylong bombardment and air attacks forced a withdrawal toward Saco Vine as Allied lines contended near Melville and Rabie with rumoured enemy activity and artillery impacts.
Fragmented OCR notes show names and sums such as Newell items with amounts and costs. Mentions Kenny, Hoy, Hobtass and Foote with scattered figures. The text references a court or legal matter, but incompleteness prevents precise actions or outcomes.
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