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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
1
A fragmenting column chronicles wartime fears and idle conjecture about Germany and Australia. It mixes casual gossip, imagined quotes, and stray anecdotes about conscription, censorship, and public mood, including a timber seller tale and cab fare anecdotes.
A garbled account describes someone raising their voice to attract a crowd and shame others into paying more. The piece mentions a pound derive and protects the public by the law, with a reference to a goose that laid the golden eggs.
Listings announce performances and events across venues including Tryuaddy and Parkes with acts by White, Forbes, Bates, and others. Dates span August 11 and 12 with engagements at local halls, stadiums, and auditoriums.
A fragmented list of racing fixtures across New South Wales venues. Dates appear for Wellington, Cowra, Macquarie, Narromine, Dubbo, Parkes, Woodstock, Forbes and others with meetings scheduled almost weekly in July and into August. Mentioned clubs include Wellington J C, Narromine TC, Dubbo Owen TC, Parkes J4, and Forbes.
A fragmented schedule lists multiple routes and stops including Parkes, Condobolin, Molong, Cowra, Grenfell, Trundle, Orange, Bathurst, Sydney, and Melbourne with late and early service times and late fees noted across Monday through Sunday itineraries.
The Lachlan Motor Garage on Templar Street Forbes advertises competent tradesmen, reasonable charges, and a full stock of accessories. Cars for hire are available, with garage services offered around the clock.
Insurance notice describing funds of the Scottish Union and National Insurance Co. and a broad range of coverages including accident, live stock, dwellings, furniture, stores, stock-in-trade, farm buildings, crops, personal accident sickness workmen's compensation, and live stock. Claims at lowest rates via local agent Forbes.
Aderson Sales advertises services across the State lists for Trust Money to Lend at lowest current rates via TMetriot Agents including larkes berries and Peak JA for Dalgely and Son Ltd Liberal advances built on wool and stock. solicits readers to share requirements.
The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Ltd reports capital paid up, reserve fund, and funds in hand. Chairman J.7 UK jan of board of Advice, manager Robert Ker. Balance carried forward £19,080. funds in hand £277,196. subscribed capital uncalled access £262,400. total security £399,639.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association promotes personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance with district representatives and terms on application.
A readable fragment discusses Two Up bets in a school setting, detailing penny toss games, betting methods, and rules. It notes penalties for cheating, the role of onlookers, and the social reaction to gambling. It reflects period attitudes toward legality and discipline in youth activities.
Fragmented ad copy lists Homebush stove sales on Thursday at Station Nyngan and Connenbar with references to vendors Geddes and May, urging buyers to test best stock quality and highest grade items. Unclear names and dates appear due to OCR errors.
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