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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from a newspaper item shows garbled phrases and names. The readable portions hint at a concluded story and a potential publication note, but clarity and context are insufficient to determine its subject, location, or involved persons.
The notice details Private Hilton Bromiley and Private Broadley among others, noting their service in France and at Paschendaele, with discharges or awaiting return. It reports family messages, wartime letters, and village updates from Forbes and surrounding areas, including reflections on battles and troop movements.
The partnership between Sir Ray Mond Meillon and John Robinson is announced to carry on as Robinson and Methion at Dees Stetrapoltan Buildings Temple Street Forbes. Dated February 15.
Ambiguous OCR text outlines general accounting work and tax preparation services. References Maton and para Aviunines tradeamen. but many words are garbled, obscuring concrete facts such as dates, locations, or client names. Summary limited to noting unclear vendor names and scope described.
Local notice advertises Kodak supplies at St Melierw store. Readable lines mention Kodak products and a shop location with messaging oriented to shoppers seeking film and accessories.
The Forbes Advocate issues notices every Tuesday and Friday. No ads booked for a week. Subscription rates shown: quarter, half year, and annual options in advance.
A historical note describes Pepperonen’s automated valve design and its potential production by KenneL Wood Lik Mr Heppervarn, with early mentions of ISHIDA units and planned public availability. The article hints at reduced petrol use and future sales prospects, noting regional patent activity in New Zealand and Australia.
A hospital benefit pigeon shoot event is planned for May 1 at the raveoonese venue. Participants and officials form teams, with prizes for top shooters and donations sought to support hospital funds.
AU M Brook's hosts a Tuesday evening program featuring a war lecture and entertainment. A combined picture show and Forbes prize photos will be screened. Free admission with recruitment info and potential joining opportunities with Carmichael's battalion.
A theft occurred at a shop on Templar Street between 6 and 7 on Wednesday evening. Thieves entered while patrons ate supper, opened the cashbox, and stole about £21 19s. The keeper MIT Hawke found the box empty when returning at 7 o clock.
Fragmented text references influence of aturlingnae sheep smaggot dustroviers and mentions names like Mir Wi Ws Bart and Robert Byrnes in a disjointed discussion. The passage lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a coherent report.
Charlie Chaplin returns to the city with a pair of classics under Measia prices. The program opens Monday with "Charlie's Elopement" and continues Saturday "The Adventures of Cara" plus "The Adventures of Cara" and a second Chaplin short. The show is produced by F H Brook with a tile contract and screens every Monday and Saturday starting 27th.
Alder mint Bates mayor of Torbes inquires about a Forbes sewerage scheme. After early opposition from the Dubbo direction and a preliminary rejection the plan may be reconsidered. A new sanitary system would require significant outlay but funds are provisioned with spread repayments and possible interest.
Di nuge and Wellington auctioneers Young Cattle Aaitrort Taylor Westen Ltda announce a special yarding of young cattle on Thursday May 2. Calves of good quality from several growers will be offered in four lots. Readiness noted in healthy conditions, with animals supplied by a well known breeder and live from the farm.
Colleanos Circus presents Voltemig's ATI Star Circus at Farber featuring Herte Mal GilFirmidh Sistratin of TNS IER and 21 supporting war artists. The event highlights a dramatic act lineup including HTN NNUIRIE Horse and Pony Dumper Bhink Jack.
A garbled local notice states that photographs of returned soldiers will not be displayed on Tuesday. The fragment hints at a Larne or local event and mentions Trinh and Hemel Moun Hall among Obl. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A fragmentary report describes a disturbance at a local property with references to proprietors, law officers, and military involvement. The text mentions a night of trouble, accusations against officials, and law enforcement actions near Wartcastle and Borhen.
A disputed Sunday afternoon offer disrupted a public sale as residents recall prior notices. The incident highlights confusion over printing rights and advertising space in a coastal city, with calls for clearer guidelines and enforcement.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Travoltere work aid at a hospital in Forbes and possible carnival locations, with references to Firemen and Western towns. The damaged wording limits clear facts, but indicates a plea for assistance and involvement of local groups in relief.
The report notes Porton and Forbes exchanging top positions in a regional contest with substantial sums raised. Forbes leads early, while other towns like Lwicé and Vathurat show activity, reflecting a broad community effort across multiple centers.
At Morbes Court on Wednesday morning Phillip Thomas Mulcahy faced a charge for entering Edwin John Grime's dwelling at More s on April 28 and stealing or eating four reels of Biograph films valued at £5. Inspector Jones requested remand to Tuesday next. The judge set bail at £2,200 with surety options of £200 or two of £100.
A garbled telegraphic excerpt discusses war loan funding and bond lotteries by Farmers Limited wind Anthony Hor ern & Banjo Limited. It references inflationary pressures, imports, and commodity prices, noting government attention to production, distribution, and labor debates, with unclear figures and scattered proper nouns.
Fragmented OCR text references a sale with names and figures but is garbled. It mentions a person or firm and several numbers, including a price or value line, suggesting a sale listing or advertisement. Details are unreadable and not recoverable.
Bogowra correspondent reports the death of Mrs A C Duggan wife of MP A C Duggan, a prominent guide and contractor, who died suddenly at her father’s residence near Chinowindra. The community mourning follows her unexpected passing, with condolences extended to Mr Duggan and the Ryan family.
Fragmentary report covers sheep sottings at Homebush and Burratan, races at Buttrurnl, a Sydney Divorce Court decision for Bridget Davin, and assorted railway delays and shop notices. Mentions include Burra Itallan Tullamore, Dratiano Birchgrove Boon Choval and Iokle Lage, plus references to Parkes, Forbes, Parramatta, and Homebush.
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