Anzac Day celebrated in Forbes with returning soldiers honored
Anzac Day events in Forbes featured speeches at the town hall and musical performances by Mrs Neville Miss Nelson Baldock and others. Alderman Bates welcomed home soldiers not yet publicly greeted, praising their sacrifice while clergy spoke of liberty and victory ahead. Red Cross ladies hosted a post celebration gathering and a list of recently welcomed soldiers was announced.
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Forbes
Mra Neville
Nelson
Baldock
Love
White
Jills Lee
Red Cross
Alderman Bates
France
H. H. Mirrington
Teether
Agatne
Thorburn
Aphodses Thetev
Ro Swyny
Anzac Bay
Agua
Commonwealth
R. Shelton
Wallace Hunter
Bock
Tom M’allster
Robert Bing
Frank Bartley
G. W. Brownhill
OW Sidy
John Feeney
Thoms Glens
Charles Jones
Frew Lewns
Ed“ward Smith
Charles Guilden
Hills Roadley
Matthew Plwiic
Red Cross Notes From Forbes Town Hall Meeting
A Forbes town hall meeting chaired by G J Stott discussed Red Cross aims and a charity event. Donations included two draught horses from Mount Waugan residents with one to be sold by art union, the other auctioned. A request was made to delay Queen tickets sales until after Red Cross Day, citing a £20000 emergency loan offer to support Red Cross use.
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Mrett
Leaney
Mount Waugan
Morches
Evers
Art Union
German Offensives Renew on Wide Front in Somme Area
Reuters and Times report renewed German attacks across a broad Somme front. Villers-Bocage and Hangard captured by the enemy, most assaults repulsed, with heavy artillery and counterattacks shaping the battle as Allied forces hold lines east of the Somme and near Albert and Robeygaml. Prisoners taken and villages contested as German attacks face stiff resistance.
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Villers-Brittoneux
Somme
Villers-Bretoneux
Semmme
Albert
Fentubert
Tin Warrison
Atramsiy
Robeogaml
Niappe
Melern Rochreéleas
Wiengelhoek Wil
Bailleul
Bethune
Frenne Barteri Commie
Siior
Devon
West Lakes
Reedmiekte Ding Cadena
Devali
Ura
Cerna Renal
Paris
Lou Inns
Avre
Nearth
Railles
Benecat
osHerslot
Admiralty
United Kingdom
Sydney
Reuter
Denelosaig
Villers-Bretionenus
Rener
Gereny
Buckland Tailor Promises Competitive Materials
The tailor C. C. Buckland guarantees dye quality and offers materials at right prices. He asserts his tailoring will compare with Sydney, highlighting a specialty in dye and fabric selection.
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C. C. Buckland
Sydney
For Sale Pointer Hiteh Bro ken in good worker
A for sale notice offers a Pointer Hiteh described as months old and broken in, advertised as a good worker. Prospective buyers are directed to respond to ADVOCATE.
Local Family Thanks Community for Lost Child Search Help
Mr and Mrs E G Green of Manaro o extend heartfelt thanks to Yammee residents and friends for assistance in the search for their little son who was lost in the bush.
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E. G. Green
Manaroo
Yammee
Sealth
Contractors sought to clear rabbits near Learn and Bogan Gate
Advertises for contractors to dig out and clear rabbits on four blocks totaling 1600 1200 2800 and 2000 acres near Learn Bogan Gate Boandul Siding and Im netted sarean. Whole lot or any part offered. Apply to JOHS OLDEN Manager Leura Hetgernbong Forbes.
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Bogan Gate
Yarra
Boandul
For Sale Florence and Comeback Seed Wheat
For sale is Florence and Comeback Seed Wheat, absolutely clean. Sample views are at W WYMER S HAIRDRESSING SALOON. All accounts should be paid to Mr P Ford, Agent, Court Street Forbes, whose receipt will discharge. Early settlement requested. M HASSETT, (Late) Vandenberg Hotel, Forbes.
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Florence
Comeback
W. Wymer
Mr & P. Ford
Court Street
Forbes
M. Hassett
Vandenberg Hotel
Rankin Street Livery Stables under New Management
Lanty White announces he has taken over Rankin Street Livery Stables (rear of Albion Hotel) from Andy Morgan. He promises strict attention to business and fair treatment of customers. Proprietor Lanty White invites support.
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Lanty White
Rankin Street
Albion Hotel
Andy Morgan
Goleano's All Star Circus Promises World’s Best Acts
Goleanos All Star Circus showcases 24 star artists including the Colleanos six acrobats and the world’s best high jumping horses. The show features Black Jack 13.10 with a 6 ft jump record and a Hawaiian Band performance. Doors open 7 30 with popular prices and 7 39 start time.
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Colleano
Black Jack
Seed Wheat Sale Notice by T. and F. Canso
Seed wheat offering from T and F Canso for Boman Sev Wheat guaranteed pure and free from black oats and other rab bies. It yielded 11 bags per uncra W417-15 season. Price 400 per bushel at the place. Sliver Raw Forbes.
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Forbes
Important Notice on Account Payments and Legal Action
Owing to a change in our butcher shop firm we request accounts be paid or arrangements made by May 1. If not satisfactory arrangements are not made, the accounts will be placed in the hands of our solicitor to collect. Le Brocque Hos, April 1.
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LE Brocque Hos
Football General Meeting Notice at Mrs O'Brien Hays
Those interested in football are requested to attend a general meeting to be held at Mrs O'Brien Hays on Tuesday evening next at 700 PM sharp. J Cronin secretary pro tem.
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O'Brien Hays
Rabbit skins unsaleable herr contrast and war restrictions
Rabbit skins have fallen sharply in value due to lack of freight. Austen and Pratley secured a good forward order, paying above Budney values. The firm offers high prices for fox taking, hitches, tallow, and many sheep skins but will stop living wet goods after April 28 due to War Precautions Wool Revolution Act.
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Austen & Pratley
Military Camp Training Notice for 42nd Infantry Men
Enlistment of d2nd Lachlan Macquarie and Forbes Detachment members for a Liverpool camp training from 0th to 27th March 1918 and Th May 1914 entraining at Forbes Drill Wall. Men must bring personal kit including knives forks towels soap shirts and spare socks. Rations issued for journey.
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D2nd
Lachlan-Macquarie) Infantry
Liverpool
Forbes
DL. Company
Harry & Ford
Local Heroes Photos Screened at Multiple Halls
A monster recruiting rally is announced with free admission at Picture Halle and Parkes Picture Palace and Forbes Picture Hall. It will show a 2000ft film and photos of local lads who fought for their country with addresses on Western Front conditions. Captain Carmichael’s 100 leads enlistment, roll up to see familiar faces keeping Australia’s end up in the Battle of All Battles.
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Halle
Western Front
Carmichael
Australia
Condobolin Picture Wall
Parkes Picture Palace
Forbes Picture Hall
E. BR. Williams
Parkes
Live stock sale notes from F G Druitt and Co near Trundle
Auction catalog listing multiple sheep lots with breeding and wool details. It notes XBRED and Xbred Rama joined, merino wethers, weaners, ewes in full mouth, shorn dates, weed free, and prices like 70 shillings and 26 shillings 6 pence. Also mentions inspection allowing slightly lower bids.
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Trundle
Burrawang
Lincoln
Sydney
Rama
Iami
Mteo
Sheep Sale Adverts Feature Crossbred Lambs and Weaners
Near Forbes TJd Crossbred lambs listed with Sept Oct drops, mixed sexes, all in good condition. Weaners for June July August drops, September October, well grown and good fat, with prices around 22/6.
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Thorn
Forbes
Angus
Local Red Cross Appeal Raises 1200 Pounds
The Red Cross fundraiser collects £1200 as workers seek more donations. Meanwhile H D Lee markets beef mutton and other meats from his Hankin Street shop, promoting competitive prices and selection.
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Cawra
Red Cross
Forbes
CruIh
H. D. Lee
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Austen
Red Creek
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London “Times
R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan-street
Johs Olden
Leura, Hetgernbong
Rankin Street Livery
Circus
Golleano
Risley
T.dt
J. Cronin
Pro Tem
Southern Produce & Live Stock Coy
Watson, Nobile & Co
Sussex Street
Relink
National Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Darling Harbour
F. G. Druitt and CO
Tullamore
Manson
Balmoral Castle
Maibs
Nick
J. Manson & Co. Drapery Specialists
Ahorn
Pearce & Williams
Bedford, Taylor & Weston, Ltd
Corporation Yards
Orange
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
John Meagher & CO
Mens Anu
Go., Ltd
Brook
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
PATHE
U.S A
Gazette
Carol
Little Madge Evans
Fighting Charlie
F. H. Brook
Lome Pictures
All-Star Pictures
Post
Inclding
Hughes Cash
Hughes Corner
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