German Fleet Attacks Lowestoft in Morning Bombardment
Sydney reports an official British notice that the German battle cruiser squadron attacked Lowestoft in the early hours. Local forces engaged for about 20 minutes. two British ships were hit, one airman missing, and civilian casualties reported. Zeppelins and aerial attacks followed, with heavy bombing and submarine bombardment noted.
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Sydney
Lowestoft
Suffolk
Yarmouth
Germany
Admiralty
Amsterdam
Halland
Wwellan
Fee
Dublin unrest at noon as soldiers clash and post office taken
Ireland reports a noon disturbance in Dublin with a large force occupying Stephen's Green and the post office, wires cut. Three officers, nine soldiers, and policemen killed. five officers and 14 soldiers wounded. Later attempts to wreck a train near Maryborough and telegraph pole obstruction. Drogheda police warn agents over seditious anti recruiting papers.
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Dublin
Stephen's Green
Sackville Abbey
Curragh
Linn Fermers
Wuknoown
Cork
Limerick
Minnis
Tralee
Tipperary
Maryborough
Ireland
Drogheda
French repulse three German attacks on Mort Homme region
Western Front report says Germans launched three attacks Monday evening in Mort Homme. the third assault was the most violent but was decisively repelled with heavy losses. Artillery action continued near Neuville Saint Vaast Angres Ypres area. An enemy aeroplane was shot down near Plogateert, three miles south of Ypres. its crew were killed. One Allied aircraft is missing.
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Mort Homme
Hauid
Douglas Waigalates
Neuvile St. Vaast
Angres
Ypron
Commes Canal
Hooge
Fploegateert
Ypres
Doutseyas
Friedrichstadt
Percy Lake
Mesopotamia
Zeebrugge
Heyat
Drankenberghe
Knocke
Zeebrugee
Shires
Suez
Royal Scota
Bir-el-Duweldar
Noutheast
Port Said
Imade
Quatia
Turks Kill Four Thousand In British Front Assault
An official war message reports that of 10,000 Turkish attackers against the British front, 4000 were killed. Russian troops have landed at Marseille and General Joffre invited the army to warmly welcome the Russians amid indescribable enthusiasm.
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Tlerts
Marceilles
Joffre
Labor League social raises funds for Forbes Hospital
A large Easter Monday Labor League social drew 170 tickets sold and support for Forbes Hospital. The event featured euchre with prizes won by George Papper, Rusty Davin returned a prize to the hospital, and a lively dance led by MC Jina Girdhant with Acret’s orchestra. Police remind attendees of late hours, while locals recount post event mischief and barroom anecdotes.
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Labor League
Forbes Hospital
League
Jack Dugn
Cackya
Soelal
Alao
Jack Patterson
Labor
Forbes
Tom Connelly
George White
George Cowell
Nurther
George Papper
Finneran
Rusty Davis
Potter
Rusty
Davie
Hurrowa Fe
Burrowa
Rusty Davin
Phil Black
Phil
Percy Ford
Martin Hassells
O& Frink
Martin
Jingo
Constalle Jenkinson
Jenky
Jina
Acret
Bent
Pupper
F. Bartley
Forbes Labor Party
Editor defends Forbes wheat claims in Parkes note
Harry Howditch of the Examiner writes to The Forbes Advocate denying a mild protest over wheat slack coverage. He challenges an Evening News report claiming Parkes stored 27.4 bags, noting eight nearby storing places. He says town pride requires truthful statements about Forbes and Parkes.
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Forbes
Evening News
Parkes
Wheat Stacks Counted Across Towns Near Forbes
A correspondent reports wheat stacked totals by region through late April 1916. Forbes records 476,000 bags, with Parkes and nearby towns within 24 miles, plus Temora area stations within 20 miles, contributing to the broader accumulation.
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Forbe
Forbes
Parkes
Temora
On Active Service Private Heswell Farewell Dance
Friends of Private W.Y. Heswell gathered at the Green home in Munaroo for a farewell tribute before his departure for the front. About 30 couples danced, shared a fine tea, and heard speeches praising his qualities. He received a gold wristwatch, a silver razor case, and a money belt, with promises to uphold the nation at the front and return safe to shore.
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Bartley
Arthur Grimm
Arthur
J. J. Pattergon
J. J. Pattergon, Mra Wiggins, Mrs Luke M*donnell, Mrs T. Merritt
BR. Turner
Mra T. M'Mahon
H. Pepper
Alan Misees Magele
Florrie Hunn
Irene Higgins
Edie M'Mahon
Maggie Bartley
Bill Acret
Benr
Vandenberg
Osborne Wall
School of Arts
Full
Pam
Suc
Bil
Bill
W.Y. Hoswell
E. Green
Munaroo
Siying Au
Billy” Hoswell
Fred Sly
Privyete Haswell
Private T Cripps Farewelled By Forbes Band
Private Tom Cripps, a drummer in Forbes band, was farewelled on Monday night before leaving Forbes on Tuesday for royal service. The gathering, only band members, presented a wristwatch from the handsmen while locals offered best wishes for a safe return.
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Forbes Mole
J. M'Stod
Lachan-street
Tom Cripps
Tad
Cripps
Forbes
Messrs
W, Acret
Fred
Acret
Leo Ryan
J M Legd
J. M'Leod
Rani
Send-Off to Private George White
Forbes Rifle Club members met at the Vandenberst Hotel to honor Private George White before his departure. Speakers praised his sportsmanship and service, presenting a pocket wallet and fountain pen as a token. White thanked them, noting his resolve to serve and wishing a safe trip to Egypt or elsewhere.
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Forbes Rife Club
Vandenberst Hotel
George White
J. H. Baty
M'Donnell
P. Ford
Olger” White
Forgie
Patterson
A. Treanor
A. Hansard
White
Egypt
Bathurst
The Present Diary Plan Mentioned By Soldiers Here
A speaker recalls a volunteer who offered to risk danger and promised to keep a pocket diary for all members to read on his return. Privates Cowell and Tad Smith receive praise while Captain Bates introduces a toast named The Presa as responses from H. J. Brooke Times N. J. Smith Gasette and Collins Advocate are noted.
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Cowell
Tad Smith
Bates
H. J. Brooke
Times
N. J. Smith
Gasatte
Collins
Advocate
Exzerma Cure Advert From Randwick Sydney
Exzerma is a liquid compound claimed non poisonous and able to cure eczema with rapid thoroughness. The worst cases are said to be cured in two weeks by applying with a small sponge, described as unsurpassed for wounds and sores.
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S. Fielder
Randwick
Sydney
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Western Front
Labor League Social
Corre
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Forbes Advocate
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Cookamidgera
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Arialt Por
Barnnedman
Mtrool Lee
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Wyalong
Private Hoswell
T. Cripps
Don
Kashgar
Karmala
Osterley
Morena
Ronnin
Chevrolet
Baby Grand
Hugy
Forbes Gara
A. E. Peppercorn
Propriets
Watson, Noble & CO
Harris’ Boots
J. Harris
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