Our Boys in Egypt March 1915 Dispatch Review
Trooper Brownhill reports from Maadi Egypt on March 28 1915. He notes uncertainty about moves, growing training intensity, and good morale. Australian troops number about 49000 in Cairo and influence local economy through wages and upkeep. He recalls valor of Australians at the Canal and a humorous officer interaction, ending with a barney between Arabs.
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Ma'‘adi
Egypt
Here
Cairo
Australia
Sydney
Anlfiers
Tommy
Ater
O.K
Meer
M‘kenale
M‘kenele
Mess Room
Barney
Walme
Forbes Hosts Petersham Bowls Team in 21-Head Match
A touring Petersham foursome visited Forbes on Wednesday for a 21-head bowls match. Forbes won 24 to 20, with W Law and A L Holmes among Petersham players. Petersham left for Parkes that evening en route to Sydney.
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Forbes
W. Law
Petersham Ereen
Baldock
Petersham
Parkes
Syimhmey
Dr. Broadbent
PO A Whitfield
G. W. Brownhill
G. W. Saett
Petershall
J. H. Rogers
R. BR
Law
A. L. Holmes
Forbes Stockinbingal line to be started by Norton Griffiths
Good News from the Pale-View Works Department indicates the Forbes Narweena section of the Forbes Stockinbingal line will be started by Norton Griffiths and Coy on the Forbes end. The move aims to sustain reproductive and expansion works of the State, with fresh signs the long-delayed project may finally proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm
Pale- View Works Department
Forbes-Narweenda
Messrs
Crimm
Norton Griffiths
Forbes Harries opens Second tour at Athletic Club
The Athletic Club opened its racing season on Wednesday with two handicaps 100 and 880 yards on the cricket ground. In the 100 yards handicap final A F Jones led early and won by 20 yards over Tozer, with Jones, Potter, Coles and others in the mix. The 880 yard handicap saw Tozer win by a length with Gunn, Clark, Jones and Daves among others. Time noted as 11 seconds for the final.
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Tour Athletic Club
I Ama
J. Tozer
Yds
A. F. Jones
Loyds
W. Potter
Hyde
R. Gunn
N. Clark
Tyds
G. Jones
Syds
V. Voles
M. Davey Tiyds
D. Thomas Syds
Forbes Club Appoints O'Brien Representative at AAL Sydney
Athletic notes report Clarrie O'Brien formerly of Forbes named Forbes Club representative at the Amateur Athletic League meeting in Sydney. Tom Lee notes two handicaps 75 and 444 yards run next Wednesday with races every fortnight afterward. Vic Coles A F Jones won races and Jack Tozer runner up in both events amid a hopeful season. War absence of some last year’s winners noted, but Forbes shows strong material and keen competition as the season advances.
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Clarrie O'Brien
Forbes
Redfern Tarriers
Forbes Club
Amateur Athletic League
Sydney
Tom Lee
Amie
Vic
Coles
A. F. Jones
Jack Tozer
Apoends
Jack
Aport
Grenfell Cup Races Weights and Mile Event Details
The report lists weights for principal Grenfell Cup races on May 4, including the Grenfell Mile. It names horses such as Wild West Royal Colors Hox Seat Pernicles Phoebes Amberwood Red Velvet Rockfast Rocklight and discusses effects of soil and crop rotation on agriculture, mentioning Subsoil depth and rotation benefits for crops and soil health.
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Grenfell Mile
Patida
Issieee
Fluenalt Tscsarenney
Ese
Wild West
Bilaibyn
Royal
Jyceremynceecs
Dyor
St. Alby
For Sale Cottages and Residences in Forbes and Orange
Classified notice offering five cottages in Grenfell and Parkes Streets Forbes and town residences small farms and orchards in warm climates, ideal homes at low prices. Details from M Lean & Co Orgoze and M Lean & Co Orange. Bend for particulars.
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Grenfell and Parkes Streets
Forbes
M‘lean & Co
Orgoze
M'Lean & Co
Orange
Compound Wintergreen Cough Syrup advertised in Sydney notice
An old Sydney department notice promotes Compound Wintergreen Cough Syrup from Fowler's Pharmacy on Rankin Street and urges readers to obtain it locally. It also lists a tender from the Postmaster-General for supply of wooden poles and timber between Parkes and Narramine, dated April 24.
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Sydney
Wit
Parkes
Narramine
Ber
Commonwealth
Weighty Fat Sheep Contest Draws Silver Car Prize
Fat sheep pursuit contest offers a handsome prize a silver carriage donated by Messrs Lever Bruce. Stalls are well stocked with fine items and the fancy stall is highlighted as a standout feature.
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Lever Bruce
Tenders for metals and gravel from local quarries announced
Tender notice invites bids by 4 pm on Monday May 14 1414 for metal and grit materials from Quarry Parkes Toad and Britannia Mine area. Specifications include 20 yards and 200 yards metal with river sand. Officials warn bidders to submit to the office of J W Mills town clerk Fortes on the specified date.
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Ted May
Parkes Toad
River Sani
Mounells
Tenders invited for new school building at Murga
Tenders are invited for the erection of a new school building at Murga. Plans and specifications may be seen and tender forms obtained at the Head Office, Britey, the Futile Schools at Forbes & Orange, and the Provisional School at Murga. Tenders close at 2 oclock pm on Thursday, May 1915.
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Murga
Notice on trespass and restricted access at Burrawang land
Notice warns that any person trespassing on Burrawang freehold land will be prosecuted. It mentions shooting and fishing parties in Burrawang Lagoon are specially warmed, and gates are locked. Signed by C. H. Edols, possibly from ihirrawane, Vath, Pooh.
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Burrawang
Burrawang Lagoon
C. H. Edols
Forbes 11 ag Sacrament Ton yam Dargabalgie
A terse item notes a regional tally or event titled Forbes with entities including Sacrament and Ton yam and mentions Dargabalgie, 0.16 p.d, Rev. and Wedge, Wesley Guild, and jum scheduled for Tuesday dh.
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Forbes
Wedge
Wesley Guild
Jum
Winter Suit Stock Unpacked at Lew Quality Tailoring
A large stock of Lew suitings has just been unpacked offering fashionably cut, perfectly fitting suits. Ladies' tailoring is specially catered for with the best workmanship emphasized for all customers seeking top quality attire this winter.
Maguire Tailor on Templar Street
JAS Maguire offers ladies and gents high class tailoring at Temple Street location. Tailor provides custom suits and formal wear with fittings by appointment. Local patrons are invited to visit for personalized service and alterations.
Fragmentary OCR item on farming notes and crop methods
Fragmentary text discusses farming topics and crop methods, mentioning labor, stock, and dish preparation concepts. It references times, principles, and suggested works, but readable details are limited and no clear event or person stands out.
Hean's Essence Cough Remedy Promoted in Ads
An advertisement extols Hean's Essence as a top cough and cold remedy for families. It cites testimonials from Mrs Ty Frome, D Corstorphine, T C McVicar, and Mrs Thos Moore praising its effectiveness and affordability. The copy claims one bottle makes a pint of remedy when diluted, with directions to sip slowly to soothe the throat. It highlights ease of use for coughs, colds, sore throats, and related symptoms.
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Hean
Ty Frome
North Codrington
N.S
D. Corstorphine
Uoncorry
T. C. McVicar
Trunkey
N.S.W
Ms.w
Loles
Croma
Celli
Milton Liveotielay
Wyatt
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Forbes-Stockinbingai Line
Ile Tison
Europe
Forbes Harries
SECON
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Clark
Athletic Notes
Fowler's
Rankinstreet
WG. Spence
Town Hall
Grenfell Jockey Club
Cowra Oo Les
Frazer
J. W. Mills, Townlerk
Fortes, Feth
Department of Public Instructon
Ihirrawane, Vath, Pooh
Methodist Church Services
Jas. Maguire
Templar Street
Bavage
Prine
Mer Chey
Ol Hergtore
Sre
Ball & Welch
George Street
Crewdson
Finlay
Caly
Meaghers
Spaci
J. Meagher & Co
Lachlan Street
Gur So
Rankin Street
Boot Department
Ladies
Glace Derby Neue
Pat
Cosie
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