Tom's Lagoon District Outing Shows Strong Community Spirit
Forbes district residents held a local outing with sports and evening entertainment. Donations from many households totaled £6 6s 0d for Mr Gurnsey's auction, with items including turkeys fowls pillows and wood. Funds support Mothers' Thirty Thousand Day and Fortes Australia Day efforts.
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Forbes
Diatriet
Gurnsay
J. Little
A. Tribolet
Webb
Collits
Fortes Austrails
Tom's Lagoon
Local wedding and party in Engowra
From Our Own Corresponsant reports a Saturday gathering at Mrs W Wright’s home for Eva Rawsthorne and J Phils with dancing and refreshments lasting late. On Wednesday a wedding for Eva Rawsthorne and James T Pluis was celebrated at the Church of England Engowra at 2 pm.
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Fie Wycham
Eva Rawsthorne
J. Phils
W. Wright
Church of England
Engowra
Evm
Mra M. Rawathorne
Han- Jon
Wak
James T. Pluis
A. J. Gordie
Clarret
James
Thabelda
Vychian
T Bray
Gardaune
Forbes
F Sly
W Reail
Vychan
Moron District Soldiers Killed and Wounded in Front
A list of Moron District soldiers shows several killed and wounded in action with ranks and units. The notice notes prisoners of war and invalided men, and includes scattered commentary urging readers to order four tickets for a show. A wedding report follows detailing Rev. A. J. Gordie officiating and gifts exchanged.
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Moron
WOOK UP LADS Private James O Heath Writes From Egypt
Private James O Hea writes from ieliopolis Hospital Cairo in July last to The Forbus Advocate. He describes losing an eye during service and his determination to return to the front. He notes British colonial front lines, recruitment calls, and a call to readers to join and support the war effort. He mentions medical treatment and the wish to reclaim duty.
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James O'Hea
Ieliopolis Hospital
Cairo
Forbus
Naver
Tami
Australia Day Contributions At Forbes Australia
On Australia Day a band raised about £2000 at Forbes with further funds expected. Donations included £0.25 from W L Belle and £4 10d from A H Bayne, totaling £175 already secured locally. Town totals show Canowindra £2448, Grenfell £2440, Wyalong £1590, Temora £1200, Mudgee £70, Bathurst £600, Wellington £2400. A stall sale at Forbes raised additional funds. some donations remain unacknowledged in print.
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Grenfell
Wyalong
Temora
Mudgee
Orange
Chu
Bathurst
Wellington
Mulgandry Wet
Turton
Midroy
Mra C
Ander Jones
HE. Harlow
Forbee
Hean's Essence Cough Mixture Promises Savings
A historical ad touts Hean's Essence cough mixture as cheap and effective, claiming large household savings and relief for tickling throats, phlegm, asthma and coughs. It cites testimonials from Mrs. A A Brown of Mayfield NSW and notes the product is safe for children and available from chemists with a stated price.
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Hean
A. A. Brown
Mayfield
Nsw
Ilean
Unclear OCR Note Sparks Street Scene
Fragmentary text mentions a growing matter and a real estate firm on Falone Street. Portions reference a theater and a “nea nares of modem ner Ta ieee Bon” with scattered names and phrases. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the readable lines.
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Mort
Betton
Timbart
Elsie Sora
Fenray
Romayn
Special Announcement on Photographic Enlargements by Swiss Studios
A quirky notice advertises photographic enlargements and reproductions offered by The Swiss Studios of Sydney in 1915. It explains direct communications to the studio, outlines a three month special pricing, and details an 12 by 15 inch enlargement on prepared paper with a mounting and oak frame, delivered carriage paid for 25 shillings.
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Speina
Qrotert
Afliw
Hss
Sydney
George Street
Woods Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds
An old patent remedy story notes Woods product labeled as a cure for coughs and colds. It mentions distillation for the Australian market and references a whisky variant by Old Orkmey Erntoh Whisky though details are unclear in the fragment.
Revered Mrs Armstrome dies in town revival homage
The town mourns the death of Mrs Armstrome, a longtime pillar of St Andrew's Church. The Rev Jobe Calder led a Sunday memorial, praising her devout faith, charitable works, and tireless service to the community. Her loss leaves a void in church and civic life as residents recall her piety, simplicity, and readiness to sacrifice for others.
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Jobe Calder
Sire Armstrong
Andraw
Chefat Hive
Lena
Armstrome
Hriatian Hunweer
Harsott
Uyte
St. Andrew's
Goel
Ana
Red Cross Donation Report From Crom Fun i Ten Longmair Event
A garbled Red Cross notice lists donors and items received including pillow slips candles blankets pyjamas and knitted goods. The report notes a focal branch Route 7088 sent two bales of goods to the Jed Grose Society with items such as pyjamas flannel blankets tobacco and cigarettes and a large parcel of sundries.
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Miao L . Luurrison
Idwratie
Mim
Edwards
Lewsbions
Mae- Puihinny
M'Dade
Mies Smiley
Atri Warnsey
Mins ‘Martel
Havi
Jed Grose Society
Church of England Services on Sunday in August
Church of England services listed for Sunday after Trinity in Forbes with morning prayers at 11 and 6.40pm. Rev. A Z Gardner B D and Rev. Buggwee preside with Reader assisting. Names and periods appear in the handwritten OCR.
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Trinity
Forbes
H.C
A. Z. Gardner
B.D. Buggwee
Ifow
Reader
Presbyterian Church Sunday Service In Porbes Area
Sunday service at the Presbyterian Church in Porbes area with messages by Rev Me Vi Bacon. Congregation gathers at 7.10 yu. and 7.45 pm with worship and pastoral greetings.
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Porbes
Ula Galler
Mat
Hil Wagowra
Bacon
AI Cream Separator and Economy in Test Costs
The article discusses an AI cream separator’s impact on economy and operating costs. It claims the device affects depreciation, repairs, and efficiency, arguing it outperforms other separators and boosts profits for manufacturers like Yuta-taiyal. Potential suppliers listed include Wamgi, Jozephron, Goniiure, and Brisalme streets.
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Shin i
Boonus
Nervice
Wrektown
Solo Agants
Wamgi
Jozephron
Goniiure
Fragmentary devotional text with uncertain meaning
A garbled passage presents religious phrasing about blessing the dead and a promissory blessing. The fragmentary lines mention the Lord and blessedness, but lack clear subjects or events to place in a concrete news context. No identifiable people, organizations, or places are discernible.
Schedules and ai particulars troi the Serratory on application
E Herborn presents a terse note on schedules and ai specifics tied to an application. The fragmentary line hints at procedural details without naming parties, dates, or places.
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E. Herborn
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