Mayor defends service record in Forbes letter
Forbes mayor replies to a council criticism arguing he was ridiculed for calling a public meeting on the Universal Service League. He defends his integrity, notes wartime service, and praises fellow aldermen for their war efforts and fair play.
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Forbes
A.J. Baldock
Jemalong Shire
Mayes Brown
Universal Service League
Baldock
Actien
Manson & Co's
Ralock
Fonerinn
Althausl
Crown
Norkies
Eastor
Forbes Advocate Critique Sparks Mayor Debate
A letter from a ratepayer in Forbes Advocate criticizes unnamed citizens for attacking the mayor in his absence. The writer suggests allowing the public to decide whom they trust, noting the mayor is not present to reply. The tone emphasizes accountability and proper civic discussion.
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Forbes
Dancing Ant War The Forbes Advocate Letter
An 1916 letter criticizes wartime morale and youth behavior linking dancing to lax patriotism. The writer argues soldiers deserve support and warns against indulgence and antiwar sentiment, praising Australian troops while urging discipline and national duty.
Civic influence argued in town letters and missteps
A letter writer questions Civic leadership and local crowds in town affairs. The author mocks those who evade responsibility, suggesting Civic should face detractors publicly rather than behind a plume. The missive ends with critic of a titled gentleman and his courage.
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Wallating
Civin
Civie
Rwidtirox
Wedding Bells at St John’s Church Forbes
A pretty wedding took place at St John’s Church Forbes on Wednesday afternoon. William Edward Brown, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Brown of Orange Road, married Miss Lily May Sayers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sayers of Willum Street. Rev A I Gardner officiated. The bride wore white silk lace with bugle trim and carried a bouquet. Bridesmaids Misses Elsie Brown and Kathleen Hugo wore white crepe de Chine and pale pink hats. Best man Notman Sayer. groomsman Walter Dray. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home hosted by Mr R Turner.
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Bt. Jobm
Busland
Forbes
William Eadward Brown
William Brown
Orange Road
Lian May Sayers
Elsie Brown
Kathleen Hugo
Notman Sayer
Walter Dray
R. Turner
Fragmented archaic poem fragment with unclear dates
A garbled verse fragment references a hero, country and king, and a loving wife and children. The text is partial and difficult to parse, with several illegible phrases and corrupted words obscuring full meaning.
Hospital Dance and Juvenile Ball At Purves
Hospital dance event and a juvenile ball set for Purves during show week with prizes for best Fancy Set and Dress. Tickets 2/5 for the dances and Wednesday night second show. Children under ten years may attend with parental supervision. prizes include fancy sets and costumes.
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Worbex Hospital
Scarry Lion
Seo
Purves
Cnildron
Priges
Dowring Harvester in Best Lass Order
Fragmentary OCR indicates a device or model named Dowring Harvester in a best lass order context. Mentions Apitly H and PRUWE, Orange ruwd, but details are unclear. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
Family thanks hospital staff for care after daughter's birth
Ar at Mem Stacey and Family express gratitude to Wie Keoadbent Matron and nurses for their care during their daughter's birth at Hines hospital. E BARNES extends thanks and notes appreciation for attentive service.
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Stacey
Wie
Keoadbent
Fortiontilal Cough Woods Ureat Pepperjoint Cure
An OCR fragment reports a patent remedy claim titled Fortiontilal Cough and Woods Ureat Pepperjoint Cure dated 1/8. The readable text hints at a medicinal preparation aimed at cough relief, with unclear attribution or product details.
Fragmented OCR note on Lincoln Rams rain seat
A damaged OCR snippet references Lincoln Rams and rain seat. The readable portion mentions Aye Minine Badgoek and LE Lie It Be Mewsle Wods af ni 1A English Selwes Ten Tans. The text is incomplete and unclear about events or people.
Memorial honor roll entry with misspelled reminisces
Immud bal tovtink memory Renee Hesane Dumie listed as Wee Narn at Furnes. Wounded in thy Lane Pine Taithe, Nut ith, andied Gabbatd the hospital stip. Inserted by sorrowing parents, brothers, and stately.
Pearce and Williams Parkes Announcement
Pearce and Williams Parkes announce the retirement or reorganization of their business structure and partners. The notice references former associates and outlines forthcoming steps in company management and property matters.
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