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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
3
District report from Goolagong highlights donations, local club meetings, and hospital notes. Community updates include Haydon family activities, new convent construction, school and theater plans, and upcoming wartime film at Ambler’s cinema. Local sports results feature Evergreen Goolagong with multiple pairings and scores.
The Haw! rifle team conducted the weekly Wednesday trophy event at Forbes Rifle Club. Captain Uutem presented the trophy. Competition proceeded with a slim margin and tied scores reported among shooters.
Mr Lytton's famous drama company announces a week of sensational plays at the big canvas theatre opposite Huw Forhen firewers. The program features "Tor Kin s and Counties" and White Arial Stops with elaborate costumes and stage effects.
A forties era reader’s letter tackles German accusations and the use of Orange Lodges in state politics. The writer questions responses from Wistermany and cites Luther Lodge, anti German sentiment, and references to Australian and Sydney judiciary context without clear resolution.
The editor receives a contentious letter signed Orange-Green arguing against allegations of Catholic bias in education. It defends Protestant and Roman Catholic youths, questions the accuser’s courage to publish, and cites Boer War and conscription contexts to challenge charges. The writer calls for action by the Department of Public Instruction and notes rival groups awaiting conscription outcomes.
Fragmented prose discusses royal policy and wartime mobilization. It mentions England’s king, public opinion, and factions supporting or opposing royal measures. The piece contemplates national service, women’s roles, and the impact of war on society, with calls for prudent leadership.
The Forbes district lists nine local soldiers killed or wounded in action with notes on their enlistment and units. Several names appear with mismatched or partial details, reflecting a consolidated memorial of service by residents from Forbes and surrounding towns.
Mr PS Porm SLA tar Cobar and Mr GA Charley Tanwenith member report travel ward last week and a dispute at Sytner for Mr Billy Hall. Wounded Forbes boy in hospital. W E Day Parkes receives card from brother Trooper F Day No 157 says front is good and all lads hale. Ted Reynolds Forbes asks friends to remember him.
A historic Forbes area notice calls for volunteers to complete a town project by early September. It requests capable applicants, lists Mrs Thomina Anglesey as contact, and mentions book orders at Cochrane's Stationer Rankin Street Forbes.
In Forbes Police Court William Kelly faced charges over possession in a disorderly fashion after examining evidence, the case proceeded with a result to be reviewed. Johnny Wires appeared for another matter and was held for a medical observation for a day beyond the current hearing.
In a licensing court proceeding the license for the You Open Hotel formerly held by B. Richard was granted to Thorne Ginty. The transfer completes the legal action and authorizes operation under the new license holder.
Fragmentary debt note lists Peter Grant and Hans Rogerwin in a rent dispute with Small Debts. It records an owing amount and a baffling total around 117 percent. Names Baldock and Vater Phe fiout appear in unclear context. Local debtor action expected.
A damaged OCR fragment shows sectarian language referencing True Catholics and Protestants, insulting but incomplete. It mentions Orange Lodges and a call to defend a ring, with references to blood and conflict, but lacks coherent context or clear event details.
A report from Canterbury Park details a racing day marred by gusty winds and injuries as horses contest events including the Metropolitan and Molong A.C. tracks. Despite setbacks, several horses achieved strong performances. details note race outcomes, distances and meet conditions along with entry notes and ringers for the season.
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