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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
7
Mrs Pierce Collie of Band Hill expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and sympathy during the recent bereavement.
A fragmentary item notes ongoing pressure on a street avenue with references to “great deal of toc a niudintiiog” and “Feaming satan,” indicating unclear, likely misread content about topical issues and local concerns. The readable text offers no concrete names, dates, or actions to anchor specifics.
Farbes court session this morning at Sharton Jou Brewery Lane. Defendant jailed six months for unlawful act. Richard Magulen fined for unpistale liquor to a petty year.
A fragmentary dispatch from Forbes notes a horse on the Pandohoi road in luck and mentions a forthcoming race at Adelaide tomorrow. It hints at chances for Mrs Anchor and a rider named Chanve, with possible trifles of prize money.
Government training scheme offers English workers who completed eight months of farm training under the Agricultural Training Farm to be available for employment on farms and in data-laden learning. Details and application forms obtainable at local authorities.
A garbled municipal notice outlines two holidays next week with Wednesday and Friday closures. It mentions taxpaying periods and staff pay, noting potential delays and unclear lines about taco events and ferry routes. Entities such as Alderman and city are present but specifics remain obscured.
A garbled report from Forbes Mountbal notes Aj tim monning appointed as gas manager amid consolidation upheaval. The text mentions Hamiltou, Viet and Williamatown in unclear context, with references to national roles and a 4g flare, but specifics remain obscured.
The Forbins show committee reports an upcoming exhibits event with experts from the Chwwra and others, featuring demonstrations on intelligence gathering and fence installation. Attendees will learn about industrial hall displays and participate in displays by hawkstery series teams.
An Abin set council event lists honorees and speakers for a Wednesday social at the Bogans ante slaw smoke sovtal. Attendees include RJ Merautes, Mfr Ro M'Nison, AE rhe Forbes Adtvucajn, Parke Nehwmplan, Mr ft. MV Canny, Musaew R. Younis, WF Dadi, and others. The evening featured speeches, toasts, and a ceremonial award for community service.
The report outlines Allied and German maneuvers in early World War I. It notes British press statements, German advances toward Liège, and French, Austrian, and Italian reactions. Heavy cavalry engagements, Italian theater activity, and Swedish war credit approval are mentioned, with American press adapting to wartime chaos.
Dispatches describe massive German preparations across Belgium and northern France as Allied and German troops engage near Languy Soincourt and the Wegiun front. Reports claim heavy artillery exchanges with German forces advancing while Allied countermeasures include attempted rail and supply disruptions, with Belgian and British positions reacting to sudden offensives and troop movements.
Military dispatches describe French forces beating German cavalry. evacuations linked to naval operations near Swakopmund and surrounding coast. Admiralty indicates possible movement of troops and supplies as tensions in the North Sea region rise.
Fragmented report outlines a political debate over a patriotic proposal and labor policy. It references government actions, industrial power, and public works, noting worker numbers, crossing parties, and continental concerns. The text mixes names, places, and dates with broad calls for action.
The Forbes public learns with interest that the famous Dan Sarre Drama Ho Oo will visit during show week at the mamaiotk moving theatre. The touring company is a celebrated dramatic combination that has toured the Commonwealth for years and now promises special attractions as the star feature of the week. Box office at Ormsted's with popular prices.
Reader notices advertise a bustling shopping scene with Meaghers showroom opening to display lace, collars, gloves, and dainty pins. It promotes new season fabrics and tailored outfits, highlighting Meaghers model costumes, Forbes Show, and Buckland's tailoring. Items range from hats and hosiery to stamps of quality in a lively period-voice town listing.
Mr Wawin Rymer secretary of the Eugowrs F and A Association asked the Forbes Council to declare a public holiday for the Zugowye annual event set for September 20. No objection was raised to the application and the holiday was granted.
Forbes Jockey Club weights released for upcoming Newmarket meeting next week. Lists include handicap and sprint entries with weights for Penalfess Toruta Hedera R10 Lady Rive Gold Finn Pine Park Misa Warts Lord Skye Park Ph Tr Photon Ts and others.
Report covers the annual meeting at Bogan Gate with detailed race results. Key performances include Mr Townsend’s Hayeri and Kennerette’s strong stretch drive, plus Lord Latta and Sukey in major Handicaps. Miscellaneous note on horses such as Redgrall and Mrs Sim and the vague timings recorded.
Fragmented report describes shortages in Colegyn and North America, famine fears in Britain, Allied movements toward Ablanuiv, and battles on rivers near Warsaw. Heavy losses claimed in Europe with German forces pressing despite Allied counteractions. Reports of volunteers and aid efforts surface amid widespread disruption and global conflict.
In a brief wartime dispatch Major Forbes and Major McDonavi relay orders from Major Holman regarding expenditures. The message notes movements toward deployment and continued readiness of volunteers, with emphasis on maritime and coastal defense in East York.
An advertising notice promotes the Maxwell 26 as a standout auto at an upcoming show. It highlights its modern features, price around £270, and accessibility for suited buyers. Peppercorn Ind Co. and Bowen's Ltd of Castlereagh Street, Sydney, are listed as agents with Maxwell demonstrations planned in Forbes.
McLean and Co. Property Raisemen advertise wheat farms for sale in Orange. Available holdings range from 500 to 2800 acres at 10 shillings 60 pence per acre.
Mr Matthews presents a government sheen exhibit of crossbred sheep at the Fortes Show on Wednesday August 11 at 12 noon. The display features experimental crags feeding and draws a large audience due to Mr Matthews' reputation for knowledge and engaging speech, with J. H. DATER, Secretary, noting the event.
The undersigned ladies request a public meeting in Forbes Town Hall for the Forbes Branch at the Red Avons Society. Signers include Lilian Hunn Lucy Richardean Juliermetrong Ruth Brooke and others. Mayor Pattoreon convenes the meeting for tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock.
Messrs W X Garnsey SERR announce a public auction of surging material from the Lachlan River bridge project. Items include timber, galvanised iron sheets, scaffold poles, firewood, plaster, and assorted hardware sourced near East Newemile. Estimated quantities and exact lot details are listed for bidding from 16 to 46 days.
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