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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1915
Page
1
Readers reflect on war with Germany and its impact on daily life. The piece surveys indifference and concern, noting news flow, public mood, and responses from communities, sports, and politics as ongoing global conflict shapes society. It weighs governmental measures and public duty against daily routines and leisure.
A court in Forbas heard Messrs Jona Meigher and Co. defend against a charge of selling straw chow, alleged to be diut. Mrs Sweeney testified she bought a bag at Forbes, weight disputed, with the prosecution claiming 10/ per bag and the defense denying unlawful sale. The magistrate dismissed the information, awarding £5 8/ to Meagher and Co and £5 0/0 in expenses.
A detailed and dense rover style timetable listing numerous stops and routes. It covers Sunday to Thursday operations with connections to Sydney Melbourne Cowra Grenfell Parkes Bogan Gate and various local stations. The OCR text lists many place names with inconsistent spellings and times, including early morning and evening departures and via routes.
Fragmentary text from a prominence heavy notice mentions a product or name linked with The Hawk Tad in Balfour Street Sydney. It claims capacity for 2 passengers and a per mile rate, with reference to a transport or novelty item and a proof of dependability.
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