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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
2
The Forbes Bobocate Messrs L and C Toch of Trundle helped plan Brisbane with the New South Water tennis tour last week. Saturday events saw rubber matches halted after a fall, preventing the deciding rubber from being played. The Todd brothers won all their matches in decisive fashion.
A benefit social took place at Crooks Hall on Monday evening. Organizers Meaney Ayers and Lanny White hosted the event to raise funds for the hall fees and other expenses. Auret’s Orchestra provided music and Jadlen served as secretary for the affair.
At Forbes Police Court during a busy week two men faced charges of ring ru and related offenses. A constable’s misread notes led to a comic but tense scene as the magistrate and crowd watched. One defendant was finally ordered held after a partial confession and a réarranged brief.
The sale followed a public auction in the Forbes area with Mesara W. Gatusey and Mr Hugh Ferry from Wellington present. Bids secured rooms for £6, and a set of books sold for £27 with tiny amounts later withdrawn by a private purchaser and the publican receiving £10.
The Forbes School of Arts annual report lists membership declines due to competition, notes income of £265 0s 4d with government subsidy and subscriptions, and outlines expenditures on books magazines and maintenance. It mentions scholarships and awards for best student and plans to hold fortnightly meetings to aid scholars.
The notice lists entries for Forbes raves and pony races near night. Shows events for Parkes show, Juvenile ball, Forbes race on Thursday and Friday, hospital pony races Saturday, and Parken Show District Handteaga Cine on Friday. Den Hart's company and Forbes week include a public holiday on Friday 16.
The Meagher's Bay area hosts a busy week with fairs, exhibitions, and racing at Glen Inne. Forbes businesses promote tailoring and gifts while local shops boast up to date boarding houses and royal hotel rentals. A death at Forbes hospital is noted, and the town shows a lively mix of costumes, ships, and summer showcase items.
The report warns readers to weigh information sources about the war and not trust rumors. It notes London war news offices and the Porbee Daily War Bulletin publish only accredited data from reliable agencies, urging public readers to avoid unverified details or sensational claims.
Volunteers connected with Dr. Johnson are invited to assist at the UAT ball on Wednesday from dawn to dusk. Those who volunteered in the synaropy should contact Lieutenant Barron, commander of the local militias, for coordination.
Fragmented dispatch reports heavy fighting near Brustele and Saarburg with French offensives toward Gent and Liege. German losses cited at Lieway and graves of 15,000 Gepiowas. Austrian forces attacked the Borginu frontier but repulsed. Britain wary over Japan treaty pledges as Allied forces press in Fag Past. Many Britons in Avatria detained.
A battered dispatch from a naval correspondent notes Germany's commercial flag furled as supplies run dry. It laments cuts to food and other essentials while British pressure grows, warning that Germany’s civil population faces worsening deprivation and hardship.
Reported telegrams state German naval forces are confined to their bases in the Baltic as Allied and German forces prepare for a major confrontation. London dispatches note potential large scale action between the Allies and Germany around Ramillies or midway between Paris and Cherbourg. Paris reports French advances along the Lorraine front while German forces withdraw after heavy engagements. Tokio cites a Japanese ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Kinshasa and withdrawal of German ships by the 22nd instant.
Report from Broscel hospital describes Belgian casualties from a retreating fire line. Observers note many wounded by the seas and exhaustion leading to collapse after fighting until they dropped. German prisoners claim orders to shoot low, resulting in immediate disability.
In a terse notice Mr AS Wiriant of Forbes directs daily warnings to prevent any abduction of workers losing positions due to the war. Police and Mr Wicktuim Be urged to report any missing workers while rumors spread of wage cuts and reduced movements during the wartime period.
A Times military correspondent critiques German strategy, noting their mobilization period favored French artillery and a weak German attack. The observer argues Allied forces show strength, while German political and military leadership fail to impress. The piece frames a critical phase of the campaign with cautious optimism for the Allies.
Severe tensions surround the German Austrian front amid Ottoman and Italian moves. Reports describe turmoil in Dalmatia and Dalmatia like areas, with trade collapse and famine conditions. Orthodox priests executed, Bosnian rebels subdued, and British ships engaging Austrian cruisers in the Adriatic.
Article notes 1010 volunteers enlisted for the Australian Imperial Forces. Delowne plans a wounded and dependents allowance system. Sydney Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund nears £15,000 with £9,000 undersubscribed. Businessmen form collection boxes to aid national character. Otranto steamer chartered for the war effort. Over 100 ships ferried troops. 43 steamers requisitioned. Cabinet met about Prime Minister’s decisions. Wadeweeth reports over 1000 volunteers to Brisbane. Commonwealth to use interstate service resources for freight.
The Siduer Chamber of Commerce opened a fund for the aid of Britain amid German aggression, inviting donations in money or kind to support the nation’s needs. Contributions may be sent to BAG WINCHCOMDR or directly to the secretary, with the Country Chamber of Commerce cordially cooperating.
A British news agency issues a caution to readers about circulating wild stories and panic, urging restraint and verification before sharing any statements about Victoria or Britain, in light of recent unsettling rumours and sensational reports.
The Patriot ic Fund and The Loyd Mayor of Sydney urge resolve and forwarding of any subeerine Lone Py of f ered by patriotic citizens toward the cause. The Red Cross Helpers League, new Amuciation under the Proadow,y supports this effort to aid the Australian Lapsrtal Contingant and widows with clothing and medical comforts for those serving overseas. This committee is united to take the matter up with local boroughs.
Morrow, secretary of the Forked Musical Society, writes to defend the production of the above named opera and criticizes Forbes press coverage. He argues the orchestra was not fully ready, praises local townspeople and condemns unpatriotic attitudes, urging unity for future Parkes performances.
A reader named Thomas Little from August 1914 letters the editor about an anonymous pamphlet sent to expose the Knights of Columbus as a Catholic society plotting against Protestants. He asks who sent the flyer and why it circulates, seeking explanation and safeguarding his family.
A garbled account mentions Meetful Manly and the Pyle Palace conflict amid scattered names and phrases. The fragment hints at a historical clash involving Hilvrenurare and Mant iene, with references to a 2770 and a breaking appeal.
A heavily garbled wartime ode urges citizens to give generously for the empire. It names figures and families, appeals to sacrifice, and calls for patriotic support and financial aid to sustain troops and the nation during conflict. The lyric style imitates a loud public summons praising bravery and urging collective action.
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