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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage blends political protest remarks with street anecdotes, referencing peace doctrines, German victory resilience, police actions, a bizarre monster narrative in Sydney, and a parliamentary petition. It mentions police, magistrates, and an audience reacting to wartime rhetoric and public sentiment.
Angus and Robertson present junior cadet manuals and drill guides for school and unit use. The Junior Cadet Manual (11/6) covers topics for warrior cadets. Fire Att by Staff-Sergeant Hart (1/6) notes post shooting attitudes. Infantry Pocket Book by Lieutenant Liupart (1/6) with preface by Colonel Tol yes. Naw Company Drill Simplified by Lieutenant Shovart (1/0) due soon. additional booklets cover musketry notes and records.
A muddled Bellevue tennis match report shows the latter team defeating their opponents with several listed doubles results. Notable pairs include R Morrison with N Reid and V Huckel versus Connors and Flinn, plus multiple mixed and women’s entries, and a final total tally giving Bellevue 19 games to 10.
Grossley gas and oil engines and suction gas plants are promoted by Crossley Brothers Ltd Manchester. The firm highlights long experience, global use with over 41,000 engines in operation, reliability, fuel economy, and low upkeep costs. Agents in Sydney are listed as Bynmine, Watch 4 dusephaan, and Goulburn and Briwhane Streetw.
Reading fragments describe a chaotic scene at a school with teachers, a lesson on Euclid, and attempts to dodge routines. A sudden sum of funds and disruptive rites interrupt the class before the lesson begins, prompting new improvised tactics from students and old hands alike.
Sunday evening train schedule lists numerous towns including Parkes Cowra Melbourne and Sydney with late fees noted. Wednesday and Thursday services mirror Tuesday routes with additional stops and delays. The document records multiple times 9 30 pm 11 38 pm and late fees up to 2 11 percent and 2 16 pm.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts home front aid for soldiers during a war in Sydney and Melbourne. It praises women’s devotion and generosity with welcomes, refreshments, letters, and care packages, noting Mary Boot and other contributors. The piece also describes communities rallying to support troops, including nurses and volunteers, and salutes heroic efforts across cities and hospitals.
A fragmented narrative sketches moral lapses and stubborn hopes. It contrasts the value of starting boldly with warnings against excuses and pretense. It weaves vignettes of everyday trials from school delays to sermons derailed by vanity, urging steady effort.
Prophesy by George Washington Brownhill issued from the office of The Forbes Advocate. The note names LachanB and Forbes in connection with the publication.
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