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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1917

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Canadiens Repel Renewed Attacks Near Polygon Wood

British forces report weathered heavy German assaults on the Western Front with counterattacks from the Canadiens driving back enemy efforts. Reports describe gains around Polygon Wood and near Lens, with reserves and artillery exchanges continuing as the battle lines shift across Meuse fronts.

Petit Parmen Canadiens Uriah Aurea Tov Folyron Wood Wirtrieh Lust Reklan Hive Roy Prince Ruprecht Prince Ruprecht’ Groups Between Early Morning and Steloes Orrinle Wsweinite AttHavah & Bvision Lens Lowe Cligstatler Rixshoute

War News Mixes Shipping Strikes And Diplomatic Calls

Reports from Madrid and London describe Austrian shipping crews resuming duties, arrests of officials, and wartime seizures in Ireland. British officials push measures to protect the war effort including eight hour work limits for Galway workers while contending with naval losses and union demands. Diplomacy details include Vatican inquiries, German and Austrian air raids, and debates in Parliament over war leadership and labor acceleration.

Madrid Sabadell Carcelony Germania Wokdiark Hutlin Mure National Volunteays Moore London Darts Ireland Admiralty Hal Saltingn Germany Stockholm New York Ue Department England Bally Telegraphie Moar Rowle Vouive Mallua Iaciiuve Linyis George House of Commons Europe Liberal War Committee Mo Holman Yarlong Arlevanvon Lloyd George Thankert Fisher Hinghon Hotman

Roumanians Repel Attacks in Vasinu Valley

Fragmentary wartime note reports Roumanians repelling assaults in the Vasinu Valley. A counter-attack near Krodehent pushed back enemy forces while terrain descriptions mention Gena and Fuesani.

Gena Vasinu Fuesani Krodehent

Washington Brownhil Publication Note

Printed and published by the Washington Brownhil, a te oil of Eke Forbes Advocate, Lachlan St Forbes.

Washington Brownhil Eke Forbes Advocate Lachlan-St Forbes

Pamphlet Sparks Labor Strike In Sydney Domain Scene

A pamphlet distribution by workers near Sydney Domain stirs a strike call and unrest. The text, titled Songs of Freedom, urges action and cites factory output, wages, and union solidarity amid tensions. A confrontation involves Casey Jones and Vasey, with references to a “wind” and a fire at a factory area as authorities respond.

N.S W Wewders LWW Sydney

Military Wool Needs and World Supply Comment

The article notes Britain’s reliance on wool from Australia to outfit troops and the importance of wool imports as a boon to sheep owners. It cites the 1917 Australian wool purchase and mentions Italy’s government takeover of wool production as part of wartime measures.

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd Australia Great Britain Italy

BOWLS SINGLES HANDICAP ROUND TWO RESULTS AND FATE

The Wednesday section reports Round Two in the bowls singles handicap with matches including Bowls versus Kevin and Broadbent versus Donaghes. Grinsted defeated Fowler 30-29 while Gaymard beat Flannery and Grinsted 31-28. final rounds and next fixtures are listed with several players advancing to Saturday finals.

Boyne Kevin Dgeleluna Lays Donaghes Rath Swyny F. Kevin Rychardean Weaver Jay Kent Baldork Grinsted Fowler Weilnestag See Low Baldoe Gaymard Flannery Robinson Muller Hroadbent Scott Wer Hul Dock Garmiard

Insurance Notice Hailstorm Causes Farm Policy Claims

Standard Insurance Co. of WZ. Ltd reports hailstorm damage affecting crops and stock under farm policies including accident and life components and foaling losses. The notice outlines coverage scope for live stock and crop losses with policy references and cla im procedures.

Standard Insurance CO. OF WZ. Ltd

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