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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
2
Local crime blotter shows suspect in custody
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an arrest or pursuit involving a fugitive, with names and places garbled. Readable elements mention a suspect, police or court action, and a city context. details remain unclear due to text corruption.
Public Meeting on Universal Service League Formation
A white meeting at Fortes in the tawny hall of Thurilsy to discuss the formation of the Universal Service League. Members urged civic participation and organized plans for community engagement and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Service League
Fortes
Wil
Thurilsy
Rie
Euchre Party and Social in Forbes Town Hall
A Friday evening euchre party in Forbes Town Hall is announced with Mew GarI Wey and Alls Maciel as organizers. The notice mentions Red Cross involvement and hopes for a strong turnout, noting soldiers were invited and that the event aims to be a high success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Gari
Maciel
Red Cross
Parkes Carnival Week Opens With Election Noms Noted
Parkes carnival activities begin tomorrow with events planned through Thursday. Nominations for key races are listed, including a principal bicycle and horse racing program. Friday and Saturday feature concerts and a parade reflecting local traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Ehuw
Lady Station Manager Brings Pageant Honors at Brisbane Show
At the Brisbane National Show Ist Weuk a prize was awarded for Isdy pith eos won by Mins Shans. Lorme Wuisuth, who manages her OWI station Io Queenstead, leads the family contest lineup. The schedule lists Sheeno sta Buel wayer and Hinvest rowstielter in Qivenstunit. The Lunation Faycaesage Contests feature Mitee hit mae and HWADE Hers in global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Qin
Brisbane
Isdy Pitheos
Mins Shans
Lorme
Wuisuth
OWI
Io Queenstead
Sheeno
Huerse
W. A
Disrupted Saturday Incident In Rankins Street
A chaotic Saturday afternoon incident occurred on Rankins Street involving a note irregularity, later escalating as a bystander danger and a scuffle. Reports describe shouting, physical contact, and an unclear sequence of events with several bystanders fleeing the area.
Public and Bank Holidays in Forbes
Fragmentary notice shows confusion over holidays with references to a pharmacy and weekend schedules. It indicates resiylts of the country marking a public and bank holiday, with Forbes mentioned as a location. The legible parts suggest altered wording and unclear dates or official actions.
Button Day Vorbet Raises About £1400 for War Chest
War Chest fundraiser Button Day Vorbet yields roughly £140 for target sums, with detailed totals not yet available. Secretary Str. Gl. Scott notes committee intends to distribute funds between military relief efforts and local support initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
War Chast Trad
Hospital Benefit Play Supports Fort Hospital
A Saturday performance by the Ban Barry Dramatic Company raises funds for Forts Hospital. Mr Habertalls ford expresses gratitude for the audience and performers. The event features visiting actors and promises strong support for hospital needs as travel and logistics are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Barry Dramatic Co
Forts Hospital
Habertalls Ford
Forbes court matters reveal prank case and theft allegations
Prank Kelly, aged 29, charged with hammering a car window and weapons possession on February 28. Moloney and a witness faced proceedings while a Red Cross fundraiser was noted. The case proceeds at the next sessions with Moloney appearing in court, while authorities pursue further evidence and the accused’s remand status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Haviys
Ree
Cowen
Pylaiian
Aeal
He Browerty
Hn Marhue
Tie Red Cros
Military mix up and misreports headline across fronts
Confused dispatches describe a broad mix of military and aviation events with scattered names and places. The report notes casualties and recoveries amid unclear dates and agencies, with references to US and allied forces and unclear local authorities.
Unclear transcription of town meeting fragments
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases from a local record. Readable items include mentions of a town hall, a desk, and references to a public or community event. No coherent person, place, or date can be identified for a proper summary.
An Eccentric Letter From Farlow Resident
A garbled missive to the Advocate laments mischief in town while praising kindness shown by locals. The writer, signing as a donor, pleads for recognition and goodwill, expressing gratitude for past favors and hoping for future prosperity and friendly sentiment.
Smoke social scene at Den event sparks lively talk
The article recalls a Tuesday night gathering at The Cow with prominent locals like Cand Me Reavis Tatton and Mr Pigott. It details conversations, introductions, and a social mix of figures from Blayney and nearby towns, reflecting community ties and ongoing civic chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder
Keaton
Orion
Surine
Vasher
Tietate
Hughen van
Pigate
Blayney
Mowry Jon uridgy & Co inquiry amid ill slmop and 44 eatlle
Fragmentary note lists names and numbers as if a local inquiry or order. It mentions Mowry Jon uridgy & Co and a Doon Urderad, with cryptic references to miles, 240, and a poetic term. Reads like an unresolved commercial or personal matter with unclear actions requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowry
Jon Uridgy & Co
Eatlle
Miles
Tragic Native Attack Reported In New Mobriitos Area
A Briana telegraph item from Sydney on Tuesday describes a brutal incident where a Uriah trader Re was killed by Bua tribes in the New Mobriitos group. The bodies of the children remain missing, with indications of possible cannibalism and mutilation. The attackers looted Stridges' story, taking portable valuables and a large sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briana
Sydney
Re. Wham
Mobriitos
Stridges
Dex
Hughes Appeal During Labor Meeting Stirs Support
Mr Hughes was entertained by labor organizations at a 2 lunar gathering where he faced a strong reception. He urged labor to resolve the international crisis with victory in mind, calling for payment for grievances and urging people to back him in the difficult road ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Oghes
Second hand bags warned by agriculture minister
The Minister for Agriculture warns farmers against using second hand sacks. The advisory stresses safety and potential contamination risks amid farming supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rowdy Meeting of Returned Soldiers in Sydney
A Friday gathering of returned soldiers erupted in rowdy conduct at Ve Protestant Bull in Sydney. Speakers were shouted down as two veterans forced their way to the front, seizing control of the meeting, turning it into a chaotic scene with disorder throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Solhers
Wheat Dividend Details Questioned by Victorian Minister
The Victorian Minister for Agriculture discusses a proposed wheat dividend amid Australian Wheat Board practices. The plan, reported in August, would allocate sixpence per unit, with debate over the exact tag and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matbonene
Thewday
Auatralian Wit Board
Lipap
Roll of Honor shows Private Joseph Armstrong killed in France
Word came on Saturday that Private Joseph Armstrong was killed in action in France on July 23. He was the youngest son of Mrs Armstrong and brother of Mrs Naylor. He previously worked as a compositor and at the parcels office of the Connell Railway Budley. He served in the Royal Engineers and died from injuries sustained at the front.
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Parlin
Suniny
Whitey the Church
Pat Jonks
Arik
Forbes
Hay
Joseph Armstrong
Hood
France
Dion
Abe
Nylor
Eigower
Portes
Slolowe
Kexprems
Kiama
Hulependent
Wien
Active Wervice
Conieat
Budley
Bydinny
jUiteh Merlye woryLoe Ab
Window A Francs
A GOOD STIPENDIARY MP J MIBEANG
A confused report notes Mp J Mibeang and a stipendiary steward appointment in Farber Sorkey district. It mentions a council committee meeting, references to Metla, and a vote or action plan tied to a ward or district structure. The text is garbled and several names and places are unclear or distorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Mibeang
Lyon
O.tlay
Stewart
Newcanty District
Raving
Farber Sorkey
Sairday Yoorntow
Metla
Walden
UFR
Waatora Dierriet
World War Fronts Report Mixed Advancements and Actions
A scrambled war dispatch notes Russian advances near Stokhod and Greek Macedonia, with dozens of captured prisoners and machine guns. French and Allied operations press the front, while Turkish efforts near Kimbeldersg and other sectors face repulse. High-level talks hint at tentative peace terms but no decisive settlement.
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Guillemont
Ploury
Konnes
Toboty
Nubvorna
Nosehin
Merebat
Aqubhorn
Aweiksaonith-weat
Kimbelderg
Sulanles
Vaya
Uubassadore
M Zain
Macedonia
Greek
Althoug
Florian
Sorthelitfe
Hiomo
Bystaau
Megalinta
Britain
My Ahuiek
Submarine Attack Upsets Line in Narrow Engagement
A damaged naval report states that cruisers from Hertt ah NEUEriety Fadmoureh and Attoghan were struck by a submarine near Lin orew at Uo Sofinghasn. One enemy vessel was reported damaged after a collision, with limited details on losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siete
Pho Admiralty
Attoghan
Lin Orew
Kalmouth
Auhmaring
Land Board Proceedings At Ferber District Court
The land board meeting at Ferber district court concluded with multiple motions recorded. Variations of council terms and funding actions were noted, including allocations to the Red Cross and Hulgion Fund, with several approvals and recommen dations recorded by board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom Land Board
Ferber
Furbes
AES
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