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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
J. O. Anderson and Farm-Accounta advertise monthly inventories, auditing, and general accountancy work. Tax returns are prepared by the firm, offering full-service financial help to clients.
Fragmentary dental notice mentions Mr Frank Kevin and a telephone contact at 273. It notes a promise or update related to Hal and Wilk on the TMTOURN and a neighboring property. The readable details are incomplete and require source clarification.
Federal notice indicates forms for Rotary operations prepared by an import office at a location between Frank of Austral Asia and Athi Motel. Return must be completed before 31 August by Robt Officer.
Forbes town council discusses proclaiming Furboe lagoons a bird sanctuary. Alderman Savoy and others push for official action to protect native swans and local wildlife, urging government support and police protection to prevent poaching and vandalism. The piece captures local passion and concerns over conservation versus development.
A garbled item notes events for the coming weekend with unclear dates and participants. It mentions someone named Margery and several days described as Saturday Sunday and Monday but lacks coherent details or context.
Fragmentary report describes a motion about Cunulaystirm stock agents and a purchase involving a grove of about 2600 acres from an undefined origin to Boreham and MG. It mentions an 1800 subtinio pns and olf hoary olivery as part of the terms, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
The familiar farce Seven Keys to Baldpate headlines Sydney stage offerings this week with EH Laughter in the lead role. Cohen, Sun, and Comiey join the cast as West previews a new wave of pictures and performances beginning Monday August 26.
The executive committee for the local repatriation effort has been confirmed. Meson Tr. 5, Raw and JH. Hates lead the executive group with additional members Lindilew Bey, 1), Mirring, and others. Government nominees Mosare Booth and Sly are listed among appointees.
The garbled OCR notes a Grey spear specimen and hunting season items, mentioning names like Huvourmlal and Curbine, with fractured phrases about owlisury of ten kidneys and rewards. It references Catton and Kitty vey Ayrstire in a disjointed, nonsensical context. no clear event or outcome is stated.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Monday listings for cowboy dramas and a Saturday thriller titled Gelden Teile bent. The page mentions entertainment segments, a 6G party, and a Milian event with vague references to shows and promotions across the listings.
Parkes Show drew large crowds on Tuesday and Wednesday with extensive exhibits in cattle, sheep, poultry, horses, and field events. Judges awarded top prizes to local exhibitors including notable wins for the blood stallion and trotting mare, as well as several agricultural awards and a wide display of livestock and farm produce.
On Sunday a notable match between Torben District venin and a Bugowrs Samowinden combination will be played, bidding strong talk and high interest. The event starts at 2 10 p.m with ground access at 1 45, chaired by Mr Gavin of Cadul. The Jor ack team includes Navin, Baker captain, Karr, Brow, Foley, Crippin, Gunithy, Kearney, Tomes, Bitlaon, Clothier, Iruuetn, Strickland, Peters, Mowris, Hughes, plus emergencies.
A Forbes column reports Coroner PERSORAL and Mr T M Dunwthwe, with updates on two Forbes boys at the front. Snow Nelson suffers malaria, Private Shanahan may return to Australia, and Henry A Whiteman learns his son is wounded. Constable Collins seeks Western District detective post, Dr. Carruthers visits Forbes, and local soldiers and families are noted for service and sorrow. The town mourns Private George Arthur Tower killed in action and honors Mrs Dulhunty and others.
The Parkes Trots meeting features a list of contenders and track events with noted horses and drivers. The card includes multiple races and standout names, such as notable horses and contenders, outlining expected outcomes and event flow for the day.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a rural goods sale or auction. It names several scattered terms such as locations, items, and prices, with unclear participants and dates. The readable bits suggest a sale event with items and participants but lack coherent details or a clear timeline.
Reports from Sydney and Reuters describe British and French actions along the Somme and Ancre fronts. Attacks north of Ancre, gains near the Miramont Achint Le Grand sector, and captures at Laval and Pompiers. German losses and prisoner numbers cited, with references to Byng and Haig. Russian Bolsheviks reportedly declare war on the United States. Petrograd consulate transferred to Norway.
The Star Budget shows combined revenue and expenditure figures with a surplus of 623,000 for the current year and a projected total expenditure of 2,794,000, with a 642,775,000 outlay expected. Stamp Duties Act to be amended, higher tax scales possible if revenue holds. War Loan contributions noted. debates on compulsory voting and related acts appear in Parliament nuances.
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