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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1914
Page
2
In a window display appeal the shop invites readers to seek the latest perfume articles and related items for ladies. The notice emphasizes current stock and nearby availability for immediate purchase or viewing.
A damaged and garbled obituary style notice from April 24 1914 thanks various individuals and groups for sympathy and support after a serious affliction. The message mentions Dr Delon and several affectionate references to friends and mourners.
A brief appreciation letter thanks Nr and Mew Ts Savers, MeL Whit and Mrs Burke for organizing a Monet water entertainment event. Gratitude extended to PH Brook of free use of the boll and to My Never for generous mingle free of charge.
A garbled fragment hints at a discussion of vulnerable infants and care systems. Names and clear details are unreadable, but the piece appears to address neglect, concern for a child, and potential societal responses within a historical care context.
A wartime fair held Saturday featured stalls and community pageantry. Notable attendees included Mr Warrow and the Beak Wasim, with villagers enjoying horse events and a charity box collection. A youth carnival and prize draws accompanied the program, promoting local support for the war effort.
A fragmented report describes a gathering of horseowners at Paphos with unclear details. It references fee arrangements, expenses, and a Jockey Choir committee involved with Parkis, plus mentions of a meeting about insurance and other unresolved items.
OCR text describes a community gathering at Aras Park with attendees including the Heliogt of AN and Babin Martees. It mentions a Tuesday event at 0 jan harms, a Friday night schedule, and a focus on local planning with talks about the Pounelt Phainhwrs and Forbes.
Proceedings cover a burglary and sealing charge at Farims Hotel involving Driston of the Farims Hotel and witnesses Comtable Coleman and others. Testimony recounts alleged wine theft and security concerns, with defendants and residents from Forbes and nearby hotels referenced amid courtroom details.
The issue details horse buying events at the School of Arts Badmerabong and related notices. It notes Commonwealth Horse buyers seeking heavy draughts, medium draughts, and horses for sale, with prices and times, plus references to the Morven show and upcoming fittings, while mentioning various vendors, outfits, and local commerce activities.
A sad death occurred at Forbes Hospital yesterday morning for Gantol Kenny, a longtime Forbes resident. The funeral procession included members of the Forbes Hibernian Society and was followed by a graveside service conducted by Father Gee.
The notice reports the death of Thomas McCormack son of Hugh McCormack and wife Porbus, aged 26. It notes his faults and kindness, his education, and his hopes for a career. Funeral details indicate burial at Harthail cemetery on Sunday morning.
A fragment notes that Japan has declared war on Germany, citing a pursuit and attacks by sea. The brief item records this diplomatic shift and military actions labeled as ongoing operations in the war.
Reported denial that any area near the Yellow River in China was secretly controlled by German forces or Japanese fronts. The article mentions German forces placed under surveillance and refers to various military actions centered on the Hoang-ho region with no confirmation of the claimed occupation.
Disconnected OCR text suggests Chinese defense alert against a potential German invasion. Mentions Kinchou, prepared for vigorous defense, and possible German involvement. Security stance and footnotes unclear due to garbled source. Entities include Kinchou and German forces.
Mrs Andrew Hore died at her home in Forts after a long married life marked by hospitality and community service. A native of Stal nm, she married Andrew Hore of Muxwor and shared seven decades of family, neighborhood ties, and civic involvement in the Mury district, remembered for kindness and steady faith.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Germany and India with distorted terms and references to Islam and colonial powers. It hints at international tension, colonial subjects, and finance debates but becomes incomprehensible midway, leaving unclear events, dates, or outcomes. The readable parts suggest a wartime or diplomatic context but lack concrete facts.
Fragmentary OCR hints at Italy's stance amid shifting Triangular alliance dynamics. Ty Fenstein and Frais discuss broader European alignments with France, Russia, and England, suggesting early convergence or tension before Hatlay joins the bloc.
British forces engaged Sunday near Mans in the neighborhood of Saint Denis, with ground held until the line of defense was restored to its original position. The French and Allies report the enemy, with Lor, Lerlimstva, capitulated.
An infant named Violen Menglern Eiteabotty died at her Clare home on Saturday. The obituary notes infantile death and describes the funeral held Sunday evening at the Church of miu eeaiorurs with Rev Go Raw delivering the sermon.
Fragmentary dispatches describe fierce fighting as German and French forces clash near a border area. Reports mention German troops advancing with artillery and infantry while Allied lines attempt to hold positions. The unsettled front lines show ongoing engagements with heavy casualties and shifting control along a contested triangle of territory.
Fragmentary text mentions streets, Baytown, and references to a person or group. Content is garbled with many misspellings and nonsensical phrases, yielding no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond vague geographic hints.
A fragmentary report notes misfired forecasts and a pending harvest push in the district. Clouds darken Sunday skies and a few showers punctuate the period, with indications of a large crop movement and cautious local reaction amid unsettled conditions.
Reports from Symuer indicate buyers offered 4/0 per bushel for August delivery and 4/5 for new wheat. Prices varied with quality and grade, including Lucerny, Auverue dost, and smaller lots at 3/9 to 4/6. Numerous entries show fluctuating bids and reported primes, with limited readable figures remaining for January to March delivery.
Distorted OCR notes a track meet where Parkes raged at weights being altered by handlers. Handy and Burkes are mentioned in relation to a Friday event, with a setup for a show and a disgruntled reaction.
A group from Unity Ammunition led by Mr Charles Burke of the Gaselle office vouched for service hours before departure for Sidley. The report notes heartfelt regret over the death of Mr Soran MacPhillamy of Orton Park Bathurst, age 52, a native of Bathurst district. Details surrounding the farewell ceremony and attendees include Messrs Reynolds Denolaton and Ros Roberts among others as the town mourns the loss.
Fragmentary entry lists several people and firms including John Bridge and Co Ltd and Whatehed H O Old Orknay Beaten popular whiskey Minela, with garbled phrases suggesting an advertisement or social notice from a bygone era. The readable items hint at names, places, and a product but lack coherent context.
Fragmentary wartime telegraph reports German forces probing near AruR with bayonet clashes and heavy losses. References to German advances and Austrian stores suggest ongoing attempts to seize towns in harsh winter conditions. Japanese forces reportedly reached Klaehne in 1644 amid widespread offensives.
A local notice seeks a Suntor clerk proficient in typing and letter formation. The advertisement emphasizes careful handwriting and accuracy, inviting applicants with basic office skills and attention to detail.
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