This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
3
Fragmented text shows town hall events and civic appeals involving local residents. Mentions of honored war service and calls to action hint at community organizing around public works and memorial duties.
Partial OCR text discusses season standing and pay rates, mentions owners and hotels, and references Fort and Union. The fragmentary content lacks clear events, dates, or names to form a full news item or context.
Sir Douglas Haig launches new push on the Scarpe front advancing about four miles with gains of several towns and villages including Nomehy le Preux and Gue mappa. Australians aid the drive toward Longueval and seize a number of guns as total Allied prisoners rise to about 13,600 since August.
Allied forces report a major Somme advance with 100000 prisoners captured since July 1 and a sweep from Bray to north of Dalaume. British gains include fringe of Bullecourt, high wood at Cuucourt, and progress toward Longueval as Haig notes slight line advance and repelled German counterattacks. Weather heavy rains hinder front lines.
A letter to the Forbes Advocate editor challenges Mr J D B Low’s claim that thousands of rabbits cover Mr Fred Andersons stock route and that rabbits are plentiful on the holding. The writer notes there is no netting or dividing fence between the stock route and Eaton Park, arguing rabbits could be as thick on either area.
Lost on Friday last in Forbes or Grenfell Road a gold tamboo bangle. Reward 5 shillings on return to THIS OFFICE Boyd & Clark Parkes. Estate for Returned Soldiers under Closer Settlement Promotion Act with excellent wheat and grazing land. Further particulars at Dr M Donnell Forbes practice. Black Orpingtons stallions and hens advertised with prices. Also two Sunshine Harvesters for sale near Camp Hill. Experienced fencer with references sought at Hopetoun Ooma Estate.
Brisbane telegram reports a Sydney case of danger to the Brisbane Express near Deepwater railway station. A 14 year old boy was arrested after placing a sleeper on the rail to stop the train and board it back to Sydney. Officials discuss school salary spending and public works loans amid broader NSW issues including union tensions and mine closures.
In memory of Prigate James Bradferd Tuohey ALF who died at Liverpool Camp on August 28 1915 beloved son of James Tuohey of Rankin Street Forbes The notice records a WWI era death and honors a fallen serviceman with family ties.
Moore, Brooke & Co announces receipt of 1914/19 wheat on account of the R. J. Mulholland Wheat Company at Forbes Red Bend and Boyd stations. Personal and prompt attention given to all forwardings.
General entries close Saturday in August at 10 p.m. Trotting and school exhibits close August 28 at 10 p.m. Late specials include pony rider events and boy rider events under 15. Trot for ponies struck from programme by military authorities. Special train from Parramatta September 4 with excursion fares from Bathurst Dubbo and other stations.
Mrs O'Reilly and family extend heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy letters telegrams floral tributes and other kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
A meeting of the Forbes District Repatriation Committee will be held at the Council Chambers Town Hall Forbes on Saturday next at 2 pm. As the general committee is not yet complete new members interested in repatriation are invited to be present. T Lozell Hon Sec
Advertisement for Hean's Essence a non-poisonous herbal cough remedy. Promotes making a family cough mixture with warm water and sweetening. Claims Hean is cheaper than ready made remedies and available from chemists and G W Hean in Sydney.
Event notices list multiple services and times with clergy names including Rev J B Carruthers and Rev F R Swyny. Meetings described under United Intercession and Methodist Church settings note August 2 schedule and September 1 services. Additional entries show speakers Forbes Hevy Shelton and Daroo, with afternoon and evening sessions across September.
The firm reports a strong overage and calls trappers to secure the quote. High prices are offered for rabbitskin and all station produce.
Forbes Trotting Club announces a September 7 1918 race day with six events and a £70 prize pool. Allan Morgan serves as secretary and programmer details are available on application.
Austen Ard Pratley announces a move to larger premises at Chong Bros. store with a new lease starting Monday September nd. The business promotes itself as a modern skin store with updated facilities to treat rabbit skins and station produce and invites suppliers to quote. No change of postal address. new premises opposite the old store.
General entries close Saturday August 1st at 10 am with day 28th August at 10 pm. School exhibits close Wednesday August 28th at 10 pm. Milking test entries close Monday August 19th. Note trot for ponies struck out of programme by order of military authorities.
The Forbes Jockey Club and W K Garnsey Co announce a noon auction at Hotel Amtralia on Thursday the 29th. Items include pubs booth paddock can booth legers rac books tea room fruit stall and farrier’s rights with D J Moloney as secretary.
Large quantity furniture and related items offered including bedroom suites wardrobes chests drawers sideboards and mattresses new items from manufacturers. Also Wheat backs for sale at Government Price and cheap fowl feed available at Forbes on behalf of J Darling and Son for the coming season.
An advertisement hawks Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a cure for neurasthenia and general fatigue. It claims the product restores essential nerve elements and a pure, rich blend to overcome lassitude and pain. Sold by chemists and stores at 3 shillings per box, or two boxes for 17 shillings 8 pence.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.