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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary obituary notes the passing of a person linked to a distant memory. The text mentions ages and farewell but names, dates, and clear facts are largely garbled, leaving only faint hints of a life concluded and a written tribute missing specifics.
An OCR fragment presents a garbled opinion piece with scattered names and phrases in a May 24, 1915 context. It mentions government, poets, artists, and numerous unreadable names, creating a confused historical snapshot without clear events or conclusions.
A fragmentary Queensland or colonial-era notice lists The Chimes at Matleay Street Potts Point with details about accommodation in the property and a note that particulars are on application to 16 primes.
Fragmentary text mentions a conman and several garbled names and terms. No coherent event or clear entities beyond scattered references.
Alderman Lee, speaking at a Cornell meeting Tuesday night, joked about removing a wooden structure. The remark drew mixed reactions as attendees debated whether the plan would proceed.
A garbled OCR note discusses wheat delivery, warrants, and per bushel pricing with references to farmers, shipping stations, and local market figures. unclear locals question terms and rates, mentioning a harbor area and hypothetical miller supply.
Privave Shaw Syrlekland, a well known local figure, left wartime service to face medical review after injuries. A large crowd at the station cheered his return as he prepared to undergo exams to determine further service needs and future life in Sydney.
At the council meeting the mayor urged the assistant clerk to collect and audit the accounts. Eyres the examiner suggested reviewing ledgers, while debates revolved around public accountant powers, monthly reports, and charges for gas meters. Aldermen clashed over auditing authority and propriety, with calls for formal action and possible legal routes.
The report lists numerous soldiers with ranks and origins including Forbes and nearby towns. It notes Private Will Hastie and Private Mab Bn among the wounded and evacuated, with references to hospital care and a sergeant’s movements. Details include transport passages, shipboard deaths, and ongoing recuperation statuses.
The latest Telegraphio summary reports on the liquor bill discussions in Parliament and opposition to closing-hour concessions. It notes the National Rifle Association backing Michael's rifle reserve, plus government criticisms over policy shifts. Australia’s talk includes naturalisation, defense measures, and regional postings from Canberra to Egypt.
Local notes record Forbes town band plans a Battye street concert next Tuesday evening. December and January bring war match dates, recruits listed, social dances, and civic notices. Items include police court action against a movie show, wildlife notes, and Carnival preparations with committee members named.
The article outlines wartime aims across Europe and Asia, naming Berlin Vienna Constantinople and a Persian Gulf railway route. It notes Japan's alliance with England Bolente, Britain's wartime casualties to November, and a submarine incident near Gibraltar. It mentions Serbia and Ford’s peace party passport refusals.
The Sydney dispatch reports Italy pressing for peace discussions while noting Germany may resume hostilities after Bulgaria’s advances toward Monastir. It mentions Servians defending Monastir, exhausted armies, and British submarines active in the Baltic as rumors spread of a German naval build-up and losses of 25 ships in November.
A fragmented report notes Morastir now in enemy hands as Berhy moves without Ogniius to avoid Woodshed use. In Vienna, Austrian and German officials discuss Central Powers gains while Russia shifts concentrations. Greece hesitates to join Allied demands, fearing violation of neutrality and evacuation implications.
In a December 1 auction linked to Hospital Saturday, buyers crowded as Mex Garnsey, Mine Martel, Momars Donnehiy, South, and Baise coordinated to arrange a collection. Drain bembe offered at Homi and Monday supple of the Worl ware goaren, forcing high bids from Bod operators to secure offerings. Other grades were forwarded in immediate numbers with Lamb a tram Mr Ci sng and Caran Ed bidding.
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