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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

2

Jatipulation Schedule For Prevention Meeting At Hall

A public session titled Jatipulation for the prevention of i phgld will be held at the tana hall starting Monday. The hours are between and £ 00, with a fee to be paid.

Bowlers Cancel Time Changed for Saturday Match

The match between Viiy VelWeen Teatin Penpsegi and Luehlan-stroul is rescheduled to tomorrow at 2 30 PM local time. Niele will play, with the event continuing into the evening as planned.

Wool And Wheat Trade Report On Shipments

The Laipertal Govertumen plans Wellvery ud soal betel shipments near the pier. Wool movement shows progression while wheat logistics await clearance. Government oversight and local business activity influence timing as officials review the Laipertal Go arrangement for Tanier trade.

Taniers

A Treat for Forbes Will Travel at Brook's Pleasures

A fragmentary notice describes a film screening titled The Serco at Brook's Pleasures on Thursday. It mentions reels totaling some length and references a program of opportunities, with a plan to present The Saterdte and other features, though text is garbled.

Brook Abel Serco Mites Somal Peresterine

Forbes Court Matters Close to Confusing Trial

George Mitchell faced charges of being drunk in Lnhina Street and resisting an officer. The court also addressed separate accusations against Wenethie Pinal and Maree Johnson, with sentencing considerations noted in relation to their alleged bank-related activities.

The Wool Clip Adverts and Woolgrowers Meeting

A fragmentary notice discusses wool clips and woolgrowers from Jown Urldew. It mentions storage arrangements at Pyr mont and a plan to adopt formal processes. Details are garbled but indicate an official examination of storage and related duties.

Urldew & A Wenems Pyrmont Bales Tre Demalii Ryery Saneho Willie Peepee Ted

Wedding Bells at Goldsmith Street Methodist Church

A war wedding was held Saturday morning November 25 1416 at Goldsmith Street Methodist Church Goulburn Miss Gladys Oliver daughter of Mr and Mrs William Oliver of Bourke Street Goulburn married Bergrant Bert Gaddant son of Mrs Goddard Forbes The Rev Captain Chaplain Leadhey and Rev T M Tuslor officiated The bride wore blue and white with matching accessories bridesmaids wore white voile gowns Best man was Mr F Howard Ussher The ceremony was followed by no reception at Royal Cate Seret and guests were advised to leave within a week or two for the front.

Goldsmith-street Goulburn Gladys Oliver William Oliver Ienroy Bourke-sitreet Bergrant Bert Gaddant Mra Goddard Forbes Leadhey T. M. Tuslor Beret Clifton Oliver Traether Uride Wow F. Howard Ussher Orean Eoloniles Sane Royal Cate Seret Tieddard Te Froue

Soldiers Letters From the Front Homebound Despair

Corporal Reg Prow writes to his parents from the front describing trenches near Ypres and Highland positions. He notes wounds, heavy bombardment, and the expectation of a spell at home while reporting Captain Sheppard arriving and plans for reinforcements.

Reg Jel Hartes Forbes Sime Belgtiva Tie Hochland Frente Ypres France Ava Sheppard

A Trip to Ireland by Private O Reilly

Private Bernard O Reilly, son of Mr and Mrs T J O Mailly of Water View Goolagong, writes of six days leave to Ireland. He visits Anghatgrech and three towns, enjoys local hospitality, notes Belgian tea rooms, and recalls Allied advances and Zeppelins over London. He mentions a boat burial and British learning German airship secrets.

Bernard O'Reilly T. J. O'Mailly Waterview Goolagong Ireland Anghatgrech Codford New South Wales Anu London

Tragedy and turmoil dominate telegraphic report from Broken Hill

Sydney reports a chaotic session debating Hitewemal state ment amid railway and mining disputes. Ministers note disruptions in work on the wis call way while a tragic murder suicide unfolds in Broken Hill, ending with a husband found beside his dead wife and the crime followed by a grim sequence of events. The conference contemplates conscription def acts and police presence as delegates prepare to return to Western Australia.

Sydney Prhirack Tle Polithead Wordelwiktes Paart Matestaunty Walrmils Liyyehes Dosti Electricians Jtustien Lemuer Hardiner Kollorat Mir Hughes Wares Labor Party Wits Karlering Volders Broken Hill Ole Neweteteen Isband Atotodie Tome

Puzzle of a Forgotten Letter from Forbes Lady

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a personal letter or note involving a Forbes lady and her brother Hert. The text references a private 4 Marine, a murky ether, and a captain and chaplain, but the wording is highly corrupted, leaving unclear events, dates, and clear identifications.

Bibs Hert Mureegor

Bosan Sails Life in Private Pol Times

Local observation notes a fragmentary report of correspondence from Mr Jones of Carhow to visit for a brief meeting. It mentions a letter received and plans to meet with Mr and Mrs Harvey and family, with limited details due to incomplete text.

Writhie From Komtara Mother Bartley in Fores

An edited fragment recounts a family to be moving and unsure of future travel plans. Private FP Bartley and a list of names appear alongside references to Belgium and a letter. The text reflects disorder and unsettled movement with damaged, uncertain details.

Komtara Bartley Fores Preow Les Rowt D. Hrown Roy Cofford Tage Belgium

Guilty Pleas for Hotel Premises Offences Plea Details

John Simpson and Sydney Heffernan pleaded guilty to being on the premises of the Gladstone Hotel Sunday afternoon. They were fined £4 and 6d. Arthur Stokes and William Thomas Bettleton pleaded not guilty to charges of being on the premises of the Most Offices Hotel during prohibited hours. Ernest Richardson was charged with permitting defendants on the premises. After evidence the PLM fined Bettleton life and gy vest? Stokes 40s and costs. E E Richardson and others were fined for various offences including carrying streams on Sunday and possession of two ducks.

John Simpson Sydney Heffernan Gladstone Hotel Wowin- Kraogong Arthur Stokes Willim Thoms Bettleton Most Offices Ernest Richardson Tivenaw PLM Bettleton Life and Gy- Vests Stokes E. E. Richardson & Ig and Teats Thomas Powell S. J. Lawson

Debts and verdicts across Forbes and Fortes areas

Fragmentary debt claims mention Weight Heaton Jo James Henderson and Mark J Brown with roads sold or delivered. AOU verdict cited, amounts in pounds and shillings. Municipalities of Forbes and Fortes noted with assorted names and unsettled debts or verdicts.

Weight Heaton James Henderson Easten AOU Forbes Vy Mark J Brown Roates Cees Gs Caete Fortes Vy James Corkett Verriet Forbes + Malvenst USA

Forbe s Hospital Nurses Moore and O Brien Resignations

Nurses Moore and O Brien resign from Forbes district hospital staff. The piece lists local church events, deaths, marriages, and notes on residents including Alfred Stuart, Father O Rea ley preaching, and other Forbes individuals with brief mentions of family ties and injuries. It also mentions Nurse Draper returning from France and a journalist planning travel writings.

Comical chicken tale from a North Till hatchery

A quirky local note describes Horstielt of North Till hatching a flock of chickens. One chick stood out with four eggs, double yolk potential, and unusually small head. It appeared odd and died shortly after breaking through the shin.

Mrad. Horstielt North Till

War Submarines in American Waters Reported

The Providence Journal relays sightings of two German submarines in West Indian waters with four subs leaving Kiel on November 5 for America. British intelligence tracked enemy plans, while Greek and French forces exchange bombardments and counterattacks near Athens and at Palmyra. Casualties are reported on both sides as Allied and Greek defenses tighten amid tensions over Constantinople and the broader war effort.

Sydney New York Providence Journal Kiel America Echo de Paris Germany Rusela Constantinople Zapperion Fournet Pares Buriesx Anil Metanas House of Commons Lord Cecil Constantine Athena Philapue Observatory Athens Castorani Moangstir Berlin Huchmrest Mitesti Tongovistaja Mexandria Bucharest Wille Enen Rece Ning Lad Lue

Jemalong Shire Council Debates Soldier Settlements and Road Issues

The Jemalong Shire Council held its monthly meeting with President Brown and councillors Noakes Sly Grieve and Rawlins present. They discussed six returned soldiers settled in the shire and pledged support for farming guidance and prosperity. The Wanera Progress Association noted dangerous Tarhes-Hugowra road conditions near Mackey's Creek. Councillors debated flood damage funding, compensation for a worker’s mare loss, and potential legal pay. a report on unimproved land values and rates was adopted. They agreed to back Murrungal Shire’s push for the Wyangla dam to aid soldier settlements and noted maintenance work by engineers on various roads and planned a bridge inspection on Uoongal Creek.

Jemalong Shire Brown Noakes Sly Grieve Rawlins Wanera Progress Association Tarhes-Hugowra Mackey’s Creek Conncillor Noakes W. Bing Pedgerabong Councllor Noakes R. J. Matehell Sellson Conia Shire Corbett Cowra Road Bathgate Kugowra-Forbes Road Harvey Gorman Preston Warroo-Yarrabauial Seth Vondobolin Uoongal Creek

World War Updates From The Western Front Through Roumanian Fronts

General war cables report brief enemy claims and Allied replies across Roumania Bulgaria and the Balkans. Updates include Berlin claiming prisoners captured and guns seized while French Salonika dispatches note British repulsions near Krainata and advances toward Bucharest. Rome and London indicate mounting Front activity around Mount Gran and the Despairing defense of Bucharest. In Westminster Mr Ro Kenna says defense spending rose but no new taxes planned.

Sydney Mody Roug Minia Berlin Inez Salonika Btrllans Kriiniata Baiatest Tonmant Jostimaly Dobrudja Vzernavoda Paris Manhins Hucharest Mount Granwill Ro Kenna Karchequer Howe of Commons Poulget

Through the District to Forbes Rail Link Boosts Western Farming

The Stockinbingal to Forbes rail line will alter western districts bringing vast traffic and growth. It touches no towns yet spurs mushroom settlements, boosting Pullabooka, Warangla, and Forbes area farming with wheat wool and fruit. Weighbridges and outlets at Boyd and Parker's Siding are emphasized amid strong agricultural potential and renewed settlement.

Stockinbinga Forbes New South Wales Stockinbingal Forbea Mtlentne Pullabooka Gue Realwell Warangla Mesers Cleary Parker's Siding Arthur Grimm T. Drown Haeckle's Caragatel Plale Tullabooka Butler Brow W. Dean J. Fowler H. Huckel H Oliver Hutchinson Bros G. C. Richardson Wheoro Watson J. Molloy T Parker Bord Ren Mead Grimm Ironbarks Boyd Landsdowne W. Smith John Fergus Pearse Brinkworth Forbor Messra Murray and Warren's Boyd Siding

Lawmen sentenced amid court reports and racing notices

The article notes men convicted on Friday and Saturday received hard labor terms, with several named individuals given ten years while King drew five years and another was sentenced to three years. A separate racing notice invites free grandstand admission for ladies at Forbesong Racing and Troiing meeting on Thursday.

Hernon Teen Beatty Fagan Krant Hawilton Reeve Uvesant Larkin Moore King Aeenee Mamonenie Lin Lon Forbesong Racing and Troiing

Reliable Tailor Buckland Promotes Quality Suits

A fragment cites C. O Buckland as a reliable tailor offering good suits at reasonable prices. It mentions Forbes Pony Races and Trots with nominations and a race at half past one, reflecting a bustling event day and local commerce.

C. O Buckland Forbes Ronin

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