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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
2
Mixed and garbled OCR text from a Sydney advert for Robert Robinson and Co grain merchants and auctioneers. Mentions Sussex Street Sydney and a sale of wheat with some unreadable foreign strings. No clear date, lot names, or prices are discernible.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Walter J. Kelly & Co, Avotionears Stool Station and td Financial Agents Parkes with unclear phrases about states, places, and names. Readable items are sparse, leaving uncertain details about individuals, organizations, or events.
Fragmented OCR text referencing Albion Chambers and P Thompson with unclear legal or financial terms. The readable portion mentions security, money advances, and potential notices but contains numerous garbled phrases and nonstandard words. No concrete events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond Albion Chambers and P Thompson can be confirmed.
A fragmentary Forbes Advocate note indicates a January 13 Parkes event organized by volunteers named the Bwwmeranea and Witho under Lieutenant Sapaxe. The text is garbled but suggests a local civic gathering with strong hints of volunteer recruitment and community service.
J O'Reilly's son suffered an arm injury at a Gnolaxone Wet War farm Thursday when a heater caught his arm and dragged him toward moving parts. The incident prompted medical attention and an investigation is expected.
Fragmented OCR reads as notes about extreme heat, days and nights of high temperatures, references to places and figures, with disjoint lines mentioning imagery and events. The readable content centers on heat impact and uncertain names in a period voice.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and places including Mes Ravine Berulan Meet War Heel Clete Bolelan circle es unis WivkAWin Mowe Munter UWS Hemp Bayworh Lajdine Whortley Mlvsvaraoke Maser Kitten Haymonds Holmi G Weaver Hates J 1 Reymond wat Sone Nayarit Hallgate Ammuit and others. It hints at a community event or circle associated with a war chest but details are unclear and scattered across the damaged text.
A court hearing in Mapaiten Pongo Mont week addresses a complex shearing dispute involving multiple parties. Key figures include barrister Pitty of Syding, and defendants facing taxation and employment issues. Proceedings cover work shifts, travel expenses, and compensation, with the magistrate noting costs and potential penalties.
Fragments indicate Saturday efforts to tally donations for Forlows Aoaprtal, with only partial totals available. Organizers pledge full accounting and aim to publish precise figures as soon as possible.
A fragmented OCR list records donors and items given to a committee of INS Tea Crown. Names include Ronald Leslie and Mrs Rufus Hudean, with donations such as multiple washer items, bags, and food or household goods. The text is incomplete but shows a community fundraising gesture.
A disjointed report describes Wheat for the Hospital efforts by the Farnare and Selllors' Association. Forbes Saturday mentions donations or famine relief tied to Forbes jivapital Illinois. The piece notes intentions to aid the hospital but logistical issues prevented delivery amid railway disruptions. It references government involvement and various individuals, beds, and hospital needs.
Railway yard records describe donations of wheat and ropes, with trucks, bags, and steel wire details. The notes mention quantities and dates, including a total of 19,404 bags received and 1,462 dagny stached, reflecting yard activity and fuel for deliveries.
Fragmented notes report tax refunds and debts from Forbes town council, Harvesting scenes near Bathurst, a Presbyterian Thanksgiving service, farm trade ads for seeds and tools, minor fires and property damage, and local shop promotions. The text also mentions a missing periodical shipment and various advertisements for jewelry, watches, and household goods with prices and sales pitches.
Fragmented text appears as OCR noise with names and places blurred. It mentions Forbes, Master Read Skint, and various unrelated phrases, lacking coherent events or date anchors. No verifiable actions or outcomes emerge. the piece reads as garbled personal notes rather than a reportable item.
Fragmentary report notes the booklet "Witowic Forbes and District" being sent to multiple parts of the Panmmonwaulth region. It mentions scarce copies, distribution through local agents, and potential agricultural and cultural impact across communities.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to letters for soldiers in Beyiy and the Dardanaltos. It mentions Royal Mail and a post postal forbearance on Thursday. Details are unclear but relate to military correspondence and postal handling in Ottawa in December.
A heated recruiting meeting probes liquor controls as hotel closures prompt debate in the Parliament of New South Wales. Speakers advocate stricter measures to curb drunkenness among soldiers and ensure public safety, while opponents warn of economic harm to inns and hotels.
A club committee met Monday night chaired by Dr. Bromabent. Discussions covered boxing events for youths and seniors including a 425 yard race and a 90 yard dash, annual dues set at 1 for adults and 0.64 for boys, and venue arrangements. The group debated timing of the anniversary meet and tenancy costs, aiming to finalize contracts and facilities, including a glass-front display area.
Residents report gruesome scenes along the railway yards where dead sheep are found and bodies allegedly dumped into shallow Algere holes near the line. The odor and decay raise health concerns for the community as officials investigate alleged abuse and neglect.
A fragmentary communication from W. C. Oliver, addressing the defense effort, urges young men to attend a Band of Cipete meeting at Mr Theldlot Hall Thursday evening. The note promotes enlistment for Red Cross work and cautions against idleness, suggesting volunteers join the local defence push and contribute to salving the nation amid wartime strain.
A meeting of Farwt Resritting Association members gathered in the town hall yard last night to discuss a proposed march route from Parkes visiting Forex Rizowra Goolngmie Cano widen Cowra Jynamirst Mapdur Blayney and return to Sydney. Military officials discussed enlistment, logistics, and support for the march with local volunteers and donations arranged for tents, clothing, and provisions.
Lieutenant Savage's statement is cited amid a chaotic report on recruiting yayveys in Bedgeratong. Mr Wickham references debate on raising an extra 10,000 troops while Lt Savage notes several Hedgerabone residents did not join the colony and 260 of 1200 locals had enlisted.
The Sydney Daily Telegram comments on a Far North regional plan to attract settlers. It notes the Forbes Shire Council seeks a practical method to attract people by promoting and purchasing shares of town projects, aiming to show the great advantages of the area under personal oversight.
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