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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
3
A noisy town banquet at Model Burnt Hall marked by speeches praising Mrs M'Leod and Mr. O'Brien and urging civic pride. The mayor, Jim Sharman, and several officials offered praise while neighbors and friends attended, with interruptions and forgetful moments noted.
Warden's Court in D.C. Wile renews labor renditions for four months, granting an order amid construction near the old man. The case involves TC WIM and Me Mil hipdimen of Cadow, with related actions in a broader labor dispute.
London and Washington report Berlin proposes terms to restore prewar borders with Poland and Lithuania excluded, while seeking separate peace with Allied powers. Messages from Washington and Melbourne describe German mediation as a trap, with Britain urged to reject any settlement before territorial demands are dropped. Military dispatches note German offensives stalled and Allied countermeasures under way.
Fragmented OCR report describes heavy fighting along the Lamieny area north of a frontier, with German forces attacked and driven back by counterattacks. It claims 10,000 prisoners taken, and captures of war materiel amid operational failures by opposing units. The piece references Axis leadership and unnamed commands in a wartime context.
A Warranragong hotel case centered on liquor violations and drunken disorder. Witnesses including Dwyer, Parker, and O Connor described gatherings and prohibited hours, with Constable Whitfield and Justice presiding as defense and prosecution argued over premises and drinking actions.
A chaotic report notes recruitment campaign leadership by Lisutema Taylor arriving to lead in the district. Vir Welker, Captain Parkes, and Rev. McN tean are cited with roles in church and civic events. Public notices discuss council summons, street events, a schol concert, police court outcomes, and a reception at Masonite Hall with community leaders and congregants.
The Frutti of the quarters examination at Forbes District School lists intermediate results with names such as Archineth Mh Priddie Ty Grown and Murhil Coles. Several students achieved high marks across subjects, with notable mentions including Ruth Maynard and Muriel Coles. The Go Chie sat for the exam, and the overall results reflect strong performance in core subjects.
In a murky report, readers see fragmented references to services and individuals with unclear roles and places. The text hints at wartime era style institutions and names like Libs and Farhed but lacks coherent facts. The piece appears as OCR garble detailing people, ages, and locations without complete context.
Police report a robbery at a local salon affecting appointment services. Detectives are reviewing surveillance as investigators seek suspects linked to the disrupted Wednesday schedule and a prior incident in the same area.
Pearce Williams Parkes Pearce Williams announce a branch of their stock and property business in Templar Street Forbes. The sale is under supervision of a named administrator with personal oversight by KusWilliam. Auctioneers invite all parties of the debt to attend.
A fragmented OCR item mentions the Albion Hotel with unclear references to Leaning and Fatty Hui Uno of the West. The readable text includes scattered phrases about human factors and rest in every department, but no cohesive event or clear names.
A Melbourne firm 129 Queen Street supplies tobacco and matches to soldiers abroad. The craft promotes cigars and cigarettes for troops with parcels noting giver’s identity and a pledge to forward funds to the Southern Drapa League in Melbourne.
A garbled note discusses upcoming season changes and pricing shifts as a weed curler product faces shorter and leaner options amid ongoing wartime supply concerns. It hints at savings for buyers and broader market adjustments.
A long damaged OCR text lists two parcels of groceries including canned goods, sauces, cereals, biscuits, tins, dried fruits, spices, soaps, and evaporated milk. Items mention Golden Tex, Tin Hokies, Camdem powder, rice, pepper, vanilla essence, flour, sardines, salmon, evaporated fruits, baking powder, currants, and fruit preserves among others. The entry appears as a detailed shopping manifest with various brands and quantities.
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