Call for Recruits at Fortes Meeting in Wartime Appeal
Urgent call for men by Hev. John Calder at a Monday recruiting meeting. Speakers praise patriotism, warn of apathy, and urge voluntary enlistment as Lord Derby leads general recruiting plans amid war. Public vow against conscription but readiness to act if needed.
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Fortes
Hev
John Calder
Weils
Weiter
Great Britain
Belgium
Frances
Britain
Russia
Emearson
Hal Eyra
Dardanelle
Baid
Gallipoli
Agai
Exzerma cures eczema in Australian summer remedy
Exzerma is an Australian remedy marketed for Australians claiming to cure eczema and skin irritations. The ad urges readers to buy from chemists in Sydney at 2/6, listing generic claims and a wartime patriotic flourish, followed by quoted poetry and exhortations about supporting troops and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielder
Sydney
Business Retrospect from 1915 for Empire Agrisales
A Sydney firm thanks customers for 1915 support as Australia endures war. The year saw strong sales, new refrigerating plant installations, and expansions to existing plants. Alfa Laval separators and Crosaley gas engines plus L-E-G milking machines show steady growth alongside steam engines and roil ers. Waugh and Josephson extend season's greetings and invite continued orders into 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mathia
Alfa-Laval
Crosaley
Waugh & Josephson
Goulburn
Brisbane
Sydney
Correction on mining shaft danger at Underwood Street
The Forbes Advocate clarifies a reporting error about a shaft danger near Clark's old mill. The breakaway occurred at private land away from the authorized shaft on Underwood Street. the inspector ordered the shaft fenced or secured and the area corrected by council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Advocate
Underwood Street
Clark
Bates
Leon
Arora
Alfred Atolkesithoneh
Widenty
Commonwealth War Loan sees wide support in Australia
Applications toward the second issue of the Commonwealth War Loan are arriving freely at thousands of bank branches and money order offices across the Commonwealth. Subscriptions may start at £10, with receipts issued locally and officially by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The government aims for about £25,100 10, and the wool and wheat harvest proceeds will bolster the funds by January 4181 meet, inviting all to contribute to imperial war financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australian
Common Wealth
Toewell
A Christmas Wish from the Skies of War and Peace
A dated sentimental poem reflecting on gloom of battle turning to hopeful peace. It envisions a future era of grace and gifts from the gods, urging patience and joy despite the Fates’ burdens. Written by Phil Harum, Parkes, Dee, 1515.
Mayou Adverts Forbes Book Delivers To Friend In Commonwealth
A partial notice indicates Mayou intends to advertise Forbes and its district and to send a copy of the book titled Alwtoiie Forbes to a friend in another part of the Commonwealth. The exact actions and recipients remain unclear due to the garbled text.
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Mayou
Forbes
Ite
Alwtoiie Forbes
Commonwealth
Forbes Beever
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Holland
Anthony
XMAS
Amas Grocery
Anthony Horders & Sons Ltd
New Palace Emporium
Srickfield Hill, Sydney
Agnes Murphy
Madame Melba
Quinlan Opera CO
Tonig
Hotham Street
Melbourne
Clements
Bries
Meniawa
Hean
Reagan
Teuton
Ee “Tj
Germany
Jonz
Rudyard Kipling
Unc
Aperi Tanne
Boyd
Laird-Boyd
Citizen Chambers
Moore-street
Stoney
Homebush
Winchcombe Carson
Whicheo Ithe
Carson Lid
Flemington Siding
Thomas
Phil Harum
Parkes
Dee
Canada
Venables
Andio
Batho
Freeman & Sons Ltd
Teres
Ors Timker
Osachbuilders
W. S. Friend & CO
York Street
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