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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
3
Forbes District pupils pass Latin exam in statewide test
Wire report from Sydney notes 13 Forbes students earned A in Latin as part of a districtwide exam across 29 sections. Master G Hunter of Forbes is among the top Latin scorers. Forbes ranks third among 20 district schools in overall results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Larking
Forbes
Cleveland Street
Meigh
G. Hunter
Forbes District School Receives Thank You Letters From League
The French Australian League of Help at 21 Pitt Street Sydney thanks Forbes District School for parcels sent by scholars. The missive mentions letters from Soeur Julie Mme Michel and Mime Soubelian to illustrate the aid going to wartime victims in Paris and the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District School
League of Help
Pitt Street
Sydney
Mme. Michel
Pari
Mime Soubelian
Tam
ET Gurney
Supt
Sandbags in Trenches Highlighted by Soldier’s Plea
A wartime plea emphasizes sandbags as vital protection in trenches. A wounded veteran recalls shrapnel, urging mass production of sandbags and Hessian for relief, noting Gallipoli losses could have been lighter with more supply. Mrs Garnsey notes 207 handbags sent so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Alexandria
Heliopolis
Gallipoli
Garnsey
Forbescuela Basart
Fellowship Society Annual Meeting Report
The Fellowship Society held its annual meeting at the Fresbyterian School Hall on Tuesday night with Mr A G Robertson presiding. Miss Darley Black presented a credit balance of 2/10. Miss A G Tomkins read the annual report noting 1915 as a year of progress and a membership of twenty six. Several members departed for the war. officers elected were President A K Robertson Secretary Miss Tomkins Treasurer Miss Hunter Witness Agent Miss Ivy Black. A jumble competition and musical programme followed with Miss Ivy Black taking first prize and Ruth Bray and Mr Wilts contributing songs. A recitation by Miss Carl Black and her accompanying role by Miss Black completed the programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Society
Fresbyterian School
A. G. Robertson
Darley Black
A. G. Tomkins
Gould
Messrs
Forestani Oj
Fischer
Offeshvarers
Freeldent
A K. Robertson
Tomkins Tressurer
Miss Hunter
Ivy Black
Ruth Bray
Wilts
Carl Black
Racing Notes From Victoria Park and Wellington Races
Sporting mems recount Wednesday results at Victoria Park and Wellington races. Blood Shot placed second in Newhaven’s Cup with The Skipper third. Blood Shot, Abrazite, Cyklon and others are noted in meeting summaries. Desert Gold maintains place in 21 starts with 15 wins, Patrobas remains Australian Cup favorite despite injury rumors, and other horses like Motley Peganoie Ada Chester Hasty Moments are mentioned along with future prospects and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Motley
Peganoie Ada Chester
Hasty Moments
Yama
Reef Heron
Desert Gold
Correspondence to the Editor on War Wages and Press Bias
G A Gibbons of Tichborne argues in a Forbes Advocate letter that the Daily Telegraph distorts wage issues during wartime. He condemns bootmakers seeking higher prices while soldiers’ families starve, condemns the Telegraph and Employers’ Federation for siding with profits, and urges government inquiry and union support for fair wages amid increased living costs.
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Daily Telegraph
Commonwealth
Europe
Employers’ Federation
Arbitration Court
Employers' Federation
Liberal Party
G. A. Gibbons
Parkes News of the Week Summary
Provisional appointment of W Perkins as lieutenant and L W Burgess as secretary at Parkes cadets and rifle club. Ashburnham Council to appoint organiser for electorate. Sergeant Merry reports recruits rising. Polkes Jockey Club schedules event to aid Tocal Soldiers Relief. Funeral for late Jonathan Hill. Sergeant Perry arrives as Recruiting Sergeant. Methodist Fruit Show and Industrial Exhibition opens with fine fruit displays. Cadets inspected by Captain King and Captain Torpy. A G Jackson leaves Union Bank for Fitroy Vann with gold watch. F&SA requests extension of wheat seizure fines. Town Band annual meeting shows small surplus and patriotic performances. Accident near Miss Faull’s drive ends with bruises. Doonan committed for trial for shooting at May Ryan. Belletor Hospital Committee closes. over 200 subscribers protest legacy committee. F&SA opposes State Bakerys in Sydney. critique of Attorney-General.
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W. Perkins
L. W. Burgess
Parkes Rifle Club
W. Perkine
Perktina
Ashburnham District Council
Farmers and Settlers Association
Merry
Lila
Polkes Jockey Club
Auluhio Pate
Cath
Tocal Soldiers” Relief Association
Jonathan Hill
Sydney
Oval
Hall
Perry
Ansac
West's Hall
King
Torpy
Union Bank
Fiteroy Vnn
Jackson
F. & 5. Association
Pand
Beard
Faull
Miss Faull
Michael Doonan
Forbes
Michel May Ryan
Foye Farm
Brolgan
Doonan
CSO
Belletor Hospital
Tetord
Mesara Sykes
Carter
F. & &. Association
Iut
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