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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary notice mentions The Grimes at Matleay Street Potts Point with garbled text likely naming persons Tory and items connected to a private matter.
The readable fragments mention events and people in a hushed context with unclear details about a forthcoming meeting or gathering. Names and places are partially legible, indicating plans or notices for an upcoming local event or competition.
Members of a farmers and settlers association agreed to four contributions to aid wartime causes. Donations were dedicated to government savings plans and wartime relief, with withdrawals limited to approved accounts and expenses. The article notes the fund’s management by the Fortar Association and details about authorization for expenditures.
Mr A H Hunt president of the road organisation of the Farmers and Settlements Association of New South Wales addressed the Forbes branch. He urged farmers to form a Farmers Union with broad support, warning against political interference by government while stressing self reliance and joint action to secure wheat and other needs for the countryside. The meeting underscored calls for non political unity and stronger farmer representation in policy decisions.
A garbled OCR passage describes a trip from Forbus to Sydney with Miss Flannery and students. It references a pupil named Watera and a group including My Changers, Miss Givinorau, and Neil Lisegur. The text notes concern for health, hope for safety, and mentions meals served at the Penta.
A fragmentary OCR listing sale dates and estate events in March and February. It mentions Orange Grove Estate sales on March 4 and March 1 events at Brooke Co and Moyary WA, with other farm-related auctions and stables schedules. Several names and locations appear in garbled form, including Wheatley, Martel, Kugowrw, and Bulimore.
A chaotic wartime steamship disaster report describes deaths from cold immersion as the Maloja vessel exploded then sank near London. Survivors from the crew and officers are noted, with mention of the Lascars and flotilla events and subsequent government insurance actions for war risks.
A Sydney telegram notes that the United States claims German actions target neutral merchantmen and warns armed vessels. It mentions submarines receiving orders to begin work at midnight and references miners in Wales and Australia offering support to the war effort.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions battles and locations such as Verdun Petrograd Trebikend and the southern coast of a sunlit theater. It references heavy troop movements and casualties, with scattered proper nouns including Gables, Dade banks, and Montenegro. The text remains unclear but evokes early 20th century wartime atmosphere and chaotic reporting.
Hoguly states faced Mr Moleanob AhinEHAB in Forbes Court with cases involving underage driving and enrollment of a child in school. Sayers and others faced charges. a similar case involved a two mile distance. Judge dismissed one case. a separate matter concerned a worker under age and late attendance at school.
An OCR fragment discusses Ford and its perceived appeal, noting that the brand wins favor with consumers and may have advantages in social influence over rivals. The wording is garbled but centers on Ford’s popularity and perception.
Fragmentary report describes balloting tied to rejecting a candidate in a local election. Mentions Ashburnhant area, Saturday voting, and Mrs Lynch as a former member in the selection process.
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