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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
2
In loving memory of our war sister Alice who died suddenly at Mithor til Jopiary. The note reflects grief, missing her presence, and the pain of farewell.
A fragmentary eulogy in ornate, archaic verse venerates a departed loved one. It references a Pine street address, 1915, angelic imagery, and familial ties including a mother and sister, with religious overtones invoking Christ and parental blessing.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a wheat crop and unrest events, with unclear names and places. It references efforts to obtain a grant and notes civil tension around a local area. The readable portions suggest agricultural concerns paired with disturbance in a community setting.
Fragmentary text describes a state of the country with fear and unrest. It mentions various social problems, blindness to dangers, and references to families, property, and fires. The piece hints at manipulation by powerful figures and a desire to evade accountability amid disorder.
The Forbes district reports promotions and awards for soldiers including Private Jack Precis who earned the Military Medal and a Distinguished Conduct Medal nomination for gallantry under heavy fire. Major Detill notes Snow Nelson’s rising status as others face hospital stays, injuries, and fatalities among Forbes personnel in Egypt and nearby areas.
The Milford property sale will be conducted by Messrs WL Ik Cae and Bent Gabethonderra in conjunction with Keane & Co and Weed Gedue. Auctioneers Walter Kelly and FF Obatoran will oversee the sale offering stock, cattle, horses, and farm implements with full terms and conditions advertised in the local notice.
A partially readable notes section mentions a writ filed against the Secretary and a team in a Bowls related dispute. The fragment lists names including Murty and several others, with unclear roles and actions referenced. The source audio hints at parliamentary Hansard but lacks coherent details.
A fragmented notice mentions a singles handicap event and a list of names including Kevin, Herbiarm, Mattie, Muller, Sebanv, and others. It references dates and locations obscurely, with partial event details and a plan for a future meeting. The tone mirrors a busy club listing in a regional paper.
Fragmented OCR notes report a massacre, trials, and various place names and dates. Mentions include Massacre 1 Hayward and Minttioweeb, Corton Lids, and Central Wiel Committee planning a four series of wael advertisements in Sydney. Factual specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
A garbled OCR note cites Brook's Pictures and Mr FotL with mentions of The Message of the Mouse and The Gentiaw of Aomation. It notes a depiction of a girl and a depot scene, then references Menikey night and a A Vist of slang. The fragment also promises details about a premiere or date and Forbes interest in a listed feature.
Forbes Town Hall honors list includes David C E Alen Wm Keeley Daniel Hoyle J T Late Park Broderick Johns Marile George Brows Colin Milk Albert Betllah John MGregor Hilton Connelly Malcolm M Vireget Fred McGregor John Moaynes George BD Rogers Ed J RR Haynes Frederick Rout dus Hornfield Jon I Search Wim Hillborne William Search Holllbuie Timothy J Shine W A Larie Walter Skinner Chiaites William Sloane Houry Jon Hugh C Watts.
An obituary fragment recalls Mrs Tooley and family members in Ramkinest. It notes a son, a daughter, and relatives mourning in recent days. A funeral service was held at the Church of England cemetery with a brief, local graveside rite.
A local town band performed a memorial evening at the Town Motel in honor of Menni. The event featured a gala time with a large audience, while the choir and town officials led a solemn tribute.
Unwelcome visitors of the holiday season, bush fires sweep several ports and properties around Berg Payne fencing and Duroobsigie area. Smoke darkens the horizon near Loch Mam Hogandillan Corrinella and Condobolin end as sheds, paddocks, and fences burn. losses include Rowley and Son’s property near Forbes and nearby fences and orchard land. Local residents report damaged fencing, scattered embers, and several homesteads at risk, with some structures destroyed or severely damaged. officials urge caution and report-collecting remains ongoing.
For sale second hand wool press for price four. Apply W Angl eiss and Co NSW Ltd. Durophalg ie Applications for shorthand typ eplate position at roammereiad office. Applicant must be thoroughly competent. Apply by letter to Ability Box No 7 Forbes 2 Men wanted railway construction Spring Al Apply T Hob Summer Street Grange or L A Davison Railway Hotel Spring FI
In Sydney the National Party votes 84 to so to back Mr Hughes as leader and form a new cabinet. The party backed Hughes amid calls for resignation from critics, while others urged a shift of leadership or an election. Supporters praised Hughes' pledge record and service to the Commonwealth as internal debate continues.
Reuters reports Allied plans to move American troops to Europe swiftly to bolster operations. France and Britain pledge ships and equipment, while Russia’s defection is cited in a review of the American Mission at Portla. Bombings, raids, and air activity are noted along with ship losses and political shifts in the region.
The piece lists donations to the Red Cross from several named individuals and local groups, noting amounts and contributors. It also mentions postal irregularities with letters carrying special stamps and a Forbes Court update where Christmas season cases were discussed, with commentary on heat and residents’ sleep disruption in Forbes.
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