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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

5

War updates mix Balkan fronts with Western clashes

War dispatches report actions across the Balkans and French front, noting attacks near Constantinople threats and Allied replies. Mentioned are captured artillery elements, Bulgarian movements near Dobrudja, and ongoing resistance around Paten Calley with Bulgarian withdraws toward Wena. Local war news include a Lance Corporal Warby’s training accident and modest domestic revenue figures for Crown Lands and district lands.

Sydney Rowniu- Lunn Mguul Buteoch Sereti Krusse-Roomarion Paris Kaplin Constantinople Sarrail Germany Macedonia France Anid Tinew Vicon Son Artilleny Qure Mubborn Paten Calley Dobrudja Wena Ft Marken Jen Faueani Sarah Hermans Chetatto Warby Waxby Wary Invalideu Howe CAI

Parkes Weekly Race Highlights and Local Funeral Note

Parkes brief recalls community events including a race held at Parkes and a memorial for a local resident. The report mentions Riley of Thanh and a grand event structure, with social notices about a valedictory gathering and other local observations.

Vie Cunstuins Pasiwat Parkes Riley Thanh Tony Ate Fm Bhiro pomiiMtiiis YooTauowell Hymes Asa Ray

Jottings and notices from the region aftermath and events

A mosaic of notices reports from colonial Australia including market sales, government agents, a violent incident at Forbes involving Robina and Taylor, a model band performance in Victoria Park, and an upcoming cinema screening. The item lists business agents, auctions, and local social notices with several named individuals and places.

Tender notice for shawl covering five blocks

TENDERS will be received until 1 p m on Monday 8th inst for clothing shawl for five blocks. The area is divided into five blocks. Tender to Council’s term orion at per block. Town Clerk, Tye tail, areas.

Orion Mills

Manager announces public sale at Garee nong

Notice from PRAT & CO Reaukta a WOTWE Drovers through Bare vous warns traders. Anybody whioring on Bares after the dats will be prnscou ed by order of THE MANAGER.

Gareenong

Notice to restrain trespass at Yanna Station

After this date any person pursuing tonal incubating boasting or persisting on Yanna Station with browserated without consent will face prosecution with full force of the law. Legal action will be pursued by Vimost vigor of the Taw M'GIRR and TOMPKINS Yau.

Borabigat A. Boreham Yanna Broserated Yar Sons Parsons M'Girr Tompkins

Rabbits restricted sale notice at Pull Market

An odd fragmented notice announces limited rabbit sales at Pull Market with vague dates and references to January and freezing works. The text mentions companies such as Anguss & Co. and a general intent to move rabbits through the year, but the OCR is garbled and essential details are unclear.

Menelne Caroobalgie Freezing Works Anguss & Co 1.S.W

Austen and Pratiey Offer January February Supply Contract

Fragmentary notice shows Austen and Pratiey soliciting three riders to supply rabbit derailments at fixed prices during January and February. They promise to fulfill orders with a list of coursed prices and aim to secure another contract.

Lye Austen & Pratiey Liter

Wheat Farms 7 4RES With Bright of Puro News

Typo riddled note references wheat farms and ploughing mileage, mentioning Sydney. The readable fragments imply a farm or agricultural item with measurements and a likely archival line from a Sydney source. No clear events or names to confirm beyond agriculture context.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at names and dates

Fragmentary text mentions persons and a date in April but lacks coherent events or clear details for a proper summary. The readable portions include names such as Lam and Ray Vip with scattered terms, making it impossible to determine a specific news item or outcome.

Election of Two To Be Elected in Riding for Council

The following candidates have been nominated for the riding to elect two councillors Moses Brown Monwonga farmer joins Hugh Noakes Hengetend Bedgerabong farmer Charles Burtos Mectin For Bes tarner Hylton Oswald Elliott Fale fold Forbes farmer Rset Ninian Grieve Stylan Dra Grenfell Kraskr William Henry Ley Thera Tolan Dardoralate farmer Charles Albert Coles Vere Tongs Forbes Grasser John Davidson Low West Mane Fownes graner Arles Smite MacPittamy Warroo Fornes sruder Covert Earl Hawlis The number of vacancies in the riding exceeds the time for the county to be elected Vendees declare Minsies Nows and Joh Cogh Soares to be elected as constables for the coming triennial term A poll will take place by postal ballot on Saturday January 1917 to elect the members for the riding at Fordes near the Denalang Stv Fund Office

Moses Brown Monwonga Farmer Hugh Noakes Hengetend Bedgerabong Charles Burtos Mectin Forbes Tarner Hylton Oswald Elliott Fale Fold RSET Ninian Grieve Stylandra Grenfell Kraskr William Henry Ley Thera Tolan Dardoralate Farmer “C Charles Albert Coles Vere ‘Tongs Grasser John Davidson Low West Mane Fownes Graner Arles Smite MacPittttaMy Warroo Fornes Sruder Earl Hawliss the Bungaloy Forres Crarier Eldalne Fordes Denalang Faron Omese

Ratepayer message from Jemalong Shire council

Fragmented notice addressed to ratepayers invoking civic duties and public service. The garbled text mentions residence in Aedlatriet and twenty-odd years of support, with a call to avoid work and commit to community service, though details and intent remain unclear due to OCR errors.

The Chimes Potts Point Superior Accommodation Offer

The fragment cites The Chimes at Massday Street Potts Point offering superior accommodation for visitors. Details promise more information on application to the Relnchpals, indicating lodging arrangements and requirements. The text is incomplete but suggests a lodging notice for travelers with a contact or eligibility note.

Share Farmers. Wasted with mn utromobete plant news

Fragmentary notice describes farmers near to share operations, referencing a machine plant and railway alignment from last year. It mentions clean ground splendid wheat land and an owner inviting carriage or care for crop, with Edward Weaver & Co. as the applying firm.

Edward Weaver & Coy

Notice of Registration for Naval Military Training

Commonwealth of Australia outlines universal obligation for naval and military training registration. It applies to individuals born within the year and requires immediate registration or risk penalties. The notice specifies the registration route and responsible offices, including the Defence Department and local post offices for compliance.

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