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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German credit and wartime economic mobilization, mentioning Berlin and various terms. The garbled fragment references financial measures, government actions, and potential impacts on industry and civilians amid conflict.
An extract from a small Shire Council report praises a booklet titled Historic Forlms produced by Forbes. Town Clerk Orange Mulibotang lauds its value and urges wider outside readership while noting strong local support and the potential for regional promotion. The piece highlights timing, funding, and the community’s interest in boosting Fortion and surrounding districts through targeted advertising.
A detailed plan outlines the Boomerangs arriving at Forbes on May 19 to be met by local volunteers, supply arrangements, and a formal appeal for recruits. The group will march through Forbes streets to the Show Ground for a gathering hosted by Mayor, with donations invited and transport and provisioning organized by local committees.
An advertisement touts the Federal Butehery on Rankin Street run by W D Geddes offering purified drinking water. It claims extensive chemical testing by Sydney analysts, declaring water is clean, wholesome, and free of contamination. The copy promotes cost efficiency, daily delivery, and trusted service for hotels and general customers.
A garbled note from a tailoring house touts its own premises and personal supervision by a manager. It claims every detail receives attention under direct oversight, emphasizing in-house production standards.
Government removal of prohibition enables farmers to harvest wheat and pursue market opportunities. TR Reymond & Sons, Ltd, announce adjusted rates and milling options for growers in light of policy change.
Wanted applications for the position of foreman at J. B. Reymond & Sons Ltd Sunt Forbes. Details and particulars may be obtained from the firm.
An Australian classified snippet lists Albion offices on Lachlan Street Forbes with a contact phone 232 for VNext Banke of Australssia. The fragment hints at business listings or banking services in a local newspaper section.
Clearing sale notice for Moore Brooke and Co begins January 18 1016. Sale features furniture including beds chests tables chairs and cabinets with various brands and makers. many listings appear garbled but indicate items such as sewing machines and smoothboard sets. The event starts at 11 am with several names and vendors mentioned in fragmentary form.
Shwe WHHL operates season with Axents toy Milhalland Co Shippers on Busser Street Sydney. The usual overmuent standards will be observed on wheat delivered via Weighbridge at Morbo. We have been empowered to deal with all aspects and parties as needed.
Fragmentary OCR lists Obert Robinson & Co as foremen and consignors with names like Sydney Goons and J. Martin & Co. Mentioned roles include Forbes Representative and Parkes Representatives. Indicates loading and loading wares at Parbed with emphasis on consignments and shipments.
Lindley Walker & Co advertises government guaranteed wheat deliveries and cargo handling at the Porboe ration Yard. The notice emphasizes Hoke delivery of wheat and mentions representatives at Mark Lane and Avonoy.
A damaged OCR styled ad lists sample suites in solid oak and velvet upholstery with prices and assorted furniture items. It also mentions linoleum options, prices, and various room furnishings though many terms are garbled. The header implies a sale or catalog style notice with multiple item lines and figures.
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