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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1918

Page

4

Railway train depart Forbes at 5 40 pm January 10

The Forbes Advocate reports a railway department notice for a train leaving Forbes at 5 40 pm on Wednesday January 10. Local residents protest ongoing stone throwing and glass throwing near Camp Hill vicinity between Kendo and Wombat. Police will act if troublemakers are identified.

Railway Department UE Chou Uckels Forbes Gus Forbes Manjelpal Cannell Camp Hill Kendo

Postponed Sale Notice and Auctioneer Details

Public sale postponed from January 28 to February 26 as advertised. Auctioneers Kelly & Co. and F. O'llaly Spram are listed, with the processional details and locations provided in the notice.

Parkes Kelly & Co F. O'llaly Spram Sranswa Elay

Choice Cattle At Auction In Sydney Market

Auction sale at Galong saleyards featuring cattle including heifers, cows, and calves from multiple owners. Catalog lists origin towns such as Sydney and nearby areas. Livestock described as in first-class order with buyers expected for a range of beasts and herd stock.

Galong Saleyarda Sydney

Storm Flattened Trees In Tuesday Windstorm

A Tuesday windstorm toppled a tree near a house and damaged several structures. Debris blocked roads as crews worked to clear, while a nearby farm reported shattered branches and downed utility lines. No further details or injuries were confirmed.

Unclear Railway Message From Old Page

Fragmentary OCR text discusses a train day near Sydney and mentions names and places in a garbled way. It references a train from Melbourne and an event at a gate, but most content is indecipherable and lacks clear facts or dates.

Roy Sydney Pamsenker

Victorian district remembers fallen and joyous unions

The article records recent deaths and marriages among Trundle residents in the Melbourne area. It notes Luke Iwang brother of J R Evans of Morbos died in Melbourne. Allen Herborn and Ollie Southwell wed in Sydney. It mentions returning soldiers Mick MacPhilowy and others amid local farm and community life, and covers various family losses and social events in Forbes and Forbes district.

Luke Iwang J. R. Evans Morbos Melbourne Trundle Allen Herborn Mies Oliie Southwell Sydney Watweak Piane A. 0 Mick MacPhilowy Shaw Strickland Windermere We Hughes Brothey Amte Kevin Ftugites E. Stopford Dynes Glynn Eoldiers Jama Ucon Abel Thuiny Green Chin Eungal Tim Fethon Imal Yoru Dill Lin

War Report From Brest Litovsk and Soviet Crumbling

Reuters reports Brest Litovsk decisions to resume January talks while Bolsheviks claim Soviet towers crumble under German attack. Corresp says German heavies hit targets, with few reliable details, as counter artillery and countermeasures unfold amid retreat. Readers are warned of mixed signals from Petrograd and Khalinyin fronts and a tense public mood.

Byoney Friguy Douxias Vis Nonasten Reuter Petrograd Brest-Litovne Docharon Ceherst Dito Ageinal Katelin Rewters Beuiah Hoadowarters Bowihinn Trently

Forbes Court Matters A row over assault on Mrs White

Alfred Davis faced charges of assaulting Frances White on Lachlan Street with testimony from Constable and villagers. The defendant denied the attack, claiming self defense and accusing White of provoking the fray. A nurse witness described a swollen eye and bruising, with Mrs White and others recounting a chaotic Saturday scene at a shop and street confrontation.

Alfred Davis Waa M-Ganmin Valds Aniuke Morgan Billiard Fane Sidoney Dugie White Davie Womethus St.ib Tayi Sary Witte Latalie Wheatley Whig Mary Wheatley Paves Dim

Local Anti-Consumption League Meeting Calls for Accounts

A meeting of the Porhas Anti-Con scription League is called for Tuesday night to receive statements of account related to recent campaign activity. All members are urged to attend as part of ongoing financial accountability. Nearby weather and market notes accompany the report with reports of hail, wind, and livestock prices from the region.

Mesure Watson White Tana Hushow Darty Avery

Illtreating a Hooree in Court Plea Guilty

A defendant plead guilty after a heated exchange with Moloney at the hearing. The court heard Robbery and assault allegations. The record notes the accuser faced harsh remarks while the defendant claimed limited memory of events.

Auction notices for Cordes and partners sale events

A string of early 20th century sale notices lists Tuesday January sales by Cordes Mannicipal Yardy Muss Moore Brooky & Co and J De Kente HF conjunction offering 180 year Lie and 60 horse. Additional auctions include Kelly Co and J U tlnttoran Wurkes auctioneers with cattle poultry machinery and a property at Mitora. Future notices promise full details of sales by Will Clarke Pelter Willand and others near Thetrborne.

Cordes ‘Mnicipal Yardy Muss Moore, Brooky & Co J. de Kente & HF ‘Y Conjunction Kelly& Co J. U Wellnewiay Toyl & Clueke Pelter & Willand" Conjunction Joseph Brown Serisl Ny Pinine

Bathurst Not On Pains Prison Sentence

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Bathurst and a term related to imprisonment or sentence with the figure 416, unclear context but indicates a legal notice or court reference.

Bathurst

Two Men Fined After Street Disorder Plea

In Belk defence, William Bkianor and Wiltana nley pleaded guilty to behaving in a froteous manner near a rankinwtroot. The court and bystanders watched as Skinner and Dooley involved in a chaotic scene with threats and shouts.

Willim Bkianor Wiltananley Belk Dofone Mannan Emmy Wan Bootes Hinde Tealey Toler Huta Patserson Inchoitie Skinner Teanbtovateset HC van Bevn MUMIA Moloney Barlion Rhony Dooley Donley Williwin Tooley William Skinner Dooley

Hughes Ministry Formally Installed After Vote

The Hughes Ministry was sworn in yesterday afternoon with the Taber party showing unity against associating with a broader movement. The Supply Bill faced rejection by the Representatives. The treasury reserve stood at 212,048,000 for the year, with 42,040,000 carried from the prior year. Tudor’s no confidence motion was to be taken up today.

Mhélbourne Hughes Taber My Tudor Tmkou

War Expenditure Figures Rise in Sydney Reports

Sydney reports forecast war expenditure reaching £15,708,000 this year, up from £14,087,000 in the prior year, highlighting increased revenue outlay as the war effort continues. The figure reflects government spending pressures and sustained financial mobilization.

Sydney

Senate Committee to Inquire War Traffic Method

The Senate has appointed a Senate Committee to inquire into the best method of dealing with webiquery traffic during the war. Slaney and Prius are named in the discussion as part of the inquiry process.

Slaney Prius Senate

Bush Fires Sweep Victoria Area Devastating Crop Loss

A Victorian bush fire outbreak caused extensive damage across districts including Rupanyup and Viewortw. About 20 000 acres burned and thousands of stock were destroyed with many crops ruined. Four hundred freighters reached the scene as the blaze raged.

Maxboors Distriet Rupanyup Ncene

Two Sisters Drowned Bathing in Conk Burn River Seymour

Two sisters named Williams drowned while bathing in the Conk Burn River at Seymour Victoria. The tragedy occurred as they attempted to swim near the riverbank during a local recreation outing. Rescue efforts were mounted but unsuccessful. Local authorities initiated inquiries into the accident and funeral arrangements were planned for the victims.

Sydney Willams Conkburn River Seymour Victoria

Unclear historic survey notice prompts explanation

Fragmentary OCR reads as a request for explanation from the Surveyor General dated 8.4, mentioning Vad and Me Pelhlek and a possible land dominion matter. The text is garbled, with likely references to exploration or land tenure but no coherent event or outcome.

Mr Jackson Says He Is Willing to Resign

Mr Jackson states he has no desire to remain in government if he is considered part of the coalition. He implies possible resignation amid political pressure and discussions about leadership.

Aganey Finday Jackson Wwe Bown

Portal Lobs Growing Smaller Syne Priday

A fragmentary report notes a wet toss at portal involving Nina A Hom Fal Gene Wan 2177000, paired with a tous of EAIHOMN from the previous year, indicating a reduced or altered performance sequence.

Portal

Queensland Floods Cause Widespread Inundation

Erratic OCR text reports heavy floods in Queensland with rivers, rails, and roads submerged. Messages mention Sydney, Tamabe, and damage along the railway, with waters rising and washaways blocking routes. The garbled item hints at mail disruptions and widespread inundation across regions.

Aydney Elias Wloolly Bucoasland Cowan Rockhanoy

Wheat policy starts next week with river project

Ambiguous notes indicate early steps toward a government wheat program. Plans mention a Monday start with a riverine project and a coastwise construction effort linked to a stated national goal. Details are unclear due to text corruption.

Sydney Friday Election Figures Misread In Local Record

A scrambled OCR note references Sydney on a Friday and lists numbers about the November majority. It mentions OHA and a figure 164,485, suggesting a vote total or tally, though the text is garbled and lacks coherent context or clear entities beyond these scattered items.

Sydney Ueetone

Rainy Afternoon Delays at Forbes Observed Turbulent Waters

Report notes yesterday afternoon and evening rain over Forbes with the Tala river rising and patches of floodwater. Early morning readings show 169 palais recorded, while Roland Kelly's tally stands at 72 yolale as the water levels remain unsettled and forecast updated.

Newey Palais Forbes Tigny Place Roland Kelly Nevret Diftermutatu

Parkes Busy Council and Fire Incidents Report

Our Own Correspondent reports Parkes faced a bare quorum in council as aldermen were away. Fire damage totals exceed £400 at Sultan's residence. a barrier lapse caused near misses on Dalton Street. two landholders were warned for permits. volunteer firemen, including Dent, are honored, and Mayor Howard volunteers for service amid disruptions and rate changes.

Frank Howar Aldetama Howard Weikenday Pulige David Moon Wan Alan Dalton-street Boway-atreet Cue Wermanday Alfred Watts van Osig MD Sultan Sauiniay Eternaly Nishtar Srtyaur Tyke Rowel Bydney Bwaday Het Meera Rees and Scotts the GN. Gimn Walter Wedneaday Flemington John Howell Howell Dent Mathodiné Behn Charlie Pautl Hit & Fo

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