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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

3

Winners of Good Shot Competition Declared

The event held at North Sydney featured Meme D Mitchell & Co Ltd as organizers for a prize pool of 25 pounds sterling. Winners included several named participants with a range of prizes awarded, in a tense card of entries across multiple categories.

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Advertising Rates Adopted At Conference Meeting

At the recent Annual Conference of Country Newspaper Proprietors a vote approved an advance in campaign advertising rates due to higher newspaper supply costs from the war and other causes. Effective after January 1, 192? one rate will apply for casual advertising with specified inch measures. Brooke and Sons and Gow Brownell advertise.

Camtal WAP Brooke & Sons

Good Judges of Tailoring Form and Impression

The article extols Maguire's Bullsuidke and Lasting Impression tailoring, praising the latest style, expert cut, workmanship, and quality materials. It promises satisfaction in every garment and invites readers to address all inquiries to the tailors.

Ing. Maguire

Parkes News Highlights Recruiting Drive and Boomerangs Visit

Parkes report details the Boomerangs preparing for departure to Morbo with a rehearsal at Newtown and a Wednesday rail line check. The town hears of thunderstorms, drought concerns, and wheat harvests while the Minister accepts resignations and a Special Recruiting Committee prepares for a Continentals meeting next Tuesday with Mayoress present.

Parkes Voor Tugaday Morbo Syarrow Loneragan Peewal Parken Tip Hye HeLarday Malone Hoenter Aericwlture Lynch Dodd Co Havy Abele Joinery Works Abit Mehrtat Walst Ableroxu Howarth

War Rumors in Salonica and Balkan Mobilizations

Reports from Sydney and Athens warn of an imminent multi frontier attack on Salonica amid large munitions arrivals. Prince Cyril and King Ferdinand back Bulgarian troops, with 700 volunteers aiding. Paris Petit Journal notes a desperate assault. Bulgarians and Germans reportedly settle key issues. three major enemy armies concentrate. Bulgarian strength listed at 180,000 mobilised. 60,000 mobilised for garrisons, total 360,000 casualties and troop deductions reduce available manpower.

Sydney Athens Salonica Cyril Ferdinand Paris Petit Journal

Russian Girls in War Witnesses and Woes on Front Lines

Reports from wartime Bulgaria describe several Russian girls serving in the army. A 12 year old Moscow student bought uniforms and rode a troop train to Lent, where Allied guards concealed their weapons as the regiment passed. They endured shelling and fear, with one 15 year old killed, others wounded, and one made corporal awarded the Cross of Saint George before returning to nursing duties.

Moscow Lentperg Kimm Teave Livy Honpitale

Turbulent War News From European Fronts in Freezin Cold

Reports from Galles, Gallipoli and Paris outlets describe extreme cold as frost reaches 54 degrees, with Russian defenders holding and German units stubborn at posts. Parliament notes Gallipoli evacuation debates, while Geneva and Paris dispatches discuss German offensives, Allied responses, and rising diplomatic tensions amid a worsening internal crisis in Berlin and ongoing battles across Europe.

British Attack in Mesopotamia Amid Turmoil

A British correspondent describes actions during General Aylmer’s advance to relieve General Towanthon. Troops engaged Turkish forces along the river frontier, with several units moving 20 miles to support the effort. The Turkish position was eventually abandoned as the riverbank fell silent and activity waned.

Ayainey Phoredny Mesopotamia Aorthur Stuncorn Aylmer Towaehon Rikan BBC Arby

A Chance for Bargains at Ball and Welch Sydney

Mesars Ball and Welch announce a summer sale in their George street store Sydney. Although two years old in Sydney they are Melbourne's leading drapers with a strong reputation for value and fair dealing. Great price reductions across all departments and an extra two per cent off all marked prices. Country orders will be attended to and prices will be as if bought in store.

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Cattle Hide Prices Rise Amid Military Demand

Commercial news notes a general cattle shortage causing heavy hides to be scarce. Demand for durable hides for military use keeps inquiry brisk, with Sydney values showing 65th Newmean hides at 16d per unit, 62th bidar at 134d, 12 FSI Glebe Island hides at 1240, and 501h Glebe Taatid tides at a quoted level.

Sydney Winchcombe Carson

Challenge Stakes entry and racing news from Menangle Park

Tip Borbes horse Jack Rouwers heads to Sydney for a race at Menangle Park on Tuesday with strong backing for the January 22 Challenge Stakes. The Victorian racing scene notes bookmakers' pay rules and a long list of anecdotes from Gallipot to Trundle and Trundle’s Richmond win, with Trundle securing several victories and Parkes taking a forfeited race from Tapion.

Tip Borbes Jack Rouwers Sydney Heta Menangle Park Ginosworld Sys Forbes

Caledomian Society Protest At Weanenday Meeting

At the Weanenday meeting of the Caledouian Society a protest by Boony Guext in Ulity Tort, New Year’s Tray, was dismissed as frivolous. Hope faced a protest in the Cycling Hall mile, upheld. accounts passed for payment. Plans include patronage extensions, a visiting troupe on Tuesday, and funeral pay to Grenfell Highland Gathering. Two motor cars engaged with a third arranged. a return trial trip open to members for a nominal fee. A donation of £2/2/- was received from Mr View-Chief Hugh M’Pouxal.

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Gockram and SOW Planing Mills Log Sale Notice

Gockram and Sow Hoopnet Saw and Planing Mills advertise timber stock and firewood for cash buyers. Speciality logs available with prompt delivery across town. The Eugeneurra Federal Sawmills are listed with phone contact and Saturday noon closing noted.

Gockram & Sow Hate Tt Hoopnet Saw and Planing Mills

Everyday House Furnisher Offers Damaged Furniture Sale

Fragmented ad text outlines various furniture items including suites, chairs, tables, and rugs with odd spellings and prices. Mentions 19 hour order, special strong construction, and remnant linoleum pricing. No clear dates or locations.

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