War news from the trenches in a hostile land
Private OHea jokes about firing at a wrong target while officers scold him for missing. Forbes readers hear letters from the front detailing prisoners, casualty scenes, and a grim view of No Mans Land with wounded Australians Germans and Tommies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter
Forbes Advocate
Forbes
Frite
USA
Parkes Way
Billjim
Wittt
Prizcenrs
Tun
Germany
Lana
Tommy
Beth
Dierman
Fritz
Gorny
Althoug
Bot Fly Threat To Horses Stirs Seasonal Advice
The article warns stock owners about gadfly bot larvae infesting horses in summer and autumn. It describes lifecycle from eggs to larvae in the stomach, noting harm to digestion and potential fatal colic, and offers plain prevention tips such as inspecting horses, singeing eggs, and simple rag-based deterrents while dismissing kerosene and dip as worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liedung
Walter J Kelly Co Auctioneers Parkes Notice
Walter J Kelly Co auctioneers stock and property agents offer sale services across the state. Stock and property lists available on application. District agents for Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill for Dalgety and Co Ltd. Liberal advances on wool and stock. Let us know your requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Forbes
Peak Hill
Dalgety & Co. Ltd
Norwich And London Accident Insurance Association Ad
Incure with PF RATH & CO strict representatives. Personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF Rath & CO
Srict
Tailoring promises lasting style from Parkes auctioneers
Walter J. Kelly & Co. Parkes Auctioneers tout Jag. Maguire’s suit as a model of good tailoring. They claim first impressions matter but lasting appeal comes from style, workmanship, and quality materials. Correspondence directed to their offices.
Insurance policy descriptions and coverage notes
The record lists multiple policy lines including STANDARD INSURANCE CO OF W Z LTD fire crop and stock coverage Hallstorm accident including special farm vers policy Li stock foaling risks.
Harris Boots Palace Offers Moderate Prices On Footwear
Harris Boots Palace advertises moderate prices with a wide range of ladies and gents footwear. The listing includes styles like ladies Pat Guupt shoes and gents Glace Derby, with several price points such as 8, 27/6, and 28/6, emphasizing long service and guaranteed fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Guupt
Albion Hotel Forbes Teases Leading Commercial Family Home
The Albion Hotel in Forbes presents itself as a leading commercial and family hotel. It markets robust hospitality across all departments, promising attentive service and a home-like atmosphere for guests and locals alike.
Local Agents and Farm Implements Advertised
Jas. Maguire local agents for Dalugety & Co Wool Wheat Machinery Nicholson & Morrow Farm Implements Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machines Bundle Chaff Cutters Victoria Insurance Co Ltd selling equipment and services for farms and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalugety & CO
Nicholson & Morrow
Wolseley
Victoria Insurance Co, Ltd
Pearce and Williams Open New Branch in Forbes
Pearce and Williams announce the opening of a branch of their stock and property business in Templar Street Forbes in offices formerly occupied by Murphy and Lozell. Mr E and Williams will personally supervise all work. Correspondence invited. Auction sales conducted in any part of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Street
Forbes
Murphy & Lozell
E. &, Willama
Scottish Union and National Insurance Coy Notice
Fire accident and live stock policies issued to cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade and crops. Personal accident sickness workmen's compensation and live stock insurance at lowest rates through local agents Forbes Sydney.
World War I soldier letters from Flanders 1917
A fragment from a soldier in October 1917 at Flanders describes fear for a mother's photo, moments in shellholes, prisoner escorts, and a lack of reliable dates. He mentions a friendly gesture from a girl, preserves hope for fellow locals, and wishes readers a prosperous New Year. The account ends with a postscript about a bombardment resuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
England
Frida
Tommmy
Hunshell
Bio Hospital
Mighty
Bwr
Flanders
P.S
Dispersal at Shipley Stud Yields High Prices in Australia
Sporting news reports the Shipley stud dispersal of Mr Sol Green in Melbourne, with Comedy Hing the winner and Comedy King set to stand at Pranjap Park Stud Victoria. White Star sold for 2700 guineas. Carlane fetched 16,000 guineas, highest ever paid in Australia, with Trafalgar at 770 guineas and Tresudy at 6009. A total of 71 horses grossed 21,245 guineas, average 440 guineas. The piece notes arena closures postwar and totalisator issues, plus a Western District Association meeting at Orange with stakes of £150.
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Comedy Hing
Melbourne
Hiplane
Sol Green
Shipley Stud
Norman Faulkiner
Comedy King
Pranjap Park
Victtoria
White Star
Shipley
A. T. Creswick
W Stalliom
Australia
Carlane
Duke of Portland
Trafalgar
Tresudy
Air Motordam
Biplane
Mav Phillamy
Ferbea
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J. H. Warby
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Standard Insurance CO
OF W.Z. Ltd
F. Rath& CO
Harris
Boot Palace
Hee Court
Albion Hotel
The
Wear
H. V. Croft
Boyd & Clark
Jas. Maguire
G. Hugo & Son General Carriers
General Commission
G. Hugo & Son
Scottish Union and National Insurance Coy
Pitt Street
Sydney
Lachlan Motor Garage
Dodge Bros
W. G. Johnson
A. Turner
Lou Laneyrie
Turner and Laneyrie
the City Mutual
Pitt-street
Hunter-st
Thomas Hughes
J.P
Board of Office
Robert Kerr
caJied Total Security
Weaver & CO
Edward Weaver & CO
Gars For
Phil Holyer
Ayele
Suae
Dobbi Ball Agence Ent Street
A. E. Peppercorn
George Washington Brownhill
Lachlan-St Forbes
GAR
CORAM
Lachian-strest
Meagher & Co.'s
Brishbane
Fy Dempsey
Western Ufstrict Association
Orange
Mtta
Jozitiam
N.Y
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Slukus
Poltrioa
Penaecre
Colugo
Panawa
Tanaera
Rosedell
Kineca Tosedel
Panacre Poltrina
Ruby Hose
Ting Park
Ruby Rose
Silver Thread
Warwick Farm
Wolooma
Pine Park
Tim
MeRoy Strickland
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