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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
2
At a Forbes Moaistel Committee meeting, several tenders were accepted including BMAK Mre Raemeat W Te Gedo Jocerlen Monghoff Co id bread Cripps funerals Wi Kathie and related items. The fragment lists multiple bidders and items in a brief notes format.
Promoters advertise the Melbourne Cup night showing at Gruak's Picture Palace with races featuring Wagquare Line entries. A photographic preview by Forbes promises a clearer view of the event, including riders, owners, and guests attending tomorrow night.
An advertisement announces a sheep sale to be held on Weilnesteg at est Week by Seewees Franipgers Stein Co and Edward Weaver Co. The sale will feature eight hundred splendid sheep under instructions Tum Mr UH Orlove of Mylandra Park, at My Stan Squires property Tatyalya. Goolagong time 2.40 pm on dates to be advised. full details to appear in the Advocate.
The article notes Arthur Marlin and several families completing tidy new structures and a row of brickwork on Jonstone Street for Mr Morgan, with contractors and materials details indicating ongoing urban development and home construction in the town.
Newton Carrol ramade Cy returns as Let hemitltah Anion bie svarun opens season with Beat at Attsoun from Lieratioe Theatre. Star Carmen shnoRn headlines alongside Tommy Adkins and Mik Millie Cyriton. Arthur Ambaria presents a slate of metropolitan drama and humorful plays at Sydney's Tivoli Theatre with a noted cast and lavish production.
A chaotic list reports donations and donors for a local aid drive led by the Matron of Varties. Names include Mrs J. Tuttwardas, Mr Jofmaet, Mrs Woupley, and Mr Dikon among many others, with items such as food items, ginger, cigarettes, and fruit noted as received by the accretany Mewar 1 Riots. The document mentions public school pupils and community members contributing in late February 1954.
In a puzzled court scene yesterday a defendant pleaded guilty to a minor offense but claimed mistakenness. He told the magistrate he had been misled and warned that he faced potential liability for the act.
The fragment reflects wartime letters, illness, and service in Gallipoli and France, with mentions of individuals such as Clarence Todd of Trundiv, AVF Tooth, and Le Military Crpey. It covers postwar returns, pregnancy, railway ties, and community notices from Forbes and surrounding areas, highlighting local names and events amid military references.
A garbled Forbes district synopsis notes Mrs Cover of Wigs Bland and Aire Weasel in North Mil, marking a birthday at Hort aise Harris. It lists transfers, injured service members, hospital entries, and local figures including Mr Arthur T. Rousel of Orange and Fotis in Porber, with mentions of hospital care, accidents, and community leaders.
A chaotic telegraph dispatch reports clamor for Renova Syfour at Tuesday's National Council meeting. Demands arise to remove Prime Minister Weber amid diminished confidence, citing Hughes as a failure. Glucumlon adjourned in Tobrourg with Hupher expected to present.
The dispatches report Allied and Axis movements with emphasis on Australia Britain and the United States. Mentions troop reinforcements refusals to fight and political reactions as governments reassess mobilization and national property. Reuters notes on Japan and Russia mirror global strain and shifting alliances.
Fragmentary notes describe Tuesday discussions on appointments within the federal police. The text references forums, officials, and record-keeping aspects of the federal police structure.
A puzzling note received by the Melbourne City Transport Department claims a voyage to a inland valley near Malbourne. Captain Wallace Tield signs the message with a cryptic endorsement. Authorities report the schooner involved remains unidentified after several days of inquiry.
A fragment discusses nationalisation of coal mines with Cabinet consideration. The source notes tentative proposals and potential measures, reflecting a cautious stance on state control as a remedy, while acknowledging political opposition and policy uncertainty.
A chaotic report details wage adjustments, a hospital funding event, railway delays from Forest Sydney, and a drug restorer sale. It notes market shifts at Forben District and mentions local figures Lockhart, Boree, and Mr Dulkes while describing cattle, sheep, and horse yarding.
Officials from Melbourne and Sydney meet to discuss federal and steel industry transitions and oversee policy coordination. The gathering aims to align financial and industrial priorities across regions.
Fragmentary note indicates a Prime Minister travel plan covering England and Sydney on Tuesday. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The document references a formal tour and possible probate matters, but specifics are unreadable.
A local notice describes a sale event by Monsa Mnni roa Co and J.C. Kens Co featuring 48 cattle 60 horses and various items including horses harnesses pottery and machinery. Proceeds go to a broad assortment with names such as Mr TUN Kowelang and Mr Joseph Wray mentioned amid listings of offerings and settlement details.
Sydney reports the Labinel Board dismisses Le diuline Me B. Jouny as South Kurtratia government valuator, following findings by the recent Land Commissioner. The AK Board of pawl fines RoboH EN br Ynvashisate in connection with the case, with concerns raised about Rosina.
Transactions listed for Thursday at Mamobush include participants W HH Stitt Forling and J T Leahy along with multiple coded entries such as 469.73 and 244 BOrT. The record shows names and figures amid fragmented codes, indicating a stock sale summary with assorted buyers and sellers.
Letter from a soldier in the 18th Battalion to the editor describes long forbidding weather, distance to home, and hopes for better days. He mentions friendships with old Forbes boys, requests a copy of a publication, and sends regards to companions. The writer signs as PTE and notes hospital stays and wartime duties.
A large fire swept through a farm near Burtley’s Creek and Cookamidgsra destroying a standing crop and over 800 bags of wheat. Two degadas were damaged and portions of neighboring fields were scorched. Heavy showers later reduced further danger.
Wanted a competent hand for gem work. No tanners. Apply to Mrs Hroadbent at Spring-atreet for details.
Advert reads wanted help a pipe boy and a serious preferred apprentice. It offers sulky harness and harness items for sale with contact details at Rath & Co.
A fragmented public notice states Daniel McAuntte acknowledges Forbes as owed due to a summons case between Geo Ruth and the author. Indebtedness concerns a debt linked to Geo Ruth, with wording indicating formal legal action and public disclosure of the matter.
Mr and Mrs Yeo thank Dp, te lohery, she Metron and the Forbes Hospital nurses for their care and attention during her recovery period.
Fragmented ad copy mentions a furnished Bondi cottage with conveniences. It lists Beach and Iran as nearby references, with an address at Court-atreet Forbes and a partial note about eight rooms or units.
Messrs G Rath and Hon acting as tenants agents for Mendry farm Darling and Son announce government wheat bids are now ready to receive weight bids in any quantity.
Vouren and Sosiame announce that Lara Agenin’s Varmern and Settlers Co-Operative Grain Coulds Way ferment wheat shippers will receive wheat at Morbes in any quantity.
In loving memory of a dear sister who passed away January 14, 1917. The notice honors a daughter and shows family grief and longing. In memoriam wording reflects a newspaper obituary style with limited readable details.
An In Memoriam notice honors a departed mother and wife, with loving children John and Carlen referencing loss and memory. The brief tribute speaks of enduring presence and gratitude, marking January as the date of mourning and home as the center of remembrance.
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