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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
4
Auction sale conducted in the state chart of property lists on application. Trust money to lend at lowest current rates by district agents Parkes Forkes and Pak HN for Daley and C Lia. Liberal advances made up coal and stock with latent snow noted in request.
Thomas Hughes named alderman and chairman of the city board with Robert Kere as manager. The brief notice notes leadership roles and official titles within the municipal advisory body.
Edward Weaverco and Co advertise Scottish Union and National Insurance Company policies covering fire life and accident risks. They offer dwelling, furniture, stock to trade, farm buildings, crops, workmen’s compensation and stock insurance at low rates. Forbes agents assist across regions.
Siandara Insurance Co. reports coverage for fire including crops and livestock under P L Collins and W 25 LTD offerings. Policies named MADSTORM ACOWENT and LIVE RTOCK include special farmer’s policy and foaling risks. Entities referenced include Siandara Insurance Co QF W.25 Ltd and related policy labels.
Involving Worwich and London Accident Assurance Association and FL RATA CO. representatives discuss claims and compensation, with details on workers' compensation and insurer relations. The fragment references Araldeut Insurance and party eldert positions, not fully legible.
Local brief notes Albion Hotel Forbes listing with garbled names and proprietor H V Croft. Readable items show hotel reference and is incomplete with mixed letters and unclear details about location and ownership.
YC Ginty announces he will continue the Post Office Hotel business at the central location previously run by Mr Richardson. He pledges full continuity of service and attention to patrons, ensuring stable operation and support.
Ann Lelets and Hal Me Lasaken push talk of a new venture at the allure Hotel, with Mp Cal Wa'lnee overseeing changes. The note mentions The TABLES under supervision at Mrs Martin Excellent Staublix and a motto about treating others as you wish.
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordialy moved to call at the Royal Hotel. Superior Accommodation, Excellent Menu, Good Stabling. Royal Hotel bus meets all trains. Sale agents for Schwopge’s Aerated Waters.
UogK Smith announces he has taken over Gentral Livery Stables in Forbes and invites the public to rely on his experienced care with horses. He pledges thorough attention to all business details and complete confidence in entrusting affairs to him.
Fragmented dispatches and wireless reports circulate about Kaiser Wilhelm II during a World War I era crisis. Claims touch on cancer, confinement, and resumed activity while officials dispute the Kaiser’s condition. Sources note mixed signals from Berlin and Allied channels as observers track political reactions and royal movements.
The report describes German naval forces in the North Sea preparing for action against British ships. It notes German preparations including hydroplanes and anti-air measures, while British ships and aircraft respond to the looming clash. The piece emphasizes naval armor and the anticipated movement of vessels toward a decisive confrontation.
The dispatches say Austria proposes an armistice with Montenegro amid negotiations for a separate peace. Rome reports Austria seeks to sever Montenegro’s access to the coast and to recognize Montenegrin rights at Scutari. The fall of Cetinje isolates the Montenegrins as Austrian forces approach and the capital reportedly remains undamaged.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Turkish forces massing on the Tigris near Amara and Bagdad as reports warn of approaching invasion actions. Analysts fear growing war across Persia may widen, with Turkic troops moving toward key crossroads and supply routes amid shortages and mounting casualties.
A traveling correspondent portrays Austria and Hungary under strain with crowded hospitals, wounded evacuees, and men short on work as villages rally amid shortages. The piece notes German and British forces, distressing prices, and cautious optimism despite uncertain outcomes of the war.
Readers praise the Forbes tourist publication History Fores and Digtrfor and its illustrations. Letters from Forbes residents and shire clerks express interest. the booklet is touted as a valuable town profile amid plans for water supply and soil wealth, with copies available locally and through police agents.
A vintage advertisement touts Fowler's Anrise eye drop as swiftly relieving sore eyes in 24 hours. It claims dramatic improvement, warns against mosquito bites, and mentions other Fowler products and retailer Fowler, Chemist, Rakin.
Fragmentary OCR reveals historical newspaper notes on wartime strain in Europe. Mentions Hungary, Austria, Germany, Italy, refugees, hunger, and shifting fronts. References to people, places, and ongoing conflict, with disrupted lines and unclear dates.
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