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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
2
Proprietor GW Brownell announces the weekly issue of The Forges Advocate with Tuesday and Friday editions. Rates show quarterly and annual terms, with an advancing price for multiple insertions and booking details for advertisements.
Fragmented OCR text references a naval advertisement and residents of a certain locality, mentioning age and dates. Core readable items include a public notice style fragment and references to people connected to the year 1901.
A garbled report outlines a committee meeting held on Friday night at the Howling Cin with references to bids, names such as J. 1, Bonneling, Reownnlll, and Br trogihaat, and mentions assistance promises. The text includes unclear details about upcoming actions, a possible bylaw or application and a motion to deal with caretanker care.
The Parkes town band members will perform a musical programme at Vittoria Park tonight. A collection will be taken up during the entertainment.
A reader signed Old Forbastte voices concern over dredging for ore at Forbes New South Wales. The letter asks why authorities do not fund reworking abandoned lodes by dredging lagoons to reach richer mineral seams and ease mining costs, criticizing prior scrapings and urging government support.
A fragmented record lists Odd Fellows of Porches with officers and titles, including M M Musgrave, P rer, Christ as treasurer, Sawyers Bair, and Strickland as warden. Mentions a district convention and an officer appointment to Orange in February.
An incomplete 19th century note claims a certain number of residents were inoculated with a typhoid serum. The secretary and foresters face funding and supply issues, with remarks on hospital shortages and perceived benefits of vaccination amid scarce resources.
Weather notes show a 105 degree reading in the shade at Yorhey port office yesterday and 100 degrees on Sunday. The省 warm conditions continued with reports of record temperatures and rough seas affecting travel and daily life.
A fragmented train schedule mentions the Forbes line and the Sydney route with references to several towns and times. It notes trains arriving at Fochusa and departures toward Forbes and Sydney, with questionable dates and a stationmaster named My Reawtan doubting the timetable’s accuracy.
The report records a Hydbey contest where Trundle led for Country Touwle to victory against Amity with scores around 10 to 1. Mentions players F Bos K Moomfiall J Moomnetd and C Tout, plus coaching and midfield lines. The piece notes multiple matches across weekends and local studios with various names and partial results.
Local Forbes items detail residents traveling for holidays to Mary and Melbourne for operations, and a wedding scheduled for Mr and Mrs Brown of Monwones. Reports include Mr J H Messenger visiting Forbes, H M Doubleay’s health status, and tributes to late H C Lay former Police Commissioner. Also noted are military volunteers from the area and community events ahead of a large gathering.
William Ahobadl Amit charged with entering dwelling and theft of diamonds valued at £40. Offence dated December 24, 1914. Father allegedly ordered to take the diamond home. Committal for trial at Quarter Sessions in Forbes on March 2, 1915. Tail granted bail £100 with two sureties of £250 each. Alice Jane West and Thomas Hath named in related counts.
A late 1915 or early 1916 meeting of the Worbea District Hospital Committee lauds Mr Blanche Blanche as treasurer and advocate of hospital work. Speakers note his long service, express gratitude, and reflect on hospital management and government transfer. The event honors Blanche with applause and a presentation.
A report from Forbes Court notes a gun stolen from Achason’s place in Tillinbl Forbes and a man committed for trial. It mentions gun manufacture at Lotpe Botpico An and historic German destruction claims. Further items cover local tenders, sales, and agricultural news.
An old classified style notice advertises jewelry and silverware, urging shoppers to buy at a specific London shop. It touts reduced prices on items like rings and brooches, claiming higher quality and larger variety than rivals. It also markets a “Nearest Stewart Noel” style gallery and notes a central retail district location.
The will of Thomas Gihuarnin of Gowen Forbes was probated this week, appointing Bydowny University as executor. The estate is valued around £10,000 with property and mavey pending distribution. A youth from Bydowy University is among the beneficiaries, as the exhibition notes indicate.
A fragmented weather update mentions warm but sparse activity and uncertain conditions. Readers note cooling and midseason expectations while a few entries reference local happenings. some text is garbled and difficult to parse, with stray phrases about supplies and people.
Sydney dispatch describes heavy fighting with 18 percent casualties at La Bastien Innot as 10 000 Allied troops clash with 10 000 Germans. Bridge lines collapse under artillery fire while French forces attempt to hold. German counterattacks fail to clear the slope and remaining guns are destroyed. A prayer for Florence appeals amid wartime casualties. Axis reports describe atrocities by German troops and punitive actions against civilians, with reports of executions and violence against women and civilians as reprisals. The Joratane forces are also cited in suppression actions.
The military correspondent of the London Times asserts Cerurans have forged a forward march for eight months. He warns of enormous strain, citing reserves and a dramatic rate of loss per minute. By next Christmas, air formations could be exhausted and no relief remains.
Latest telegraph says Wool Sales opened with competitive bidding among American Japanese and Yorkshire buyers. Rates for merinos and crossbreds cited. NSW wheel safety issues to be addressed. Government seeks wheat measures. strong appeal to workers for wage restraint and productivity. Trangie area reports 2800 acres cleared. shipments show high wool exports. Labor unrest and union activity noted with industrial relations hearings adjourned.
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