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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
2
The Paris Figuro reports Italy, Roumania, Bulgaria, and Greece poised to enter the war. Italy and Roumania are said to attack Austria, while Bulgaria and Greece settle scores with Turkey.
An Olliving Press Bureau report describes German attempts stymied west of an observation post near Lismore Hill. Allies deny German possession of rail junctions while weather and shelling shape daily actions at Fyielinghien Fridlinghlen and La Basse. Prisoners’ morale and German prospects suggest a tough, stubborn stand as perceived advances fade.
Acheson of Titimbi Forbes reports a theft on Christmas Eve 1137. William Michael Smith is charged with breaking and entering the Forbes home and stealing a breech loading gun, overcoat, teapot, ring, outfits, and other items valued at £20. Smith claims the gun was stolen months earlier and implicates a Parkes- area tale of a man with a mare. The case, with testimony from Constable Young and others, leads to committal for trial at Forbes Quarter Sessions.
In brisk Brahane wool auctions last Tuesday in Sydney, Winehrombe Carson Ltd notes strong demand with prices up about four to ten percent since December. Medium flesh wool and free skirtings led gains, while crossbred light wankres cleared post holiday. Japan and Yorkshire buyers supported values as free Hines remained in demand and certain fine lots rose up to ten percent.
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