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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented OCR of a political debate scene with oblique names and a chaotic dialogue. The record notes a heated caucus atmosphere, references to individuals and events, and ends with a note that the piece was printed by George Washington Brownhill at The Forbes Advocate office in Forbes NSW.
A long, OCR muddled list honors Forbes soldiers at Gallipoli with many names appearing under headings such as DIED IN CAMP and DIED AT SEA. The fragmented text names individuals tied to Forbes and local places, noting casualties among the Forbes community and missing soldiers.
A Sunday to Tuesday Australian mail timetable lists numerous towns including Cowra, Parkes, Molong, Parkes, Trundle, Bogan Gate, and Cowra via scattered stations. Late fees noted. schedules extend into afternoon and mention multiple routes and hubs with irregular formatting.
A partial timetable shows trains between Forbes Condobolin and Sydney area stations. Entries include Parkis, Bogan, Tullamone, and Boxan Gate with varying arrival and departure times. The text lists days of operation such as Tuesday Thursday Saturday and mentions several station names like Parkis, Bogan, Condobolin, and Forbes.
The Parkes weekly notes political shifts after Alderman Luader’s retirement and local civic events. Private J Secimasd praised by Mohetown residents. Constable Twemlow stationed at Aleetown. District officials announce staff transfers, school allocations, and frontier postings affecting Parkes and nearby towns.
Scottish Union and National Insurance Co at 84 Pitt Street Sydney announces funds of £10,000,000 and coverage for fire, live stock, accident, dwellings, furniture, stores, farm buildings, crops, and workmen's compensation at the lowest current rates.
Walter J Kelly Co auctioneers stock station and financial agents offer sale of stock and property lists on application trust money to lend at lowest rate. Parke Parkes and Peak HIM represent Dalgety Co Liberal advances guided on loan and stake.
The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd reports capital stock of £7,600 and reserve funds including a hazard fund of £50 and forward balances, with a total securities value of £999,633. Head office listed as Pitt Street Sydney with temporary premises on Hunter Street.
EO WEAVER CO Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association insures with Rath and Co. riot representatives Personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted terms on application.
Commercial news from John Urajee & Co Ltd notes wool price movements for greasy wool and merino, with prices delayed until March and a February appraisal series. It records government deductions of 44 percent, planned revaluations, and a Brisbane appraisal phase. Cattle supply and demand show slight price improvements, with light-weight cattle gaining slightly. overall market optimism noted for next months.
Winewombe Carcom Ltd notes strong demand at last week’s Sydney sale with prices higher for wooled hides. Shorter lengths and perches declined. lambs and wool products show mixed movements across categories. overall heavy weights declined while some crates held steady.
Classified notice announces a catalogue of rubber stamps in Australia. The Advocate Office promotes affordable linen stamps and related printing aids, inviting inquiries.
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