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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
4
Inter seasonal sale promotes hot water bags and fur coats. Advertises Nyat's Puen Cream to soften skin and prevent roughness after shaving. Mentions products from Australia and a sod stone, with pricing cues and a claim of customer satisfaction. Fowler's Pharmacy Rankin street.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a school registrar or principal Miss M G Lawrence promoting a facility at Sydney Volvoraty and Aagoeiacedt Word RAM. It mentions rooms on grounds with large verandas designed for sleep, health, and comfort of pupils.
The railway department issues a notice about cheap fares to Melbourne by train leaving Forbes at 3 18 pm on Wednesday. Only 14 tickets available.
Messra E W Venmbli Co report steady progress as a new Ford model replaces the old machine. W P Thinter on Douglas the latest model day by day and WG Upnit Low Laneyrle have each taken ownership.
An invitation from Mrs Underwood and committee members to attend a charity event on July 4 at Underwood's Waterworks for a gift presentation and social afternoon. Guests are asked to bring a name tag and participate in various games and stalls at the town hall on July 24. proceeds support the Red Cross Society.
The Land Appya Court revisits Dunns lease No 152 as the judge reviews the minister’s report on improvements tied to Thomas Mtar. Roy Mond of Forbes represents the respondent while Me R. Bl. is cited as clerk.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a program at the city hall this evening. It mentions a movement toward legislation and speakers urging action. Major Longmue is noted to supervise part of the event and a general welcome is recorded among scattered phrases.
Forebes stores will be closed for the week with one lith bo chabje tha sashranis to obtain the Ault nebellt of the Junthenn hour. On WVadaysdays, 1p store will remain ped antil t a'etoek. Wal wn Saturday Dighla thd Dualnesw houees will be blosed betwean the thurs of yn) and 7 pam. The atore Seenpra roe niteat the indie ta kially make ote of tire.
A fragmented court record describes a matter involving £40 at Et boe with evidence about wives and witnesses. The judge, Mr Sinflett, indicated issues of attendance and warrants. A clerk noted unresolved charges and timetables for future hearings as the case proceeded in a time of confusion.
A fragmented report describes Mowry Crawford Brow and partners offering a scheme promising payments based on wheat acre yield. It claims substantial support for Katrina Day funds, with fees allocated to Wheat harvest costs and local officials named Moses Crayford Bro, Georgy Weaver, and Arthur Neleon.
A fragmented item references a coffer linked to a ten pound amount and mentions Thoratora and LaANilé with unclear context. Names appear as Fothes Rite and A Wicklinn, suggesting a legal or financial notice, but legible facts are minimal and uncertain.
A man who pleaded guilty to horse theft told the judge he had enlisted for active service under provisions of a wartime act. He claimed to join one of the emergency forces, while others debated whether loyal men should be sent to the front or stay at home. A local figure argued that those committing sedition were unworthy of defense and warned against contamination of honest homes.
A damaged note from the Babies Kit Society acknowledges the death of a family member and thanks volunteers for their help. The letter expresses sorrow, mentions a funeral event on a recent Monday, and conveys appreciation for the care and support given during the bereavement.
Fragmentary OCR notes tout a cold remedy labeled as Lime C Dysklens Woods. Claims promise fever relief and feverish comfort despite unclear ingredients. No verifiable endorsements or dates, and the piece reads like an uncertain promotional blurb.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of young ladies with names partially readable in Vie Judas of Bisa Naktook, but details are unclear. The page text is damaged, limiting the extraction of full names and context for a full summary.
Forbes Rifle Club held its annual gathering presided over by Bates. The report shows a £83 2s 9d credit balance, 84 members, and a productive musketry course with several officers and committee members named.
The sum of £415 3s 8d has been collected and a cheque for the amount sent to Red Cross head-quarters in Sydney by MPT Brey. Contributors include M Williams, S Bray, Hy Bertie, Taines Kiss, M J Dwyer, Wot Quirk, Wright, Langford, Pita, Ivy Devine, Wm Bakor, Frea Bly, H Sweeney, and others with weekly payments noted. several large gifts listed by name.
A quiet wedding was celebrated on an early date for Thomas Lais Curry of Forbes and Mina Ivy. The couple, who had been holidaying at Forbes Bydkey, wed Wednesday afternoon.
A fragment lists soldiers with districts and statuses such as killed wounded or enlisted. Names include Forbes Bird, Joseph Eugowra, Kendall Forbes, Booth, Long, Millan Hoy, Sloane John, Turnet A B, and others with flags indicating front line service and local units.
A letter dated 13 May from Bob Rowerson, with British forces near Trunte Portas, notes he fears he is wounded and hears little from home. The message speaks of being in convoy while under blockaded conditions and mentions a long, hard waiting period with limited news. Presentations at a local garage-road gathering included a farewell to two enlisting youths and remarks by Alderman James Edwards.
Fragmented report details Tommy, Will, Nell Day and other local youths joining the war effort. Mentions church groups, addresses, and medical staff. notes Charlie's father and a veterinary assistant’s front assignments. Letters from Trooper Micke Martel report health and released from danger.
Fragmented OCR text references an official action linked to raffles and railway policy. Names, dates, and locations are garbled, but the core note concerns regulatory steps and an avenue for applying for a permit or movement related to rail or transit matters.
Fragmentary 19th century notice listing auctions at Sydney markets and local government actions. Includes wheat price guarantee, sheep yarding at Homebush, merino prices, cattle sales, and a bowling match result. Mentions Government wheat support, farmers applying before the bid list, and upcoming Debating Saints event.
Mrs Maxwell, aged about seventy, formerly from Scotland, died early yesterday morning at home on New Grenfell Road. She came to New South Wales 70 years ago and lived in Chis State since, her husband Mr J. Maxwell having predeceased her. Her father was a noted ferryman on the Murray River. The couple later resided in Cowra and Forbes before settling with their daughter. The funeral will be at the Presbyterian cemetery in the afternoon.
A fragmented report details rainfall figures and dates from January to May and a memorial note for Lance corporal Bird killed at the Dardanelles. It mentions eight days in May and eleven days in May for rainfall, lists foreman names and a Glen Logie family, and ends with a cryptic line about the Dardanelles mission and a funeral.
A damaged clipping notes casualties with uncertain date and vague Australian source. It references wartime events and casualties though specifics are unclear. The fragmentary text implies a war casualty tally or report dated October 16, 194? from an Australian outlet.
In a fragmentary report from Graney on Friday the piece suggests the Turks rarely await the beyonet and that both sides were deprived of ininghloe sine. It notes that the Turks’ reserves may be lying out and mentions untrained men among the grisomera.
Reports say the steamer Armenten was torpedoed in the English Channel by a submarine near the British coast. The attack killed about 200 aboard. survivors reached Cardin and described the explosion and immediate sinking.
Sydney Priday records figures from the Commons on war casualties to May 30 in Gallipoli. Killed about 1600, wounded around 8000, with 6000 more listed as wounded or missing, and Turkish forces described as humiliated by German aid as corpses litter the front.
A French aviator pursued a German at 2000 feet. both planes exchanged fire. The German aircraft was hit, began to flame, and crashed. The French pilot resumed attack, wounding the German and forcing a forced landing.
A cryptic verse-like note questions a remedy called Woods Peppermint Cure. It hints at a time of doubt and caution, urging careful judgment before using the product and considering its claimed benefits and merits.
Wlear and Co auctioneers in Orange offer a country home on 400 acres of land at a low price. The notice promotes a cheap farm and orchard and invites buyers to write for details or to arrange purchases.
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