13 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
1
In a century tone column the writer warns of looming tea shortages as kravo dangers rise and Russian imports falter. A tea lover quips on stamps for a drink, while public anxieties shift to rationing and the army inquiry into wealth for conscription.
A highly fragmented rail timetable lists Sunday to Sunday services with many stations including Parkes, Cowra, Molong, Condobolin, Bathurst, Melbourne, Orange, Young, Grenfell, and Wentworth stations. Late and late-evening services reach 26 pm. The schedule names numerous lines and connections, with notes on via Parkes and via Cowra routes and several named stations such as Jemalong, Kennedy’s, Sweeney’s, and Warroo.
Printed and published by George Weshinston Brownbill at the office of the Forbes Advocate Lachiap Street.
The Stasey Morris Sustimery Depot on Dowling Street has been placed under sole control as business continues on the usual Friday path under new governance. Local authorities confirm steady operations and continued service.
A poem by Mr 3 Walker of the Education Department is set to be sung at an Australia Day event in Forbee. Sister Cueilla of the local convent and performers Phil White and Alice Pauline Lee will present the piece, described as a beautifi cation with prophetic significance and a dedication to land and children.
A turbulent summary of horse racing events across Flemington and Sydney venues. Notable horses and riders feature in trials, jumps, and sprint races with results, injuries, and upcoming bets noted including Tim Uooth as favorite for a Grand National type event at Flemington and several race cards across Moorefeld and other venues.
Post cards labeled Australia Day and related items from a colonial era are described with notes on an executive committee and a valuation. The item list includes postal notes and stamps, with inquiries expected about the cards while details remain unclear in the fragmented text.
A fragile historical article describes a booklet about Forbes and District focusing on products, minerals, and wares. It notes illustrations and content cover local industry and commerce, with references to a few named figures and places in a period voice.
Fragmentary OCR text with many garbled words and missing context, containing no clear events names dates or places to summarize as a coherent news item. The readable bits show no identifiable persons organizations or locations to anchor a proper card.
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