Parkes Notes on Local Affairs and Enlistments
Parkes correspondent reports W R Payton leaving as Town Clerk and J A Meraging acting in pending appointment. Recruitment to Bathurst camp continues with Elvin Davies A M Farlane and A Dalglie. Soldiers' Relief funds rise. Land Revenue paid in. local hospital progress noted. Junior Public Examinations success at Royal Convent. Sydney University news about Henry Renrye injuries. Community events include Euchre parties, a concert at Maxonie Hall, and a large attendance at the Puirvent School drive. Local civic updates cover council meetings, appointments, and a shift in meeting times. thefts and guard notes appear amid routine municipal affairs.
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Wvo
Rowowimr
Bathurst
Elvin J. Davies
M'Farlane
A. Dalgtel
Johm A. Meraging
W. R. Payton
Coubanye
Soldiers Reet Association
Puivent
Farswon Weld
Maxonie
Conlon
Massey-Hirriy
Ward Ashcraft
James Hoel
Caytata
Parkes Hite Ci
K. W. Burges
Cat
Tarktins
Iouke Sore Tine
Handwick
Pam
Apm
Sy Payton
Pelaw Mala
Mears
Noble and Stewart
Farmers & Settlers’ Associatio Ett
Sydney
Stewart
Oser Forbes Kay
Hove
Jona Mitchie
Eal Hospital
Forbes Road
Samsern
Munterpat
J. M. Henney
Soldiers Letters From Forbes Private Hay in Egypt
A wartime letter from Private Stanley Hay, at Forbes, written to his mother Mrs Hay, reports he is in Bowpttad Mw Cairo with a rheumatic but mild illness. He assures no danger, praises the doctors and nurses, and notes meeting Jim Wallet near Forbes who is on duty at Tel el-Kobir and now appears emaciated after Gallipoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtrw Hay
Forbes
Stanley Hay Atatcehy
Bowpttad
Cairo
Abeet
Private Hay
Imet
Jim Wallet
Tel el-Kobir
Gallipoli
Forbes Wheat Stacks Report from Private J Doyle
Private J Doyle writes from the front praising his battalion’s good work in Vrance. He notes no leave to England yet, expects to go soon, shells causing minor damage, and weather aiding operations. He mentions seeing Forbes Wheat stacks in the Sydney Mail and reports interest among Australian and French soldiers.
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J. Doyle
Gud Hattalion
Peter Doyle
Orange-roat
Vrance
England
Ike
South Wales
Sydney Mail
Amb
Private wartime letters reveal daily life and longing
A reader transcribes a private World War II era letter recounting life in Europe, noting family separation, shortages, and curiosity about home. The writer mentions war fatigue, German combat, and hopes for a safe return, while reflecting on friends, local life, and the desire for normal pleasures after hostilities end.
Sunday in France during bombardment at la? garden
The writer describes a spring day near a trench area outside Vivennesouse where a warden’s estate garden shelters from shellfire. Roses bloom amid shell damage as anti aircraft guns and aircraft pass overhead. The scene blends civilian garden life with war’s proximity and danger.
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BP Parnes
Totter
France
Llewien
Fowler
Sony
Hivre
Galten
Liewtenant
USA
German antipersonnel barrage over open field
Report of Allied guns replying as antiaircraft fire erupts. Several batteries open fire and German shells answer back. The exchange lasts about ten minutes with no injuries expected, and soldiers are urged to finish the day with a sense of duty and nourishment.
Canowindra Entries Race Meeting at Werknontay
Entries for the Canowindra event include Canowindra Rory Handteaiy Many Caiors Lady in Watele Gala Aol St Lesinia Lanago Sui Wilton Maso Asiapia Lay Laen Beart Thimbre Walipha Fuwajogh Staefield Kelth Jansen Minetuade Handicap winner listed as Diack woo Chier Mek Wilkes Jillie Warwick Wale pit Met Muon Charede June Wack Muon Serapron Southery Hemiepiere War Cry Geneva ta Mas Biddy h Vaurorle Race notes record historical entries and outcomes for a local meeting at Werknontay near Mowing.
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Canowindra
Werknontay
Mowing
Rory Handteaiy
Caiors
Lady In Watele Gala Aol
St Lesinia
Lanago
Sui
Wilton Maso
Asiapia
Lay Laen
Beart Thimbre
Walipha
Fuwajogh
Staefield
Kelth
Jansen
Minetuade
Diack Woo
Chier
Mek Wilkes
Jillie
Warwick
Wale Pit
Met Muon
Charede June
Wack Muon
Serapron
Southery Hemiepiere
War Cry
Geneva
Ta Mas
Biddy
Vaurorle
Notice of TRE Mas Avert At Baeow Book
By order of TRE Mas avert a notice issued regarding the alleged posing by Vroverse through the phrase ture hong. The document outlines required notes and compliance steps for affected parties at the Baeow book site.
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Ture Hong
Baeow
SPECIAL STOCK SALE AT PARKES 1916 AUCTION
Walter J. Kelly & Co advertise a Friday July 21 1916 stock sale at Minnscivat Yards Var eee. 450 cattle including cows steers and heifers, calves and young stock. Auctioneer Leeds Brothers listed with Hubb Aurtion. Sale features prime cattle and hoggets, all described as well grown and well conditioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Kelly & CO
Leeds Brothers
Hubb Aurtion
Minnscivat Yards
Var Eee
War Precautions Prices and Adjustment Regulations 1816
An order dated July 1916 fixes maximum prices within Forbes locality for wheat flour, bran, pollard, and other goods sold by weight, with charges for delivery and penalties for non compliance. It specifies per pound or per hundred weight rates and enforces fines for infractions, applying to purchases within the described municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Cyaity
Forbes
Chariet
Wills Moor
Forbus
To LET a Darier's Salva with all fe times
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and terms including Malcolm and Luchtlunesteov alongside references to a Salva or salvation. The readable bits are sparse, offering no clear event, date, or location to anchor a fuller news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darier
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Vatane
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Homie
Svery Power
Rogland
Tony Lime
Lidhuevis
Loseal
Wil Shaw Stricklani
Rome
Derman
Song of the Guns
Ganowindra
Walter J. Kelly
Leeds Bros
Orange
Auitloweers Bn Vnilill
Malcolm, Luchtlunesteov
Leesyce
McDade
Lekwe and Son
Eam
Hiri Morassin
Avers
SUIS
WNL
Church OF England Services
Sumdny, Sula
Suandaye Udter Trinity
Allison
Suland
Shear Son
Mer
Vistue
Livorge
Mma
Leutlers
BetHovis
Cabell & Coy
Salinbie
W. Angliss & Co
N'S.w
Huis
Peraues
Aluwek
Spgirk & Tompkins
Yasun
Manson
Jams
Snartow
Tyee Sonuawol Hhaker
Ruijasi
Siuth
Avital
Swany Australi
Israels
Por
the Money Savers
George Street
Kidston
Tenumas
Ladies’ and Children’s Mill
Meaghe
John Meagher
Chevrolet
Tuy
Weare
Peppercorn
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