Died for their country three Forbes district soldiers
Private Vivian M’Millan of Rosebank Engowra was killed in action aged 23. He left a comfortable home for service with his brother Private Robert M’Nap, both serving in the Forbes district. Lieutenant Clive Hunter, 24, son of Mr Wallace Hunter of Far Woods, was killed in action in Prance after serving at Gallipoli. Private A. M? Ulan, nephew of Vivian M’Millan, also died in action. he was educated in Huwetiant and trained as a solicitor in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian &. M'Millan
Rosebank
Engowra
Wan
Ara Mo
Milan
Tme
Wiedearth
Forbes
Robert M’tiNag
M’mila
Clive Hunter
Wallace Hunter
Far ‘Wos
Kelley
Netion
Prange
Femi
Galli Poll
Syiney
Flay
Ulan
Cemook
Huwetiant
Gallijint
Afturwanke
Soldiers Letters From Somme France Privared Report
Private Field writes from Somnewhere in France to his mother Mrs D Field Ferry atrent. He says he is now in a new location and joined a platoon last Sunday. He mentions comrades including Archie Mayr and Clifford and hopes to meet them again in France. He notes getting ready for his dinner and comments on the French being friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
France
D. Field
Ferry
Forties
Archie Mayr
Clifford
Helny
Remy
Verse from Private Neilsen in Forbes camp
A distorted excerpt from a soldier’s verse sent while aboard a host ship near Forbes. It expresses farewell lines and readiness to face danger, with garbled lines about battle and faith. It notes the writer, Private Norman Neilsen, as a private at Camp Street Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Neilsen
Camp- Street
Forbes
Soldiers Send Kisses From France Parade of Love Letters
Private W Sein writes from France describing trench life and heavy shelling while sending kisses home. He mentions three comrades, Olsen, Forbes boy, and Kelly, and notes a nearby rail yard. He jokes about lovers visiting at night and hopes to avoid a squarehead, expressing affection for a girl awaiting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sein
France
Olsen
Forbes
Kelly
Mange
Hays Ut
Indy
Tie
Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A brief note from January reports a home remedy called Great Peppermint Cure by Woods amid advice for children with hacking coughs at night. The item warns readers to consider safe care and monitor symptoms.
A LIVELY VISIT OF COMMISSIONERS TO FORBES
Commissioners Fraser and Mine arrived in Forbes with many understudies for a visit. The Mayor and aldermen pressed for facilities to buy a boat shunt for the works and for seating at South Forbes. The Acting Chief Commissioner offered no promises, stating inquiries would continue. Some proposals were sent to Sydney for consideration while others were deemed impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser and Mine
Furnes
Moraine
Lushertiom
Soith Forbes
Uni
Forbes
Akferoen Raton
Sydney
Tate
Owen
Avinary
Inston
Hhwle
Inter
Homebush Stock Sales Report From Thursday Listing Items
Sales of stock at Homebusie on Thursday include many items with varied values and origins. The fragmentary text lists numerous names and terms such as Candobolin, Lenash, Bir Hope, Yarra, and others alongside numbers, dates, and codes, but the full details and context are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Inuthky Tisavg
Lenash
Bir Hope
Ridley
Yarrawit
A. Masset
Durkes
Birth of a Nation draw claimed crowd and cost
Sensational unverified notes from Melbourne report a Sydney run of Birth of a Nation drawing 18 000 attendees and 5 000 horses. Introduction cost reportedly £100 000 with prices listed as 9 2 and 1 shillings. box office at Grinsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Whlimeon
Grinsted
War News Capsule From A Confused War Report
An unclear wartime brief mentions German lines broken near Krourenk and a large influx of enemy troops in Flanders. Reports from Amsterdam and Vienna claim movements around Oster font and Vil hynle with various casualty figures. Italian forces repulse Japanese actions while French gains include rivets and guns in unspecified theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowney
Aaris
Krourenk
Amsterdam
Flandora
Sears
Werviow
Venera
Stam Hospital
Jonividia
Nomens
Lorraine
Petrugiad
Weseage Saya Hay
Vil Hynle
Barbarous Turks and Protests Spark In Geneva Coverage
The letter from Syduos Twealay Mibisutinnn urges action against Turkish violence toward Christians. Geneva reports rising protests as Muslim forces face criticism for starvation and humanitarian crises. Local witnesses describe hunger amid conflict and injuries in Syrian regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syduos
Geneva
Fokunda
Notice to Rovers at Baree Hong
By order of the Manager a reward is offered for returning to Ad Guns. An awers to Nell and Tom shillings await those who provide notice at Haree Hong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovers
Hhrough
Bareehong
Hareehong
Nell
Lost dog alert with several identifying traits
A lost dog notice describes a Pendleton pet named Que Mhovimut Pony branded 68 with fever heart mark and a shoulder scar. It lists locations Glen lay Forbes Crentell-ron Shelan and ongoing search by owner seeking owner contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sear
Ant
Duns Fesoriy
Crentell-ron Shelan
Glen Lay
Forbes
Notice of public safety actions and penalties stated
After this due process pervades actions for hunting trespass or unauthorized passage on Yukon Staton property will be prosecuted. Persons found violating authority face measures enforced by Higher and Tompkins in Yama jurisdiction, per stated notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migher & Tompkins
Yama
McDades Boot Sale Auction Notice
McDades Boot Sale advertisement announces Saturday the 42nd day of July for purchase of a well known hotel and acres of freehold land. Terms and tender details invite bids by a bearer rent and address to A L Boyne, Jeweller, Poplin, for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrojiorty
Forbes
AL EL Boyne, Jeweller
Poplin
Femler
Svers
Fragmentary Tax Notice From Ames Public Trustee
A damaged probate notice includes a trustee named GARRETT in Cape da Chandy Vasttereath, with public sale or claim deadlines implied. The text is garbled, referencing estate administration and a Public Trust or Public Trustee in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We. Garrett
Putte
Cape da Chandy Es Vasttereath
Church of England Services and Events Feature
Fragmentary OCR notes list names and terms including Church of England services and figures such as Kugowrn Schjem-Rees A and Forbes. The readable text mentions services, dates, and church activities, but many words are garbled, limiting precise details.
In the Theatre of War Across Eastern Frontiers
Turmoil unfolds as armies move near Pekin and Bucharest amid renewed Bulgarian tensions. Southern states push a revived charter while European lines brace for frontier clashes. The crew of Ecetesslu reaches Agler as Mediterranean routes reopen despite strict measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syanes
Wien
Pekin
Eifness
Pabloot
Bucharest
Osermient
Hulgiris
Cre
Ecetesslu
Schuannot
Mediterranean
Aglers
Swangline
Holland
Germany
Forbes Literary Institute General Meeting Notice
The Annual General Meeting of the Forbes Literary Institute will be held in the meeting room on Wednesday at Apom Duvinese to receive reports and to elect officers. Farnand, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednes
Apom
Duvinese
Farmand
Forbes P A and H Association Prize Draft Mare Bid
Fragmented entry lists prizes and names for a horse show event. It mentions the Forbes P A and H Association, presenters, and several horse categories with unclear spellings. Key individuals include J Le Beasley Ene and Hest Ashiel Barmy Wheat, with prizes such as a Draught Filly and a Draught Mare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouttivenot Federation
J. le Beasley
Ene
Hest
Ashiel
Beastey
Mervean
AME
Mats Hake
Fd Sewell Hay
Luade
Alonty
G. Matriake
Eira
Snow of Rewooluction Pier
Yiebes
100 HORSES FOR SALE IN AUSTRALIAN MARKET
Offer from Messrs Turner and Lanhyircir coordinating with Meskirs Whetley and Co. for a sale on Saturday July 29 1916 led by Mr E P Myoxey. High class draught cules and fillies to be offered with several well-bred hunters. Mooney reports strong demand for quality horses, with a focus on compact, sound, well matched teams. Source notes the sellers’ experience and ready sellers for export or local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messhs Turner & Lanhyicir
Meskirs
Whetley & CO
Lave Recellea
Mooney
Special sale of store cattle and crossbred merino sheep
Friday August 4 1916 sale advertised by Peck and Co Melborne listing store cattle including bullocks and heifers with ages and weights, and crossbred merino sheep and ewes from New Zealand flocks. Various stock details noted with terms like fat and forward. Hopes for favorable turnout and quotations expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saurrundunn
Peck &Osdas
Methodist Services Postings and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR shows a Sunday service schedule with mentions of Trinity, Hills, and community groups alongside garbled lines about meetings, items for sale, and names. Includes phrases like For Coughs and Colds and a reference to Woods Grow Furnishings.
Special Stark Sale at Parkes Auction July 21 1916
Walter J. Kelly & Co with Leeds Brothers advertise a Municipal Yards Kew sale featuring cows heifers steers and bulls of varying ages and types. Includes young dairy stock fat cattle crossbreds and mixed stock described as well grown and in good condition with prices and lots listed in agricultural trade style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Kelly & CO
Leeds Brothers
WIT Sutmatt
Publis Aueto
Municipal Yards
Kew
Wonditio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forbes District
M'Millan
Lievt, Clive Hunter
Roy M‘millan
Private Neilsen
God
Beat
Railway Commissioners
Homebush Stock Sales
Forbes Picture Palace
Flanders
McDade's Boot Sale
Andipew
Belsuwar
Farhos
Ereot
Ames
Church OF England Services
Kugowrn
Schjem
Rees A
Rane Rigs
Femcien
Daruonoligs
Presbyterian Services
Furies
Mostar
Calder Naa
Pan
Forbes Literary Institute
Jeune Nowthiers
Petiuate Tireken
Evans
Thhler & Laseyr
Wheatery
Aw Hansen Tin
Narrandera
Pho Valle
Ana
Narraubora
JM Pruk & Bons
Methodist Services
Woods
Parkes
Tuyers
Walter J, Kelly
WK. Gainbey
W. C. Webb
Fueton
Absoluti
V. XK
Garmsey, Crousing & Cox
M'Dade
Hughes
Boomey
Chevrolet
A. E. Peppercorn, Proprietor
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