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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
Birth of a Nation Fragment Chronicles Vague Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a figure Hetty and unclear subjects possibly referencing a birth or nation related event. Many garbled names and phrases hinder clear identification of persons, places, or dates. The record preserves scattered elements without decisive facts or a coherent narrative.
Public Holidays list for Western districts and towns
Public and bank holidays announced for several municipalities. Wal heeday and Thursday August 8 in the Trundle district. Wednesday August 16 in Forbes Parkes and surrounding areas. Thursday August 24 observed in Parkes Forbes and Peak municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trundle
Forbes
Parken
Wnd
Wonkin
Kuglint
Parkes
Convalescent Home Donation Reported in Forbes Ward
Fragment from a local column notes donations and convalescent home activities in Forbes ward of the Western district. Mentions individuals including Mrs Nelson, Mrs Thornton, and Ms Gardner, with references to committee involvement and medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
The Anzac Band in Forbes Hall Saturday Night
The Anzac Band will give a concert in Forbes Hall on Saturday the 28th. The event features wounded soldiers and friends of the Led Crus. Organizers invite all who wish to hear the performances and honor the soldiers during their stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Tn
Dily
Lea
Crus Cue
Willius Teenie
Furn
Fragmented OCR note with scattered names and events
A garbled historical fragment lists various names and actions with little coherent context. It mentions May Irwin, Burton, Parkin, and Kremer along with odd phrases about animals, a dog, and possible events or observations, but the overall meaning is unclear. No verifiable actions or outcomes are discernible.
Unclear OCR fragment with scattered names and phrases
Readable text fragments mix names and phrases about photos and plots. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize into a factual news item.
Homebush Sales At Hanebual Monday Reported
Fragmentary cattle sale notes from Homebush list buyers and lots with figures such as 96 and 20 heads, wethers and ewes, and prices in a fluctuating market. Names like Inaba Bh and W Scott appear among traders, with scattered locations and lot details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanebual
Forts
Inaba
Shea
Scott
Xu Wether
Towers
Mering Wethers
Limb Lane
Bushrangers Taken Down After String of Alleged Robberies
Report details a clash with bushrangers near Monastery Neutral Hay where a 10 000 pound extortion attempt failed. A man named Ben Hult captured one robber and recovered property, while a woman was said to have faced threats before the gang fled toward Sydney. Local watchers attributed the act to Str Mequon Scatlogy vend ysl bo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monasory
Ben Hult
Holland
Sydney
Telegraphic Note From Puno Wide Fwy Slowly Anew
Fragmentary telegraph item notes a widening situation near Puno with slow progress at a freeway area. The text is terse and unclear, but indicates ongoing developments and traffic or travel concerns in a remote region.
Station Owner Drowned in Sydney Friday
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a drowning of a station owner in Sydney on a Friday. Mentions thaw conditions and unclear references to names and locations, with inconsistent capitalization and stray words suggesting a brief, clumsy clipping.
Fair rents and housing policy debate in city council
Ambiguous OCR fragment references fair rents and housing concerns. Mentions external groups and a local council meeting about policies affecting residents outside the municipal area. No clear dates, names, or locations are legible.
Wheat certificates and weathered names in a coinfused note
A fragmented OCR item references wheat certificates and a jumble of names and places. The readable portions hint at a trade or transport context with uncertain dates and entities. The piece reads like a garbled historical record with no clear event or outcome stated.
Button Day Promises Event at North Way
Fragmentary OCR reads Shanwy and Prins Pho organizing a public event with a Friday schedule and a stated amount of 50 pounds. Wording is garbled but indicates a local notice about a gathering or sale with participants named Shanwy, Prins Pho, and ETAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanwy
Prins
Tomask
Masham VY Penalises Non-Investors Over Meds Tale
A fragmented report notes Masham VY penalising non investors amid a dispute involving medicines. The text references Mr Teel Ly Hyak and a parade of unclear names and actions, with legal action and local governance terms hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masham VY
Lapinee Fk Ua Perp
Lanny
Price Fixing Case Hints at Wider Trade Inquiry
A fragmented report suggests investigators are examining possible price fixing across multiple markets. Officials cite unnamed firms and suppliers, with references to regulatory probes and potential penalties. Stakeholders await further details as inquiries unfold.
Unclear war time notes from Trundle and surrounding districts
Fragmented OCR record lists names, places, and military references including Mr George Coffes, Miss Pierrie Naran, and Private Meckenberg. Mentions Cayther Contobolin Warras Cuda Murahale Fortes and various dates, with scattered references to Australian corps, reports, and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trundle
George
Coffes
Tannwell
Cayther
Warras
Cuda
Pierrie Naran
W. Marsh
Murahale
Marne
Buxowen
Meckenberg
Horgan
Nalon
Gayer
Il Yet Ward
Ying Corpe
Welling
Ueweier
Arriva
Vorton
Iningweley
Hebd
Ty Muokrn Newell
Mat
Mr Got
Farle
Rosipang
Velekat
Mavern
Texalt
Chile
Nagrister Rand
York “Herald Pobiste
Purisicataie
Vomunds
Cartawovily
Tabi
Reymond
Colette
Westar de Erietsi
Laguterant SV
le Tun
Cine Bory
Rifle shooting event summary from Tumkur results
The fragment notes a rifle shooting meet at Tumkur on a Wednesday with late events. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a western-hours program and a parade of entries. No specific names, scores, or locations beyond Tumkur appear readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faroe
Huphdrow
CMR
Parkes
Hela UK
Jottings on Politics and Finance From Sydney Week
Fragmented notes reference Bir Roger Casement, political wrangling, and fundraising in Sydney. Mentions party positions, upcoming events, financial figures, auctions, wool prices, and public notices, with scattered names and dates amidst a noisy OCR page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Casement
Capone
Sydney
West Maenn
Bargatine
Maylag Wow
Willa Tabart Kirton
Wwe
Iby Het Russ Nyrer
Oriforel
French report from the Somme front captures trenches and prisoners
A French communique says forces captured trenches east of Hardecourt Tor and along a railway from Combles to Cry, took about 400 prisoners, seized enemy positions from Barly to Boyecourt, penetrated north east of the Aber River, and captured works south of Fleury with additional prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hardecourt Knobo
Hardecourt Tor
Combles
Cry
le Somme
Barly
Boyecourt
Aber
Chattencourt
DE Thiermont
Fleury
British Surprise German Attack at Vellville Wood
Fragmentary report describes German forces in Vellville Wood being surprised by British counter actions. Text hints at German assaults and reorganized units, with reference to new sections and elevated losses. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the scene recalls a nighttime or dawn engagement and a British tactical response.
Anti Annexation Rally In Hotines Draws Support
A local issue prompts a bloc called the Gees 'vaa papers to back anti annexation efforts in Hotines. The Muegiel Bust statement urges defenders of the Fatherland not to be pressured into accepting coercive schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tending Gees
Vaa
Jciley
Hotines
General War Wires From The Front Describe Turmoil
Fragmentary report outlines fighting on multiple fronts with Rebel and German forces. Australians in England drill while fortifications and barricades rise as French and Russian actions are noted amid shifting fronts and bombardments.
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Sourh
Riga
Frankerturter Zeitung
Hart
Miu
Satisbory Plain
England
Dardanelles
Australia
Hoy
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