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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
3
Private James C. Drownhill writes from the Gallipoli front describing marching into action near Maadi and transport to Alexandria. He details hardships, shelling, and observation of ships, the Light Horse, and Turkish positions, expressing resolve to prevail with Australian forces and maintaining hope for success.
A damaged local notice lists donations received since early March from South Forbes ladies including towels pillow slips and socks. It notes items such as handkerchiefs towels soup and tobacco goods. An upcoming meeting on Monday April 2 asks volunteers to wash garments and return them by that date.
A wedding at St John s Church of England Fors joins Sir Thomas Watts and Miss Grace Dowley, current Forbes residents, in a formal ceremony conducted by Rev A L Gardner. The bride wore lace and received a gold pendant and brooch as gifts. The couple will reside with the Watts family. guests included Mr and Mrs Watts and numerous locals as they begin married life.
A weary correspondent laments war time censorship and bias in letters about July 18 celebrations and Protestant Catholic tensions. The writer criticizes anti British views, questions the motives of contributors, and argues for fair treatment of clergy and political figures amid wartime reporting.
Editor faces pressure as readers argue for transparent reporting on hospital finances and public accountability. A critic demands published data on a $400 discrepancy and questions the paper’s handling of private matters tied to the public interest.
A 19 authority list outlines raffles for trade shows on Australia Day. Notable organizers include Warmer, Blume, Richards, and Hayes presenting prizes from Redgerabong and local sites like Tom's Lagoon. Winners will collect a range of items including a Tunis gold quarry artifact and assorted objects from hospital and convent buildings.
The event in Vychan social circles during May in MIT, Baya waited Friday eyeing and Holu prominence was a great success. The receipts totaled £18 at the door. Notable attendees included Victor Forbes Kugowra and others. The toast honored valor and community leaders.
The Canberra boot store owner O'Neill announces the purchase of Dualens from Melton and outlines a plan to run the business with a share of profits. Croft announces takeover of the well known house and aims for an improved operation in the essential and commercial motel sector.
The Anstratte Day committee alert readers that hoses for Australia Day must be obtained from E Kerr assistant Town Clerk at Uno Vows Hall by noon on the 26th inst. The Australia Day office will show hoes on Friday afternoon or evening. Collection boxes for Friday Australia Day must be opened by 19 tre ow Troms and other notes are listed.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference IRE including Cropy and Gracks, WAULSTORM, an accident, and a special farmer's policy. It mentions live stock with fouling injuries, implying an insurance or loss context without full details or locations.
Fragmentary notice mentions personal report workmen's compensation and several firm names. Details are unreadable. no coherent event or outcome is discernible in the legible portions.
Nighttime incident involved tor chilirene hacking linked to Woods Great Peppermint event. Cure 1/4 details unclear but mentions safety action.
Mik Maupin will oversee a review of Eyehoe and surrounding Wiskiola Halle by the lake near the bore Hotel, arranging an update and Wein OKS. The event will be supervised by Mrs Martin during the tables period under the supervision of LPM Motto.
Edward Weaver & Co local agents in Carbes advertise coverage options for dwellings furniture store stock crops and live stock including personal accident sickness workmen's compensation fire and marine policies at prevailing rates with lawfully set premiums and terms.
Jack Bowley announces to the public at Mogbes and division that he took over the business from Mo duck Rol. The note states the exchange is trustworthy and invites customers to use the stable with confidence, noting only experienced hands should handle business.
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