Forbes District Soldiers' Benevolent Association Formed
A public meeting led by the Mayor established the Forbes District Soldiers' Bulletin Association to aid returned soldiers. Officers were elected including President the Mayor and Vice Presidents A Walerk and WJ Moloney, with a 2/4 annual membership. Sub committees formed to draft rules, a banking account opened, and funds from local drives pledged for soldiers' relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arine
Parkes
Olster
P. H. Brook Ball
North Hill
Homes Lozell
Parkes Association
Scott
Forbes
Forbes District Soldiers
Moloney
Jas. Maguire
Thie Point
WAC
Association
Vy Ieee
Ollew-Hearare
AM. J
Hlates
Messrs
A. Walerk
WJ. Moloney
T. Lovell
Weetings
Uscorld- Won
Jawa
P. Whitfield
Browne
C.R. Thomson
C. Huckland
A.B.C. Bank
Forbes Tiwaa
Yatuma
Coles
Yarrawonga
They-law
Rex Iattona
Land for Settlement for Returned Soldiers
Land parcels available August 13 for returned soldiers in Montwawle Witton parish three miles from Young with 227 acres valued at £213 10s and rent £5 8s 3d plus another 2 acres valued at £200 rent £5 8d in Cunningham Candobolin near Candolia Min with 8 acres valued at £154 rent withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montwawle
Witton
Young
Cunningham
Candobolin
Candolia- Min
Open to All Manildra Property and Crown Tease Auction
Auction notice for two blocks near Manildra with ore values 2500 and 410. Crown Tease listed at £825 and £105 in Benya parish. Additional details include rent figures ET/16/0 and L1E/16, distance 20 to 27 miles from Manildra, vadalite Aust 2 leo 22701 ares in Crue parish eight miles from Manildra. Crown tease appears again with value £796 18 4 and rout £9 on.
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Manildra
Crown Tease
Parish of
Benya
Ares
Crue
Yale
Trangie Special Stock Sale Auction Notice
Messrs Hadford Taylor and Weston Wellington with ALK Nuttwe and Co Trangie announce a sale of 809 sheep in high quality condition direct from breeders. The sale will be drafted and offered on 4 August at Trangie with buyers urged to attend early for best selections and wool options. For other owners interested in selling contact the auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadford
Taylor & Weston Luh
Wellington
ALK
Nuttwe & Co
Trangie
Hisa
Artillery Battle Rages on Western Front Says Berlin and Flanders Reports
Telegraphs from Sydney and Paris describe a prolonged and intense artillery duel on the Flanders front. German and Allied observers report heavy bombardment, with advances and counterattacks near Ypres Vermelles and other areas. Raids east of Vermelles and near Helmholtz are noted as part of ongoing operations.
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Sydney
Chiada
Flanders
Berlin
Paria
Douglas Tale
Wesrward
Ricourt
Vermeles
Holleheke Reuter Sys
Douglas Haig
Ypres
Million Men for France Proposed by United States
A documented proposal envisions a first army of a million with half a million to be deployed for France under an enlarged American program. The U S Senate submits a substantial war budget to Congress while contemplating further credits and supplies. The text notes embargo effects on various European ventures and ongoing financial provisions in U S finances for sterling and related funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
France
Vsrgvey
United States
Waltad
Russia Faces Bitter Retreat as Axis Push Gains
Reports from the Russian front describe a broad German advance with heavy fighting near Jacobstadt and Smorgon. Soviet defenses falter on the southern and northern fronts as German and Austro-Romanian forces press a large retreat, while officials warn of wartime economic strain and the need for stern measures.
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Spilney
Thurenay
Toreth
Falta
Krevus
Smorgon
Cis
Tielloiu
Archduke Joseph
Vance
Trowe API Paula
Mathensen
Rune Bowmanian
Potand
Sceath Kerensky
Russia
Troll
Unclear Budget Vote Report Highlights Large Overrun
A fragmented budget note shows a vote result with an overspend of about 21 million daily beyond the last estimate of 25,411,000. The Mandel youth expenditure is given as 11,794,000 with increases cited for areas including Navy and munitions at 600,000 and advance funds for states and munitions at 840,000 and 100,000 respectively.
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Grmdit
Private W. Y. Hoswell Killed in Action in France
Private W. Y. Hoswell, son of Str and Mrs G. Hoswell of southern Cros, Bugawaroas, left Forden with the Boomerangs on their march route and was killed in action in France on July 7. He served with distinction and his loss is announced.
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Homwell
M Non
Str
Mre G. 1
Hogwet
Cros
Bugawaroas
Forden
eCon Ta France
Ny Tune
Private Hilton Griffiths and Local Soldiers Named
A damaged wartime note honors Private Hilton Griffiths Veivane KeliMtlin and Private Stanton among early arrivals in Frames and Forbes district areas. It recalls their service, ages, and local connections with South Bend and Magowra, noting photography support from Mona I Howe and Co and copies in the Advot.
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Stanton
Lithgow
Magowra
Forbes District
War Budget Debate at House of Commons
In Parliament Mr Bonar Law as Chancellor of the Exchequer moved a vote of profit of £6,795,000. The figure was described as the largest ever, surpassing previous estimates by £1,401,000,000 and reflecting an expanded wartime expenditure.
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Syduigy
House of Common
Bonar Law
Chancstier
Exchequer
Monument Works Under Scrutiny In Generating Furnace Talks
In a council meeting on Tuesday night Generating Furnace was discussed with J. W. Bardsley noting charge of works and progress under control. Tenders presented included 945 pounds for general generation and 4 pounds for wash. A plan to install the washer before purifiers was urged to ensure pure gas. The mayor and Alderman Webster led debates, with calls for early improvements and renewed attention to mains strengthening war conditions. The discussion covered coal supplies, factory readiness, and a special meeting to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comenl
J. W. Bardsley
Gad
Ani T
Ishiye
Ishiye 123.140 ewUe Toot
Ean
Messen Nurlt and Co. Tarwardiet
Generarion Furi
MabAgMel Asbinl
Sumiay
Simte
Posatbie
Alterman Webster
Burdaly
Phe Mager
Iim
Atdernan Wataton
Ray
Mderman — Wehetor Moror
Howard Nage
Ratopustis
Hfarwintian
Monterman Hatteras
Biahager
Tin Guys Ori
Hiterman
Dannall
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Ald
Bates
Cornell
Land For
BEEN
Commonwealth Gi
Bank « Australia
Bydnee
Citas
Avatrak
London
Théworth
Matiabury Plain
Rabaul
Tata Se Savings Bank Department
BBC Interstate and International Saviage Bank Pace
John Bridge & Co. Ltd
Brisbane
Government Savings Bank OF
Wew South Wales
Aene
Moomben
Eteeet
Rama
Wanna Reine
RERIE
Laghlan ST
C. B. Knight
State Savings Institution
Geen Cane
Eparea
Winchcombe
A. J. Johnston
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Ylemington Siding
Western Front
W. Y. Hoswell
Hilton Griffiths
Veivane KeliMtlin
Es Gelman
Pat
Hie Dowd
Vy Prine
Kawi Non Uf Ates
Margaret Ewan
South Lend
Kellett
Mona I Howe and Co
Klnat
Private Ernest Egan
Private Cecil Stanton
Geiting
Rindi Nyavk
Bandanle
Nichol Las
Otter
Iyvites
Nicholas Aspro
Chonyiny
the Forbes Garage
E. Peppercorn
HK Ohm System
Sory
Bruin
British Empire
Deentan Welbish
VENUS
Manson & Co., Forbes
Burton
B.S
Australs
Sinal
Ravetved Yen Ounipartiere
Ardor
Evens Csinilytors
Ibestan
Erin
Johin
Sam Lena
ORNL
Helms
FUSH
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