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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
The notice outlines lodging and arrangement details for visitors from the control terms and all particulars applying to the principals. It emphasizes arranged accommodation, access points, and key deadlines for the visiting party and associated officials.
A fragmented note describes an insurance agent offering private loans to farmers with high rates and security against losses. It promises payment and privacy while collecting debts, giving a contact as Phone LU and Box 68.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a co principal at Glennie Memorial at England School Toowoomba, a pupil radiations board and associated items. Mentions St Helier’s grounds several acres, large rooms, verandas, and health concerns among pupils.
Walter J Kelly and Company offer loan services through stock and property listings. It mentions legal or administrative dealings, with references to terms like realty, interest rates, and related partners. Names appear as entities in a period business context.
Australia faces a complex celebration of the Commonwealth's unity with events across major cities. Officials emphasize national pride while communities reflect on historical tensions and evolving identity during the public holiday.
Fragmented OCR reveals a personal letter style narrative with names and places such as Lowey, Webster, Armstrong, and Morloca. It mentions a town event, a sheriff or sergeant, and references to dates and meetings, suggesting a local community scene with reports of attendees and motions.
Railway Department announces issue of tickets for Melbourne excursion by transengine Forbes at 117 gu on Wednesday January 11. A general public holiday will be observed at Forbes tomorrow with residents urged to note the upcoming Sunday holiday as well.
A muddled notice notes a fundraising effort led by H. C. Elliott, treasurer, for the Mulyandry Austra Na bay Fund. It mentions collections at a function and a preparation for a Vistra or Vistra May event, with reliance on supporters to attend next week.
Paling’s gold medal for piano playing will be awarded at a summer event at the pavilion. The competition is open to contestants under 47 years of age. The secretary of the committee will announce the adjudicators and prize details.
A blurred account describes a social and dance gathering at Daroo Balgie with mixed details on performances and attendees. It mentions a Forties Australia Day program, local musicians, and acknowledgments for participants, though much of the text is garbled.
The lecture by Rev A Fablyr’s lecturer on nations argues for independence and memory of the Dutch. Delivered Tuesday evening at the Praes Dytwrhin Church Mall, the outline promises a focus on liberty and self rule.
Fragmentary OCR shows headings for Boys List and Little Girls List with a final note Total to date. No readable names, dates, places, or complete items available to define specifics or counts.
Fragmentary financial totals show sums for Bachelors' List and Girls' List with dated entries. Partial figures include 100 each, 90 shillings, and small GBP amounts, but the text is incomplete and lacks full context or headings.
The event outlines a grand Australia Day program including a masquerade ball at Grand Marea and a procession starting at Crom Sirév. Highlights cover a concert by a local orchestra, costumes and prizes, a market in the smoke room, and various entertainments including a bill of dances, sports, and a picture show.
A fragmented note discusses the progress of funds for a forthcoming Australian event, noting attractions and weather considerations. It mentions that organizers believe the collection is proceeding and that a favorable weather outlook could aid attendance and donations.
Sensational reports speak of an alleged rape case at Robinsons Beach on the Orange Road Sunday. Clyde Cook was charged with rape while John Joseph Spire faced an attempted rape claim. both were to appear before the court and likely remanded.
Aive Volkhardt died today after severe burns from a Breather incident on Oranges road Monday. Mrs Volkharge house fire owner badly burned while attempting to save property. she was taken to Forbes hospital in serious condition. An inquiry into the circumstances will be held this afternoon.
Tone Baltar of the Forbes Advocate declares a letter from Mr Bates to the local press about excluding the Forbes Hospital Committee meeting was written without his approval. He asserts as a committee member the public has a right to know how the institution is run and that transparency is essential for public support.
Letter writer denounces Air Robinson as a proxy for Fratesantiem, arguing against sectarian strife and praising Belgians and Catholics who suffered for religious freedom. Calls for unity amid Protestant and Catholic tensions while referencing World War I battles and Allied sacrifices.
In a midweek rifle section event for Captain J. H. Bates, seven shots were fired at 60 and 300 yards. Results list competitors including Brownpill, Fleder, Jardenkingen, Hackl, Haydon, Bevan, Treanor, Tunney and Amnetk with scores ranging across the two ranges.
A letter to the editor discusses Orange lodge loyalty and opposition from church figures, noting Western Orange lodges and their stance amid remarks on Sir Edward Carson and John Redmond. The writer cites Roman Catholic sentiments, political alignments, and loyalty questions tied to the war era.
The weekly Yorkes Recruiting Association meeting held in the town hall discussed planning for a visit by Mr Garland and Mr Grimm on August 5. They outlined recruiting addresses, a display of pay and pension pamphlets, and arrangements for interviewing willing eligibles after speeches.
An at home remedy instruction promotes Nyal's Mountess Herbs with boiling water infusion for stomach, hyer, and kidney disorders. It claims cure for constipation biliousness and kidney trouble and mentions Fowler Pharmacy Hankin street selling the product. Also notes unrelated shoe sale and various medicinal products including Woods Great Peppermint Cure and distant references to other items.
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