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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
1
A verbose reflection discusses conscription, Australia’s stance, and the war’s direction. Noting material from Sat Marino and Kaiser’s position, it weighs mandatory service against voluntarism while recalling anecdotes of Sydney talks and civic life amid wartime worry.
May collections for Mrs R. 8. Rawlings Belgian pirate raise £12 18s with Mrs Charka and OM T. H. James Bank of Australasia among contributors. List includes Mosses Wilkon Killen Cooper Brownbill J.B. Reymond & Bons C. 4. Jones 8 Weaver G. Weaver Rogerson Bates Gaymard Herborn Oliver Hunter and many others with a separate contestups totaling 25 18s from Wille Wort Dan Hill Forbes and more various donors and recipients across the Belgian SUevele.
Shire Councillors debated a Jemalong liaison with Manly on a plan to treat German Austrian and Turkish males in the state as internees until war’s end. Debate touched confiscation deportation and potential cooperation limits with defence authorities amid 20 000 ethnic residents in the Commonwealth.
Fragmentary notice discusses affordable travel options and cheaper transit methods. Mentions the Humberel motor car priced at £190 and the Motor House in Sydney. References cheaper wheels and tires but the text is garbled, preventing clear details.
Mail timetable lists Sunday through Friday routes calling at Condobolin Parkes Bogan Gate Lock towns and stations. It notes arrivals and departures at Calare Condobolin Sydney Melbourne Molong Cookamidgera Parkes Trundle Grenfell Goondiwindi and many others with late fees and varying times. The jumble details indicate extensive regional mail delivery coverage across New South Wales and nearby areas.
Our residents of Blankets, Rises, and Flannels have received delivery at prewar prices. We offer substantial savings on every yard of flannel or plaincloth and similar winter comforts. Buy early in the week for best value as we promise to honor market prices and extend good value to customers.
The Jemalong Shire monthly council meeting recorded attendance of president Rawlins and members including Noakes Law Grays Brown and Sly. Discussions covered water conservation, boat and road works, plant installation, and engineer actions. The minutes note financials with credits and debits and reference to correspondence about government projects and local infrastructure improvements.
Boxing results at Blaney stadium include Fred Byer defeating Frite Yalland after a 40 round bout and AL Nuthourne besting Juxbte Mebexan on points. The Australian Randwick meeting opened with hurdle and steeple events and finished with multiple stakes and nursery handicap outcomes, noting performances by Winnie Lee and Royal Bar among others.
The report outlines council discussions on road improvements, property access, and public passage. Councillor Grieve and engineer Councillor Low are cited on power and road matters, with plans for maps and a potential access route through Marria’s property. Changes include proposed traffic control and a focus on completing planned works despite weather and preparation challenges. The piece notes ongoing municipal details and cites George Washington Browdhill as proprietor.
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