08 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
A column reflects on national effort and sacrifice amid war, noting German eastern withdrawals, the need for renewed Allied offensives, and public concerns over health, insurance, and paper shortages. It mentions figures like Pierpont Morgan and includes social observations on diets, exercise, and public fatigue.
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions price increases and a reference to Forbes. It also references a home and a proprietor linked to a department store or bureau. Names and places are unclear but imply a commercial feature in a newspaper column.
An advertisement for superior accommodation at Majleay Street Potts Point offers frew access to country amenities. Details and terms are available on application to the principal.
Train schedule snippet lists Bumbury Manildra Molong Aorenore Orange and Sydney routes. Details show origin and destination stations with times and stops. Primary focus is timetable reference for travel between regional NSW towns and Sydney.
The Lachlan Motor Garage on Templar Street Forbes advertises full stock and accessories with operations day and night. It lists contact numbers 30 and 76 W. Johnson as proprietor details.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association announces services including personal accident workmen's compensation and other accident insurances through Frah & Co as representatives. Terms on application.
An OCR read lists entities including Standard Insurance Co. of WZ. Ltd. and partners such as BIR including crops and stacks, Hallstorm accident policies, live stock and foaling risks, and F. Rath & Co. It appears to be an insurance policy catalog or notice with multiple named underwriters and coverages.
Chronology lists the weekly timetable with trains linking Parkes Burrwang to Sydney via Condobolin and Bathurst. multiple lines mention Parkes Goolagong Molong Cowra Orange Young Melbourne and other destinations. Details include departures around 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm and late afternoon services, with several via Parkes and Cowra noted.
Fire and accident coverage offered for live stock furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and personal property at low rates. Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes advertised farm and homestead insurance with current rates available.
Financial position shows capital of £203,000 with total security at £280,633. Manager Mr Momely Kei reports reserves and funds including a Weserve Fund of £20,250 and carried forward £19,383. Alderman Thomas Slugnes chairs the board advisory in Sydney headquarters at 95 Pitt Street with temporary offices at 33 Hunter Street.
An OCR fragment discusses farming profitability at Cowra with references to wheat costs and harvests. It mentions seed, barley, and manure, noting various prices and expenditures. The text includes numbers and names but is garbled, leaving uncertainty about conclusions.
Fragmented text shows a wartime appeal to send paper to wounded troops and list hospital locations in Australia, Malta, and Europe. It references General Hospitals and overseas camps, highlighting morale through letters and news delivered to injured soldiers.
Meeting card outlines racing fixtures across multiple towns including Narromine Parkes Parkes Condobolin and Grenfell with show meetings and club events. Dates span late August and September with venues Woolstocke Furden Koorawathe and Woodetock and entries show entries by Owen KG Owen RC Priiny and J.C. showing a scattered schedule.
Fragmented OCR lists events and venues with unclear names and dates. The readable items mention shows or performances slated for October at unspecified locations, including references to Hiv Uhh and Pryde with venues in Fortngs and Curl ch, leaving many names misread.
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