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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
2
A garbled report describes Mea Marit Jarrick driving along Condabolin road when a horse bolted. The resulting derailment left three ribs injured in the vehicle and occupants affected. The piece references a ridge and a fleeting, unclear sequence of events.
A memorial service for Lord Kitchener will be held on Sunday morning next. The funeral march will be played by the band, and a bell will ring 20 separate times. A national memorial service is also noted in the brief observance.
Fragmented OCR drifts list odd items and names. Sparse mentions include Sydney wool sales, traders, and prices amid garbled phrases. The piece references several places and individuals in a market context with unclear outcomes or dates.
The board gathered yesterday morning with names including Mywars Wallace Minton and J. Low to discuss welcoming a new member and the upcoming general election. Members debated attendance, duties, and the integration of new appointees while planning for the polling period and related oversight.
The Corowa Pastures Protection Board reports 20 further actions on an illuminated address from Sugarrvie to South, and that the proposal lacks encouragement from other boards. Me Rowler quotes several parties to comply with Aer Goodielt Bros, Nelhonard’s Block, Bloomweld Bros. W D M’Combld seeks revocation of rewards. Laidlaw notes orders to destroy intruders. A survey includes a payment post of £2 2s 4d.
Privates Georg White and Smith on war leave returned by Sydney yesterday. Mrs Pike of Trundle district died Friday. Sergeant-Major A. Musgrave expected to arrive in Australia mid June. Bishop Danae will conduct confirmation services at St Lawrence's Church on Sunday. Mrs Alex Diack of Northill received word from son Roy Black in Egypt. Several brief notes follow about service members, injuries, and wartime movements including recruiting speeches and local morale anecdotes.
Fragmented testimony from a Rural Court session in Korbes Friday shows farmers pressing for fair hours and wage practices. Witnesses including Mr Hatdock and Mr Maldock discuss prewar labor conditions and government wage standards, with reference to a conference and its influence on labor rules.
The Foches Court heard cases including Notan Mewes Wallace Auarter with WG powtan JP Newey Ay Tonkin and Mikki C Tamktin. Apel 8 ower and 2/8 cont a of runes for tiring a home their families on the Federal roll. Weight Hatton Covert Mewel aimed the stem at 14/4 from Molyor defendant paid 1404 into court.
Weather notes indicate rainfall affected ongoing Hemet activities with damp conditions hindering outdoor plans. Local officials urged caution as streets showed slick surfaces and visibility declined during the storm.
The report notes a wet Saturday at Forbes with strong voter turnout. Motors and other vehicles brought voters to the hall as seven o clock approached, yielding broad support for both parties. Returning officer Henry Webster and deputy officer Woalley oversaw a smooth day with a final nine o clock majority pledged.
Report from the telegram bulletin notes polling in Bingara for a by election following the resignation of Mr GK W Donald from the Labor party. Details are incomplete with figures and full context unclear.
A strong earthquake was felt along the New South Wales coast from Newcastle to Wingham and Taree on Sunday morning. The Seal Rocks Lighthouse suffered serious damage, and houses in Forster and Tinacurry were violently affected.
Police in Sydney yesterday encountered two suspects who refused to stop their vehicle. Officers fired two shots, wounding one suspect fatally and another near fatally, with the second suspect taken into custody after a brief pursuit.
A note of rising prices due to a butter shortage is reported from Sydney with expectations of higher costs ahead. The brief item cites scarce butter and looming price increases affecting local buyers and traders.
Spinney Titonlty and The Miniator fir Vetenenty resported to have expressed opolation that the sitiator influence at Geena expit al way at work in the Common weal ty elovking factory. Employees protested, rejected the attrietutes, and held a meeting. They condemned Senter Poares for Wib statoiumts and urged action against the statements.
Fragmentary report notes General Sydney and Mronbisho Kells describe an unstrike weapon as terrible in demerrary lands. Mentions new appointments to the Hallway Commissioners Board for its peasant.
Fragmented telegraph wires describe wartime events, including engagements near hexen and shifts in lines, with references to figures like Lord Kitchener and interment plans. The report notes casualties, prisoner movements, and transport disruptions as the conflict unfolds across regions and fronts.
Fragmented notice describes a presbytery hall in the town hall tonight and juvenile jail event tomorrow night. It mentions Mr Me Jon o f Tomanblt and a fortnight prior incident involving two men, with references to a native of Metiiueme and a person named Jonas and William Waters Gaain in unclear context.
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