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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
6
An advertisement from Union Hotel Trundle outlines lodging and public rooms with convenient arrangements and up-to-date amenities. It promotes the hotel as a comprehensive commercial and public meeting space for country visitors and locals alike.
The record notes heavy rain and snow causing river lag on Tuawinke and flooding near Lachlan, with farmers dependent on fish water facing hard days. A billiards match at Hodtgerahong Fairto featured cold, miserable conditions, and scores listed for several duos.
The Eugowra BA and Hy Association held a committee gathering at Arla Hall on Saturday afternoon the 12th. Attendees included J. Greenhalely vice president in the chair and H. J. Greenlaigh CP Boyd and others. Discussions covered the Ley whigtil allowances, School of Arts meeting about the future of Liremont, and preparations for the upcoming Citizens’ Gala. The meeting noted arrangements for the Balelan Fund and staffing, with volunteers for the front lines and security.
The text presents a corrupted account referencing a wedding feast and associated ceremonies with scattered names and places. It mentions a bridal party and mourners, a ceremony at a home, and a scattered cast including relatives and officials. The fragmentary nature limits clear identification of people, dates, or locations.
The event featured the Right Rev Dr Long Bishop of Bath arriving at Trundle for a confirmation service. He spoke to a large audience at the church, discussing German history and titles as part of the Old residents’ gathering. The visit ended with a lecture and a collection for the National Relief Fund, raising about £575. The bishop then moved on to Bogan Gate and Condobolily?
Death reports in Cowra announce the passing of Mrs D C M'William wife of Mr D from Kanvarvolly atullon after a brief illness. She was about AW years old a Victoria native and mother of young children. She died suddenly after a brain bleed despite medical efforts. her funeral at the English cemetery was described with a silver mounted casket and read by Rev J Hart of Cowra. The notice notes community sympathy and lists local business changes involving Hart and O Maley and other Cowra residents.
A garbled report describes a sports meeting with Av a Asiear and Las Salirday attendance. It mentions opponents Rigones M Keon and Tulsy n and a match between Vooly and mour, with talk of a controversial outcome and ongoing tensions.
A garbled OCR passage recounts a collision and injuries involving multiple individuals amid snow and rain. Names appear distorted as Mr D Bartley, Tom Glennas, and Stewart are noted. a “Kangar” manager and a visitor to the family are mentioned amid confusing local details.
Fragmentary text with garbled names and events, mentioning Maybe Sydney, China, and military references. Several intelligible items include hints of peoples families and possible front-line casualties, but details are obscured by OCR errors and inconsistent spelling. The readable portions suggest a local war era update with personal notices and consternation over residence and missing fronts.
Local notes from Bogan Gate report six points of farm prices weather and horse feed difficulties. Clubs plan tennis matches with Carlachy. Robberies and bank activity linked to Mr Adam’s price in Sydney and local banking. Community efforts include a War Fund drive, a Tumble Fair on Australia Day and two dance nights to raise funds. Juvenile league concert and a boxed carnival at Tolhurst’s Hall set with prizes, skate rentals, and 1/4 entry. Mr Keast travels to Parkes due to his mother’s ill health.
Historical ad listing assets for sale including Massey Harris tractors and Hawey engines, a Wor d press bench raw furniture, drawing room suites and a variety of hardware items. The catalog mentions 18 Woolseley machines, blacksmithing tools, saddles and bridles, plus other gear and a general assortment of household furnishings from a single order auction.
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