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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
2
The notice lists subscription and booking details for The Forbes Advocate with terms for quarter and advance payments, notes on advertisement space, and a remark about unsold ads. It identifies Brownhill as proprietor.
Fragmented OCR recalls a memorial service praising Lord Kitchener for his empire service. It highlights his wartime leadership, impact on Britain and the empire, and gratitude from communities, with references to hymns, clergy, and funeral rites.
In Sunny West at St Lawrence the Right Rev Dr Dunne presided over a conformation with four candidates. His lordship delivered an eloquent sermon. Special music was rendered by the chair and several adult members contributed to the afternoon service.
Fragmentary OCR text references June rainfall and monetary amounts but yields no coherent event or names. The readable parts mention Forbes and 1491 and vague weather notes, lacking a clear reportable incident.
Fragmentary report describes a band benefit at Forbes lawn with four acts and a chaotic interval. Details on performers and outcomes are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The fragmentary OCR reports strange happenings around a person named Mr Street in Fortes with references to a dog, a hotel, and odd dialogue about a pick and a veil. Details are garbled, but the scene suggests a local incident or anecdote involving a parade of incongruous actions and phrases.
W K Pasten reports hospital staff shifts with Private B. J. O’Malley recovering, Andrew Duncan a local patient, and Andrew Duncan noted as a Wyalong resident. Mention of Sydney departure for Mr Lach Turoor, Wandmaster of Forbes, plus progress toward recovery for a resident. Vandals and community notices include volunteers accepted for active air corps from February and names of several rejected applicants Charles Thomas Pack and Robert J. Votter.
Fragmentary telegraphy notes from a Commonwealth era archive discuss war lore and a presumed inventory. The garbled text references exploration, permanence, and duties of an advisory role, with unclear names or dates.
Striker threat looms as Walgett workers demand remuneration for sheep shearing and weed control. Changes tension rise after disputes over old rates and new pay terms, with unsettled wages and potential job actions amid ongoing talks.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a court scene in Metall involving I. John's Ap sliran Phureh and alleged assaults. A disturbance erupts as a rowdy crowd voices that police are coming while officers attempt to control the situation.
A fragmentary notice reports meningitis cases in Victoria with unclear dates and names due to damaged OCR. The text references Malbowene and a Wednesday/Thesday variant, noting involvement of a wing and a monetary figure of 93 in the context of the case.
The emutated population of the Site dash year wa Tung by creave of GlK The umber of macrtanes wan 18228.
Sydney reports on a new Sunday trading law due to come into operation soon. The article notes a potential start date and local implications for businesses and shoppers amid forthcoming regulatory changes.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a political confrontation in Sydney involving Mr Griffith and Mr Crit. The detritus of a debate suggests a directed effort to respond to or overcome challenges, with references to a council, a meeting, and possible resignation or policy direction.
A chaotic account describes a difficult journey with foggy details and a perilous trek. The group faces confusion and illness while attempting to reach a distant destination, with several members struggling to continue as conditions worsen.
In a local court proceeding a case regarding the Royal Motel provisos and a defendants’ charge is noted. The deposition reveals a vote in the matter and the court orders a ty conte with the defendant facing a financial and procedural outcome. The names mentioned include Forbes and Moloney as parties or participants in the proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice or brief from Bowkert Biya with garbled names and dates. Readable bits mention a Thursday event and a firm named Co. with references to a dam and aging terms. Details are not coherent enough to determine a clear action or outcome.
A chaotic reported summary covers German submarine tactics, Allied responses, and civilian distress. It cites Panthin France air losses, Paris protests, and Russian advances while noting Belgrade battles, Austrian pressure, and British wartime stance. The piece blends military action with civilian impact across Europe and mentions leaders and nations in a war-wide frame.
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