Soldiers Letters From France Describe War Life
Private Harry Black of North Hill IA writes from somewhere in France in late April. He recalls trains through Australia, cold weather, snow, and rain, and notes shells bursting in the firing line. He describes aircraft, Taubes, and the German response, plus a burial after a local bombardment on Good Friday.
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Harry
Sonny") Black
Mra
Alex. Black
North Hill
France
West Australia
C. Company
Frivance
Australia
Ready for More Fight Between Fronts in Egypt
Gunner By Green of Forbes writes to Miss Lihy Green on May 4 about Egypt duties and harsh weather. He notes sandstorms and heat, mentions tea with Sonny Guon and Ashleisi Young, a successful swimming carnival, and the Prince of Wales as a spectator. The Australian soldier smiles, expecting active trench service ahead.
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Green
Forbes
Lihy Green
Egypt
Swarkie
Bet
Sonny Guon
Ashleisi Young
Forlite
Prince of Wales
A DAY CAMP LETTER FROM EGYPT
Gunner Arthur Read writes from Egypt dated May 5 to his parents Mr and Mrs Read of Calare. He reports good health and describes camp life with scarce water for washing porposes though the men are well fed. He mentions many fellow boys in the brigade including Ted Green Irow South Forbes Sonny Webb Tange White and Tom Glynn. Steve Parker travelled on the same boat as Gunner Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Read
Egypt
Tange White
Tom Glynn
Trucker
Steve Parker
Gunner Head
Private letter from J Search in France noted by High Commissioner
A letter from Private J. Search, son of Mrs J. Search of Stanmore, describes being in France amid shot and shell. He mentions receiving a parcel, German shells, and his unit, while lamenting the destruction of French villages and homes by the Huns. He signs April 26 and writes of a companion in the same battalion, A. Muir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. Search
Stanmorn
Bomewhere
France
Afteo
High Commissioner
Australia
Search
Forbes
A. Muir
Gyp Jones Lauded For Clever Purses On Racecourses
Gyp Jones once wowed Forbes crowds with purses holding sovereigns that turned to halfpennies by sleight of hand. He avoided losses with a hawker’s license claim and kept secret tricks, earning large sums until ruin or illness felled him at Forbes hospital after his final purse sale at the show races.
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Musketcong
Forbes
Forbes Cemetery
Gyp Jones
Gyp
Jones
Coate
Red Mick
Forbes Show
Buneo
Forbes Hospital
The Hoomerangs Sail to Join the War Effort
Private Gordon Styles forwards verses praising three thousand khaki-ordered troops marching from the Gulf of Carpentaria to join a fight against a tyrant. The speaker urges steadfast sacrifice, duty, and national pride as ships carry bronzed soldiers toward the distant front, with historians to record their deeds.
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Gulf of Carpentaria
Huca
Nehuing
Cold Weather Suit Alert From C Oo Buckland
The Straight Tip warns customers to order a Cold Weather Suit now or face an advance price later. Buckland underscores new season goods bought early at reasonable prices, but stock is limited and selling fast.
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C. Oo Buckland
Trained Sea Lions Amazes Audiences in Circu it Act
Captain Frank Hulley and his eight sea lions star in a Wirth Bros Circus show. The trained animals perform jugglings on wires, riding, and feats once considered impossible. Capt Hulley explains training methods, diet, and the animals harsh yet affectionate handling, noting their calm in hot or cold weather and steady weekly pay for the captain.
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Wirth Bros
Cirius
Frank Hulley
Loraeback
Forbes Advocate
Huling
Klapete
Santa Harbara
California
New York
New Zealand
Jin
Huting
Wird
Farmers question minister and wheat statements
A letter to the Sydney Morning Herald challenges ministerial statements on guaranteed wheat and fallow land. It cites an interview with Mr Valder, questions minutes and department delays, and asks why farmers were misled or kept in the dark about land classification and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Tlerharn
den Valley
Trundle
Sydney Morning Herald
Vatiers
Walter Sitvs
Valder
Neal
Walder
Department of Agri Culture
Ed Weaver Co Sale Announcement of Cattle and Horses
On Wednesday the 21st instant Messrs Ed Weaver & Co offer a head of mixed cattle at their yards Forbes also 12 head of horses. Edward Weaver & Co annual sales to be held mid September with 400 to 500 horses expected.
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Messrs
Weaver & Co
Forbes
Edward Weaver & Co
Edward Weaver & Coy
Mrst
Price
Voluntary Workers' Association Seeks Supplies and Subscriptions
A lonely Homiliot notice from the Voluntyrs Wor kers' Association asks to seal out the Work and offects of that toby. It states a motor forty taut Kenny is needed to carry out their work and subscriptions for the purchase of this and administration will be received by Messrs Won Hrooka, ft. L. Maker, or Ro Ko Allport, Box 1488, G.P.O., Sydney. Woods' Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colde is mentioned at 1/6.
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Voluntyrs Workers’ Association
Toby
Mmis
Messrs Won Hrooka
Ft. L
Ro Ko Allport
G.P0
Sydney
Belgian Fund installment forwarded to Jemalong Shire Council
Miss N MacPhillamy has forwarded her second instalment collected for the Belgian Helgian Fund to Jemalong Shire Council. Previous acknowledgements list Lou Vandenberg C. MacPhillamy Hugh McDougall Jack M'Tingall P Godden L Thomas Peter Corbett Fohn Riddle M MacPhillamy G Kelly and C Thorburn. Ex 1 ot £ asid ernment Savings Bank of N.S.W Forbes 181.
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Lou Vandenberg
Hugh M'Dougall
Jack M'Tingall
P. Godden
L. Thomas
Peter Corbett Fohn Riddle
M. C. MacPhillamy
G. Kelly
R. Thorburn
Jottings of War Funds and Local News in Charters Towers
Notable gifts to war funds total £15,170 from J M Uride of Worra. Orange Licensing Court sees hotelkeepers seek lower fees. Justice Cordon rules in Vincent divorce suit. Long-distance travelers recruited, horses lost on treks, and a silver jubilee celebration at Grenfell. Local society notes include PLFA magazine praise and an insanity ruling in Wy J Chidbey case. A Melbourne Sun note covers Holt’s political prospects and Bathurst theft sentencing.
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Orange
Justice Cordon
Vincent
Wis Hoter
Vincene Psailtless
Arthur Preston
Dirdsville
Oddfellows’ Hall
Grenfell
Father Macviras
Whelan
Drovers Pass Through Barne None Must Give Notices
Drovers passing through Barne none must give notices at Baree tong by order of the manager.
Missing Strawberry Helper Sought With Reward
A two year old child described as EC oon near romp from South Forbes is reported. Any person saving such information or bringing it will be rewarded with ft.
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EC Oon
Romp
South Forbes
Notice at Yamma Station Prohibits Hunting and Shooting
After this place all jerks and others found hunting shooting or passing on Yamma Station will be prosecuted without respect to persons Persons remain with authority will be prosecuted with the utmost vigor of the inn MGIER TOMPKINS Yau
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Yamma Station
Mgier & Tompkins
Yau
Municipality of Forbes Tender Notice for Firewood Supplies
The Municipality of Forbes invites tenders for firewood delivered to Water Works Supply Quarry Fichiks for the Cemetery. Specifications may be seen at the council's lever farms. Tenders must be on the council's letterhead and addressed to Mills, Town Clerk. June lith?
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Willee
Council
Leuder Farms
Eugowra Branch Pacers and Settlers' Association Meeting
Eugowra Farmers and Settlers Association calls a meeting of Eugowra Branch members Saturday afternoon June 24 at the School of Aria Ruegowirm. District organiser Mr Coghlan will address the members. an attendant is requested. W Sommer Lille, Secretary.
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Eugowra
Pacers and Settlers’ Association
Aria
Ruegowirm
Coghlan
Gol Alttendant
W. Sommer Lille
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Gordon Styles
Cotambe
Uliks
Buottl
Hatjepen
Woods
J. M'Uride
Worra
PLFA
Pastoral Finance Association
Wy J. Chidbey
Jude Marver
Chidley
Hinaelt
Adelaide
Whyte-Carcowie
Whyte
Vallivia
William Taylor
Rogorichina Station
Milly Roberts
Taylor
Holtiat
Cootamundra
Henry E. Meakin
Bathurst
AL Castle
Maine
Furst
Layla
Droken
Lil Meakin
Miles
Lidcombe
Hld
Culkowe
Charles Thurston
Thomas Need
Iowaly
Luelenji-Herper
Stewart
Thurston
Angel
Bonnington
Edward Weave & Cvoy
Warrener
Misa
Daltye-street
North Ill
E, L. A. Ltkes, Outli Portes
Dw. Mills
Townlark
Town Lol
Farlwos
Lith
Eugowra Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Orange Grovie
Thlimet
Luis Permissionis
A. Woodholse
Fortes
Church OF England Services
Wiasm
Slaom
Ilom
Hoenihor Kuguwra
AL J. Uuordner
Presbyterian Services
Witercessoury Service
Htt
Methodist Church Services
Shee
Linnam
Mexsift
Shelton
Wiil
le Genning Aruniingtons
Domingos
Ireland
Hean
G. W. Hean
Castlereagh St
Manson
Star OF Scotland
Westwith
Chevrolet
A. E. Peppercorn, Proprietor
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