Influenza, Trials, and Turmoil Reported in Sydney Telegraph
A Sydney public meeting in Martin Place urged bail for Freeman pending conviction. The Board of Health reported thirty deaths and 174 new influenza cases. Nine deaths occurred among interned Germans at Holdsworthy. Other items include a suppression of tax exemptions, a grievous infant assault, a fatal street fight, and volatile volcanic and labor news from Java and beyond.
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Sydney
Martin Place
Freeman
Board of Health
Willis
Education Department
Cumpston
SBW
Holdsworthy
Cniured Wilton
Premyteria General Assembly
Interstate Labor Conference
Abollaiy
Gareiea Mettera
Preken Hill
King and George Streets
Hoa
Auoines
AL Phillipe
Java
Squealing and Sabbath Fervor Stir Forbes Advocate Debate
A correspondence to the Forbes Advocate lampoons rumors from an Onlooker group about a vote. The letter notes threats of resignation and claims a tied result with no clear victors, reflecting amusement at the club’s heated controversy.
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Forbes -Advocate
Another Aero Flight and Sunday Bowls Satire
A reader replies to an earlier letter with sarcasm about Sunday bowls voting and a riding incident on Sunday. The piece notes a bridge dispute at Rankin Street, odd town observations, and a hunt involving a horse bowler, ending with a signed closing from CAMUBETS MMOHLY.
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Suniday
Une Tril
Patel Bridge
Rankin-street
Madurta
Sonet
W Carroll Seeks Block Sale of Timbers and Treasures
W Carroll advertises sale of blocks of timber and ship fittings including saddles and furthers work aboard a ship. Claims the very best trees and guaranteed workmanship. Obscured names and locations render specifics uncertain.
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Alches Cay Teen'herpest
Gut
Aydney
Private Eustace Street Veteran Returns From War Service
Private Street, brother of Myr Pred Street, was a 1914 enlistant who served at Gallipoli and in France, including Ypres and Paschendaele. He saw heavy fighting with over 26 000 casualties in the two engagements Palamennes and another near that date before returning to Australia. He later worked as a western representative for Tfarrison Jones and Devlin Ltd and plans to resume farming duties in Wellington.
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Eustace Street
weroKs
Wellington
Forbes
Private Street
Myr Pred
Fortes
Mra Res
Coward
Carlawatitney
Gallipoli
Ventacula Teche
Enterie
France
Poincres
Palamennes
Mien
Mullecourt
Ypres
Paschendaele
Australia
Tfarrison Jones, and Devlin, Ltd
Wit
Olf Willett
Vie Stork
Solikier
Ot Tapa
Private Jack Ginty Returns Home After Service Abroad
Private Jack Ginty, also known as Veivutee Jacek Gini, a popular Forbes colder, returned home Saturday after a lengthy overseas term. He served in France for much of that period and was welcomed warmly by many friends who celebrated his homecoming with a hearty greeting.
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Jacek Gini
Forbes
France
Bowie
Jack
War veteran Lieutenant A R Robinson Returns Home
Lieutenant A R Robinson returned from service Saturday to be greeted by family and neighbors. He is the son of Mr J Robinson, a well known farmer of log and thick, noted for his wartime service and local prominence.
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A. R. Robina
J. Trobinson
Robin
Obituary of Willian Mewiskey longstanding Victoria Hotel figure
The death of Willian Anna Lis Mewiskey aged 64, a well known commercial traveller, occurred Saturday afternoon at his residence Victoria Hotel. He retired years ago, moved to Young, then returned to operate Victoria Hotel with license transferred to his son Sydney M Comiskey. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian cemetery, with T. Veustey as undertaker.
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Willian Anna Lis Mewiskey
Victoria Hotel
Inter McOmlehey
Wil
Young
Alent
Victoria W
B. Nork
M Comiskey
Sydney M Comiskey
Suns
Sidney Footest
T. Vejstey
Unclear Historical Item From Sydney Trade Notes
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Aer Green Megara Ned Co. and Sydney opening events with possible dates and ties. The readable phrases include loading, Moevadsia, and a July 7 reference, but specifics remain obscured. The piece appears to be a partial notice or transit/maritime update with unresolvable names.
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Aer Green
Megara Hi Ned & Co
Sydney
Porbos Ai Moevadsia
Homo
Service notes describe Lieutenant Robinson and fuel refit plans
A damaged wartime note records Lieutenant Robinson in near continuous service with minimal leave due to wounds. It mentions praise for his conduct and hints at future land assignment, while noting a five hour fuel reserve and other logistical remarks about the unit.
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Liewtenant Robinson
Cone of Wounde
Ryuhinsen
Sergioo
Untitled fragment on tuners and people in a yard
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a tuner, individuals named Trewin and Prentice, a yard scene, and references to a bell and agony. The readable parts hint at a local event or observation but lack clear context or outcome.
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Melloneers
Cmd
Une
Unclear Text Leads to An Uncertain Local Note
Fragmentary OCR text references a well dressed man, a stall or apot, and mentions style and plates. No clear event, names, or place can be confirmed from the readable portion.
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Aetr
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W. Carroll
Rankin Street
Eustace
Jack Ginty
A. R. Robinson
W. A. M'Comiskey
Brown
Haiign
San
Rterh
BEI @SMITH
Gh - Macallis Ster
Rel
Bal. Grinsted
Lecthonm Agreet
Bertram Scutt
Glenview
Grenfell
Bel
Nurse Morris
Breadanhall
Calarie
Mra Roy Birks
Lutlensa Anithoeas
Laaly
Hoke
Duke
Miss Byith
Joint Wan
Sera
Houch
Treas
Methodist Church Services
Condobolin PF. A. H
Association
Sabe
A. Turner
Detly Vey
Downel
Fan
Torinders
Hook
Joe Pried
Turner & Kbane, Forbaa
Forbes Jockey Club
Forbes Benevolent Souhity
Thutaslay
DL J
Moloney
Secretars Bao
Hiatthumbers
Mrucemes
Uy Penes
Forbes Fortnightly Stock Market
T. E. Drane
Templar Street
Meagher
Amazon
Manchester
Beartel
de Natural
Wink Dee
Oyu
LETES
Hughes
Lowe
PHONE
Hughes’ Corner
W. A. Foley
Lachlan Street
Ifresk
W.A. Foley
Inamans
Theo
Wien
Ea Baratieany
Austen & Pratley
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