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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
3
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordially invited to call at the Royal Hotel. Superior accommodation and an excellent menu. Good stabling. The Royal Hotel meets all trains and is sole agent for Schweppe's aerated waters.
Mrs A A Brown of Mayfield NS mails praise for Hean's Essence claiming it cuts cough medicine costs and yields a large batch cough remedy. The ad touts relief for tickling throats, phlegm, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough and asthma, with a safety note for children and instructions to mail order from G W Hean Sydney.
In London on Tuesday Rudyard Kipling spoke at a Southport recruiting meeting. He warned that a German victory would enslave Britain and unleash refinement of outrages, urging continued wartime sacrifice until Germany bleeds to death to avert a global dark age.
Sweden debates a possible war declaration as the government restricts export of waste cotton and various essential materials. The uneasy press notes stay alert to shifts in policy and international strain affecting trade and security.
Christian De Wet was convicted on eleven counts of treason and sentenced to six years in prison and a fine of £1. The judge said without him there would have been no rebellion. De Wet was acquitted on the charge of intending to form a treasonous movement. He told the court he acted from deep religious conviction.
Berlin reports state the German drive in Galicia moves northwest of Lamberg with two towns captured. Browarucke lies north of Grodek where Lemberg's fate began. Russians retreat from Grodek Lakes toward Lemberg. Kaiser present at Grodek battle per official Berlin note. Units from Belgium reach Galicia aiding plan to divert forces from Anglo French advance. German losses heavy but endless reinforcements keep coming. Austria long prepared the Lemberg corridor for eastern push.
The Petrograd correspondent reports German iron hail battering Russian trenches each day forcing returns and counterattacks. Russians retake cover nightly, repelling assaults with rifles and bayonets as the front line remains fluid amid continuous fighting. The article notes the army has not been defeated.
Trooper James Ollen of Forbes writes from the Dardanelles describing brutal trench fighting. He recounts a brigade charging Turks, digging trenches, and deadly close combat with Turks and shells. He notes casualties, including comrades killed beside him, and boasts of bayonet charges and stubborn Australian endurance.
Fragmentary wartime report describes German forces pressing a Russian defense near Lemberg amid repeated violent paroxysms. It notes Soviet resilience despite losses and a stirred national resolve to continue sacrifices required by the theater.
A fragmentary notice references the Horwich and London Accident Assurance Association with mentions of policy terms and applications related to workmen's compensation and accident insurance. The readable text names Joe John IATL 60 Lis Linet and hints at vitalizing these insurance products.
The group L P M emphasizes a guiding motto that urges members to treat others as they expect to be treated. The saying reflects a standard of mutual respect intended to inform behavior within the organization.
Accident and live stock policies offered with coverage for dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and more. Personal accident sickness workmen's compensation and live stock insurance priced at the lowest current rates. Homesteads wool sheds barns hay stacks and all classes of fences insured at low rates.
Classified note lists goods including Wool Hides and Seine bought with services for carrying, furniture removal, and parcels delivery. Mentions telephone contact 158 for inquiries.
Jack Dowley announces he has taken over Central Livery Stables on Rankin Street from Jack Robb. Dowley pledges thorough attention to the business and doświadczenie with horses, asking Forbes and district to trust his management.
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