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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
2
Owners of stud horses are told to use The Forbes Advocate for contract advertising as a NSW Country Press Association member. Rates depend on size with measurements from 2 to 10 inches and weekly Friday appearance. The Downe s Advocate will follow the Forbes scale. Brownell notes advantages of Forbes advertising.
The OCR text is unclear and fragmented. No coherent event or names are extractable to form a factual news card.
The Forbes Advocate notes central western district sheep dominance at the Homebush event with 72 bidders and strong sales. At Winecombe Carson auction jugging figures show 328 head sold and average prices around 42 units, highlighting market strength.
Government issue medals are obtainable from the Area officer, Parkes, or Mr T Lozell Forbes. The medals are for mothers or wives of men who have served in active duty.
The fragmentary notice mentions Sirls Forbes District School and warnings about the Welatte tutors. It references sending 182 paine or socks and a mid va il with Beenoh wiptaaue. Various departments contribute, with ENP 7 HOWANE and HP faye Deparcuvmnte noted, but details are unclear.
Due to extreme autrelty and predicant preveht, the War Chest Stall is discontinued. A haw loan remains stationed in Terhynratrece Tuvery Saturdays for several months until August end, featuring flowers and other items, aiming for a more sentinel atmosphere.
A lively Calarte School bazaar and dance followed recent rainy weather. The crowd enjoyed refreshments and music while workers provided crafts and services, with Mr Mylen Cumaytin as MC and Bert Moore assisting.
Fragmented text mentions Bowls and a list of players or teams with numerous garbled names. It hints at a game result or event day involving multiple individuals and possible scores, but the content is largely unreadable and contains many corrupted terms. No clear date, place, or definitive outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
The report notes My Hour Penn’s involvement in military planning and confirms four brothers serving in the British army. It mentions Private St Donnell and other relatives tied to Gallipoli and French campaigns, with references to Sydney, Parkes, and several towns as the family’s connections are traced through wartime events and arrivals home.
The readable fragments describe a long, garbled narrative with names such as Hownlir Mapaall atinen and Améraliae fini, mentioning people like Garhi Andee MeN and references to places, dates, and events. The overall sense is unclear due to extensive OCR distortion, but hints at a historical or travelogue style with scattered proper nouns and locations.
A wartime welcome at Fenway Forboy town hall honored returning soldiers. Mrs Morrison Miss Kray and Alice Flint led a reception with Deputy Mayor Siderman Linke McDonnell, Sergeant Duncan, and Private Aiferman Smonnett aiding. Citizens praised veterans for gallant service as Mayors and local women organized the event.
An adjourned inquiry held at Forbes Court House investigated the fatal accident at Daroobaike works on August 2. Coroner H Holcombe presided as witnesses testified about rope use, lifting bags, and the sequence leading to the death of Mr. Heinke and the involvement of workers including Hudson, Murrell, and others. The inquest explored rope access, belting, and safety procedures, with evidence detailing how the bags were handled and the potential causes of the incident.
The report describes Italian gains against Austria and Austrian internal strife. It notes Italian cavalry advances across Plago and Playa while Austrians suffer surrender and material losses. The piece mentions Austrian emperor’s letters, Italy recapturing Montell, and disruptions in wartime industry and communications with strikes and blockades affecting operations.
The text appears as a garbled telegraphic collage listing places and names like Rouen, New Zealand, Alwar, and Roget, with scattered references to events, people, and venues. It hints at travel, meetings, and uncertain dates, but remains largely unreadable and non-cohesive as a complete news item.
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