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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary note describes a meeting of assorted committees and discusses purchase plans and logistic details. The text includes disjointed phrases about a hospital and a truck purchase, with unclear participants and outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a wartime fund drive effort involving named individuals and a school forwarding money to a war chest. The readable items mention promoting a defense cause and second-hand contributions, with scattered references to cities and names. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear outcomes.
A vocal theater note describes a performance of Romeo and Juliet featuring Ian Witleent Bin and Evatt as lead figures. The piece promises a dramatic evening with a star cast and mentions a Gulshire arrival and a poster by Remymion Smith. It hints at a rich program and a crowd drawn by notable names.
Fragmentary OCR reports a pest outbreak report linking mice to wheat damage at Parkes with scattered names and dates. The piece mentions Aly Hones Corny of Varran Vale and notes public concern over grain loss and potential migrations of rats.
A fragmented dispatch describes ranks and casualties amid Forbes area veterans. It mentions Private Varta Mousa and Private Clint Cavpnagh among wounded, plus other named soldiers and families. The garbled text references military units, dates, locations, and a local list of names connected to a broader conflict.
Fragmented wartime note from a speaker in distress mentions a brother Berk en route to France and concern for family. The writer urges calm, promises contact later, and notes conveying efforts to survive and stay hopeful during the conflict.
Fragmentary text notes government resignation amid floods at Deniliquin and Sydney with scattered, unclear references to names, dates, and places. The garbled lines mention Timday, Varela, and Matran, with mentions of a weather impact and international tones but lack coherent events or outcomes.
A bowls evening saw Holcombe Eliatt Whishead Hanney's team defeat Baldock's squad in a tense green match. The event featured competitive play and close finishes as teams vied for top spots.
Fragmented report notes an asbestos trophy event with carvers listed and match results. Third round results include Pi Rowlu 08 defeating Buckland 47 and other scattered scores, with several names and numbers damaged or unclear. The piece references Wednesday and Saturday sections and multiple players, but many details are unreadable.
Fragmentary text mentions arvatresd Arophy prevented by Me A Haack and Mears Krew with noted serenity on Salura. It references attempts to stranns foe Tor ear eve boeing but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
A report from yesterday details a shooting incident at the Forbes Rifle Club range. An unnamed participant discharged a firearm, resulting in injuries to a teammate who was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Police investigated the scene and collected evidence for an official report.
In the court notes unreadable text references Forbes, a bust of a judge, and several unnamed parties. The fragmentary lines mention a hotel, a garden gate, and various individuals with uncertain roles. The pieceread as a historical legal notice with limited decipherable names and dates.
A heavily garbled passage references a public sale and legal notice elements including sales actions, officials, and dates. The readable portions mention a process involving a Mount area, a sovereign context, and named individuals or entities, but many names and specifics are obscured.
A fragmented item notes SMN and WRIA involves in a day labeled as 68 at Hew Gemnfell. The readable text mentions a feeder fate and a general event, with unclear specifics and persons.
The fragment describes an event in ANIME Nice with Wy Sisake aetons and mentions Uveloetate and The Weak saides nonthy viey as part of the scene. Strong entities are not clearly identifiable in readable text.
A young woman identified as Mim Katheten Francis Whitley, a Forties native, was killed in Sydney in a Tuesday incident. The death occurred under unclear circumstances, with local authorities noting a possible connection to a person named Wilshale and a man described as tyemicar. Further details are scarce as investigators search for motive and exact sequence of events.
France's Day marks a mayoral event with a public gathering on Thursday evening to honor contributions in the war. Attendees focus on recognizing efforts, with emphasis on wartime service and the public duty of officials.
A fragmentary 19th century note describes a duck shoot for France and the disposal of birds. Names listed include Westry James Debenham Ted White Luke Hampton George Sandersoy and others. The text mentions beds and a plan to keep some birds until good work is completed.
A patchwork of local notes on events and personalities. Mentions a football match between Koc Ape and CHtrOObILKe with high scores and examinations by cuits newmon. Reports on a fire at Rovelle alii, losses from water and smoke, and a court appearance over alleged fraud.
The Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club held its winter meeting with 24 entrants and a chaotic start for Gunning Gap, leaving backers disappointed as favorites fell behind. Judges warn the sport’s integrity is at stake amid a scandalous start, promising closer scrutiny and an environmental push for cleaner, fairer racing.
Fragmented account of a football match played Sunday with Strickman and Crinan noted for Porhen Phe youth effort. Several players are mentioned with unclear roles, referee comment, and speculation about team selections. The piece praises a few performances while criticizing others and hints at upcoming games and gear.
The latest French communiqué describes Sir Douglas Haig advancing units westward and capturing towns including Leduelies and Roeux. British troops reportedly fought near Vere and in trenches west of the Somme, taking prisoners and holding ground against German positions as operations continued in the northwest sector.
A chaotic report notes Russian regimental movements and German maneuvers facing disappointment in Moscow and Athens, with fears of a fourth crisis. It mentions deserters near Rugstam, a correctional exposure of anarchists at the Lateran Church, and arrests linked to revolutionary disturbances.
Sydney dispatch reports British lines near Lens tightening as troops push toward the eastern fringe of the town. German trenches and dugouts show signs of disturbance while artillery dominance makes German positions increasingly precarious and uncomfortable.
Obituary records the death in Sydney on Sunday of former WeHT-keowH resident of Forbes district, Mr George Henry Kulleht. The deceased was known for comic talent. The remains will be brought to Forkes tomorrow morning and the funeral will depart Sir Richard Kutehty's residence, Orange Road, at 6 pm tomorrow for HW Carnutiy cemetery.
Report on Homebush stock sales from the winter market, noting about 1180 yards yarded and a reduction in prices. Demand was keen with Wales and other teams showing interest. Some stock moved at lower values while a portion remained unsold as competition remained strong.
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