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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
2
The text lists subscription options with quarterly and annual figures and mentions advertisement spaces. G. W. Brownhile is named as proprietor. Currency and exact year are unclear due to damaged OCR.
An Insightful Sunday night service at the Presbyterian Church featured Rev John Colder addressing the congregation. The event moved attendees, with several visibly affected as the speaker spoke about solemn themes and devotion.
A fragmented court transcript outlines the case against a local figure and associates. It mentions holidays, fealty to authorities, and negotiations tied to a public interest matter. Names and places are partially obscured but indicate an ongoing legal proceeding and alleged misconduct.
Readable fragments reference a month and a person named Thos yearaah Potengi with mentions of a new era, Beaty, Yukiite, and ties to an Alpine area. The text is garbled, with multiple nonstandard spellings and missing context, making a precise event or person identification difficult.
Fragmentary OCR text references Salina and nearby names with unclear words. Reads like a disrupted report mentioning evictions, a bomb scare notion, and several garbled personal references. Unable to determine a coherent event or entities from the readable portions.
A fragmented report from Parkes describes heavy brown rain and rising waters that threaten streets. The correspondent notes damaged pipes, degraded water lines, and a general mood of urgency as residents brace for continued rain. The piece mentions Knox and Forbes in the vicinity and references a trapped tower and flooding risks affecting daily life.
The dedication of the new Methodist Parsonage at the corner of Clement and Bandon streets Camp Hill will take place tomorrow at noon. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Archibald Newham, chairman of the Western District Synod.
Garent Edwards faced an offense charge after a drunken act in a Goulburn Valley court where he used offensive language and hailed the German Kaiser. The author noted Edwards had drifted from hate to hotel drinking his health as the German Emperor, nearly triggering a riot. possibly more action under War Precautions.
Fragmentary OCR text references extending a railway from Uanowindra to Eugowra and a governmental task issue. Contains numerous garbled names and dates, with no clear events, persons, or outcomes identifiable.
A garbled note recalls a Prince of Wales birthday celebration marked by heavy rain and disrupted plans. It mentions early morning markets, football and snooker events, and matches deferred due to the weather, with teams and local venues unnamed.
A fragmentary wartime notice describes Chest Day activities and the War Chest Committee seeking active workers. It mentions Sydney Avenue and a fundraising drive with a target near 4000, naming several organizers and locations.
Fragmented notes describe a golf event at Parkes Vextoriins with groups assembling at a Royal Hotel. Members of Lie Markos Muh allegedly financed their five to make the Leip of Uh wen trun Furies enjoyable and prize winners included Woods Great Ponpermint titre.
A reader letter from Private Thom Atkinson of A Company Lith Battalion AAD proposes the correct air dress for veterans to wear while serving under the Imperial Forces. It is signed by W Mackintosh and references Melbourne Victoria Barracks records.
In a Saturday Sauplay section event, shooters faced a windy range as Torle Samso mn led scoring with a string of hits. Participants included Lewder, Thromfeld, Rogmiongar, Stiland, Rowkinbns, Baker, and Le Roy. The day concluded with the overall tally guiding selections for the next Saturday’s competition at the Wernoxly aviation range.
A confused NSW report notes oblique references to war service and the death of Lieutenant Aigoter at the Western Front. It mentions Private Estongs of Sabui and H. Stanford of FurKES amid scattered names. The piece also covers scattered wedding notices, including Miss Bury Street of Forbes marrying Mr Sexinald Coward at St. Mark’s, with families and attendants listed in a fragmentary fashion.
Wanduron, president of the Board of Education, spoke at a demonstration in support of Northampton Hospital. He warned of the dangers of pace talk and criticized Germany, urging unity and aid.
Reports from The Times in Wanington indicate a diminishing danger of war with Meztoo as varied leaders pursue responsibility. AMelon stacy memorandum notes the House of Representatives passed a resolution unanimously supporting immediate swearing in a state and federal alignment, while arrests in New York relate to a plan to incite strikes at American munition factories. Advices from Mexico say German reps oppose continued U S troop presence, and German citizens in Mexico face hostility with property at risk as Americans contemplate moves.
A garbled court record shows multiple names and actions including a remand in a Forbes Licensing Court matter, transfer and license concerns for a Chats Home Motel, and a trial offering details about renewals and objections. The text references John Geet Mturilay and various individuals, land holdings, and licensing applications with uncertain dates and places. The fragmentary record mentions wine licenses and objections tied to nationality and origin notes amid legal proceedings.
Jottings report a noon reading of one foot one inch and confusing weather notes. A Sunday Palmerston North rail accident killed two passengers and injured others as a train struck a pedestrian path.
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