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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
4
Seeds for present planting offer a wide range of flowering and vegetable varieties. Pansy giants and single and mixed colors, ruFilled giants, stocks, carnations, delphinium formosum, chinensis, and numerous vegetable seeds such as beans, peas, celery, and turnips. Prices listed per packet with small quantities and bulk mixes.
J A Dransfield, seed importer of West Maitland, issues seals and notices related to seed data and branding. The fragmentary text references Dransfield and associated names Grinsted and Siitioner, with unclear context on seals and post timing.
Officials release sparse figures showing Robert Kerr listed as stanager with December sums of 97800 and 20250 pounds, unclear context and roles.
From London the report notes a large force of six million soldiers for Russia. It cites strategic withdrawals near Hulls area due to better artillery and rail link issues, while asserting Russian forces will advance once supplies and transport improve. The piece mentions German and Austro-Hungarian positions and emphasizes ongoing attrition on the eastern front.
A London report cites a neutral Athens officer stating the Dardanelles campaign has cost 117000 men. Of 179000 troops, only 1000 remain effective. Mesopotamian forces allegedly broken morale and Arab troops demoralized. Black Sea ports emptied, Bosphorus and Constantinople in reserve. Durkin fleet out of action. General Liman von Sanders wounded with setbacks to the Turkish.
Ambiguous OCR fragment describes military conscription and wartime mobilization themes. Mentions authorities, civilians, and possible reorganizations across nations. Deciphering is limited by garbled text and missing context.
A Forbes branch meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association discussed recruiting farmers after harvest. Members noted wheat crops and potential front service, with proposals to train farmers at centers and send instructors to various districts. The group considered delaying or splitting harvest to facilitate service.
A wartime poem by Ba. Waten honors Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought at sea and land, recalling their courage, sacrifices, and the lasting memory of those lost. The verses praise bravery, salute the dead, and promise to keep their names alive in Irish-like cadence.
Fragmentary OCR text describes takeover of a wall-tow house and plans to conduct business as an essential and commercial note. Names and details are illegible, making precise identification impossible.
Pivaire with B. RATS & CO. Die teletcept sentatives. Personal Accident, Workmen's Compensation, and other branches of Accident Insurance Accepted. Terms on application.
J B Coleman proprietor announces that Wotel Ardenberg Fornes has taken over the wall-knows house now conducting as First-Class Commercial and Family Hotel at the same premises in Queensland.
Stable storage facility in Caen offers secure accommodations for motor cars and related equipment. Service includes climate control and 24 hour access for owners, with on site staff available for supervision and assistance.
Accident life and health insurance offerings by Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes. Coverage includes dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and live stock with workmen's compensation and sick benefit at low rates.
Furniture removal and storage parcels delivery noted. Trains met as general produce merchants Wool Mides and Beine Bovant. Pelephone 169.
Jack Dowley announces takeover of Genthal Livery Stables on ranking street Forbes and dintsie. Dowley, an experienced horseman, pledges careful management and full attention to all business details.
N unclear OCR fragment mentions Jack Dowley, Namiiy Street, B. Rath & Co. Factors at Conch. Details unreadable. cannot determine full event or context from the provided text.
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