War heroics at Gheluvelt amid brutal shelling and heavy losses
Sydney reports a grim battle at Gheluvelt on October 1 where 2400 British troops including Scots Guards Welsh and Queen's regiments defended trenches against 24 000 Germans. Despite fierce resistance 00 soldiers survived to dawn as reinforcements arrived and Worcestershire units counterattacked. The Emperor faced a last chance to reach Calais.
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Sydney
Gheluvelt
Scota’ Guards
South Wales
Chateau
Scots' Guards
Queen's Regiment
Obeluvell
Calate
Canadians in Action Near Ypres Report Patrolling Success
Sydney reports Field Marshal Sir John French saying enemy activity near Ypres has been checked. Overnight patrols found the enemy did not leave the area. a dawn bombardment preceded a successful repulse. Princess Patricia's Own Canadian Light Infantry captured a German trench, killed 11, and blew the trench. Leftward gains near La Bassée show Mastery of snipers and reduced casualties from effective trench work. Artillery shifts forced German batteries to relocate, increasing Allied gun superiority.
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Sydney
John French
Ypres
Princess Patricia’s
Canadian Light Infantry
la Bassee
Global War News Overview and Allied Reports
The Prussian casualty total reaches 1 102 212 with Turkish losses at 1000 in the Dar danelles fighting. Berlin taxes rise 125 percent and 25 000 motor cars disappear as economies curb petrol use. Echo de Paris cites French artillery devastations at the Souain Perthes Boqusejour front. British reports note Franco German naval actions near Falklands and North Sea with Beatty claiming high speeds and engineers from New Zealand and Indomitable. Prisoner tallies include Saxons aged 19 to 20 and Landsturmers among captives.
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Sydney
Dardanelles
Berlin
Echo de Paris
Souain- Perthes-Boqusejour
Landsturmers
Lloyd George
Amy
Augusth
House of Commons
Oxford
Cambridge
Ateamer
Thoradis
Beachy Head
Frederick Sturdes
Beatty
Falklands
North Sea
David Beatty
New Zealand
Indomitable
Lion
Tiger
Frederick Sturdee
Trundle Follies Delight Local Audience for Charity
The Trundle Follies entertained Tuesday and Wednesday to enrich the School of Arts funds, drawing a full house and raising an estimated £40 to £50. Highlights included Sydney tenor Peter Brooks, Chris Young, young Harry Aullus, Miss Mary Berry, Mr Arthur Devlyn, Miss Nellie Grant, and a dollop of Japanese lantern and Britannia sketches, with a lively ragtime finale and an Eastern chorus.
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Trundle
Tesday
Follies
School of Arts
Chris Young
Chris
Ita
Obers
Peter Brooks
Sydney
Brooks
Australia
M*rae
Mr Young
Oliver Twist
Harryt Aullus
Miss Berry
Arthur Devilyn
Bogan Bate
Darkle
Devlyn
Nellie Grant
Addie Wilcox
Britannia
Miss Swansbra
Boar for Tyranny debated by Forbes Advocate letter
A reader criticizes the Provisional Pasture Protection Boards approach to enforcement in New South Wales. The writer argues the system is crude and biased, warns against extreme penalties, and contends prosecutions target farmers unfairly while allowing others to escape. The letter questions the boards’ powers and presses for proper law application.
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Forbes Advocate
JI Egresa
P.P. Boards
N.3.w
P.P. Bourdas
Rabbita
Grimm
Hocking
P.P. Board
P.P
Australia
la Ap
PSP. Boards
Gibbons
Pasturea Protection Boards
Albion Hotel Taken Over by H V Croft Proprietor
H V Croft announces he has taken charge of the Albion Hotel and will run a thoroughly up to date residential and commercial establishment. The property will be managed as a modern hotel under the new proprietor.
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H. V. Croft
Haring
George Dunn
Forbes and
Bege
Forbes
Martin
Lal Walace
Motel Australia Promises Comfortable Stay and Quality Drinks
This established hotel offers reliable accommodation and invites guests to enjoy the Cellar stocked with top quality wines and Sprite. Amenities include a trustworthy bar and convenient location described as an ideal home for farmers seeking a comfortable retreat.
Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association Ad
In cure with F. Rath and Co district representatives Personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted terms on application.
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Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association
F. Rath & CO
Entertaining Trundle Concert Features Droll Tango and Song
Peter Brooks presented Thorn and All aboard the Alabam, with Jack Medlyn in a buxom tango maiden role causing laughter. Victoria visitor Mrs Knight sang Come sing to me and Peg on my Heart. Extra numbers from Miss Berry and Theo Mp Devlyn pleased the audience, followed by a comic sketch and a lively dance night with about thirty couples.
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Peter Brooks
Mra Knight
Miss Berry
Hero
Theo Mp
Devlyn
Messie Chris Young
Jack Medlyn
Trundle
Clifford Announces New Hotel Management and Stock
Ted Clifford announces he has taken over the hotel above and will oversee management. Mrs Clifford will supervise. The inn advertises best beers wines and expertly stocked accommodations.
Excellent Stabling Accommodation and Storage for Motor Cars
Property advertises superior stabling for motor cars with ample storage space and careful handling. Emphasizes courteous service and fair treatment policy as guiding principle. Located to appeal to owners seeking secure, well managed car housing.
All Classes of Carrying Contracted For, Furniture Removed and Stored
Parcela Delivery. All trains met, General Produce Merchants. Wool hides and skins bought. Telephone 159.
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Parcela Delivery
Central Livery Stables Change of Ownership at Bankin Street
Jack Dowley announces takeover of Central Livery Stables on Bankin Street Forbes and district. He pledges best attention and practical experience with horses, inviting public trust in all business details.
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Central Livery Stables
Bankin Street
Jack Dowley
Forbes and District
Jack Robb
Jack Dowley Rankin Street Item
Jack Dowley Rankin Street area near RatH and Co s coach factory noted in the segment with location reference and bordering businesses.
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Goldsbrough Mort & CO. Ltd
Ford
Clifford Love & Go., Ltd
Clarence St
Wunderlich
Marseilles
Wunderlich Limited
Baptist Street
Redfern
Pitt Street
Grand Entertainment
Boar
Albion Hotel
HV. Croft
Tattersall’s Hotel
J. J. Flannery
Brisbane
W. Sinclair
Forbes Hotel
Post Office Hotel
E. Richardson
MOTEL
J. Z. Flannefy
Hotel Vandenberg Forbes
J. B. Coleman
Queensland
Empire Hotel
Rankin Street
Ted Clifford
Mra Clifford
Club House Hotel
L. F. Martin
Orange
L.F.M
General Carriers
Buy Marshall's
J. Harris
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