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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
2
A historic notice outlines a boarding and day school for girls in Vinton offering thorough modern education. It highlights language study and preparation for university examinations, with emphasis on comfort and suitability for young pupils.
P. Thompson reports on daily tariff returns with emphasis on accurate preparation. Moderato urges and standard hours noted as 8 AM to 12 PM.
Walter J Kelly and Co announces a change in business from Fionagan Newiohao and Kelly tavaqmrehaned W tynagan to operate as Walter J Kelly & Co Me Hlameeeg Alock Slaton as Pinwn oly Senots Purkees. The firm offers prompt attention and conducts land stock loans and sales. Agent Mr W E Wann will handle sales everywhere in the state with appointments for land or stock sales and credit arrangements. CHIAP MONEY available on most acree.
Abroomon ot Farvonn Trarpmaalo is scheduled for Drowmelled at the Wurrawane lagoon area. The event occurs during Meling partion on Wurrawange and includes a Sprout CH. BDOLS designation with TyAWabe fpomary 12H, 1316.
A damaged OCR snippet shows mention of Tuesday and Friday afternoons, subscription pricing per quarter and per annum, and references to advertisements and joint statements. The text is fragmentary with unclear names and places, but hints at an ad booking system and hospital related context.
A town reports a recrudescence of stray dog polvosing affecting both business and residential quarters. Local residents claim the problem is widespread and out of control, with authorities urged to act to curb the nuisance and protect property and safety.
On lines of charges at Cowra Police Court that week David William Hoswer was committed for trial at Cowra Quarter Sessions on Ave 20. The charges include obtaining money and goods by false pretences forging and uttering a cheque purporting to be Nye NP Noble of Ruxowrs and addressing a response to walk.
Tomorrow March 17 is marked as St Vorricks Imy with Forbes hosting a Hibernian event. The celebration includes a morning parade, a grand procession through the town, and a town hall meeting with a Hibernian bull event announced by officials.
The cabinet lists several named ministers and roles including Deputy Leader and defense related posts. One line recounts that Mr Mandopwill served as Chief Secretary and alongside others held junior ministerial duties in agriculture and land affairs.
Residents of Parkes confront a water crisis as Owen Howard reports scarce supply from a single well. Local authorities consider alternate sources while the government debates interim relief and street protests reflect frustration over delayed solutions.
A large blaze swept through Parkes town center early Sunday, destroying twelve shops and damaging several offices and residences. J Howell’s tobacco shop and various professional offices were consumed. Howell’s premises survived. The fire stalled by water supply. estimated losses around £19,000 with several tenants left destitute. The origin remains unknown as gusty winds hampered containment.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Lud, Josephm French, Huegi W, Gatling, Parkes, Praderick James Loneragan, Wirkes, Times 1 Watoney, Punta Wong, Jamnes Turner, Cudat. Context unclear. appears to reference a legal or governmental matter involving officers or justices at the peace. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the text.
A Tuesday council session encountered a dispute over a telegram report regarding related conveyance. officials including the stationmaster and traffic inspector were involved as the telegrams were read. The meeting paused as members debated the effort and implications of the communication.
A chaotic scene at Portville’s council meeting led to Bandmaster resignation after a years‑long dispute with the town’s board. President Mr Aerot announced the move as tensions flared over policy and leadership during Friday’s session, leaving the music program in limbo.
A disorderly melee on Browne Street drew several defendants before Magistrate Holamin. Charges include riotous conduct and assault with fines and possible imprisonment. Evidence centers on identity and location, with details to be published in Friday’s issue.
Fragmentary text lists various ailments, household products, and names with scattered prices. References to a local business, a minister, and a bandy item hint at a small ad or notice page. The readable parts offer few coherent facts beyond generic product mentions and pricing.
Tickets for Jockeys and officials wishing to attend the Hibernian race meeting may be obtained from the secretary at Leach's Royal Hotel tomorrow morning.ant at the course after weather delays and event changes.
In Forbes today remarks favor military training at a meeting. Kath Dempsta of Rockhampton visits, staying with Mr and Mrs. Mydas. Local figures Knight and Black highlighted, with troop movements and hospital news. A postcard from Trooper J C Brownitt notes second contingent health status and arrival.
A fragmentary report mentions Forbes hospital near danger but no injury, a social note on a racing and trotting club meeting planned for Wednesday, with mention of performances and possible records. The garbled text references horses, bets, and local events in a late 19th or early 20th century regional paper.
The article notes a land sale inquiry involving Alfred Baker of Sorben and a 1000 acre block in Moree. It reports Pitapatrick resigning as treasurer amid association doubts over a Royal Commission, plus £40 000 contributed to the Belgium Fund from New Zealand and Australia. It mentions the Federal Cabinet business for the coming session and a governor reducing a two year sentence in Gavin’s case. It also covers mutton shipments to authorities, wheat quotas, a fire destroying hay, and rainfall reports across New Zealand and the southern regions.
A Sydney report notes religion and war in a provocative piece claiming priests are aiding soldiers. The article mentions the fall of Neuve Chapelle and German movements, along with alleged Vatican and Passionist orders involved in the mess.
Sydney reports the German cruiser Dresden has officially been sunk, London authorities announce. The loss confirms prior naval reports and marks a decisive World War II maritime event with Allied confirmation.
Mutu invitation to builders on Wednesday March for the Erselion wn Conpletion of Convent at Soota wong Mandete by the Aroniteet and Tuibor Lynch.
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