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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
2
Partially readable lines describe a local sale and various names and places. The garbled text mentions a board, a sale, and multiple personal references without coherent context or dates. The readable elements hint at a community notice or brief report but lack a clear single incident.
A motor car accident between Fares and Parkes injured a man near Mr Jaa’s place. The car overturned after hitting a curb, breaking into pieces. The vehicle, insured or valued around 800, was severely damaged in the collision involving Stan and others.
PERSOWAL Ur W Parkes, formerly Ment ho Athlon Hotel at Forbas, now Prince of Wale Hotel at Nowra. Private Billy Hall wounded, Private Tain Lew on duty to Keyye, and many names listed with military service amid hospital and funeral notes.
Mr Charles Coghlan new organizer for Ashournbam electorate addressed Forbes Farm and Settlers Association on a Saturday. He criticized government interference while touting a planned meat for imperial uses act and urged stronger organizing. Delegates pledged redress for perceived injustices as he warned against police powers and compulsory labor under unionlike conditions, with a vote of thanks to Coghlan and plans for further meetings.
The message notes Joe Fallon and Maud to take over as WHE and Buckland prepare for a leadership change. It mentions a planned handover and ongoing arrangements. The exact roles and dates remain unclear in the readable text.
Fragmentary wartime letter from a veteran to a 15 year old in Australia. The author recalls battle service in the Belin Army, expresses pride in the boy’s sacrifice for the Empire, and discusses hopes Australians will win and receive honors. Mentions delays, transport, and troop movements with strong war-time sentiment.
A long extract reports on legislative measures including a wheat elevator bill and farmer support schemes, with cost estimates and employment impacts. It notes a referendum proposal on education, a soldiers settlement plan for 4000 acres, and Commonwealth financing arrangements for farm equipment. London stock exchange observations touch on British policy and public sentiment, while social events feature Mr Hughes and Mr Balfour amid colonial discussions.
Proceedings of the Forbes Land Board including discussions on alterations of conditions for leases, proposals for revocation of traveling stock reserves, and related entries across multiple applicants and parcels such as Mount Forbes and local river reserves. Names such as JH Reach and S.J Ranveay appear among participants. the record notes approval or consideration of various applications and notices of hearings.
An unclear ad style snippet mentions cold weather items and urged orders with payment terms. It references a new season goods launch and a call to act by an early date but readability is limited and many words are garbled. The readable bits suggest a mercantile offer with emphasis on prompt ordering.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe letters intended for soldiers traveling from Sydney to London via the Lux Canal. The messages promise poster distribution before the Voebel walls and list departure particulars for Royal Malutonmera from Sydney with dates in March and April.
Inspector Howling reports stock levels for Forbes PA ure Protension Hoard with a comparative statement showing an increase and a large shortage. The abstract notes a rise of 1275 horses and departures exceeding arrivals, leaving about 80 528 shortage after accounting for returns and district allocations.
Fragmentary OCR records show a court session with mentions of a guilty plea and a fine of £80, plus references to an explosion, a woman, and a probation-related matter. Text is garbled with names and dates unreadable.
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