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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
1
A verbose, humorous piece by Morwong mixes a Sydney reader’s tale about a crowded cemetery and a sexton’s plan with reflections on mispronouncing French place names during wartime. It drifts into a later note celebrating rustic Australian life and a Forbes golf anecdote, ending with a playful, rambling digression on sport and old words.
A playful verse debates boxing nicknames for opponents Basham and Wells, riffing on echoes of famous monikers. The speaker ponders if names like Smasher or Fish would suit the fighters and imagines how a strong label could influence a bout’s perception.
Fragmented notes describe Friday actions including auctions, pricing shifts, and water issues. The piece mentions Sydney ide and aces, local brands, and a chaotic scene with fishing and diving imagery. It references NSW and Am, with stray quotes and scattered names lacking clear context.
A notice states printed and published by pro writor George Warhington Brownbill at the office of The Forbes Advocate in Twehlan S. Forbes.
Sunday and Thursday schedules show bus stops including Bathurst Young Cowra Selbourn Molong Cooluumidgera Parkes Goolsgous Naulma Tomantin via Cowra Gretel via T P C Trundle and Bouan Gate via Parkes with late fees noted. Listings mention Engowra coast routes and multiple stations such as Parkes Bogan Gate Tron Catartes Yarra Yarra Anderson Weelon Gle Yarra Uah Pearew Russell Amor Chandlers Leetie's Waranelt Hoyd Scott's Tregalann Shatat Bedney Orang Young Molong Cookamidgers Darvobalele Goole gong and more with times around 90 p.m. and 210 p.m ranges.
The item list reads like a garbled society page with scattered names and events. It mentions Lace Runners Yar Siehoiniit and Vriesing Casdes with vague draws and items described as very pretty. Partial phrases suggest a sale or raffle context but specifics are unreadable.
A damaged OCR text describes Dharidge & Co inviting visitors during Easter to a city headquarter event. It references a formal reception, acknowledgments, and planned communications with representatives. The piece mentions a large number of visitors and a firm organized to engage them during their stay.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous place names, dates, and institutions across Australia including Parkes, Wellington, Dubbo, Cowra, Nyngan and Goulburn. It references school events, meetings, and dates such as July and September, with scattered personal names and organizations interwoven in a damaged stream.
A wartime appeal outlines how Belgian relief depends on farmer action. Leaders urge growers to donate a set percentage of harvest value and organize local branches to mobilize grain and live stock, with emphasis on unity, broader support networks, and coordinating with national committees for relief funds and supplies.
A brief notice announces rubber stamps available for ordering at the Tas office. The item lines up with local supply offerings and directs readers to contact the office for details and submission of orders.
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