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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
7
A historical piece argues that machinery boosts production and wealth, outpacing traditional human labor. It highlights Sydney manufacturers proving a Sew Way air cooled engine earns more yearly than traction power, urging broader adoption of practicable machinery to build the commonwealth.
Sydney dispatch reports a major Western Front growth in French success around Soissons and Couchy forest. French forces recaptured key positions including Red Bridge Road and advanced south of the Oise, while Haig’s and Allied lines claim gains near Couchy and Equancourt. Australians fight toward Cambrai with heavy counterattacks seen. Submarine movements and Belgian deportation horrors also surface in dispatches.
Washington dispatch reports all departments rushing to prepare for war with Cabinet members in constant talks with military and naval leaders. Navy seeks 26,000 recruits within a month to reach full strength, Marine Corps to 17,000, and stringent measures are planned to curb exploitation while the press is urged to withhold troop movement details.
General Codorna states Waly is prepared for a major enemy attack and that Belgian Government has received letters from the Witnessen de. He warns the assault would be larger than Verdun and predicts a similar outcome, as events unfold amid wartime tensions.
Visitors to the Easter Show and Royal cultural show previews highlight wartime resilience, fashion wares, and performances. News notes include Mrs Visti’s YWCA welcome, remarks by Miss Vesta, and Melbourne theatre figures like Thelma Raye and Andrew Pack. An upcoming wedding in Macquarie Street and practical sewing tips conclude the item.
The text describes a Plazer Jacket and football kit concepts including a navy blue flannel option, a school blazer, and home sewing guidance. It notes cord girdles, frog decorations, and the importance of durable stitching for schoolwear, with mention of jerse y replacements and simple wall trellis tips for climbing plants.
The Red Cross Society requests help to deliver frozen rabbits to hospitals for wounded soldiers in France and Britain. Rabbits will be collected and transported free of charge on Wednesday April 4th, with ships and crates provided to support trappers and buyers sending supplies to Crete ing works. Volunteers urged to participate and cooperate nationwide.
The Soaal Recruiting Committee urges sportsmen to join the Aparats mens Unit and follow Lieutenants Seaborn and Diamond to war. Leslie Seaborn, a Sydney solicitor, and Austin Diamond, a State Civil Service father, are cited as例aring examples. The appeal calls for immediate applications and united training as part of a collective effort to support the Empire.
Important to mothers every mother who values the health and cleanness of her child should use Nitoline. One application kills nits and vermin beautifies and strengthens the hair sold by chemists in large orders in kate wrapper 1/2 from The Nitoline Proprietary Co 14 Dalley Street Sydney.
Long standing skin ailments including eczema and dermatitis are reportedly relieved by Exzerma. The ad notes many local residents have found relief and invites inspections and renewals from ALD chemists, HB Fielder, Brunswick.
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