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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
3
A long list of winners and participants from the Forbes Flower Show is recorded, including prizes and notable exhibitors. Names, titles, and affiliations appear across divisions with various horticultural achievements noted.
An item lists visitors and participants including Orange Marmalade, Tomato Sauce by W R Thomas, Chutney by BT Wobineon, and Preface Fruits by Abrs Cuiler. It names numerous attendees such as Mesdamen Aatenson, D Anldoc, Torneley, and others, with roles and duties referenced amid a string of misspelled names and scattered notes. The passage ends noting a planned pot rose with a value cited as L120.
A damaged OCR item outlines letters from soldiers on active service describing injuries and units of the Australian Imperial Force. Mentioned are the 1st Cavalry Regiment and Ami Imperial units, with references to a hospital, a hostal nate for 78, and the machine wound. Names include Thomas Athi and Owen Langer, with scattered ranks and placements.
A long list of names and fates from Forbes and Eugowra regions appears, naming soldiers killed in camp or died at sea, with wounded and awards noted. It catalogs individuals such as Joseph Burton and many others, indicating their service affiliations and locations.
Romunie Chinnerelat and Weave Harel appear in a fragment likely promoting Albion Hotel in Forbes. The text references the Huron of te Wat yne Boal in every department and names A. Y. Orueh as proprietor.
The readable text mentions a range of rows and named specta including Poel Buelow and Greys with Antinun sock. It appears as an OCR fragment describing a display or lineup with several entities, but the specifics are unclear.
Melbourne voters are urged to back the Nationalist party in the war era election. The message stresses Empire unity, sacrifice at Gallipoli and Pozieres, and the need for a Senate majority led by Millen Pratten and Thomas to ensure Australia stays indivisible with the Empire and supports the front-line troops.
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