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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
A brief subscription notice lists quarterly and annual rates in advance. Proprietor W Brownhill is noted, with pricing terms for Way Quarter Per Quarter Per Annum and Per Annum in advance.
A fragmented notice describes a planned town gathering in Forbes on Monday May 13. It mentions achievements in a culinary or craft contest and invites residents to attend. The text is garbled but signals a community engagement and time frame.
A garbled reminiscence recounts Wirt B. Reymond, the Grind Old Man of Forbes, planting teat chem and discussing wheat yields and soil, with references to development, wheat production, and hopes for the district. The fragmented text mentions Annies, Mash Valew, and future growth, highlighting wheat and soil improvement themes amid unclear specifics.
Correspondence discusses editorial responses to a local matter involving Barbew Adivuewre and properties on the western front. Names including RONALD LISLE W and STIUCKLAND appear, with references to hearings or actions by authorities and residents. The piece mentions a plan to pass over a certain domain and notes expectations about readiness of property fronts.
A fragmented OCR draft from a local publication references a late night gathering tied to a Moon week event and a person named Lainiaw. It mentions a plan to travel to a place called Ye muomit and hints at a mistaken identity in a message about a person named HORE or Ale Mand Baubretay.
A fragmentary local report outlines a Presbyterian gathering at 8 o clock, with mentions of committees and catechism tasks. It references a Sunday or Saturday council, an annual event, and the need for volunteers, plus a poorly legible note about a municipal grant and park maintenance funding.
In Forbes Court this morning Bagration White was fined £5 for buying bags from children under 14, and costs. Kawari Two pleaded guilty to not keeping proper records and was fined, with costs. A person named Wind pore faced remarks from the presiding officer about stolen property. Louis Howard Town was fined 46 shillings for buying items from children, with costs. A number of others faced fines for buying goods from children or related offences. One defendant, Anni F, was found guilty of assault and other charges, with a prohibition order issued for two months. A protest over liquor licensing and related concerns concluded the session.
The Forbes Patent Protection Board announces four directors to be elected at the meeting after the resignation of Gibsog. Nominations include Wallace Hunter, Schlonkh, Dwary Brinner, George Thornton, Avery Wheatley and Avery Star Wheatley among candidates. The slate reflects farm and trade interests with multiple Forbes affiliates linked to the positions.
An extraordinary vacancy notice references multiple seemingly misread names and places including a farmer and graeler. The fragmentary text mentions an election by a specific method and invites eligible voters to participate, with unclear dates and details due to OCR errors.
Fragmented text depicts a debate over aliens and law, naming officials and councils. It references Pauneltior Low sali, Councillor Stakes, and a proposed levee scheme connected to conscription. The readable fragments imply a political or social controversy with names and titles scattered through garbled OCR.
A partial report notes disruption over parcels connected to a mid year event. Soldiers reportedly refused further deliveries, impeding distribution. A watcher’s father claims parcels valued at £20 were sent abroad, while many others were not received. The matter centers on alleged obstruction and misdirection of goods.
A mangled OCR list details military personnel and travels around Forbes. It mentions Lieutant TL J Stewart of Parkex, Corporal W Vaughan, and other service members arriving or returning to towns in the area. Honeymoon departure, weddings, and hospital visits are noted alongside various transport and duty updates.
MP Hoyle reports a minister claimed a countrywide factor may be altered by a Wynkle dam. The discussion referenced Condobolia district travel to Wyatong and a chat with Robert Tod. A similar view suggested Lachham Valley could be altered by the proposed AlloN project, with hopes for SORAMIV launch.
Sydney reports that Australian and New Zealand troops have arrived in France and seized a section of the front line at Aeviches. Casualties tally 74 killed and 20 officers and 16 men wounded.
Sydney telegraph reports Tuesday that the PlaL Conference carried a resolution opposing conscription while Mr J D Fitzgerald, a supporter of universal service, was vocal in the debate, leaving positions divided on the issue.
Sydney reports Tuesday that Mr Cann notes a structural steel shortage delaying the Helty railway project. He expects a shipment of steel for Cube and ator PueDoweN Whit within about nis weeks, aiding progress.
Australia and East officials engage in a political debate about gravity and its influence on governance. The Commonwealth Commissioner discusses how scientific gravity shapes policy and public perception in the region.
In Sydney a Tue day note states the city council approved a grant before the moment to unionists, with a narrow 1 vote margin. The brief item records a local government action affecting union support and funding.
A garbled note lists a five million figure tied to a prolonged incident described as hydrantectrie or similar terms. Lacking clear names, places, or dates, the readable bits point to a high cost and an ongoing issue without verifiable specifics.
Fragmented text reports a state event with unclear details and several garbled place names and names. The readable fragments mention adults, a state issue, and a potential duty or obligation but lack concrete actions, dates, or outcomes.
The minister for Dotenge has roptid a0umeitation to attend Vie Premieri. Vanterane confirms the visit, detailing protocol and expected discussions on policy priorities with the government lead in Nethowenp.
A large petition supporting conscription circulates with about 4 400 signatures. Malhourne and Thosaar lead the effort urging the Poderat Parliament to back conscription measures.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Latin conference and a contested event related to Nevenssps Fumqvoine Continisaton. Names and details are unclear due to garbled input, but the item appears to note a conference activity or division with a referenced organization and participant mentions.
A fatal shooting incident occurred near Taree at Hanno Vale when a man named Hydneys Twasilay, father Hobart Watehiwell of Hanno Vale, accidentally discharged a weapon as he approached a boat shed. The accident happened shortly after 19 the boat house fatal injuries reported.
A wartime note reports a submarine incident near Malle Motinos. The crew traveled 15 minutes to reach the docks, were found eighteen days later, and a German warning vessel was sunk at Vara. Many crew members were saved by a destroyer.
General Townshend and the captured forces are taken to Mugdad where they will be gradually transferred. The move signals a staged handling of prisoners as operations proceed.
Fragmentary item reports heavy German losses after a night action on Sunday near Haudronout Wood. It mentions a breakthrough by German forces repelled and enemy lines pushed southwards, with two German aircraft downed during an air battle in the Verduy district.
AUSTRALIA'S LOSSES report lists total ammunition figures and casualties by unit and role. The document records wounded and missing, prisoners of war, and nature of casualty as unknown while naming officers and units such as Trent and BH nes Yemen OHIO among others.
A local gathering honored soldier farmers with honorary membership in a veteran association. Members active in service were named for continued honorary status, while others pledged support and flags for their return. Names listed include Oliver, Al chin, J, echer, FG, Allison, Dun a, Patterson, Doyle, Back, and others.
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