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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
4
A truncated notice mentions St Helier's Orange boarding and day school for girls. References to Bathurst and local church figures suggest a regional society announcement. It lists a principal Miss Lawren and links to Stews Mupworth Chapel of England. The legible fragments imply a church and school context without full details.
Puzzling OCR fragment shows errors but hints at modern education and federal focus on languages. It mentions pupils preparing for examinations and gatherings at unspecified rooms with names and places garbled. The item reads like a local school report card teaser from a historic paper.
A notice announces a change in business involving Wadi Elly tied to Flagdean Newnan and Kelly with a reorganization under Walter I Kelly Co and agents Markos to secure services of Mr W E Phuna for land or property transactions across the state. The alert promotes property listings and cheap money arrangements with broad applications for land or stock dealings.
The notice outlines terms for a county event or application process. It mentions accommodation details, participation requirements, and deadlines. Officials seek to clarify lodging and access for attendees, with emphasis on orderly conduct and compliance.
Residents of Farber push a public protest urging the Railway Commissioners to reconsider a proposed change affecting passenger service. The letter writers demand economy, efficiency, and prompt action, urging the government to back the Forbes Parked Hine and oppose any reduced services. The community seeks responses from state officials and transport authorities before final decisions.
The Forties Golf Club held a Wednesday night meeting at the Flanery Motel with Brom presiding. Attendees included Klao, Mesure H.R Cubs croft, OD Herhorn, Harlow, Wicltham, J J Pnmery, W. M. Byrnes, and Lee as acting president. Reports noted plans for June 7 to June 10 events and upcoming player roster submissions. weather and membership news discussed.
The article notes a holiday on account of Parkes races causing a pause in events. It mentions the next year's May 37 date and a Monday holiday, with observance at Fochow and Parkres areas. Verbatim phrasing is garbled. key points indicate holiday alignment with Parkes races and related observances.
The article fragment notes a Farhan Common trustees meeting held on Thursday with unclear details about attendance and a resort reference. It mentions Mr A Parson and a town elder, plus a board appointment to re appoint an official, but the text is heavily garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary stock summary mentions Homebush and Pigkeston with unclear figures and percentages. Names like Yost and Doe appear amid garbled numbers, with references to cattle terms and percentages. Context unreadable.
The Rev John Pater, a speaker at the Fourth Lecture in the Nurture In Whe Aerne series, presided by A F Langmuir at Tw Pevsbyterian Chun Hlth. The event included a sermon on Fite ABUL and a discussion on the brevallTos SFormy wWanThwr with a focus on the competence of the speaker and audience engagement.
Rainfall data indicates high point totals for several players as district charts reflect Wednesday through Thursday morning results. Officials note totals near 175 points across multiple venues, signaling an unusually wet season impact on performance.
The fragmentary report describes a social event with attendees including Mrs A Mitar AV Tal, My Meera Brown, and Me Solomon. Mentions of a swimming tournament won by Mrs A Mitar AV Tal and references to organizers MY J.ngy and Jean Aulippor indicate a community gathering with games and prizes.
Members and guests attended a social event at a Iowa hall on a weekend evening. The note mentions a pleasant atmosphere, some misgivings about demonstrations, wine served, and social officers guiding activities. Reported names include Greg Z. Girdham, Plinkutt, and Kenny FHLB.
Secretary notes from Pass fora and Amviqulturel Assistalions Ayvowenone report that Keulura teow Ue Chief taxpuetor at Shekneato received an account of the Yutnrinay stuff help. Members discuss upstate inquiry into toad funds and public service projects.
An old Forbes boy V Bowler has been appointed auditor to the Municipal Council. Corporal Muckland, brother of Me UG Buuhlani, is in town to day with Jenyo likely to depart for the front in a year or two. News covers wounded in the Dardanelles, soldiers heading to Sydney, and local notices on waterworks and farewell gatherings for railway workers. The piece lists several locals and families with wartime movements, health updates, and community events, including a recent memorial service and upcoming shifts in duties for Forbes residents.
Forbes Harriers and members of the Tortoe Amateur Athletic Club conducted no pacer on Wednesday afternoon during a street cricket event. The program featured races with athletes including My Uaioy Viytie and He Unerasy Kbyily, with others like MiLM Hynbear and TYAN Keyerey. Timekeeping details were unclear due to transcription errors.
An advertisement-style notice touts cough syrup Compound-Wintergreen as soothing throat relief. It claims the product is available to over forty-day users at Families Pharmacy on Munkin Street with a 27 bottle stock and urges readers to obtain it for immediate use.
A distorted WWII era clipping describes Australian forces and marine activities. The message notes men reported missing and captured. Details are garbled and the exact events or locations are not clearly identifiable.
Diplomatic dispatches from Rome describe Italy's wartime stance shifting as new signatures emerge amid ongoing divisions. Reports reference German and allied positions, with politics signaling a long struggle and the potential reorientation of Italy toward or away from major powers.
In Sydney a long war era report notes Prime Minister says no neglect of munition supply while Parliament considers restrictions. Mr Lingil George comments on debate timing and duration as tension tightens around strategic needs and potential labor constraints.
A wartime casualty list from Sydney tallies 239 dead and wounded, with 247 weather-related placeholders and 2070 wounded in action. The report details fatalities from wounds, missing persons, and dangers, noting 80 killed and 127 wounded among Canadian forces and others.
Fragmented dispatch notes Lord Kitchener appeal and Allied conference, detailing 10 000 reinforcement requests and British war ministers tribute. References to Fallips and French opposition, with mentions of manufacturing munitions and Allied operations amid the broader war effort.
The fragmented text discusses Germany and Britain during wartime rhetoric, naming England and the United States in blame for blockades and attacks. It mentions a torpedo incident and seeks accountability while predicting continued enforcement of a blockade and potential shifts in allied responsibility. The garbled content references re negotiations and political stances without clear chronology or outcome.
A Petrograd communique reports a major Avatriea defeat in Hukoetea. The text claims the Duolstor and Prov li lines collapse, with Avatelas retreating 100 miles as remnants head toward the Truth. Cavalry actions threaten Austrians at Xalomiea and Crornowite is claimed as captured.
A historical dispatch outlines Italy’s position during a heightened crisis. It notes Italy’s rejection of immediate peace terms and a halt to parleys with Austria, while detailing Allied and Balkan theater actions, including Turkish resistance and Austro-German forces. The report mentions royal inquiries and a Romanian and Balkan alignment trend, with government debate over potential armed intervention.
The Governor General issued a formal memorial noting the death of Major General Bridges and praising his service in the Australian forces at Gallipoli. Sydney reports the Commonwealth expresses grief and lauds his leadership and steady leadership during the campaign. The message, conveyed through high officials, marks his impact on the defense effort and postwar contributions.
Sydney reports casualties from a clash with Australian forces. The article lists wounded service members including Thomas, James, and Winter. Details about units and exact actions remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR text states a ban on employing Goiana Austrian or Turkara workers, with mention of a senior and a dress code near a hotel. Event time references Saturday at 6 pm are uncertain due to garbled wording.
A Friday court martial at WMooe Revesequrt concluded after testimony. The accused was found guilty on the charges presented, with proceedings detailing the commercial aspects of the case and related conduct.
Australians in action near Sydney report a bold breakthrough against Turkish forces. The brief dispatch notes significant Australian casualties and a dramatic impact on the ongoing campaign.
A Turkish cook named Jamon Andre employed at the Vandenberg Hotel was arrested in Forbes for seditious utterances and detained by military authorities after arriving from Sydney. He is believed to be of Ceylonese origin, with locals skeptical of his threat. The incident drew a crowd at the station as he was taken away for handling by officials.
Articles discuss divided opinion on extending parliamentary powers and public works programs. The government aims to push on with capital projects while trimming federal expenditures. A city railway bill is expected to face rejection and market prices at Homebush reached a thirteen year high. An inquest reports a double murder at Gostong related to a broader crime wave.
A fragmented OCR listing describes various fabrics and bindings with terms like purple satin, velvet, white binding, tartan trim, and crown. Mentions 4734 Naw Military Sheps and 7115 Nove Bale Hine with unclear references to military gear and design elements.
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