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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
2
Extract shows old newspaper ad rate terms for the Forbes Advocate with pricing per quarter, per year, and stationery notes. Mentions Tuesday and Friday publication, subscription options, and advertising bookings. Includes proprietor Browntil notes and fragmented formatting from a historical page.
A fragmentary OCR text references recruiting and several scattered terms. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable or garbled, leaving only partial hints of a recruitment or networking context. No coherent entities or dates are discernible.
Wirths Circus manager Mr Peterwon from Wirths Chronicles to Forks Saturday arranging for travels and a performance here for a limited run. Show time Friday and Saturday nights.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a day titled Red Triangle Day with references to Italy and a setup involving Weavers, Walls, and a list of initials. The readable fragments mention Messrs and wagers, hinting at a ceremonial or theatrical event. Details are sparse and names uncertain.
The secretary Mtr Atay Morgan announces races with ponies and trots in a local event. Attendance and timing details are unclear due to missing portions of the text. The report references preparations and hopes for a successful day.
A chaotic review highlights Brook's Pictures showcasing various films and acts. The piece mentions performances including Gloria’s mom and a triangle-themed feature, noting mixed reception and upcoming showings with titles like The Wolf War and Cape Trick.
Fragmentary text lists numerous personal names and place tokens with scattered dates and terms. It resembles a noisy OCR of a historical page, containing proper nouns such as Kevin and various geographic or organization names, but lacks coherent events or a clear narrative. The readable content is insufficient to determine a specific incident or report.
The record outlines court matters and wartime petitions involving individuals with names including Husine Mawene and others. It mentions legal actions during a wartime context, noting dates and jurisdictions in a formal docket style.
An unreadable OCR fragment references a house project at a property with mentions of individuals and a timeline. The legible bits hint at renovations and a debate over approvals, with sparse names and place hints, but the core details remain unclear.
The obituary reports the death of Miss Belly Kelly, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Welly of Rankin Street, who died after typhoid fever with pneumonia at Pure Wes hospital on Saturday. She was a pupil at Forbes Convent School, well liked by classmates and teachers, with family sorrow shared by Mrs Cécita Monten Kelly and the Kelly family. The funeral plans at Port neighbourhood Catholic church are noted. The text expresses deep sympathy from relatives and friends.
A garbled OCR listing appears to record yesterday's sales with numerous unreadable names and fragmented entries. The text shows scattered proper nouns such as Gand McMillan Rosebush and Tywan Hates Hew among broken phrases and stray initials, suggesting a damaged sales ledger or incomplete clipped items.
Jottings from Forbes report a busy week with events including a Thursday morning ap wing display, wheat stacking activity at Gattmann station, and a proposed public benefit program at Lia Picture Palace. The piece lists local council matters, weather and pest cures, motor purchases, and routine notices. It mentions a forthcoming arbitration, a well-known district meeting, and minor accidents at Parkes.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and units including AVITAL TARE Abe PORE and Tuomas vim Jat Mizarorp Cavalry Keglotout. Mentions AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE and AUSTRALIAN TIMPERLAL FORCE abroad. Contains scattered names, regiments, and dates with unclear context.
A garbled scribble describes cables about soldiers and a Red Cross note. It mentions forwarding a postal note for 7/5 and the cost of a cable, with vague references to a relative and a company. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, but centers on wartime communications and inquiries.
Classified: best rubber stamps. six printed catalogue. linen paper and asinoid stamps available. Advocate ofich.
Haig reports operations between Mullecourt and Fantiain Las Crosselles with clashes and counterattacks. Four enemy saps captured and 11 prisoners taken, with large enemy hand worn and wreckage found. Patrols raided near Hans and Mesaliee as German destroyers and torpedoers faced allied actions.
Unclear article fragment reports on Mr Hughes and Bondigo related events, wartime discussions in Melbourne and Bendigo, and Australian government actions. Mentions unemployment, conscription debates, and recruitment efforts with various references to places and figures, including Bendigo and Melbourne officials.
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