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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
3
A glimpse from weekly disputel recounts Rasputin as a hypnotic healer whose influence over the Empress and Grand Duke grew amid court politics. The piece notes his arrogance, the Empress’s anxiety, Plehve’s death, and the controversy over his power and presence in the Russian court.
An old promotional passage urges readers to advertise and subscribe to The Forbes Advocate. It touts wide distribution, aiding soldiers in trenches and offering two deliveries weekly for £1 in advance, inviting readers to join and share news with others.
Roll of Honor lists Private Arture Ridley of Hema as killed in action on the western front. The 22 year old British born soldier served at Gallipoli and in France where wounds led to his death, memorialized by his family Mr and Mrs A Ridles.
Private Sith, age 18, formerly of Forbes, died of wounds received in France after landing there. He had been employed by Meyers Jrs. and was reported in a recent letter as recommended for the Distinguished Service Order. Corporal Black, enlisted in West Australia, and Sergeant W A Patterson of Forbes were noted as wounded during the week.
Private Bil Jones of North Hill writes from Sunny France about base trains in horse and cattle trucks, observing French customs, and fighting near the line since Christmas. He notes Forbes lads across regiments serving bravely, with battalion mentions and medals hinted, and reports Jack Radnedge as the only Forbes boy killed so far.
Private Cripps writes from Brook Jail Military Hospital describing a 24 mile track, a microdrome in use, and a visiting Miss Anzac who brings chocolates. He mentions General Birdwood’s two month trench spell, the line held before Gaupaume, and an exploded observation tower. He reports a wounded foot and curious wartime shortages in England.
Private Jit Oliea writes from England after nine weeks at sea describing a calm voyage and caution at huts while Germans are feared. Private E. Smith, son of Win Smith, reports from Lark Hill Camp Ene Nud with aims for first class signalling tests and potential deployment to Australian units as heavy fighting looms near West Week.
Private J Sloan, a Eugeneowra lad, writes from a Kent hospital in March that his wounds are healing though some shell fragments remain in his back. He expects another operation soon under local medical care. He notes Australian troops were first to enter Bapaume and praises fellow soldiers for their efforts.
British forces break the Hindenburg Line in a decisive advance described by Field Marshal Haig. Reports detail heavy hurricane bombardment, blown dig-outs, and ruined German defenses as French observers note signs of German retreat. Allies report successful raids northeast of Metz and along the Arras sector with significant artillery action and captured unwounded prisoners.
General war cables say conscription will be introduced today amid estimates of 200000 unmarried women not engaged in war work. Paul Italian message reports renewed victories on the Trentino front with repulsed raids and advances at Caventa Pass and Asiago Plateau. House of Lords discussion reveals German prisoners used behind lines for months, prompting calls to end this practice and stricter measures. Allies conceded but details remain unclear.
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