Return of Able 82a man from Australian Fleet to Forbes
Seaman Ralph Debenham of the H M A S Torrens returns to Forbes on furlough after service in the North Sea with the Australian Fleet. He recounts patrols through the Dardanelles and Marmora, minor engagements with Bolsheviks, and visits to Batoum and Ishmid, noting scarce food in Constantinople and a varied Black Sea expedition. Debenham is a son of James Debenham of South Forbes.
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Ralph Debenham
South Forbes
Forbes
H.M.A.8
Torrens
North Sea
Mudros
Salonica
Sea of Marmora
Dardanelles
Mudroa
Constantinople
Straita
Ishmid
Novorosaick
Black Sea
Strees
Liverpool
Sukuin
Poti
Batouw
Caspian Sea
Nstate
Karoola
Batoum
Turka
Bebastopol
Black Sé
Sebastopol
England
Malwa
Malta
Troy
Cape Helles
Odessa
Goeben
Breslau
Imbrosia
Seaman Debenham
James Debenham
Forbes Rain Boosts Stock and Farming Prospects
The Forbes district reports a beneficial rain that lifted stock values by 153 points and eased sheep bargains. Rain spurred stock traffic decline on the Forbes Stockinbingal line, promising grass and faster ploughing on properties, with mushrooming parties out Sunday and improved mood among district men.
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Forbes-Stockinbingal
Forbes
Obituaries and notices from Forbes district life
Deaths occur in Randwick and Armidale for Mrs Olga Wright and Mr John C Duff, both linked to Forbes and Stuart Town. A May 17 wedding at Orange unites Reginald Pennefather and Nellie Purdie, with groom’s parents now in Mosman but formerly Forbes residents. tribune notes Mr J P Beckett of Goodrudigbee Shire is ill in Lewisham Hospital and hopes for quick recovery. a Forbes native, well known locally.
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Randwick
Olga Wright
Clarence Browne
Forbes
Armidale
John C. Duff
Huchareena
Stuart Town
Orange
Reginald G. Pennefather
M.C
Nellie Purdie
Mosman
Raaldente
Tribune
J. P. Beckett
Goodrudigbee Shire
Lewisham Hospital
Beckett
Bronchial Coughs and Peppermint Cure Offer
Readers are urged to try Woods' Great Peppermint Cora for bronchial coughs and to consult M Dade and Harris' Reduced Price List. A cost note appears to indicate a reduced price on cot.
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M'Dade's
Harris
Great Winter Show Annual Sheep and Horse Show
Entry schedule for a 1919 Sydney event covering sheep, horses, poultry, and dogs. Shows at Show Ground Moore Park on July 3 4 5 with events from June entries including sheep 7 June dog trials 11 June poultry and dogs 16 June horses 18 June. Secretary H M Somer, Ocean House Moore Street Sydney.
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H. M. Somer
Ocean House
Moore Street
Sydney
Clearing Auction Sale at The Mount near Forbes
Turner and Keane offer sale on Alec Beddie estate of tin stock farm yard cattle and high class household effects near Forbes. Readied items include twenty six cows with calves, yearling cattle, spring and bulky carts, a mew fumigator, cultivator, Alfa Laval separator, pigs poultry tools and sundries. Starts at twelve noon sharp.
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Turner & Keane
4Eddie, Ems
Warnes
Epidemic Fresh Cases Reported in Local District
Since the last issue officials have recorded new pneumonic influenza notices. Names include Ken Flint a six year old, Norman Besnard, Walter Prow, Francis Robinson, Michael Markwort, Polly Ells, Teresa Wallace, Mrs James Horsfield and Vera Filmt.
Death of Donald Flint at 24 in Forbes
Obituary notes the death from influenza of Donald Flint, 24, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Flint of Forbes. He worked as a carpenter for coachbuilder FP Gaggin. His widow and three children survive. Mrs Flint is ill with pneumonia in Sydney after childbirth. their baby girl died Sunday. Funeral held Saturday at Church of England cemetery.
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Donald Flint
Frank Flint
Forbes
Mr Flint Flint
Farrand Street
Flint
FP. Gaggin
Pankin Street
Mra Flint
Sydney
Mass Violet Clarke
Parke
J Hornfield
J. Peasley
Vera
Alice
Clara Flint
H. H. Mirrington
T. Peasley
In town a light yellow sheep bitch Nell found
A light yellow sheep shepherd seeks Nell a bellow named ewe with prick ears in Forbes. Reward offered. Apply to T. Sanderson Quarry Hill Forbes.
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Nell
T. Sanderson
Quarry Hill
Forbes
Manager sought for farm or other work by returned soldier
Unclear typed notice seeking a manager named Carrawoblity for farm or other work. Apply B. W. Collard, late A I.F. Forbes, P.O. Second-hand three horse dray and one light buggy offered. Mason drill 13-hoo Mason? large purchase offered, apply F. Rath & Co.
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B. W. Collard
F. Forbes P.O
F. Rath &Co
Wheat Scrip Buyer Seeks Full-Rate Purchase Contact Forbes
R P Grinsted of Lachlan Street Forbes advertises buyers for wheat scrip in any quantity at full rates. Calls or correspondence invited to arrange transactions.
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R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan Street
Forbes
Death of William H D Webster in Forbes
William Henry Daniel Webster, a 21 year old resident of Forbes, died at Forbes hospital from pneumonic influenza after a two week illness. He lived with parents Mr and Mrs James Webster at Fitzgerald's Bridge road. The funeral was held Sunday at the Church of England cemetery with Rev H W Mirrington officiating.
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William Henry Daniel Webster
Forbes
Forbes Hospital
Mr Webster
James Webster
Fitzgerald'’s Bridge Road
Miss Laura Dunne Aiding at Emergency Hospital
Four deaths and 40 new metropolitan area cases reported yesterday. At court this morning, several cases adjourned as Mr Meillon of Robinson and Meillon was in quarantine.
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Laura Dunne
Meillon
Robinson and Meillon
Thanking Dr. Alcorn for care and kindness
Josephine Lebrocque expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Alcorn for medical care and kindness received during her recent illness or treatment.
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Dr. Alcorn
Josephine Lebrocque
Mesaras Brothers Among Forbes Post Office Staff
Mesaras Will and Arthur Debenham are brothers connected to Forbes Post Office, both part of the local rural mail service.
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Mesaras Will and
Arthur Debenham
Forbes Post Office
Obituary thanks to Dr Alcorn and local friends
Mrs J H Pascoe and the Le brocque family express heartfelt thanks to Dr Alcorn for care and attention and to Messie J M Grath Chas M Girath A Sparks and Mrs D West and all other friends for expressions of sympathy and kindness during illness and recovery.
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J. H. Pascoe
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Forbes Seaman
Rene
Royal Agricultural Society OF New South Wales
Moohe Park
Alec Beddie
Bay
Sash
MR Donald Flint
Carrawoblity
Lachlan ST
H. M. Ball
J. Malcolm
Malcolm's
O’brien-Hay
Meagher's
A.B. Woodhouse
Orange Grove
Lockhart
W. E. Butler
Pullabooka Siding
Sandy Creek
S. F. Lind
General Carrier & Produce
Trundle
William H. D. Webster
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Bridge Street
Jarvie
W. Carroll
Rankin Street
W. A. Foley
W.A. Foley
John Meagher &Co. Ltd
Australia
Carrick & Stetson Hats
John Meagher
Herounder
Hughes’ Corner
Austen & Pratlhey
Austen & Pratley
Uabatinxe
Jude
Bewther Mollar
Austen and Pratley
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