Foul boxing leads to Smith disqualification at Sydney bout
American boxer Jeff Smith is disqualified for TiFe in a match with Les Carey at Sydney stadium. His share of the £500 gate is to be donated to a war fund. Meanwhile World champion Anthony Wilding dies in the trenches, buried by earth after a German shell. Parkes reports charity events and horse racing handicaps on the card.
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Les Carey
Sydney Stadium
Alrhit
Jeff Smith
Smith
Anthony Wilding
Wilding
British Cabinet Formed After Churchill Resignation May 25
London declares a new British cabinet with ME Asquith as Premier and Winston Churchill listed among many key posts including Lloyd George as Minister of Munitions and Arthur Henderson on Education. The Irish party in Dublin approves John Redmond’s decision to decline cabinet entry amid war debates.
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London
ME Asquith
Lord Lansdowne
Sir Buckmaster
Marquis OF Crewe
Counci
Lord Curzon
R. Mkennsa
Siki J. A. Simon
Edward Grey
Bonar Law
Austen Camberlain
India
Lord Kitchener
Edward Carbon
Henderson
Irish Party
Dublin
John Redmond
Starving Stock Regulations Clarified by Railway Officials
A letter from John Bridso & Co. requests a clear interpretation of starving stock regulations. Spurway, Secretary, replies that stock on three quarters ordinary mileage may travel free if a statutory declaration is provided. within a month of arrival a Stock Inspector certificate is required, or full rates apply.
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John Bridso
Geome
Manaxter
Folin Bridge & Co., Ltd
Syvilney
Bertlon
Spurway
Italy Advances in Trentino Amid War News
London reports Italian operations in Trentino with first contingents penetrating 2 to 4 miles along a 100 kilometre front. Italian gains include capture of Cokomomons and Cervicnang as Austrians burn property and destroy public buildings. Ten thousand volunteers joined within a day of the war declaration as Cavallero Marconi returns from America to aid the government. Austria and Germany denounce Italy while Italian authorities prepare for Adriatic action.
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London
Cokomomons
Cervicnang
Trentino
Generaadorna
Cavallero Marcon
America
Italy
Wool and livestock markets in Limbe report
Commercial News from John Bridge & Co Limbe notes wool prices improving due to demand from Europe and America. 2700 bales to be catalogued Thursday the 27th. Sheep, cattle, and calves show strong prices and buying interest, with lighter wool and yearlings slower. Tallow opens lower but strengthens. sheepskins bid up on long-stapled lines.
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John Bridge & C c
Limbe
Europe
America
DARDANELLES REPORTS AND TROOP MOVEMENTS MAY 6
The Dardanelles campaign sees renewed Turkish reinforcements of over 50,000 opposite Allied lines. Allies repulse latest Turkish attacks and resume offensive as fresh troops arrive. A German wireless note claims 90,000 British and French troops have landed. Admiral von Unesdom oversees defense. Turkey’s First Army Corps moved to Gallipoli. Devlin Press predicts Italy may send 4,000 troops and Montenegro aid to seize Cottaro.
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Willine
Tyle
Atrales Comumier
Dardanellea
Dardanelles
von Unesdom
Hohenszollern
Turkey
Gallipali
Devlin
Italy
Nardanelles
Montenegro
Cottaro
Roumanian diplomacy strained as German seeks neutrality
Bucharest correspondent reports Romania negotiating with the Allies as German diplomacy strains to maintain neutrality. Rumors of a new German-born figure in Romania surface while the German Emperor invites Romania to send a military mission to the theater of operations.
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Daily Chronicle
Bucharest
Rroumanian
Enthussians
Roumanis
Roumania
Croft to Run Albion Hotel as Up-to-Date Residential and Commercial
H. V. Croft announces he has taken over the Albion Hotel and will operate it on modern lines as a residential and commercial establishment. He promises up-to-date facilities and attentive service for guests and patrons.
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H. V. Croft
George Dunn Takes Over Forbes and District Hotel
George Dunn announces he has taken over the Forbes and District hotel and aims to earn a fair share of the patronage after a long tenure under his predecessor. He pledges strict attention to business to maintain service and local confidence.
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Ceorge Dunn
Forbes and District
Insurance policy records hailstorm and fire coverages
Standard Insurance Company lists fire including crops and stacks hailstorm and accident coverages plus live stock and foaling stock policies. The notice notes crop and farm risks insured under the farm policy framework and outlines scope of coverage and terms.
Worwich and London Accident Assurance Association Ad
Figure with F. Rata Co district representatives offers personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application.
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F., Rata & CO
Motto of L.F.M. E Ig: Treat Others as You Expect
A compact motto printed for readers: treat others as you wish to be treated, reflecting a social guidance note attributed to L.F.M. E Ig. The line echoes the golden rule with concise phrasing suitable for a brief newspaper card.
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L.f.m.'e
Edward Weaver & Co Local Agents Forbes Insurance Ad
Scottish Union and National Insurance Co fire accident live stock policies cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops personal accident sickness and workmen s compensation. Homesteads woolsheds barn haystack growing crops insured at lowest current rates. Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes.
All Classes of Carrying Contracted For
General produce merchants advertise services for parcel delivery furniture removal and storage. They state all training met and emphasize buying wool hides and skins. Telephony 159.
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Parcela
Jacek Dowley Takes Over Central Livery Stables
Jacek Dowley announces the takeover of Central Livery Stables on Rankin Street from Jack Robb. He pledges careful, expert horse knowledge and reliable attention to all aspects of the business for Forbes and district customers.
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Central Livery Stables
Rankin Street
Jacek Dowley
Forbes and District
Jack Robb
Jack Dowley Rankin Street Known Locally
Local landmark at Rankin Street opposite Rath and Co s Coach Factory remains a notable reference point in the area noted for its historical ties to nearby manufacturing and commercial activity.
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Rankin Street
FL Rath & Co
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