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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 30, 1919

Page

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Australian prisoner of war recounts Villers-Bretonneux ordeal

An Australian recounts captivity after the Villers-Bretonneux clash in 1918. He describes his capture near an enemy outpost, transport through France and Belgium, hospital stops in Germany, Red Cross parcels, and mixed ward conditions from Le Quesnoy to Dowal and Bochum, noting food quality, medical care, and German treatment.

Villers-Bretonneux Uus Revenshaw le Quesnoy Berecan France Belgium Guben Brandenburg Cguben Red Cross British Relief Committee Gubon Aweden Exchurse Rotterdam Holland Zeeland England Boston London London General Hospital Camberwell Germany Wavrin Tops Australia Douai Dowal Dowel Bhochum Westphalia Sisters of Mercy Mussim Pate

Eden Studia Portratta Studio Adverts in Sydney

An early 20th century ad promotes Eden Studia Portratta offering camera artistry to enhance portraits. It highlights postcard fronts, cabinet sizes from eightpence and mentions George Street location in Sydney with a promotional tone.

Eden Studia Portratta Wiebe Eden Stulnios George Streat Sydney

Souprerpondence Invites Stock and Property Lists

Allelion Sales advertised with invitation for responses listing stock and property on application.

Accident Insurance Offer By FORATH & CO Reps

An advertisement highlights accident insurance options including workmen compensation and related branches. It invites applications for coverage through FORATH and CO represented agents.

Forath & CO

Scottish Union and War Fire Accident Coverage Notice

An insurance notice describes blend of policies covering dwellings furniture stores stock-in-trade farm buildings crops and personal and work related risks. It lists live stock insurance and coverage areas including Woolsteds Barn and nearby entities with emphasis on lowest rates and broad class protections.

ENGINEERING PROGRESS BY SYDNEY FIRM

Waugh & Josephson, General Engineers of Sydney, advertise their expertise in refrigeration and ice making machinery. They claim top quality in freezers and bottling, steam bulbs, and vertical horizontal patterns, plus complete equipment for cheese and butter factories and pumping plants for diverse duties.

Luther

Alderman Thomas Hughes and Homert Kerri Named on Board List

Alderman Thomas Hughes of Le Valboan and Homert Kerri, Manpager, ED, Weaver & Co, appear on a newly announced board of advices with roles spanning local governance and corporate advisory.

Alderman Thomas Hughes le Vbalroan Board of Advices Homert Kerri Manpager

Fire and Livestock Blaze Tied to Policy Details

A preliminary report notes fires affecting crops and livestock, with mentions of special farmers policy and specific farm facilities. Authorities investigate cause and assess damage to farm operations. No injuries reported as flames were contained to fields and stables.

Smiling Through Jests and Cupid’s Tiny Knots

A series of humorous vignettes and quips. Cartoonish lines touch on marriage, wit, jealousy, and social foibles at gatherings in a lighthearted, period voice. Notable bits reference a wife’s influence, whiskers, and banter among couples and partygoers.

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