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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
6
A disjointed report describes a long march with a large crowd in a rural area. It mentions teachers, reverends, and local officials guiding spectators, with festivities, sermons, and communal participation. The text references a May gathering and various individuals leading the event.
A repatriation subcommittee meeting at the School of Arts on Saturday included L. Kirby as chair and W Sommerville as secretary with committee members Niven Nash Lutzmann and others. The group discussed correspondence, a local application related to the Repatriation engine, and approved financial and service arrangements for travel and related expenses.
A long mixed segment reports a community harvest season with irregular yields, weather notes, and local farming conditions. It also covers cricket matches, team selections, and upcoming fixtures as Yarrabanda residents follow local sport.
A lively community event described as the year’s highlight for children, with a fancy dress ball, grand supper, and festive activities. The piece lists numerous young participants and includes praise for organizers and veterans alike, noting the extended program and full hall despite late start.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers stock and station agents conduct a sale at EuGowra listing items by name with multiple party mentions. The notice references several entities including Northern Aunurance Coy and ChemCutiera among others in an asset sale across parts of the district.
Local district brief highlights from Trundle and Wattamondara provide weather, market, and community notices. Readers are directed to page three for full feature sections and timely updates from the region.
Residents celebrate proclaimed peace with an impromptu smoke concert and dance on Friday night after a Tuesday gathering, with toasts to the King and Australian soldiers. Updates report Mr John Batten recovering from pneumonia, Mrs John Glennan improving at Cowye, and a Catholic Bazaar success. The Canowindra Cricket Club edged players to keep hopes for the Loron Cup alive as calm returns and local sports continue.
Primest Beet and Mutton and corned meat offered at Sydney prices. Fat and woolly stock noted with attention to business. Our motto promotes prompt service and steady supply to customers amid portside trade chatter.
Auction sales conducted in the district listing stock and property for Dalgety & Co. Ltd Liberal advances noted. Correspondence itemized with district agents in Trundle Bogan Gate Tullamore Field and Totstellam.
The Truadle Hotel reopens for full public accommodation featuring tent towers and a good table. E. L. Jones, proprietor, promotes an up to date hotel experience with convenient comforts for guests.
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