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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
4
Austen and Pratley notify farmers of Forbes district they have started and will pay best marker prices for wool hides tullow. Omit skins of all descriptions. They advertise their store as clothing and materials supplier in the region.
Large crowd attends a Monday night charity event in Hilton to raise funds for patriotic aims. Miss North Winnes and Mr Syd Watson led the drive with strong resident support, decorations, and dancing. A notable auction and community notices highlighted the evening, with plans for future gatherings and harvest updates noted.
Wright Heaton & Co. Ltd advertises a range of salt products including rock salt coal salt pine salt sweep salt carbide and other chemicals. The notice lists address and contact details with references to store furniture and local postal box in New England area.
The article notes initial impressions of tun clothes worn by Foral, praising their appearance and wear quality. It highlights style, fit, and the way the garment holds its shape, suggesting a favorable see of their overall look and durability.
Letters from soldiers note steamers leaving Sydney for London and the Suez Canal with cargo cargo lists. Posts say two days before departure. Dates: Mongolia November 1 Malwa November 25 Dranted December 2 America party letters to England and the Western Front. Ventura October 4 Sononit October 2 Sierra November.
Fragmentary notes discuss soldiers and security matters, mentioning individuals and places in a muted, unclear context. The text hints at wartime or military themes with references to families, authorities, and potential preparation or policy topics relevant to a local audience.
Three men were given for the departing questa and Auld Lang Syne was sung as soldiers left for Bathurst camp on Thursday. A funeral at Hilton housed the Returned Mounted Soldier Fund event, with music, dancing, and cuisine praised. The event raised £45 for the fund, and the article commends local effort while condemning a rival group.
A Christmas gift booklet, Historic Forbes and District, describes Forbes town, its institutions and old associations. Issued ten months ago, it met instant success and the publisher prints a second edition now. On sale this week at Forbes newsagents and the Advocate Office, Forbes, price one shilling, postage extra.
George Tolhurst is installed in a new hotel building offering modern conveniences. He will greet guests and new faces, with emphasis on ample accommodation, a fine wine and spirit selection, and overall comfort.
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