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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1916

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The Season in a Wet War World

Casual comments reflect on a damp season ahead, weather lore, and war talk. The writer cites artillery in Europe, fish tales, a German verdict on weapon use, a bizarre lamb with two bodies, and a joke about sheep and heads. It mixes humor with frontline realities and censor frustrations.

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Liberal Advances on Wool and Stock Amid City Finances

The notice lists Alderman Thomas Hughes as chair of the board of advice with Robert Ken as manager. Financial position as of December 11 1906 shows capital ward up, reserve funds 20250, balance carried forward 18080, funds in hand 77100, subscribed capital and total security notes. It invites insurance services from Fr Katlu & Co with district representatives. Personal accident and workers compensation insurance are offered along with other branches on application.

Thomas Hughes Board of Advice Robert Ken Balayee Fr. Katlu C O. Listriet

Fragments of Snapshots and Jests in Scattered Caricature

A garbled collection of quips and snippets from various voices shows a mix of humor and misheard dialogue. The text plays with social roles, mistaken identities, and light mockery of war time discipline, ending with unresolved fragments and stray phrases.

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