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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
5
Sailings from Sydney to Lane ton via the Suex Canal carry parcels for soldiers in Egypt and beyond. Letters must be posted at Forhnx two days before ship departure. Royal Mail steamers list Morwa October 14, Christmas parcel by this boat, Medina October 48.
A patriotic concert in Forbes raised funds for troops with Salvation Army aid. Donations from community members including Messrs Angten and Co and others supported Forbes hospital. Performers like Captain Lewland and Parkes talent, along with the Salvation Army band, delivered a lively program to a good attendance despite poor roads and weather.
Usgok's Mebures, Monday.
Private Frei Losell writes from Wranew dated August 5 recounting a stop in England and a training camp before the front. He describes bayonet fighting gas drills and trench warfare, notes workouts and shell attacks, and mentions a ceremonial cemetery parade with fifteen of their unit in relief and a singing of God Save The Wing.
A wounded British soldier describes near twelve months of front-line service with just one wound. He details bayonet action, about 400 German prisoners taken in a night, and expresses grim optimism the war will end soon. He mentions William Higgs, Rouen hospital stay, and plans to visit Scotland and Ireland before returning to the firing line.
The notable Ene fail foremost navediat Sir Ixthur Wing Pinero work Frley is adapted for the screen by Hepword Commbining. Forbes previews the film as a grand, splendid drama starring Mero’s famed story with Austration audiences recalling the Retugie wand Meuelewult company.
At Fortes Court on Tuesday Peter Buckley sued Hugh Williams Tum for insulting words. Witnesses described Buckley saying no one should go to war, while others recounted taunts and references to Germans. The defense and plaintiffs debated conscription amid tense remarks and testimonies from local residents.
The Committee of St Louis Church of Bugiams in Wuseny region announces a postponement for the annual upal Flower Show. The new date remains to be determined due to uncertain UK weather and related delays affecting participants led by Miss RALHOCK and others.
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