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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
3
The report details Allied forces advancing in France with significant German resistance. It praises Australian and New Zealand troops for overpowering German defenses, capturing prisoners, and repelling counters. The narrative emphasizes heavy bombardment and strategic gains, noting Allied reliability and steadfast effort.
A fragmentary OCR pass cites London representatives at the Australian draft talks about Anzac troops and Nehthine general Mrdwood. It mentions Avetratian forces, months of war and training, claims of strategic positions, and confidence in leadership amid hard-fallent gngages.
Fragmented wartime dispatches detail Allied and Axis actions including Australia Red Cross reports on casualties and shipments, bombardments, prisoner counts, railway damage, and shifting fronts. The document notes naval maneuvers, territorial claims, and strategic aims across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Public notice lists an applicant Kr huke M168 et and parties Gf BHEFFUM-Steayt Hoeven and my Sole kent to sell mig. Patent coat safea in Koha Wd HANRY Poleuthe and Manufacturer Parkes Warton. Date 19/10 appears in the notice.
The annual flower show held on Wednesday and Thursday drew strong attendance. Exhibits featured roses, phlox, lilies, and fruits with standout awards for collections, vegetables, and baked goods. Local volunteers and schoolchildren organized displays while judges announced trophies for top floral varieties and craft entries.
TheAnnual meeting led by President A J Baldock reviewed a year opening with 178 members and 20 associates. A trophy fund and a new champion shield were noted along with retirements and arrivals from Sydney and Dubbo. Officers elected included Patron A U Baldock President Baldock Vice President Broadbent and committee members. The club pledged a champions shield to be competed for annually and trophies awarded to top players.
Sporting memory column reports horses and nominations including Hino Park Kity Burke and Treviot with Caul Mald Cup odds and a Melbourne Cup angle. It lists Futures like Baron, Lamhin and Voytcourt plus results at Hilltop and Myalla Handicap with winners Tarawas Ring and Leaf Ladle and discusses tote taxation and investor activity.
Drovers passing through aroe foug must give aid at Barer noux or face order of THE MANAUER.
A public notice from Howard Weaver & Co warns that staking stock will not be allowed to camp in safe yards or paddocks. A £5 reward is offered for information leading to identification of anyone damaging yards or enclosures near fences and distances.
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