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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
6
The roll lists Carbaral PwAE Wheatles and West as fallen soldiers from the western front. Wheatles was a private and son of Mew Wreat and the late Korbes, while West, son of Mr and Mrs Frog Rout, was severely wounded and left the front.
Postal notices advise letters from soldiers to be posted two days before shipping dates for Royal Mail steamers. The list includes ships from Sydney areas and mentions destinations such as Morea and Gertiles Arm. Dates referenced include October 26 and November 11 with various ship names and patrols noted.
Mr Longer Owen leads Kon Cras Information Bierenti Hie PALtreet SSinex seeking details about the welfare and service of soldiers. A reply will cost a cable and forwarding a formal letter to Mr Owen at 76, with the writer’s name, wife, and battalion to be included.
The report notes unsettled weather with scattered showers easing into a cooler period. Damaged crops face risk as sporadic heavy rain continues. memorial and church events adapt to conditions. Sunday School attendance remains steady. a government medical officer slated to visit the public school but not yet appeared.
An Engowra Farmers and Settlers Association meeting at the School of Arts discusses depreciation rates for farming gear, proposes to join metropolitan efforts, and covers Cookumdgera mail service costs and delivery. Members plan to push for better rates and daily mail between regions.
A damaged wartime fragment lists names and units such as Private Thomas Atkin and Hugo Recarils Ofivo. It mentions the 17th Battalion, ALA and Vittoris Barracks, with references to service abroad and a general salute to the addressee.
Fragmentary notes discuss the upcoming season with sharper focus as prices jump. References indicate York savings and a mention of an order, though details are unclear in the damaged text.
Local notes cover weather patterns for the week and the wheat harvest progress. A cricket match between Trundle and Visiting team resulted in an easy 80 for Trade, with several lorelade in attendance at the Hallam School event. Mr Mus from the Department of Agriculture works on ornamental experimental sheets.
The Office invites customers to place orders for rubber stamps. Includes available designs and custom options for official documents, signage, and personal use.
Bedgerabong and Ware hobble teams competed at Mc Cowell's place with results noted as Hedgerabong 4 to 2 and 72 shes games. Weather unsettled around the event with a plan for Repaceiation Day on the 24th.
J J Moloney stock station and commission agent for John Darling and Son, appointed receivers of wheat under the Commonwealth Wheat Scheme, dealing in government guaranteed four shillings per bushel wheat. Also agent for Meadowbank Manufacturing Co.
George Tolhurst Bogan announces the Gate Hotel’s new up-to-dateMater building with ample accommodations and first class facilities. The establishment invites old and new patrons to enjoy the latest conveniences, wines, beer, and spirits.
A notice from A L LANEYRIE reveals he has taken over the Club House Hotel at Eugowra from O L Morton. He promises the public continued good table stabling and host brands of wine beer and spirits. Telephone contact is 4.
Agencies include Mansey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros e OM Engines and Chaf Cutiera Paton Burns Manures Northern Assurance Coy Auction sales conducted in any part for the district.
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