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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
2
An advertisement for Anderson c/o Turver and Keane on Templar Street. It lists gravitation and farm accounts, inventories, and general accountancy work including tax returns preparation.
An unusual notice mentions a startling proclamation by a figure identified as arritant Vbaapoue and references a Pewter area location. Details are garbled yet indicate a timed statement with local interest and potential civic or ceremonial meaning.
An application for bonds valued at 2000 was made by Mr John Halliday of The Blue Lookout Warroo. The notice records a local financing action seeking approval for the stated amount and name.
Citizens are urged to receive inoculation this week at the town hall. The drive aims to reach those not yet vaccinated and warns of potential consequences for delaying the vaccination. The eye for inoculation runs today Thursday and Friday in the afternoons.
The article explains that packages containing art items not of value may be sent at letter rate or parcel post. Transit within the United Kingdom Act or Frames, and shipments to allied troops in Heyot or Mortipotaimia are treated, with packages subject to packet rate unless declared otherwise.
A theater production features a man and two women in a nautical themed plot. The cast includes Rowena Wil and Larrme Petires with Marguerite Papa advertised for the title role in an upcoming Saturday performance.
A memorial service was held Sunday night for the late Strickland at St Johns Church. The ceremony featured religious readings and prayers, with mourners including family and friends. The remembrance noted the pioneer’s faith and lifelong service to the community, honoring his devotion and memory.
Fragmented weather update from OCR, with multiple garbled names and numbers. Reads like scattered notes on dates, times, and locations but specific details are unclear and largely unintelligible. No clear forecast or region is determinable from the readable text.
Ty Whe Meath, a native of County Kerry and longtime resident, died recently after a long illness. The funeral was held at a local cemetery with family and friends in attendance, including several named relatives and associates.
The sed news wan received in 197 bon tant evening thar Private Gordon Daniel Dray, one of the moat poplar Torker boys, who died of wounds, was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Bry of Fin erald's Fridge road. He attached to the Army's Medical Core, stationed in Queensland where he followed his profession of charity. He had left behind relatives in Favs and was remembered as a steadfast friend. The news says he died in action near Farber after studying to become a chemist. Family and friends mourn his untimely death and the community extends condolences.
Obscure report notes multiple deaths and memorials across Forbes Walgett and Cargo with mentions of Sergeants, a local club, and a ceremonial gathering. Distinguished individuals including Dr Araadbont and Mr Baldock are cited in tributes. A death in the community prompts cable confirmations and a large memorial at a church service.
Fragmentary text mentions a Friday event and a request to contact family. Details are unreadable. no identifiable people, places, or organizations are recoverable from the fragment.
A local appeal urges residents to increase their support for the Seventh War Loan, with leaders naming Mr Jack Martyn and other committee members. The drive targets Mogon Gate area residents and surrounding districts, citing community effort and duty to bolster war finances.
A fragmented report lists names including Mosley Whines Hunter Murney Potdy and Webber, with numerous others such as Hark Rowgreon Kelly Thatcher and Yonunhoy. The piece mentions efforts tied to production and supply, referencing figures like 18 and 4 and a long roster of individuals and placeholders.
Telegraphic snippet reports rising postpaid rates and defensive prep measures amid an epidemic risk in Australia. It notes Mutual and Citizens’ new capital boost and mentions half a million propping a prior expansion, plus Australian butter and wheat price details and wartime output pricing.
The Forbes District Hospital committee met to review correspondences and present the matron's report. The treasurer noted donations and expenses while a special committee discussed patient accounting and front-hospital improvements.
In a volatile market, Porter and Thor Vintory led activity as buyers pressed fur livestock. Forbes and Winehcombe Parva Ltd reported notable prices with 48 for locked wethers and 10 9/6 for shivta shred, while owan and other entities showed varied quotes.
Judge Docker presides as legal gentlemen Mera D. Moloney H Broderick R Mulllow and A E Mintosa appear. Crown Prosecutor T. R. Crawtori and Deputy Sheriff Mr Thomson attend on the bench to proceed with the case.
Fathe Keenan pleaded guilty to forging and uttering an order for £5 at Parkes on September date. Meonan was remanded or sentenced as instructed by the court.
An elderly man William Flynn faced charges at Tichborn near Parkes on August 32nd. Violet Jonson testified witnessing contact. trial panel included local officials and doctors. Flynn, about 70, denied guilt. evidence noted to continue next session.
A meeting of the Anzac Commemorative committee was held in the Cornell Chambers on Saturday. Captain Boddy announced a list of attendees and the honor roll, with four names noted as Forbes or Asteler. The issue of presenting medals to honored men was discussed, adjournment proposed until arrival of February Antnen, and a further meeting planned to handle entertainment and the medal presentation.
Unclear OCR text describes tenders received for unspecified work to be completed by Saturday the 26th. Specifications may be viewed at the secretary J Vernon Safdington's residence. Mentions contributions, funds, and payments totaling various sums, with references to dates, persons, and locales in an old newspaper tone.
Anglo French Belgian troops attacked on a wide front toward Ghent Courtrai as Germans lost ground along the Lagu front with villages captured. French forces reported progress near Laon and a heavy bombardment along the Meuse front near Toul. President Wilson faces a German note as Switzerland reports diplomatic exchanges. Deaths from influenza rise in Canada. Finland severs diplomatic ties with France amid shifting war alignments.
President Wilkon in Sydney Tuesday warned Germany that democracy must advance before any peace, stating there will be no armistice while Germany continues moral practices on land and sea. He urged steadfast commitment to allied aims and cautioned against premature settlement.
At Morches Court yesterday Joan Donovan pleaded guilty to using insulting language and damaging a uniform. She was fined 20 shillings plus 23 shillings for the language and 24 shillings for the damage, with a further 15 shillings by some order and costs. Inspector Jones called Donovan rough but noted a severe record. Donovan warned about future conduct.
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