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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
1
Forbes district soldiers killed or wounded for their King and country are named with many entries from Forbes, Eugowra, Trundle and surrounding areas. The list notes home and abroad casualties and classifies survivors by district, place and unit.
A Sydney tale from The Sun describes a humorous incident where a parcel addressed to a police station changes hands and is opened to reveal a camera. The mysterious note and strange proceedings lead to a mock “Third Floor Party” and a comical chase through a building as readers watch the prank unfold. The manager warns that anyone seen at Barbe Bong after the date will face prosecution.
Public notice states Mr Luke M'Don Nell of Sherritt Street Fortioa is appointed as Sole Agent to sell Patent Cool Safes by Forbes Parkes dated 13/10/16. Notice warns that anyone caught purloining in Mary's Dream paddocks without permission will be prosecuted by M. Allison, Acting Attorney.
Racing highlights and odds from Caulfield and Sydney venues. Lantus remains costly for the Melbourne Cup as Spring races unfold. Caulfield Cup contenders Bronzetti Lingte Chrome or Luyenne are noted, with Thebe, Bromzott and Lavendo among finishers in major stakes. Sydney night program previews feature Tommy Ren ben Fred Kay on points and Renyon of Tullamore, plus recap of Caulfield Guineas and Caulfield Stakes results and notable placings at Flemington.
The fragment speaks of demand for tallow and hides with references to trade, prices, and restrictions. It mentions customers or groups seeking skins and hides within a reform era context and notes limits on purchases and payment terms.
A dated notice promotes FRATH & CO insurance offerings covering personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application.
Standard Insurance Go fire including crops stacks storms accidents and live stock. Hauatorm accident including special fire policy. F Rath and Co local agents.
Train time table shows connections between Sydney Molong Orange and Parkes Forbes with times around 8.05 to 10.40 pm and notes on various towns including Molong Bumbury Mantidrs Parkes and Bogan Gate. Mentions of Tullamore Trundle and daily or weekly service days appear in fragmented form.
An assorted timetable lists passenger routes and times across Parkes Bogan Gate Cowra Trundle and surrounding towns. It notes services Sundays Mondays Thursdays Fridays and Sundays with multiple stops such as Bathurst Young Condobolin Grenfell Parkes and Melbourne, including late evening runs and late arrivals.
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