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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
5
The Friday telegraph reports two soldiers charged with accepting bribes to secure promotions. Private Gross was convicted while Private Evan was acquitted after the jury verdict.
The magistrate reports Mr Smithers the Stipendiary Magistrate has been temporarily relieved from further duty in Italy. The Attorney-General said Smithers asked for an explanation in response to press reports and awaits further action. The note references Sydney and Wriday with unspecified outcomes.
Sydney reports a Friday gathering where Mr Vants and Haniel engaged in a partisan exchange about conscription and anti conscripts. The event featured strong rhetoric and a call to oppose government measures, with attendees advocating non participation and unity among opponents.
Fragmentary report shows Mr Wade and others allegedly pressured to sign an oath promising action. Language is garbled but notes threats tied to an event labeled as a meeting and a confrontation over responsibility for an unspecified act.
A crisis threatens Newcastle as claims by Ivaney and Miblay hinge on a pending settlement. Key figures from Newistle Une A rDML outline potential outcomes while urging a negotiated resolution to avoid further financial turmoil.
A court commuted the sentence of Koward Stainer who faced a life servitude penalty in a grave case. The defendant previously had a serious conviction connected to a Chinese individual at Lidcomite, with issues surrounding the penal servitude outcome clarified in court.
Fragmentary text references exemptions related to military service and a review process. Mentions Hinghes, Aodney, Priduy, Hughes, and terms about leave for operations and release procedures. Details are unclear, with garbled wording and missing context.
Sydney reports a late night stir in Paddington with crowding machines and a dense gathering. Officials indicated figures showed broad turnout, with estimates suggesting thousands involved in discussions over constitutional themes.
The Forbes Town Band Board met in the town hall with Mpds J Patterson presiding. Apologies were read for non attendance and minutes were read and adopted. The treasurer read a balance sheet with incomes from corn subsidy and donations, plus expenses for engagements, entertainments, uniforms, and administration.
The article lists public officials elected including the Mayor and several council members and notes a secretary treasurer and bandmaster. It quotes remarks on band leadership and calls for additional band bases and two new bands to maintain standards, ending with a contentious adjournment.
Report from Forbes describes gallant action by Linylux and Australian forces during a wartime assault near Boulogne. Private Muirse and Private Howard Mule are mentioned among those wounded or killed, with details of promotions and hospital care. Fortes, Mute, and Buckland noted as local names tied to support and memorials.
Flood warnings from Karlie largely ignored at Mondibilo as waterways swell on Saturday. Mail services halted, roads inundated, and the town braces for rising waters. Authorities caution residents as weather worsens and emergency crews mobilize in response to the flood threat.
Fragmented OCR text references stock sales at Hornbunt with names like Alan A. Borgham and We G. Uphill, but details are garbled. Reads as a marginal note or listing with multiple unreadable terms and numbers, offering no clear event, date, or participants.
A terse briefing notes that license applicants must tag their forms promptly. It cites Mtr Paterson and Forbes asserting that this step streamlines processing and aligns with regulatory expectations. The dated context suggests an immediate emphasis on compliance.
Those notified at the Exemptions Court should appear to prove exemption from rent on execution. Provide evidence to show eligibility and any prior halts or allied claims. Bring supporting documents and witnesses as required by the magistrate to validate exemption.
Thanks are extended to Mrs A Collie and Mr aid Mee WVebb for their kindness and assistance. Gratitude is also directed to Mr Hayward and others who supported the community effort.
A scanned Commonwealth Australia notice outlines conscription and military service, listing conditions for enlistment and exemptions. It references voting, dates in 2001, and mentions figures like Hird Jabor and Steve Forben in association with a war rites inquiry and poll.
Public notice states Luke Sth nilll of Sherif Street Forbes acted as sole agent for patent container safes in Forbes with WL Henry Watunjee and Manufacturer Parkes.
After this date WilieF ons ta find hunting, shooting, or otherwise tres passing on Yumina Station will be prosecuted, without respect 10 yer tons. Persons removing stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost Vigor of the law. M'GIRE & TOME INS, Yuna.
A public meeting of women chaired by Mayor Will Arenid will take place at the Town Malloy on a Saturday. The session will discuss compulsory reinforcement and current concerns of Austrian women, with invited speakers and a Q&A segment.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of fabrics and garments with item types such as light and dark fabrics, crepe or muslin blouses, heavy twill shirts, bleached toweling, trousers, shirts, singlets, and boys clothing. The text includes measurements like yards and weights, plus some unclear names.
Catalog style ad listing health products and remedies with mixed names and broken phrases. Mentions cough syrup salve eye care and rash treatments, plus a reference to electric linkmen and a mystery product line.
Sunday services were announced for Forbes with Holy Communion led by Rev. A. J. Gardner. The schedule notes morning and evening sessions, with a brief reference to hymns and prayers.
Presbyterian services listed for Wednesday and Sunday with arrangements for fund October and Bible Society involvement. Notables include Rev John Calder and Mr Hl. Ke Meyer, with services at Bem Hardatele and Wand F, targeting parish fundraisers and community outreach through the Bible Society.
In Forres on October 22 services will be held at 11 o clock at Mr W T Riley’s with Rev Fr Swyny presiding. At Sand Hills 2 pm Mr R Shalton will lead.
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