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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
3
War dispatches describe grinding frontline actions across Europe. Allied troops advance amid heavy German resistance near multiple villages while reporting gains in the southern sector and French observation successes. Casualties mount but frontline tempo stays high as operations continue.
The Admiralty reports Sunday air raids and naval moves across Europe. Bombs dropped on Molle roadways near Ghent. Bomber activity around Hempstead and Zeppelins sighted. French correspondents describe raids on Paris and French coast defenses. Prisoner treatment and crew rescues noted amid combat actions and sea encounters.
In a Sydney report dated Thursday, a merchant vessel disaster in the North Sea leaves nine dead as battleships and crews struggle amid wreckage. Survivors recount brutal scenes of sinking, with capsized hulls and fleeing sailors, while a captain fights to save his ship and passengers amid chaotic bombardment.
War dispatches describe Italian official notes on En German attacks and reconquered territory. Austrian internal strife triggers unprecedented bread plots in Vienna and other cities. Reports from Allied and German fronts reference frontier tensions and ongoing aerial activity.
A town gathering praised Mr Turner, presenting a carved keepsake as chief guest. Bandmaster Turner was lauded for reviving the Forben town band, with members and speakers crediting his leadership, discipline, and devotion to local music. The event featured tributes from Bandmaster Turner’s supporters and the band’s past and present members.
Drovers and others are warned that Travelling Stack will not be allowed to tie at or near inoue yards and adjoining paddocks. A reward of £5 will be paid for information leading to conviction of anyone damaging yards in Texas. Edward Weaver & Co.
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