Short Soldiers and Tall Men in the War Office Debate
A columnist argues that height does not equate to soldiering skill, citing Napoleon and the Japanese, praising smaller, nimble troops. He notes the Hospital Battalion’s success of medium and shorter men, warns against tallism, and predicts later attempts to raise height standards in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Lord Roberts
Viscount French
Eucles
War Office
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park
Taliam
France
Flanders
London
Frederick the Great
Frederick
Germany
Japan
Europe
Mwe
Hospital Battalion
Wheeladders
Penne
Military transfers and cadet notes from Parkes area
Lieutenant H K Ford transmits transfers as of Area Order No 7 affecting 14 Platoon and other units. Updates include personnel moves to O.T.C. and various areas, with points deductions for N C C members, upcoming examinations for promotions at Forbes Parkes Condobolin, and dress standards emphasizing clean brass, polished boots, and buttoned pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C.C
Lonely Forbes Man Appeals for Return of Dear Sydney Bride
A Forbes man writes passionately to his long distance beloved in Sydney, lamenting her extended stay and silence. He vows devotion, declares jealousy, and pleads for one word of reassurance to ease his aching heart and fear of losing her to another. He warns against betrayal and even mentions appealing to her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Carriaimo Mlo
Tennla Court
Cherie
Vielon
Wool Trade Moves as Shearing Gathers Pace
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports rapid wool shearing with 42 000 bales arriving at Darling Harbour last week and 202 700 bales since July 1. Sheds in western districts have cut out and northern and southern clips arrive at Sydney stores. The Railway Department urges growers to arrange road loads with stationmasters to avoid delays and rain damage. A 10 percent woolgrower dividend will be distributed by October 23, with cheques expected this week. An announcement on the new clip appraisals date is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Darling Harbor
Sydney
Railway Department
Methodist Services Schedule Amid 1917 Outlines
A listing of Sunday and weekday Methodist services across Forbes and Caroo balgie with times in October and November 1917. Notable speakers include Rev F R Swing Dr J Carruthers and Rev Archibald Graham, plus Mr Sackett and Mr J Wooda in various locations and intercession sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
J. Carruthers
D.D
Methoding General Conference of
Australasia
Archibald Graham
Western District Synod
Caroobalgie
Mr Sackett
F. R. Swing
Sackett
J. T. Wooda
Church of England Services Sunday October 26 Schedule
Sunday services listed for Eugowre at 11 a.m. Yamma 3 p.m. Forbes 7 30 p.m. Rev H H Mirrington presiding Forbes 10 a.m. Children’s Service 11 a.m. Matins and other notes for 21st Sunday after Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England Services
Eugowre
Yamma
Forbes
H. H
Children's Service
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Country Fire Insurance
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Will Purchas
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Potoher
P.F.A
the Pastoral Finance A ™ Ltd
Phillip Street
Commonwealth
Australia
Nod
LO Alave
Saly
Euampt
Ur In Pay
Op Protec
Suvicessiom Dhaly
Sts
Valde
Nuy Hakon State
Autralia
Pier
Meponita
Vga Bank Sams
Tela
Jorpent
Ink
Pouvek Revdhangge
Etalon la Payatite Sienlbarl 9
Euler
Irestone
Firestone Tyre Depot
Elzebeth St
Clerke
H. K. Ford
Parkes
M' Mahon
L. J
O10
Weaver
Sloan F
O.T.C
Tribolett A. T
O.T C
Sanderson
B.T
OTA
Barlow H.s
Condobolin
Leifermann H
Bailey W
Willis K
Bolam G
Hall L
Elliott Ri
Sergt. Black
Sergt
Spicer
Carpl
H. Lelfermann
Pointe
A. T. Carter
Soret
D. Venables
G. Bolam
Bergt
Banwell
Corp
Corpl
J. KX. Fisher
X.C.C
Bord
Forbes, Parkes, & Condobolin
Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd
Palace Emporium
Brickfield Hill
Commercial News
Ireland's
F. R
Band Hills
Ireland
J.J.M
J. Ireland Ltd
Newcastle
Wade
Mannhehient Iron and Polson, Ltd
Newtown
Swill & Company, Ltd
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