Advice on diagnosing and treating Spanish flu in Australia
A Federal Health Officer outlines that influenza varies in presentation and warns against misjudging the disease. He advises bed rest, warmth, nourishment, and medical direction, noting needs for those with constitutional defects and suggesting a stormy atmospheric factor may influence outbreaks.
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Australia
Perms
Egypt
Gippsland
Frozen
Iberia
China
Drought Ravages Bathurst and New England Prospects
Bathurst district endures a worsening dry spell with rainfall totals for the year matching 1902, signaling a disastrous harvest. Across New England the drought disrupts pastoral industries. sheep die, cattle fall, dairying stalls, and a limited sowing season leaves crops and prices grim. Framing the crisis, farmer R. P. Grinsted notes egg sales and wheat scrip opportunities amid scarce green feed.
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Thua
Bathurst
New England
Army Postal Service in World War I Letters System Flaws
An article defends the Australian Army Postal Service amid criticism, detailing mail flow from France to Australia, how parcels are handled, and the low undeliverable rate. It stresses accurate addressing, unit details, and proper etiquette for sending letters and parcels, with practical tips for civilians to improve delivery.
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Army Postal Service
Army
ALK
Australian Army Postal Service
Australian Imperial Force
Snd
France
Hase
Tutu
ALF
Bill
Australia
P.O
America
London
Oliver
Australian Comforts Fund
Cele
Ets
Lang
Blang
Army Fostal
Future Air Travel According to Mr G Holt
Mr G Holt argues aviation will revolutionize warfare and commerce. He outlines commercial aero routes from London to Berlin, Constantinople, and beyond, with travel times from seven to twenty hours and costs of mail and passenger service. He envisions a network of aerial mail and passenger routes, noting the need for ships every 100 miles across transatlantic support.
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G. Holt. Thomas
Aiircraft Company
Berlin
Constantinople
London
Petrograd
Melbourne
Tolklo
New York
Azores
Buenos Ayres
Ceylon
Canetown
Wropline
Paris
Efper Head
Atlantic
Australian Army Postal Service Instructions Fragment
A World War II era blizzard of postal guidance emphasizes correct addresses including the word Australian and warns against abbreviations like BEF or ALF. It cautions not to claim parcels posted, urges morale through respectful notes, and praises Allied postal coordination amid challenging conditions.
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BELL
Methodist Services Schedule and Intercession Events
The notice lists October 21 Thursday evening Intercessory Service at Fresby terian Chien and November 3 Forbes at 7 00 pm with related names. It also mentions November 7 at 3 pm and a Taltet Intercession in Mattodiat Church on Thursday November 7 at 7 45 pm.
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Pam
Io Fresbyterian Chien
Forbes
Vyumeena
P.i. Dargolalgie
Fteovw
Greyhound dog stray with collar near Gun ning Gap reward
Black and white greyhound bitch with collar and part of chain, £1 reward offered on return to M. Doyle, Grawlin. Strayed from Innes Vale near Gun ning Gap a framed whitish roan cow branded half circle over EW tall recently stubbed, reported by P. F. Darcy.
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M. Doyle
Grawlin
Innes Vale
Gunning Gap
P. F. Darcy
Trespass Notice at Grudgery Property
Robins Bros warns trespassers on Grudgery property that shooting fishing or other trespassing after the date will lead to prosecution without respect to persons. Previous permissions are cancelled.
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Bogabigal
A. Harrison
Robins Bros
Australian Labor Party Dance at Town Hall event
A Labour Party dance will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday November 7. Music and dancing till 12 o clock. Tickets priced Gent s 3 shillings and Ladies 2 shillings. G A Adam is listed as the Hon See.
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Adam
Forbes District Hospital Wood Drive Appeal
The hospital asks farmers to bring rounds of wood to Forbes District Hospital to help cut fuel costs. Wardsmen will assist unloading, and all wood gifts will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Organisers are E. W. Venables and A. Austen.
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E. W. Venables
A. Austen
Turn to the Right at Town Hall Forbes One Night Only
J and N Tait present their new comedy company in the Record Breaking Comedy Success Turn to the Right by Winchell Smith and John L. Hazzard. Freed from Triumphant Season in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane. Current successes of New York and Chicago noted. Sydney Sunday Times hails instant success. Box plan at Grinsted.
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J. &N. Tait
Winchell Smith
John L. Hazzard
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
New York
Chicago
Sunday Times
Grinsted
Limited Wheat Supply From F S Co op Grain Co Ltd
F and S Co op Grain Co Ltd offer a limited supply of last season's Chick Wheat at reasonable prices through Turner & Keane, agents, Forbes.
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J. QO. Anderson
Turner & Keane
Karry Turner
Pearce & Williams, Stack & Station Agents
Forbes
Alidl Batley
J. C. Keane & Co
Nominations Close for All Evente 1918 Parkes Forbes Jockey Clubs
Nominations for all Evente shut on Thursday November 25 1918. Rebate up to 100 miles payable by Parkes Jockey Club and Forbes Jockey Club agrees similar rebate on horses competing at Forbes Meeting. Pocket Programmes on application D J Moloney Secretary F C
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Parkes Jockey Club
Forbes Jockey Club
Nourish Your Nerves And The Peril Of Drugs
Fragmented OCR text mentions dangers of drugs and stimulants affecting nerves and health. References appear to mix garbled names and places, with scattered terms like medicines, nerves, and stress indicators. The readable content suggests cautionary notes on drug use and its impact on well being.
Second-hand Furniture and Wheat Goods in Forbes
Large quantity second-hand furniture offered from Forbes on behalf of J. Darling & Boy for the wheat season. Bedroom suites Wardrobes Chest Drawers Sideboards Bedsteades Wire mattresses and stretchers frame frames patriotic picture frames. Also wheat sacks for sale at government price and cheap fowl feed. Inspect goods before purchase.
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Forbes
J. Darling & Boy
Wheat Delivery Notice by Farmers and Settlers Co-Operative
Government agents will receive 191819 season wheat for the Farmers and Settlers Co-Operative Grain Co Ltd at Forbes Red Band and Darootalga Sidings. Gareema Representative Mr Cleary directs delivery to your company, share in profits. Cornsacks available, orders booked now with terms arranged if needed.
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Forbes, Red Band
Darootalga
Gareema
Cleary
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R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan-street
THE
Army Post Office
Australan Army
Nonesuch
A.B. “Co” Coy
Comforts Fund
G.I
IVERS
Barwon Street
Lo&t
Wandary
T. Doherty
Edward Weaver & Co
H. D. Lee
Hankin-street
R. J. Heaney
Mount Wangan
RE. J. Mulholland Wheat Company
Red Bend
End Boyd
Moore, Brooke & Co
Andy Morgan
Australian Labor Party
Forbes District Hospital
Wood League
Town Hall
General Commission
Templar Street
Farmers’ & Settlers' Grain Co. Ltd
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Co-operative Insurance Co
Royal Sheep Dip
F. & S, Co-Op, Grain Coy. Ltd
Turner & Beane Loca
D. J. Moloney
F.C
Fenton Uyper
Marin Tyes
Etry Ryne
Kore
Uae
Carmel Cenvemeniis
Eepur
Praetyeet Fey
Trypey
Pegitiey
Fivink
Tinor
Woreal
George Rath
Rankin Street
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
John Meagher & CO
Lorne Pictures
House Peters and
Myrtle Stedman
Hughes
Austen & Pratley’s
Austen & Pratley
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