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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
5
Reninders Forbes Pastures Protection Board meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 108.0. Attendees and members should note the event. Auctioneers must apply for a renewal of licenses on Monday.
Telegraphic report from Sidney notes the Government Statistician's claim that less than 1 million of 19 million bushels of wheat are in sight, drought pressures reduce stock feed, and a suspension of duties on fodder is urged. It covers railway concerns, fires, mine and war economy measures, wages, pensions, and a rail collision with several injuries.
A letter to the editor argues against establishing works in Sydney alone and advocates distribution via northern and southern ports. It discusses Parkes, Maitland, Lismore, and other inland towns, weighing water carriage costs and regional competition to determine the best site for new industrial distribution.
A fragment notes Orkney Seateh Whisky described as unexealled quality with unclear descriptors and a brief, jumbled phrase about peerpee whiny. The readable text offers no concrete event or persons beyond the brand name.
A large consignment was sent to Town Hall Depot Sydney including four bales and 40 soldiers' bags of munchries, five sundry items for distressed Helgians, two boxes to Telten Consulate for Balgians, and one box of sundrice to Red Cross Depot Sydney. Donations acknowledged include Mr Dam Newell Bramble with knitted socks and caps, Mrs Frank Dale with pyjamas, Mrs Wallace Hunter with knitted items, and Mrs Dan Baltock with more socks.
A black mare branded WR is lost near Mr Marrin's at Farber. A reward of £1 is offered for the return of the horse. Contact Hugo at Lanehito Street.
I express sincere thanks to Dr. Alcara, many friends, and Forbes postal members for their kindness in connection with the loss of my husband.
Bess notifies that the fie has moved from Templar Street to the premises within Albion Wotel area under Moore Crooke A Go and Navy Orders now in effect. Details appear unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a relocation notice and associated authorities.
A municipal public notice from Forbes is issued for a town hall gathering on a specified date in October. It lists the meeting location and mentions discussions related to local affairs and community issues.
A fragmentary notice notes Mrs Martin supervising tables for an event labeled The Winks and Spirits. The item mentions Forbes and surrounding areas and references ongoing conduct by Mp Lal Waaces in an unclear context. The fragment lacks clear dates or locations.
Critghen offers furniture and kitchen goods from tested timber and treated finishes. Dresser sets, kitchen tables, chairs, pastry boards, garden reels, stoves, pans, pots and kettles priced in Sydney style, with various lengths and sizes listed.
A garbled dress section ad outlines a special purchase event with a wide assortment of items. It mentions fabrics, prints, shades, big prices and a large selection across multiple categories, including Navy and blue prints.
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