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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
2
The Barrier Miner reports F. E. Moody, a Forbes brewer, as the Broken Hill golfing champion. Moody learned golf in Forbes with tutor J. J. Finomery, marking his first lesson before securing the title.
Messrs Wincheawire, Carbonu Ltd wired yesterday that the strike is ended and mutton slaughtermen resumed work today. Homebush market opened with crossbred hoggets selling to 44, crossbred wethers at 42 1, werina wethers 41 5, and crossbred lambs at uncertain levels.
A vivid report describes Red Cross relief efforts in Egypt and a Forbes Advocate feature on Donkin’s impressions. It details hospital care, nurse roles, and wounded soldiers, highlighting field kitchens, comforts, and staff like nurses and surgeons, with names and places tied to hospital scenes and wartime aid.
In a Bone Lew tone a beleaguered observer reports a Magpies camp collapse and a chaotic scene as a passerby elicits a wary greeting from a wary resident while a dead bird remains nearby. The writer notes a grim moment and moves on, ending with a terse judgment on the event.
The Forbes Hospital patron lists donations from Mrs Howisen and others including quinces, Hind, Mrs Woodhouse, Mrs Uiue ter, Ilnen, Airs Stacey, a turkey, Regd Cross Boviery cakes, Coles med Stessrs Foo and Son vegetables, Mrs Howloon plum p and a bottle of wine. Milas Hie linens, Strivklund exes Forbes takers Vrouw.
Readable fragments describe a social evening in the town hall with music from a Mayle orchestra and supportive contributions by local attendees. Names appear in garbled form, mentioning Maguire and others, while ladies provide a generous supply of goods.
A garbled historical notice listing names such as Pride and Pride related figures, Thomas Wilson and Thetisee of Tater wall's Hotel, plus references to licensing and investigators. It mentions a Septemer date, a defendant, and questions about responsibility while noting potential witness cooperation and lack of new charges.
An OCR excerpt shows a chaotic account of a vehicle incident with broken phrases and unclear names. Key elements include a front wheel loss, a rider or pedestrian, damage to a vehicle, and mentions of a location near Machwtutla Park. The text is garbled, hindering precise facts or dates.
The report lists donors and contributors to equip the Kyrhes ward with a Bathurst vivifying line. Several named benefactors including Mr Ul, Mrs AOS, Mr Wan, Mr Woo, Mrs J, Glynn, Mr PM, and others are mentioned. The effort aims to frame progress and supply a suitable Bathurst ward frame at no cost.
Mr C Kinnaird was kicked in the leg while handling a horse on Sunday. He sustained injuries described as serious and is currently able to move about with difficulty.
Report states the Darcobalgie freedus works men are powered up again and a settlement was effected on the same terms as with the Sydney butchers, suggesting similar terms and ongoing labor actions.
Parkes Cattle Sale to be held Friday with 900 quality cattle yarded including shorthorn bulls cows steers and young stock. Sale starts at 2 o'clock. organizers Walter J Kelly and Leeda & Co. promote the event.
Sunday meeting in Parkes led by M Girr to form an Anti-Conscription League. Ollievera and others elected with no membership fee. Resolutions carried call for formation of the league and for military age action.
An advertisement fragment promotes a film at Brook's Pictures titled The owed wil de shawn. It promises a lively, realistic depiction with historical incidents and family themes. The blurred text hints at a relief after tense scenes and notes a favorable reception.
Readers clash over a dispute between Forbes Plover and other writers. The debate centers on silencing and the public interest, with critics urging publication of letters to inform the public. The exchange remains unresolved as the issue continues.
Before Jemalonge Shire meeting on Saturday, residents heard of the death of Sergeant Gayin Lew in a France war. A condolence motion was carried, with leaders praising Lew as a steadfast figure who served in the South African war and at Gadde.
Fractured OCR style mentions Merrit, Keystone, Sennett, and a quirky line about a minture and trade. An obscure, composite teaser hints at a modern nosegay of references and a peculiar running joke.
A miscellany of local items notes medicinal cures, horse racing winners Zebing Ned & All Marilo Orrysmith Saddlebrook and Misti, and a raffle won by C A Jones. Weather hints tease prolonged June and July. Fish consignments to Tamworth and a query about a government truck to Forbes occur amid community notices. Local theatre previews feature Buckland the tailor and Brook’s Pictures tomorrow. fishing anecdotes and a bridge scene from The Coward are recounted.
Mrs W Uracke of Forbes has attended the Toea Methoddlet Church for 74 years with her late husband and family closely linked. A small committee of ladies represented the church at Bromble on Friday to bid farewell to Mrs Brooke who served as organist for 54 years and supported services by visiting ministers from Bath. Congregation members, including J A Harris and others, attended Holy Communion led by Rev F L Swyny. Mrs Brooke received a volume of Ridley Havergal poetry as a memento and thanked all, saying the church was dear and memories brightened by their long association. She departed for Sydney yesterday.
The veteran actor Frank Keenan, marking thirty seven years in the business, pours forth his knowledge and ability in The Coward, Ince-Triangle's first feature. He portrays the proud father who confronts his son’s cowardice. Brook's Five previews this-tomorrow Wednesday night.
Sydney telegraphic report notes the St. Lawrence bridge at Quebec collapsed, ninety men fell in, twenty drowned. sheep plague in Bathurst district. high casualties. War relief funds totals from New South Wales and Victoria. Queensland Parliament Labor oppose conscription. Wheat pool payments set. West Australian seat resignation. Sale Victoria attack by Mrs Fraser injures two children. one dies.
A reader replies to a Forbes Advocate letter, clarifying intent not to “talk behind Snow’s back.” The writer cites the mile record at the cricket ground and expresses a wish for Snow’s family to understand, then says they do not wish to continue the correspondence and signs off.
Mra AC Hourke, resident of the district, dies at her daughter’s residence on Friday at age five years. Born Kilkenny Irobaral, she moved to Auehalla at six. First husband Mer Joseph Kelly. second husband Join O'Rourke. Funeral Saturday at Catholic Church cemetery with Rev Father Motive officiating. Also Mr Pierce Fiell dies at his son’s Forbes residence aged 71. Survived by three daughters and eight sons. Funeral Sunday at Church of England cemetery with prayers by Mr Clarke.
Keystone Triangles present a riotous two act comedy described as a concentrated crook comedy by Mack Sennett. The film gathers runaways trams motor bandits and a cyclone of humor in a hurly burly of action. Brook's Photo tomorrow will screen tonight and tomorrow night.
In Dobrudja and along the Varna coast, promises of Russian offensives and attacks push Bulgarian forces to evacuate Varna and retreat from Dobrudja. French and Petrograd communiqués describe fierce battles, counterattacks, and Allied bombardments against German and Bulgarian positions with notable gains and losses.
Tuesday afternoon reports say the Servians opened a session in Corfu with the president stating confidence in a speedy return home. A French front correspondent notes a swelling reserve sea pressing the German defense as they face a deluge of steel. Greece’s cabinet accepts Allied reservist terms and hands over keys to Athens and provinces after apologies over Legation outrages. Wilhelmshafen tensions rise with rumors of civil evacuation while authorities deny an English invasion. Germans admire British artillery and aviators, yet trust in the strength of their own army.
The Forbes Rifle Club committee met on Friday night and offered to help prospective front line enlistees with instruction on practice days. Mr EL J. Grinsted presented a trophy to be shot at 500, 600, and 700 yards on September 9, with separate sections on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Prizes and handicaps were announced for multiple shooters, with detailed point tallies and participant names.
Thomas H Ince introduces Charles Tay at Weht with the film The Cowardly Son the final Ince-Triangle feature. Tay delivers a truthful and sincere performance Browk’s Pictures shows tomorrow night with Browk’s choice.
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