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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
3
Three Forbes soldiers who died serving their country are remembered for courage and sacrifice. The community honors their memory and their commitment to duty, highlighting their service with solemn tributes and local observances.
A garbled listing of donors and items acknowledged by the Red Cross, including Danae se pale of ait Mira 8 Patterson, Humes pillow, Balaclava cap, Mins oda Huupir tua, and others like Hayward, Buckland, Burrawang, and Mes month to month notes. The text references donor names, items donated, and dated acknowledgments with multiple errors and unclear details.
In a garbled 19th century Forbes Police Court session Edward Doyle pleaded not guilty to furnishing liquor while intoxicated and fined for drunkenness. Samuel Francle Wan Twert faced charges of being drunk. witnesses described a tailor's attire and outbursts. The record references timber carting and vague local disturbances as the docket moves through the sessions.
Notice explains tightened ad deadlines as the Forbes Advocate moves to prose at 11.00 am. Advertisers must lodge notices by 9 am on the day prior to insertion and changes must reach by 9 4m the day before publication. The new system affects Friday and monthly changes.
William O Neile announces he has purchased the Canberra Boot Store from Mr A P Mellor and will continue the repair department as before, asking for public patronage and noting the long service at the shop.
Arranged care for alte ay or rus at Sydney Prices. FUN Electric phone 408. Tyres oils and sundries stocked for the motor at Motorlet in Sydney.
A historic notice advertises a broad stock of seasonable suitings offered by Fiona Swilsta. The shop pledges fashionable fabrics and guaranteed choice quality to lure shoppers seeking quality clothing options in a period style market.
Friday 17 September events list in the parish schedule with sessions at 6 and 7 30 pm. Saturday activities include a German language or related lecture at Bodgwrdhione School of Arts and morning and afternoon gatherings.
A fragmented seed catalog lists varieties for immediate planting and future garden use. It mentions flowers with large blooms, mixed color options, and specialty blooms, along with vegetable seeds including cabbage, lettuce, carrots, beans, peas, and turnips. The text includes product names, packet descriptions, and pricing cues from a seed listing.
A sparse report from a local stationer notes seed importer Aranamerd’s Suerte suffered a setback in West Maitland. Details are unclear as the fragmentary notice provides few concrete facts beyond the names and place.
An auction at Cowal West Station on Wednesday 22 September lists 5100 sheep and 250 fine crossbred cattle with numerous drafts mares and young stock. The sale includes station machinery, wagons, and implements, with emphasis on quality wool sheep, well-bred cattle, and ready-to-work gear. Buyers are directed to the location and note weekly train access to Wyalong for arrival and sale.
The Comelttoe dewire to thank all who assisted by Uitte nf Mash of in Kind and to acknowledge the grand success of the Adult and Juvenile Ball, with praise for the plans and views that contributed to the event’s splendid outcome.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a show week with first and second day events, tentative dates in September, parade or trial events, and mentions of races and a weather factor. Names and places are garbled, but reference to Murray as official is noted.
Walter J. Kelly & Co advertises a Beundry sale at Municipal Yards Parkes featuring a choice lot of drought and light horses on account of various owners. Entries close soon with examination and viewing arranged, buyers urged to attend.
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