Young Soldier Remembers Italy and Frontline Life
A letter from Private Jim Mutter, son of Tunpeeter Fitter of Forbes pollen district, describes service in Italy, months overseas, and near-front duties. He recalls training, discipline, and hopes to avoid punitive tasks while reporting on how guard duties and march routines shaped his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obel
Saniimor
Ofive
NSA
Avluye
Kuptuk
Kukuiwin
Furlien
Harry -Loxoll
Jim Dox
Jim Dox Have Met Hyn Trequemy
Yanno Sobliers
Atexsiuen
Putin
Maine
England
Forbes
Booth
London
Wal Holson
Selloun
Hue
Ani
Bey Weil Jim
Mike
Jim Mutter
Tunpeeter Fitter
Isuarte
Forbes Pollen District
Porbey
Italy
Eugland
Inu
Pranes
Forbes Lads in France Letter From Lieutenant Elliott
A damaged wartime letter dated June 2 from France describes ongoing duties, wounded soldiers, and grim conditions. The writer notes Adjutantship duties, mentions Forbes Jot and several named colleagues, and recalls bombardment, rotations, and the pull of home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
A. C. Elliott
France
Corto
Gile
Arhruy Addersen
Lowle Guquers
Bena
Slurel
Albom
Orson
OFY TO FRANCE Private ele Giity wees from Lah Mil
In a fragmentary wartime note the piece mentions a private leaving Lah Mil Baltabury Matis for his sister Mea Walsh, Fortin The Totter, and a ship passage. The article references intense scenes in London and reports on various headlines and local reactions to events described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug
Aylecharana
Letter From France Describes Farm Life and News
The writer mentions moving toward France with hopes of a vacation, describes good crops and an abundance of potatoes, and notes a letter from Reg Prow at Parham Nowa. Meg is well, no enemy confrontations reported, only a Salvation Army presence nearby.
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France
Tony
Camp Fe
Ginty
Reg
Parham Nowa
Salvation Army
Glel
Ake
Arsile
War Chest names and donors from Camp Hill and town
A fragmented list names donors and collectors including Mlaves Lilla Allock Lazel Niunter and many others such as Daldock Biola Thosray Airs AL 4 Baldock Mrs Kevin Sharp Reymond AM. Sweet I. E. Hawlins Culler Dr Delphery Heldock Mathews Knight Mesgher Donaghey Towner White Alwini Birnie Fowler Maguire Rawka Mugo Mien Gon Pepperentiy Mearaht Dororthy Crocker Mary Fuss tas and numerous others. The text presents a chaotic roster of individuals associated with a wartime fundraising drive or collection effort, with multiple scattered names and initials.
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Jy Daldock
Wwa
Biola
Thosray
Baldock
Miive Va Borssum
Kevin
A. Sharp
Ds Reymond
AM. Sweet
I. E. Hawlins
Mra Culler
Delphery
Aje
E. Heldock
HB Mathews
CB. Knight
J. Mesgher
J, Donaghey
W. P. Uunter
D. Hanward
J.T. Tushes
W. D. Geddes
Rev. Swyny
Asbrocque
Twogood
Fielder
Wyndlun
Milas Ally
Mesdames Thomson
H. Broderick
Hamer
T. E
Reymond
T. Ku
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association ad
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association offers personal accident and workmen’s compensation coverage through F Rath Co. Terms of application and other branches of accident insurance accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.RATH @ CO
Loading Commercial and Fasuly Hotel advertisement gains reach
An old newspaper fragment highlights the Commercial and Fasuly Hotel as a prominent local lodging. The ad proclaims “The Best in every department,” signaling its standing among area businesses in hospitality and services.
Pearce and Williams Parkes Open New Forbes Branch
Pearce and Williams Parkes announce the opening of a Stock and Property branch on Templar Street Forbes in the offices formerly occupied by Murphy and Lovell. Under personal supervision of Mr EB Williams the firm invites correspondence and offers auction sales conducted in any part of the district.
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Templar Street
Forbes
Murphy & Lovell
Ofice
Williams
Capital and reserve figures from company balance sheet
The document lists Capital Paid Up £57,600 and Reserve Fund £20,450. Balance Carried Forward £10,383 with cash on hand £77,183. Subscribed Capital Uncalled totals £263,500 and Total Security £330,633.
Wool shortage worsens as England seeks Australian relief
In England wool stocks shrink amid rising pressure on shipping. The Admiralty seeks larger imports from Australia to cover urgent needs while home crops await harvest. Officials warn reduced imports and production will strain supplies, with maritime tonnage a critical bottleneck.
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Winnercumbe
Carson Littl
Englad
Jumont Auateatian
England
Exnetii
London
Australia
Admiralty
Good Judges of Tailors and Clothing Quality
Poor spelling and garbled phrases aside, the piece extols tailors' skill and clothing quality. It asserts that true impression comes from shape, style, and workmanship, praising Shi Latext Style, artistic cut, and quality materials. It promises lasting impressions and confident craftsmanship.
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Maguire
Sule
S. Entistuction
Forbes Advocate Office Notice in Lachlan-St Forbes
A printed and published notice appears from the proprietor George Weahington Brownhil at the Forbes Advocate office in Lachlan-St Forbes. The fragment indicates ownership and publication location for the newspaper item.
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George Weahington Brownhil
Forbes Advocate
Iachlan-St Forbes
Fragmented musings and misc quotes from a bygone issue
A jumble of humorous lines and odd anecdotes touches on social life marriage taxis travel and weddings with fleeting glimpses of characters like Willard Annie John and Mrs Mulhoney. The piece riffs on everyday quirks and miscommunications, ending with a witty exchange about a child and a count in an outlandish style.
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Aemines
Jim Butler
Forbes Lads
Camp Hill
Mlaves Lilla Allock
Lazel Niunter
Northll
Allesoe
Dorothy Crocker
Mary Foutas
A. B Xleiosot
Mewes H. WenVer
Fountain
Robinson
J. Booth
Mentallion Pord
WW. Tunter
M Murray
FL Kevin
Woodn
Nelam
Harris
Miss Percival
Mesdamies Caberet
Muloney
Rogerson
Doyle
Hole
Ayrues
Norwich
Association
Standard Insurance GO
OF 4.2, Ltd
F.rath & GO
Albion Hotel
Fasuly
Groft
Propristor
Parkes
Phil Holger
Rankin Street Cycle and Motor Works
Motors Triumphs
Rudge-Multi
NEW Hudson
Jaf's
ABC
Reading Standard
United States
Wasy Torms Ari
Steve Enamellig
Lachlan Motor Garage
Dodge Bros
Johnson
A. Tuei, Tou Laneyrie
Turner and Laneyrie
the City Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Ltd
Pitt-street
Sydney
Hunter-st
Thomas Hughes
Board of Advice
Robert Kere
Weaver
R. Hughes
B. P. White & Co
Horton's
Shepherd's
Poster
Was, Maguire
Bonnet la Worth
M Diab
Henry Wittuad
Himes
the Death of
Nelson
Ster Fonier
John
John J
Mra Mulhoney
Walta
Willard
Annie
Country Paper
Hite
Niparent Civil
Tim
Imor
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