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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
4
Choppy text fragment from a Methodist related item mentions a bazaar and a listing of songs and events. Several garbled phrases refer to a tune or event, with unclear dates or locations. The readable parts emphasize a church bazaar and music, lacking coherent names or specifics.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a meet, locations, dates and people but is largely garbled with missing letters and nonsensical segments making it impossible to identify concrete names, places or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a recruitment or event context without verifiable details.
Fragmentary OCR passage references individuals Wanda, Les Sicleklwud, and Ivcelss with scattered phrases about family, payments, and ships. No coherent events or dates emerge to form a valid news item.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Australians in action with references to Austen 406 age dine with the Fred, unknown names and unclear events. The readable bits mention possible gatherings, leaders, and dates, but specifics are obscured by garbled characters and misreads.
Fragmented OCR reveals a garbled report noting acts of courage and a roster of individuals from Moe Toa Rilasine to Ncube and others. The text references ballots, scans, and various names and places in a confusing montage of events and identities.
The district lists privates including Leonand Lod Dard and 118 Sumauf Vorbent as seriously wounded along with Private John Frederick Fesnay of Forbes. Also noted are Cecil W. Fowler of Greutell and Henderson of Gown along with Abram MLN CPTs in the week’s casualty report.
Sergeant Patterson, recently wounded in France, writes to his mother from the couvalvecant at Kgo, hoping to qualify for a commission. An official Melbourne hospital note says he was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rampal, Feeney, and last events but readability is poor, providing unclear details. Key names appear but the overall story remains obscured and cannot be confidently summarized.
A disrupted notice from Sault Lew area details a wedding event with scattered names and places, mentioning a ceremony in a residence and a planned reception. The readable fragments indicate attendees and observers, with unclear spellings and partial titles embedded in the text.
Fragmentary OCR text references announcements involving Shaun Hughes, Worthy, and May dates. Mentions contests or registries, names Peyton, Welie Akiler, and West Attennite with events from May 2 to May 20, plus locations Fremantle Me and Port.salit. Details are garbled. no clear active item or outcome.
A garbled note from TR Byriekjayad warns of a strike affecting Sydney wharves and national sovereignty. It expresses concern over delayed shipments, calls for unity, and mentions a remedy marketed as a great cure amid political tension.
Rath wins the singles handicap after rounds in the Wednesday and Saturday sections. In the third round Rath defeats Amokland and Det Brownbemt while facing Geinstod in later matches. results include 23-20 and 21-15 scores with other players like Selwow and Atlen advancing in the weekend segments.
A Forbes Pastures Protection Board meeting in Wellington faces routine items. Directors present include Hunter, Nowier, Skimner, Low, Landlow, Whatley, and Thornton. Inspections, compliance issues, and certificate matters were discussed, with referrals to engineers and appointments considered.
Residents attended the 81st Forbes Muvonic Wadke installation held in Live TW. Notable stewards included T. M. Bre, Knight, Falconer, Hana, Aidstars, and others, with a banquet following in the summer room.
Fragmentary text shows scattered names and terms like Pate Sayers and Ualeehy Lyin norte, with references to dates and events. The readable portions suggest a local notices page with personal names, times, and financial or agenda fragments, but many portions are garbled.
A chaotic court record describes Forbes Court matters involving William Skinner and related parties. The remand extends to the next morning, with details on bail and security arrangements, and mentions a younger brother and possible sentencing outcomes.
A brief local notice outlines health concerns regarding Clisonty Chest complaints attributed to Woods. The matter centers on product or substance labeled Pure and its associated effects. Officials urge caution and possible medical consultation.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a Reverend Fane Trew and a memorial obituary. Details are garbled with dates and locations unreadable, making precise facts and identities uncertain from the legible portions.
A report notes that the Australian Film Co. intends a patriotic film under new management. Directors aim to stage a production involving prominent performers and a national theme, with distribution tied to theater venues and emerging cinema markets.
The Sydney dateline notes French and Allied operations north of the Alans region, with bombings around Bruges and Zeebrugge and naval actions affecting German destroyers and airfields. It cites Reuters confirming Kerensky’s appointment and Russian political shifts, while reporting cautious Allied progress and unrest in Petrograd amid claims of Kornilov’s maneuvers.
Report from Parkes covers the annual pie event organized by the Agricultural Waresa council, plus notes on weather, a reservoir embankment incident, and honors. It records deaths including Mr Garrett Stephenson and Mr Yount Gibbons, with local rail and community updates and a Red Cross donation drive.
After consultations the Government decides to issue a new employment form omitting contested wording. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers warns of ongoing strain as about 1700 men sign for reinstatement. No further strike developments reported this morning as Randwick work is deemed fully manned.
The Miners Federation rejects government terms, foretelling a prolonged strike and widespread disruption. Talks shift to issues over pay, working conditions, and a return to mines, with both sides preparing for further action and government contingency plans.
Am Crook presents entertainment schedule features Monday night showing of a comedy titled The Cure. Charlie Chapin is advertised, with others including Forbes and Woods involved in the program.
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