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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
3
The article recounts local Patriotic Fund contributions exceeding £1000 with many townspeople donating. It notes races raising large sums, flower bands and red cross drives, and a series of events including dances and performances to support the fund.
The Forbes Industrial Court sat yesterday before Magistrate Harcourt Hothrombo to hear John Sueur representing Labor and Industry against local tailors over breaches of the award. Bloom, Mulhouse, and Mary Jones were cited in claims of underpayment and slow work rates with practical penalties considered, while Buckland and others contested details and outcomes.
A fragment reports a court foray involving a child case in a county’s juvenile court. The brief notes a one year old child connected to ongoing welfare concerns. Details are sparse and names or dates are not clear from the readable text.
Minutes from the Forbes District Hospital and related clubs show financials and requests. Donations, debits, and entertainments are itemized including £25 forwarded by secretary Brooks, £6 envelope from the Forbes Tower Band, and receipts for tea events and visiting allowances. The matron reports 0 inpatients and 28 adoptions, with a small outstanding balance and quarterly accounts totaling £178 18s 7d.
An OCR dense patch describes a sale and public notices with misread names and places. It references Bond rates, addresses, dates, and a tentatively described stall event. The text mentions Mrs Bray and various unfamiliar terms, with political and wartime allusions mixed in.
An imperfectly legible dispatch notes social comforts in Sydney amid disrupted visitors and conflicting accounts. References to Dane’s Balser and a stated event aim to TAM range TW, with mentions of fashion and a public space, while a secretary preps investments and a sense of uncertainty pervades the scene. A fragmentary line hints at a contract from 69 to formalize a movement, but details remain unclear.
A Sydney Telegraph report notes heavy rain affecting the pastoral wheat belt and livestock in Ayinsy, with widespread land flooding and feed shortages. Authorities urged urgency as crops suffer and animals struggle to find water.
The Spring presents dairy industry insights from Sydney on Tuesday noting bolstering export prospects for 8.8 and related sectors. The report highlights urgent shifts in dairy production and international demand, with mentions of Urlecht and Icenisic export expectations.
In Tamworth a public health training session for nurses was planned with a focus on cooking and health measures. The program aimed to elevate medical practice and ensure essential skills are taught to participants.
The Anneal General meeting of the Forbes Galedonian Society will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday 24 September. The notice is issued by the Porbes Caledonian Saviary.
September schedule published for the Presbyterian Church includes September 21 meetings with Forbes at 11 am and 7:40 pm, Calder presiding, Bugowray at 7, and September 27 services at 11 am with Bedgprabong at 1.50, J Calder MLA involved. notes misc. names and times.
A mine fire reported near Junction Mine in a contested area caused evacuations and raised safety concerns. Authorities from two regional agencies coordinated a response as crews tackled smoke and heat, with local residents urged to avoid the area.
In Melbourne near Rose Park a respected school teacher Fabrica Bickel was attacked by a young man. He fired a revolver wounding her in the abdomen as she walked with students. She died hours later at the hospital. The assailant fled on foot with the revolver still warm. Police searched the area but no suspect was immediately found.
MW Jess Byttan, noted tuner of Pivnak and Oisana, will be to Vorbes soon and accepts orders via Morbes P.D. Paling & Co at 488 George St Sydney advertise Dainty Floral Voiles Rosebud Crepes Floral Silke Mustins from 2/6 and 4/6. Also featuring Stuckelea Baresi Lind Hats and 1/8 priced Smart New Tennind Hats at George Nash's.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a patriotic horse titled 2000 Anegy Hors with a 1d M'Mahony amount, suggesting a prize or record entry. Naming and full context are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a ceremonial or competition reference involving a horse and a monetary amount.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a 17 part appointment and a trust or power structure under a silver army. Mentions Alpenve Street Muniy-yoniaute and Iara Phew Thin phien fiovary with unclear events or dates.
A damaged OCR notice from Eugowra details a local horse show organized by the Eugowra P A and We Association within a mile of the post office. Entrants must display age 18 and under 21, show health, and present registration from Binderberrs, Est Dyxtauon, and other sponsors as listed. Crossed-out phrases and garbled words indicate uncertain details about classes and prizes.
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