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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented notice describes a musical mystery involving Anibal Hiboryon and a planned event at Korn Salvatigar ray Hall with showings on mis evestings and related adjutant details. The readable text hints at a program in January and a notable venue name, but many words are garbled.
In a clipped report the Federal roll secures wartime duties in Washington and surrounding areas. The text references applicants, positions, and oversight by a local agency, with mentions of Minneapolis and other regional ties.
A damaged notice mentions parcels and a delivery schedule tied to Aneta, with names and dates blurred. It notes jewelers and a travel plan involving November and October dates, and a shipment expected to land in Landon in late October or November.
A garbled OCR passage lists many military and personal names, places, and affiliations, including Lance Corporal Cecil Wheatley and various tribal or regional terms. The fragment hints at a ceremonial roll call or transfers within a unit, with scattered references to districts, services, and dates, but lacks coherent context or a clear event.
Fragmentary notes describe a Cowra show with cattle, livestock, and local participants. Readable names or details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the summary references a livestock event and associated attendees in the Cowra area.
Fragmented OCR text outlines municipal and shire rolls with scattered names and places. Details are unclear, but references to civic records and potential dates or locations appear. No distinct events or outcomes are discernible from the readable portions.
Fragmented reading lists a musical society program with names and times, referencing local venues and participants. The garbled text hints at a Minuit event and a festival agenda featuring performers, schedules, and collaborations. Names appear unclear but some institutions or locations may be involved.
Fragmented OCR lists Masonic members and officers attending a meeting. Names such as Bourke Puntabutin Rend Parken Hayward and others appear amid unclear lines. The text mentions roles like Senior Warden, Treasurer, and Secretary with several partial titles and notes on attendance.
Nearby notes confirm Trooper John Stoane of Forton was wounded in action. Reports from the Goolakang correspondent cite changes in his condition and indicate military postings and dates across several months.
A Sunday school prize event at the Presbyterian church featured Rev John Calder presenting numerous awards to both children and adults. Prizes included ribbons and special gifts, with many named participants and helpers listed among the attendees.
Telegraph report from Sydney notes Ale Tighes announcing in the Foe Horn House yesterday that Mr Tudor Jail Conleved has withdrawn his portfolio as Minister for Cuntanis. The move follows unspecified cabinet reshuffles and signals a shift in government leadership expectations.
The Forbes P P Board met this morning with Directors Wallkow Hunter Lasw Mueray Skarner Laidlaw in attendance. Discussions covered land board matters including a ten acre sanitary depot request and several lease applications, with votes and cautions issued on boundary fencing and pastures protection.
A fragmentary report outlines a heated debate over a constitutional referendum cost in Australia. It notes figures around 000 and £9,000 and discusses government and opposition positions, with mentions of Labor and political figures amid tense parliamentary proceedings.
The Western Front sees ongoing artillery exchanges with both sides firing as British forces advance north of Winehs and secure Sourder. A War Council at the Kaiser’s headquarters reportedly discussed a Brewl Bale Kon offensive while Germany and Austria mobilize resources. The Balkarian population faces taxes as Varna’s port is reportedly cleared of antimarines and torpedo boats by Russian forces.
The Methodist Fair in Taney features varied contests and exhibits across Tuesday to Thursday. Miss Daniely leads a Children’s performance, Rev. Swyny and Rev. Pearson attend, and prize listings include cooking, costume, and candle events with strong attendance on Thursday night and notable entries from local groups and vendors.
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