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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1915

Page

3

Recruit Return from Lithgow Sparks Cheer at Station

The big batch of Forbes recruits who went to Lithgow, were sent back, then returned on Wednesday amid cheers. Frays and Hartleys hosted gatherings at Mrs Bartley’s North Hill home, while others received wristlet watches and medals of welcome. Names listed include Thomas J. Lee Frederick Field John Rath Harold Neilson Joseph Kelly Harold Brown Walter Bray John Sloan Frances Bartley George White Bonnie Russell Roy Clifford Thomas Glynn Archibald Smith Henry Stylea two late volunteers did not appear and two earlier leavers did not return from Lithgow.

Forbes Lithgow Boye Seeve Mra FL Bartley North Hill Frank Hartley Walter Fray Whiatler Gwateh Roy Offord Fred Barter Siiter Wee White Jack Rath Lomela William Hoth Orange-raat Forbes Model Band Henry Webster Sereeant Hay J. Girdham Bhayland Witt Messrs. John ‘Oorhernd Co Mjorncor Thomas J. Lee Frederick Field John Rath Harold E. Neilson Joseph Kelly Harold Brown Walter J. Bray John J. Sloan Francia D. Bartley George Tampe White Bonnie Russell Roy Clifford Thomas Glynn Archibald ©. XS. Smith Henry G. Stylea John D. M’lean H. Duffield Campi

Heans Essence praised by mothers for children coughs

Reports from NSW mothers extol Heans Essence as soothing for sore throats coughs and colds in children. Testimonials claim easy home preparation and three bottles worth of cough relief, with savings of ten shillings.

Hean Eerie Vt Rover

Through Terror to Triumph in Lloyd George Preface

London reports Lloyd George’s preface to a war speeches collection, urging Britain to mobilize fully. He warns Germany’s strength remains and calls for intensified manpower, industry, and resolve to avert defeat and safeguard Europe’s liberties.

London Lloyd George Great Britain Empire Elithe Oweld Teidle

Aeroplane Duel Over The Front War Record

A Reuters Paris despatch recalls a dramatic air battle Monday in which a British aircraft pressured a German craft into engagement. The German machine opened fire, both planes exchanged shots, then collided and crashed with both the pilot and observer killed.

Sydney Reuter Paris Hoth

British Casualties in House of Commons Report

In the House of Commons date London September 14 Under-Secretary for War Mi Tennant gave casualty totals for August 2. Killed 4966 officers 70992 men Wounded 572 officers 241080 men Missing 1501 officers 5466 Total casualties numbered vast with figures listed for each category.

London House of Commons Tennant

War News From Athens and Petrograd Telegrams

A Athens telegram reports French torpedo boats sank a German submarine between Tenedos and Mitylene. Romanian rail traffic suspended amid partial mobilization. Petrograd says Russians advanced in Tarnopol district despite hurricane artillery fire and took prisoners while Germans pulled back. Count Bernstorff warns such incidents will continue unless Britain disavows orders to merchant ships to ram submarines. Germany expects the United States to secure such a disavowal.

Sydney Athens Tenedos Mitylene Petrograd Tarnopol Fiermans Count Bernstorff Britain Germany United States

Sires of the Season in Advocate Advertising

The Advocate highlights sires for sale with listed studs and fees across NSW districts including Eugowra Wellington and Treboorne. Entries feature Blood Blue Pan Murillo Orbone Beattish King and many others with fees ranging from modest sums to pounds, reflecting a lively breeding market.

Advocate Blood Eugowra T, Boyd Murillo Wellington Harry Taylor Shenanighan Huon Tamona Forbes BR. Parnell Eureka South Lead Lanevrie Fes Ebony Bofan Gate Chris M*keowen Royal Chief Rogan Gate Chris M’keowen Alston Cotsing Flash G, Sheehan Karyrie MH. Cannon

Canberra Boot Store Change of Ownership

WM O NEILL announces purchase of the boot repair business from Mrs PY Mellor in Forbes and district. He seeks public patronage and states the repair department will be continued.

WM. O'Neill Forbes and District PY Mellor N.B

Corner Lachlan and Templar Streets Trial Solicited

A brief urban notice indicates a trial solicitation tied to Corner Lachlan and Templar Streets. No court, date, or party names are provided in readable text.

Evans Centenary Plans Updated for 24th Show Day

Committees overseeing the Evans Centenary celebrations have arranged with the Eugowra IP A and H Association for an unveiling on the morning of the show, at 11 am on the 24th, not the 28th. If Premier cannot attend, the Minister for Railways will unveil, and the Minister will open the show with the Light Horse providing escort.

Evana Eugowra IP. A H. Association Crimm Sydney Licht Horse

Wartime Postcard Tales From Cairo and Suez

A soldier’s missive from wartime outlines Cairo scenes Port Said and the Suez Canal with notes on irrigation and local life. The letter describes daily life near the front lines, comments on natives and cafés, and expresses longing to bring back a glimpse of the conflict and its people.

A. F. Uay Su Ith Brigades Wrother W. EB. Lay Forbes Cairo Port Said Suez Canal Trooper Toy Nile Dardanelles Alto Arid

Native Blue Gum Tree as Soldier’s Ballad

An Australian soldier wounded at the front writes a lyric praising the native blue gum tree. He recalls childhood shelter beneath its shade, the homeland home where he was born, and hopes not to fall under foreign skies as the gum leaf blooms in distant Australia.

Australia

Rifle Shooting Trophy Event At Fore Ver Ride Club

The Wednesday section held its second shot for Major Mikhnell's trophy at 500 and 60 yard ranges with difficult early conditions yet producing some fine scores. The Saturday section will hold their first shoot tomorrow afternoon at 20 and 800 yard ranges. The crest is on display in Mr Gringtedt's window.

Forever Ride Club Mikhnell Rangers Gringtedt

The Dardanelles Retreats Amid Dishonored Assaults

Reuters from Athens reports Turks withdrawing toward the interior after bombarding Smyrna coast towns. Allied ships bombard Asiatic batteries as observers note anticipated easier Allied encampments. Sofia dispatches recount an assassination attempt on a high official near Adrianople, killing his 12 year old son, described as Turkish vengeance. Constantinople says artillery dispersed enemy maneuvers near Ana Fort and Sed Bil Bahr as a cruiser and torpedo boats approached the coast.

Sydney Reuters Athens Smyrnailain Hames Dardanelles Tallipali Sofia Bad Agh Wall Adrianople Constantinople Anafort Sed Dl Bahr

Seasonable Suitings for Fit and Satisfaction

Advertisement notes a choice stock of seasonable suitings with fashionable designs. It guarantees a proper fit and customer satisfaction, inviting trials.

Rubber Stamps and Printed Catalogue in Australia

Best rubber stamps in Australia offered with a printed catalogue. Linen stamps industry related to stamyrn and Advocate Office referenced in the notice.

Australia Advocate” Office

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