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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1915
Page
4
An early report notes a fire incident damaging dwellings stock and farm buildings including wool sheds barn haystack crops and furniture. Edward Weaver & Co local agents are listed in connection with the insurance coverage and rates.
Siandarnsurance Go Ltd offers coverage plans including fire crop and stacking risks and special farmer policies. The document outlines live stock foaling risk coverage within the Hallstorm event context.
Horwich and London Accident Assurance Association offers policies with terms on application. Additional information includes coverage options for personal accident and related insurance matters.
A distressed note declares Croft Besa's denunciation of seizing control of a renowned residence and outlines intent to proceed with up-to-date residential and commercial plans.
Fragmentary OCR shows Royal Hotel Parkes with Bruce Thompson listed as proprietor. Mentions visitors and invitations, uncertain dates or events, and references to superior arrangements and accommodations in a damaged passage. The readable elements focus on the hotel name, location, and proprietor.
An account from Corporal Thomas describes a voyage along the Nile with stopovers in Hellopolis and Hatlopolis. He notes warnings about eggs and mentions various locations, ships, and scenes, concluding with a reflection on the atmosphere and a voyage ending near Melbourne-like distances.
Mixed Melbourne and Sydney race coverage highlights heavyweight boxing in Australia with Harold Yardwick rivals, Pooley, Healy, and Longworth. Reports mention Cowra races results, City races, and a wide array of horses and jockeys, naming winners and notable performances across Bendigo, Sydney Stadium, and metropolitan events.
An old advertisement promotes Hean’s Essence as a cough mixture that relieves throat and chest irritation. It claims safety for young children, highlights easy mixing with water and sugar, and mentions a field in May and a Sydney address for orders.
The Advocate lists a selection of approved sires and their stud fees for the season. Entries include Blood Bine Pen at Eugowre owned by Mr C Boyd for 1/3, Murillo at Wellington owned by Mr Murphy Taylor for 20 guineas, Shenandghan at Clo borne owned by Mr H E Davis for 5/8, plus several other named sires and fees across multiple stations and towns. The notice also includes trotting and draughts sires with respective locations and prices.
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