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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1915
Page
2
Wistar Thalett Mey, the Bishop of Batre, is principal of a boarding school for girls. Miss SL G Lawrence leads the Cian Aje Mowuriat Can. exams overseen by Associated Board RAM. St Walier's runs its own errands, offers large rooms and a veranda for sleeping out, and emphasizes comfort for pupils in a breezy seaside setting.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a district fundraising pamphlet or booklet to be issued in November. It mentions preparing an attractive advertising booklet for local appeal, with costs and distribution planned to cover 80 pages and enhance publicity for Missarne-Borkes and Hlinteiet.
A fragmented notice from Trundle lists a clearing sale with items including cattle, plants, and household goods. The readable fragments mention dates, locations, and sellers, though many words are garbled. The item sequencing suggests an auction or sale event with limited details available.
Fragmentary OCR note describes wool sales at Sydney with buyers and lots involving Roburya Bros and others. Mentions 88 porary WigWer and various names, places, and figures garbled. Concludes with a brief sale move and product line references amid unclear details.
A Forties Jouky Plu committee session last night discussed proceeding with an upcoming event. Dates referenced include November 2 and November 4, with plans contingent on decisions by committee chair Hy Crane and other members.
An early 20th century review lists the International Entertainers with a maple tenor and other performers. The note mentions acts including Hie file Tose IMAM and a string of stage names, with a plan for more performances in the coming weeks and dates.
Fragmentary notes describe vandalism and damage around Narromine and Dandaloo. Mentions streets, rainfall, and local responses. details are unclear due to unreadable OCR. The entry references residents and perhaps property impact but lacks concrete events or dates.
Reports detail a gathering at Fortes Park with notable figures and preparations for a harvest season. Attendees include officials and community leaders. discussions focus on agricultural yields, shipments, and regional trade, with a prominent emphasis on wheat production and related markets.
Sydney dispatch summarizes the Fremtern Conference with advisers and ministers discussing public works, Treasury demands, and cost-cutting measures. Fiji and New South Wales figures are cited, including projected savings and potential tax and policy impacts amid shortages. The piece notes political tension, calls for economy, and mentions unrelated local crime and a murder case in Auckland.
In Forbes court Walter Kyane faced a charge over a damaged blanket and property valued at £4 tied to Frank Gallagher. Witnesses described purchases from a second hand dealer and police arrest, with details of payments and attempted bail. Separately Walter Jackson was fined for indecent language, and a separate case regarding a prohibition order was discussed with the magistrate.
The Red Cross secretary reports receipt of donations and lists contributors. A variety of goods including bags, washers, pillows, and knitted items are requested for packing by Thursday noon. Volunteers are urged to assist and thanks are extended to those who supported efforts in January.
An old social notice describes a dance event held at Vivhau on Wednesday evening. It highlights grand participation, lively dances for 10 couples, and a long list of attendees and organizers including AL O'rtock and Mr T Bayonne Forbes. Revenue from the event totaled £47 10s for the Red Cross and community funds, with midnights songs and various acts keeping guests entertained.
Wartime dispatch describes Allied bombardments and counterattacks on the Western Front. British and French forces advance near Arras and along Champagne while German positions are pushed back and suffering heavy losses. Reports mention large troop movements, bombardments, and refortifications across multiple sectors including the Belgo French border, Somme area, and near Paris.
Fragmentary OCR note describes soldiers letters posted at porches before a voyage to Egypt. Mentions Sydney, Moldavia, October and royal mail station. Provides sparse, unclear routing and dates.
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