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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1919

Page

3

PHEUMONIC INFLUENZA CASE SHOCKS FORBES

A Forbes man named Joseph Berg after returning from Sydney shows fever and pneumonia symptoms. He is isolated under Doctor M'Donnell supervision. authorities seek investigation while accusing lax precautions. The town trembles at the risk of a severe outbreak and possible breach by a sister who visited Forbes with goods.

Forbes Berg Joseph Berg Wongajong Sydney M‘donnell J. W. Milla Lime Department of Health Fe'bea

Action At Forbes on pneumonic influenza outbreak

Forbes council debates wartime like safeguards. Councillor Low asks the Municipal Council to consider isolating towns and appoint pickets to bar entry. President urges strict health checks and action if an outbreak occurs. Motion carried after discussion of authority and costs.

J. D. Low Shire Noakes Forbes Rawlins Orange Sly Low T Ie New Zealand Elliott MacPhillamy Ita

Influenza Deaths Rise in Sydney Area

Sydney reports 33 deaths and 159 new influenza cases in the metropolitan area for the 24 hours ending Tuesday night. Twenty one cases were removed from vessels for quarantine at North Head hospital as the city notes a rapid spread countrywide. Free medical inspection is offered to travelers leaving for the country.

Sydney Aera Vessela North Head Hospital Metropolie

American Peace Delegation Signals Russian Policy

The American delegation at the Gables Peace Conference reports a defined Russian policy to be submitted to the conference. Smuts arrives in Budapest denying Alles plans an army into Hungary. The U.S. government agrees to sell War Department copper totaling 100 million pounds over the next fifteen months at market prices. A message from the American Peace Delegation of Paris says progress toward peace is greater than surface impressions.

Sydney Smuts Budapest Alles Hungary United States War Department White House Paria

Forbes Court Matters Drags On In Hay Theft Case

At Forbes Court on Saturday before Mr Arnold J.P. Charlotte Jones Ernest J Woods and John Peckham faced charges of stealing hay worth £2 from John Little. Trial postponed to Tuesday 15 April with bail set at £10 each.

Forbes Court Mr Arnold J.P. Charlotte Jones Ernest J. Woods John Peckham John Little

Forbes District School Quarterly Exam Results

The Forbes district school reports quarterly results by class. In the Girls Sixth Class Freda Green leads with Phi lis Haydon in second and multiple pupils share top positions including Maud Gunn Jessie Rogerson Ivy Black and others. Fifth Class winners include Linda Hodges Edna White and Doris Golding with several tied places. Fourth Class shows Heryl White and Laurel Weaver with ties, and Third Class lists Beryl Ashworth Jenet Barton Violet Vinn Rayna Howe and others among top performers.

Freda Green Philis Haydon Maud Gunn Jessie Rogerson Ivy Black Emma Golding Ivy Seaman Phyllis Goddard Saida Field Eurena Knight Vera Hynda Linda Hodges Edna White Doris Golding Perrice Barter Darlas Spittles Hilda Reynolda Mary Buckley Thelma Roberts Laurel Styles Dolly Barton Heryl White Laurel Weaver Nellie Bake Myrtle Barton Vincie Merritt Gwen Leder May Davis Donna Brown Nancy Brown Nancy Richardson Muriel Thomas Lorna Antram Josie Merritt Beryl Ashworth Jenet Barton Violet Vinn Rayna Howe Thelma Field Daphne Strickland Doris Edwards Doreen Miller Rene Vinn Leila Bevan Olga Johnson

Bowls singles final cleanly decided at Saturday match

The singles championship final saw Jat Jex defeat Delphery 31 to 26 in a high quality, well played game. Both finalists produced strong form and the contest remained close throughout.

Jex Delphery

Easter Reunion Entries Open for Singles Pairs and Skating

Players are reminded that entries for the singles pairs and rink competition at the Easter reunion close on Thursday. Nominations must be made with the secretary Mr F Kevin or Messrs Phunn and Aur land.

F. Kevin Phunn and Aurland

Singles Handicap Draw Sets Round One Matches

The Presidents Trophy singles handicap field lists 31 players with matches due by April 22. First round pairings include Brooke versus Grimate, Fowler versus Brien, Boyne versus Stimson, Baldock versus Goymard, Hansard against Donaghey, Sinclair facing Croft, and others with second round placements noted for Jay, Plunkett, and Kevin among several.

Reward offered for recovered items near Forbes Wilbertroy

A reward is offered for information leading to recovery of a black leather handbag reported missing between Forbes and Wilbertroy. Details reference a chestnut weli jog branded 68 over J and a girly item. Contact Mrs E Peacock or Mrs J J Sweeney via phone 186.

Uah Chestera E. Peacock Orange Road Forbes Wilbertroy J. J. Sweeney

Accounts Due to Douglas and Mclintock at Eugowra

All accounts owed to Douglas and M Clintosh must be paid by month end. Payments go to M Clintons at the bakery in Eugowra. Signed Fo M CLINTOCK Eugowra.

Douglas M'Clintock M'Clintons Eugowra

Vaccination Depot To Reopen At Town Hall

The vaccination depot will be reopened at the Town Hall at an early date. Town Clerk J. W. Mills announces the plan and dates will follow.

Lozell, Shire Clerk, Jemalong Shire Council at Forbes

Shire Clerk Lozell, Jemalong Shire Council officer for Forbes region, appears in official records as part of town administration. Authorities confirm duties include document signing and compliance tasks for the Jemalong council during Forbes period.

T. Lozell Jemalong Shire Forbes

Town Hall tire box bid chosen by council

Mr A Marlin’s tender for the town hall tire box was accepted by the council. Easter sales promotions appear in local stores. Hunter & Phillips announce measures to prevent pneumonic influenza and restrict interviews with commercial travelers during the epidemic.

A. Marlin Coumiul Hunter & Phillips Messia Hunter & Phillips Sydney Victoria Park Wl & O Wirth Bros. Circus Forbes Court Prensa Forbes C. C. Buckland

Consistent Handicap Draws for Vice-President Trophy Round

The consistent handicap is 100 up and the flat round must finish by April 22. The draw lists matchups with byes in Buckland, Buckland iseer, and lows rounds, naming players such as Brooke, Plunket, O'Brien, Flannery, Kevin, Powler, Donaghey, Hansard, Crofe, Gaymard, Melcheryter, and others with scores in parentheses.

Torphy Brooke Plunket Tf. O'Brien E. Flannery BE. Kevin V. Powler F. Kevin

Cunningham Bros Stock and Station Agents Offer

True broad lent variety and 19lb growth cited. Delivery planned for March April and May with sample and price from Cunningham Bros Stock and Station Agents Forbes.

Cunsingham Bros Stock & Station Agents Forbes

Safety First Prevents Personal Interviews At Store

Store announces precautions against flu spread by stopping on premises personal interviews with commercial travelers. Premises disinfected twice daily and inhalation chambers to be installed. Motto emphasizes prevention over cure for public safety.

Easter Holiday Closures Hit Local Stores

The undermentioned stores will close on Wednesday the 16th at 6pm for Easter. Reopen on Thursday the 17th, stay open Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday the 21st. Names include Mans on & Co Hunter & Phillips John Meagher & Co Ltd Michael Lee Gilpin J Donaghey Austen a Prat ley L L Davie BP White Co T 8 M Dude.

Pam Itu J. Manson & Co Hunter & Phillips John Meagher & Co., Ltd Michael Lee

Royal Commission Finds Vaccines Not Scientifically Proven

The commission investigating influenza in South Africa concludes vaccines have not been scientifically established as useful. In Melbourne disorganization leads to 140 patients, many in serious condition, being denied hospital accommodation as staff shortfalls force the refusal of urgent cases.

Oder Royal Commission South Africa Melbourne

Advertisement Space Reserved Despite Advertising Rules

A fragment notes space limits and policy for advertisements under the No 3 scale of the NSW Country Press Association. It mentions no ad bookings and adherence to rules, highlighting constraints on advertising space and the absence of booked advertisements.

Acale N.S.W Country Press Association

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