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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
3
Advent of mixed seed packets offers Pain sy giant flowered stocks carnations delphinium formosum and peas with named varieties in various shades. Includes beet kale broccoli cabbage cauliflower celery carrots parsnip radish lettuce peas beans swede and turnips at 3d and 6d per packet with larger lots for market growers.
Sydney reports from the front describe an almost continuous three week battle in the Champagne district with the French offensive dominating the north of Mesnil les Hurlus. Mesnil is described as a ruinous landscape with constant shelling, close combat with improvised weapons, and a fierce struggle over trenches, with the French stubbornly retaining the position they seized.
J A Dransfield seed importer from West Maitland is listed as keeping seed stock with Mr E J Grinsted stationer and trader. The note records a business arrangement with Grinsted handling or stocking Dransfield seeds.
Robert Kerr, manager, notes funds actually in hand total 77,183 pounds with subscribed capital 262,600 pounds and total security 330,639 pounds under the board of advice chaired by Alderman Thomas Hughes LP.
Standard Insurance Co offers fire hailstorm and accident coverage including crops stacks live stock foaling risks and special farmer's policy. It outlines coverage areas for fire hailstorm and livestock incidents under comprehensive Farm policy terms and conditions.
Fire accident and live stock insurance offer issued by Scottish Union and National Insurance Gov. policies cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and more. Personal accident sickness workmen's compensation and livestock coverage at low rates. Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes
A combatant recounts Neuve Chapelle where the Lincolnshires and Berkshires broke through in the first assault. Hand grenades caused many to surrender as Germans were trapped, with the Lincolnshires forcing a water-filled strip. The Lincolns suffered seven officers killed including Colonel MacAndrew and 298 killed or wounded.
The United States sent a friendly note to Britain and France stating it cannot allow an embargo on all trade with Germany through neutral nations. It argues that accepting such an embargo would force an unneutral stance against Britain and France’s enemies.
The Channel action sees multiple vessels torpedoed and sunk. The collier City of Bremen and steamer Middlesborough go down with losses near Land’s End and Start Point. Eleven drown at Beachy Head. seventeen missing on Emma. Fifteen ships sunk or damaged overall as German U boats claim numerous British and French targets.
The report recalls German neglect of wounded at Neuve Chapelle as British medics tried to aid in the trenches. King George writes to Lloyd George promising to quit alcohol and bar its use in the Royal household. Cabinet and judges plan to imitate the king, yet no major anti liquor movement follows. The stanza mentions Glasgow shipyard workers but cuts off before details.
W.D.R.A list of western racing fixtures broken into months with many towns and dates. Entries include Millthorpe Canowindra Condobolin Bogan Gate Coolah Babadah Girrlambone Spring Flat Wellington Mudgee Dubbo Parkes Macquarie Wallerawang Wellington Orange Darling River Narromine Bathurst Forbes Grenfell Dubbo Cowra Koorawatha and other show meetings plus notes on Heans Essence cough remedy and testimonials from Mrs J A Jones and Mrs B Smith.
A lieutenant at German headquarters admits German forces are decaying and many soldiers are youths. Reports from London and the Daily Mail claim the German battle fleet is isolated by its own minefield. Russian forces drive Austrians from Calvaria to Buwalki while Russians vow a major push in the Carpathians. The Daily Mail notes 206,000 prisoners taken since January 21 with 1,000 men per corps every two weeks.
A large audience heard Rev John Calder outline Germany and the war’s impact. He blamed the Kaiser and military caste, warned of 19th century doctrines, praised Belgian resistance, and urged prayers for peace. The mayor presided and applause followed. Next talk on Belgium scheduled April 20.
Mrs E B Knight of the Ladies College of Health will consult at Vandenberg Hotel Forbes on Tuesday April 20 from 1 am to 5 pm. Women suffering ill health may obtain her expert guidance aimed at relief from headaches backaches pains in the sides and abdomen rheumatism nervousness poverty of blood and languor.
In cure with F. RATH & CO., District Representatives, Personal Accident, Workmen's Compensation, and other branches of Accident Insurance Accepted. Terms on application.
Notice states the closing of the evening mall shifts press to noon. Advertisers are asked to send Tuesday and Friday notices by 10 a.m. on those days to secure insertion.
A large stock of new suitings has been unpacked and offers fashionably cut and perfectly fitting garments. Ladies tailoring is specially catered to, promising the best workmanship for an exclusive class of work.
Mr Martin announces his takeover of the Forbea Hotel from Mr Lu Wulace and declares operations will be modernized. Wines and spirits dispensed will be true to label and tables will be supervised by Mrs Martin.
General Produce Merchants advertise full services including furniture removal and storage, parcel delivery, and transport by train. They handle wool hides and skins purchases and provide contact via telephone 169 for inquiries or bookings.
Jack Dowley announces he has taken over Central Livery Stables on Rankin Street from Jack Robb. He pledges his best attention and asserts his practical experience with horses, inviting public confidence in all aspects of the business.
Describes full acquisition of the Lachlan street business next Forbes Times Office. Offers couch-building and painting services. Motor car painting and varnishing from £5 up to 21 shillings. All work guaranteed of the best.
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