Forbes parish notes and community obituaries in 1918
In this Forbes page a letter from Private Bob Read in Calaric describes family sorrows and language barriers, while local clergy shifts include Rev Father O'Brien’s appointment to Forbes Orange parish and Rev Father M Keeon moving to Orange. The column records deaths, wartime injuries, and social farewells, with Mrs Kerr’s departure marked by a valedictory dinner at the Vandenbergh home and notes on community figures like Major Doctor McDonnell, Mrs Kerr, and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Read
Praince
Mra F. Read
Calaric
Indy
Beotland
Stiex
Tom Corbett
Shustin
Too Bourke
Bol Reiley
Noh Davis
Ack Hegarty
Weill
Samsary 3
Stead
Portes Boy
Ivan
Wert Smith
Henediet
Yosmor
Forbes
Mr Bales
Oak
Fores
Lonanshtty
Fuller O'Brien
Gehflouian
Father O'Bivien
Forben
M'Gee
Orage
O'Brian
Minin Grange
Arlen le
M’keon
Kory
Hotcombe
Veehalf
Aire
Vandenberz
Nvidia
Kerr Omioyi
Kuer
Forbes mayor appeals for war fund and town news
Me J H Burns Forbes mayor appeals for subscriptions to a war fund at Lorne picture. Donors include Mr FA Rdole 500 and others. Mrs Jex receives a silver crest at Forbes Bowling Club as thanks for years of service to Dubbo Bowling Club before moving to Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burns
Forbes
Joan
Lorne Picturen
FA. Kdole
Crowit
BV. Bowler
Li J. Martin
Emily Meagher
M. Mensher
Bathurst
Alex. Hunter
John Hunter
Sydney
Suk
Usis Town
Ir John Meagher
Forbee
Mir Marlin “Masset
Vandenberg
Tagsore
Tims Rot Boon
Jex
A. J. Baldock
Forbes Gowlius Chih
Dubbo
Mrex
Tex
Wheat shipments ready for orders from Harling and Soo agents
Messrs G Rath and Son as local agents for Mexars John Harling and Soo report government wheat ships now ready to receive shipments in any quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Rath and Son
Mexars
John Harling and Soo
Forbes i
Seed Wheat Sale and Local Dry Goods Ad Mix
Fragmentary ad notes seed wheat sales and a Florence Forbes item. Mentions W Wymer hairdressing saloon and Cannons silver town. References Roman Seed and pure guarantees, pricing hints, and a sale setup with weights and bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sale
Florence and Comeback
W. Wymer
Methodist Services Briefly Noted for April 14 1915
Sunday worship announcements show Vorbes and Fr Swyar leading intercession and weekly services. A full program note lists morning and evening prayers with renewal of monthly offerings and mort pay details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yue
Swyar
Recruiting Corporal Steuit Advertises Assistance
Recruiting notice invites individuals fearful of a tying with the AF to obtain it from Mr T Lozell at Jematong Shire Office Farben. Anyone found lingering past the date will be pressed without regard to person or persons, THE M3 SAGEI Pareenong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuit
T. Lozell
Jematong Shire Ofico
Farben
Pearce & Williams Tau Wethers Sale Listing
Pearce and Williams advertise a sale of Merino and Lincolns including two aged Merino wethers with joined ewes, XBRED WEANERS from June to August, well-grown animals with good skins and lams, wood frames, and multiple lots of joined lines. Sale dates noted as late September and early October with various prices and descriptors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marino
Lincolns
J. O. Anderson Station Aid Farm-Accounts Service Ad
J O Anderson offers auditing and general accounting work including monthly tendered accounts inventories and farm accounts. Tax returns prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teasdeaman
Nes
Missing Overcoat Report From North Condotolly Stand
Listed as a lost item in the Advocate Office. A tency Habardine overcoat disappeared between Fortes and 17 mile distance, with a reward offered for return.
Red Cross Meeting at Town Hall Addresses in Aid
A Red Cross meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon at 2 15. Miss Bean of Sydney will give an address in support of Red Cross Day. Baldoack and Peppercorn, Jolat House, Sees is noted in the local announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pbce
Miss Bean
Sydney
Hed Cros
Baldock & A
Peppercorn
Jolat Hou
Miss D Pink The Reliable Nursery Parkes
Seedling packets advertised with plant names and nursery contact details. Mentions products for fruit trees and grower services. Includes agent reference for Yates and phonic phonetic hints and shop number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss D, Pink
the Reliable Nursery
Parkes
Pening of the Forres Stock in Bingal Line
Forres events listed for Thursday April 1918 include a town hall reception, a procession to the station, a ceremony, and children's sports. Details from GOT WRAVER & 11 indicate organizers and local dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forres
Bingal
Luebeom Olymjar Pesture Hall
Mfr
Nelom
Texetors
Pam
Signatie
Reward offered for lost gold dangle near Boyd Creek
A reward is offered by the Advocate Office for the return of a gold dangle necklace lost on the road between Forbes and Boyd near Fitzgerald’s gate and Boyd Creek. Finder will be rewarded upon delivery to the Advocate Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Boyd
Fitegerald
Iro
Boyd Creek
Andy
Tia Bioney
Advocate
Presbyterian Church Notices April Services and Contacts
Church notices list April service times and contacts for staff and members. Entries reference Thorburn and related surnames with times around 1.4 and 2.40 pm, indicating schedule details and notices for congregation activities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Okie
Atelutuson
Sid
Ueuremann
Farlauah Janit
Ress
Weyyouth Hospital
Aufferite
Eiward Stricklanis
Mliestane
Strickland
Donnell
Bare
Baremong
Nean Pores
Far Fem Wifers
Ante Pearce &Williams
Vorbes
J. 0
Anderson
Huntley Railway Station
Orange
Springhiel
Joan Carroll
Rover
Kre
Imlekly
Leeds & Coy
Hove
John Carroll
Valdiv SneUon
Summer Street
Government Savings Bank
Weeds & Coy
Lord's Pinca
Advocate” Office
RED Cross
Phonic Sursary
Enoch
Presbyterian Church
Fornes
Thorburn
Pan— Toy
Lapr
Bares
Alul
Bedgerahony
Warrendine
Orange Town
Browns Penne
Leeds and Coy
Aplaghlas
Ovecil
Forrester
Grant
Meporetuek
Ahwow
Veneta
Mia Buihoy
VU Particwlars
Lalgids & CO
Lord's Plave
XU Ase
LENS
Menber Nh Onetnteie
Soho
Aeteng
Yaks
Orner Wonitat Yu
Oxford
Laont
Forbes Ome Dari Ras Laure
Hrundol
Downs
Odie
Cahill
Eve
Sot
Rtina
Pike
Orier Priva
Clerivature
Ambaulidl Orden
Yeury Hk
Taythy
Moon
Ray Hargees
Eoin Aster
the People's Butchery
Flasnas Fm
Lannan
Austen & Pratley
Saramatta Terri
Poruet WE Kim Bukiminse
Mensaryl Hora
Erias
EADS
Sammieangkapor
Elrecy
Lily
JLRS
John Meagher
Go., Ltd
Hughes’ Casi
Miso Warner
Nowus
Henel Go
Kor Stuul
Heuys Bere
Hughes Corner
Brook
Metro
Destiny
SBS Wain Gov
Pwo
Uriwugle Koy
Turoe Goavrobe
Ty Thors
Koyatenis
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