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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1918

Page

3

Regional Show Dates Announced for Calendar Year

The list provides fixed show dates for several towns including Dubbo Coonamble Condobolin Peak Hill Frundle Parkes Wagen Forbes Grenfell Young Temora Voss Albury Cowra with shows spread from May to September. Show secretaries are asked to send their confirmed dates to be added.

Dubbo Coonamble Condobolin Peak Hill Frundle Parkes Wagen Forbes Grenfell Young Temora Voss Albury

Wheat shipment readiness at Forbes by Larling and Son agents

Messrs G Rath and Son, local agents for Mesera John Larling and Son, Government Wheat Ship pers, announce readiness to receive wheat at Forbes in any quantity.

Messrs G. Rath and Son Mesera John Larling John Stirling & Son Templar Street Forbes

Winter comforts and home goods sale list

A damaged advertisement lists various household items and prices including horse rugs with warm linings and safety straps, kerosene room heaters, hearth rugs, door mats, mousetraps, dining room chairs, rocking chairs, kid chairs, kapok bedding, and related accessories. Prices shown as old currency and sizes vary, reflecting a general sale catalog.

Local Agents for Wool Wheat Machinery Listed

G Hugo & Son are named local agents for leading suppliers including Dalgety & Co Wool Wheat and Machinery Nicholson & Morrow Farm Implements Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machines Bundle Chaff Cutters and Victoria Insurance Ltd.

Dalgety & CO Nicholson & Morrow Wolseley Sherp Victoria Insurance 0, Ltd

Hugo and Son Albion Hotel Forbes Adclaims Best in West

An advertisement for Hugo and Son promoting the Albion Hotel Forbes as a leading commercial and family hotel with the claim The Best in every department. The copy emphasizes quality accommodations and highlights the hotel as a premier option in the western area.

Tailoring Impressions Promote Quality Garments by Maguire

A vintage advertisement extols JAS. MAGUIRE tailoring, praising suits for lasting impression, fit, style, and workmanship. Readers are invited to correspond for expert, artistic cuts and high quality materials.

Jax Maguire S. Balisfaction

Bedgerabong Gift Club Parcels Bring Cheer From Allied Forces

In letters from wartime correspondents, soldiers recount receiving parcels from the Bedgerabong Gift Club. Cadets and privates thank Miss Noakes, Miss Mollie Dwyer, and Minas F. J. Smith, noting flowers, clothing, and comforts from home. Soldiers describe trenches, pillboxes, and furlough memories while praising the community for thoughtful deliveries.

France Walla Trinity College, Cambridge Hm Company Miss Noakes Mollie Dwyer Minas F. J Smith Hunt Bedgerabong Miss Smith Bignalier E. Smith Yeaterday Nina Z. Stinson Mise Smith Regerabong Gift Club Proldier Stinson Scotland England Fredi Frita Batman Teddie Smith Paddy Broderick Jack Rodgers Kinaly Hederabong Pen Doalman Phatie Rodger Lilly Bartle TY Vealiven E V. Hedges Trance Banka Kedeerabonge Jack Resbers C. F. A.george Austratia Ho EB Todd Australia Tubbenhead Essex Training Depot Roy A. Acassiz Essex Mranea Bedgersbong P. Drederick Bedgerabonge

Who Will Be Queen In Hospital Sports Contest

Nominations close tomorrow evening for the hospital sports Queen competition with candidates Una Allison Alice Bray Nurse Crowther Alice Flint Eurie Hodges The Cla King H Nelson and others, as barometer votes and procession plans unfold at Garnsey’s window and meeting remarks.

Austen Una Allison Caroobalgia Alice Bray Nurse Crowther Alice Flint Eurie Hodges Bedgerabong the Cla King H. Nelson Brook Garnsey

Forbes Rain Boosts Farmers Ploughing Efforts Across District

Rainfall totals from Forbes and surrounding towns improve soil moisture aiding ploughing. Reported catches include Forbes 135 points with other centres listing values from Carrawobitty to New Park. Forbes Mail Service notes delivery schedules and local retailer C. C. Buckland promotes winter wear while winter prices rise slightly.

Forbes Anglesey Bogan Bergen Park Cadow Carrawobitty Corrinella Cowra Eugowra Yarra Grenfell O Indigower Anelehesy Jemalonge Tomanhil Trundle Weg Tallahune

Notice on Barer Pong Entry by Manager

A notice states that passage through Barer Pong must give notice at Bare nong, issued by order of THE MANAGER.

Barer. Pong Barenong

Red Cross Donation Lists Highlight Local Support

The page lists numerous donors and amounts to the Red Cross, including Mesara W Angliss & Co and John Meagher, with totals noted and several named contributors such as Mrs T Strickland and A Baldock. An upcoming benefit concert is announced for Friday May 3 in the town hall with box prices 2d and 1d.

Mesara W. Angliss & Co TL Edols MH. R. Stitt FL A. Edols Mesars John Meagher A. Baldock RR. Leslie Messie T. Strickland MacPhillamy Laidlaw T. Strickland C. Gaymard M.A Strikland F. Rath R. EF. Rawlins G. Thornton Wheatley RH. Jones Weaver & Co E.W. Vanables Savites Lfist Mosdames Rd Weaver Bal Flock I Thornton J. Leslie A. & Wheatles J. Stokes T. B. Field W. Croft L. Kennedy Bot White W Murmy G Laldlaw Ciuries Donaghey Jordan E. Baldock Percival M. Firth G. Wrenhan T. King W.odwanis W. Shelton Hatier Kennedy Hayward al Meen Free A. Mite Messie Lovell Cooper A Beckett Trawnhill Osborne P. H. Dowling W. BE. Herborn Marshall Lo Mo Stewart Musterini Hall Brownhill Narnia James Cullen Charles Petersen Has R Fraser Betta Percy Bale Annie Bale Riley Crench Frank Hedeen Tota Pee Pity Ots Hole Tha Town Hall Prives Apenas Criisted Besday

Cars for Hire In City With Careful Drivers

Shanahan and Peasley offer first class car hire with careful drivers. Journeys arranged day or sight. Sole agents for Lobby Thread tyres and tubes. Located on Little Court Street opposite Albion Hotel beside A B Bank. Phones 299 and c4i.

Little Court Street Albion Hotel A.B. Bank

Return hoped for Christmas reunion at Bedgerabong

The note expresses hope that by next Christmas he would be back at Bedgerabong and able to personally thank his friends. The sentiment centers on reunion and gratitude for support from local friends.

Tie Bedgerabong

High-Grade Pianos Offer from Measre Nicholson Co to Musical Public

Samples of these High-Flays Pianos can be seen with arrangements for purchase. A liberal allowance will invade old pianos taken as part payment. The instrument is widely acknowledged as thorough reliable and durable, supplied to principal colleges and convents for four decades.

Measre Nicholson & Co

Train Service From Parkes to Tottenham Schedule

Parkes to Tottenham line runs every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings with stops at Bogan Gate Trundle and Tullamore. Service details indicate morning departures though the exact time is missing in the text.

Bogan Gate Trandle Tullwavere Tottenham Parkes

The Sweetness of Perpetual Youth Ad Plug

A sensational offer touts a seal of youth and flawless skin. The ad promises a miracle pill and booklet by mail order, claiming simple secret methods to erase wrinkles and blemishes and grant a healthy complexion.

Madame Constange Pinol Parisian Beauty Specialist

Parisian beauty specialist Madame Constange Pinol operates at 18 Rue Loffitite Paris with a Sydney listing at 163 Pitt Street, suggesting a cross‑city service or presence. The note records two addresses in distinct countries, indicating international outreach or business listings.

RUE Loffitite Paris Pitt Street Sydney

Forbes Hospital Special Appeal Subscriptions Reported

The hospital notes that subscriptions have been received on behalf of a Forbes Hospital special appeal. Details of donors or amounts are not provided in the surviving text.

Forbes Hospital

Hospital Sports Meeting Sets Ticket Policy and Maypole Plans

A hospital sports meeting at the town hall Wednesday night led by Mr G. J. Beott decided not to issue complimentary tickets. Attendees will be billeted, with Mears Nelson and Auckland tasked to coordinate with school teachers on maypole displays and to arrange with the military musketry unit.

Town Hall G. J. Beott Wackland C. Shirvington Mill At Mears Nelson Auckland Nelson

Tottenham Parkes Train Schedule Update

A Tottenham service runs on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays stopping Tollamore Trundle and Bogan Gate with arrival at Parker and jae flem noted for timetable changes.

Tottenham Mit Tollamore Trundle Bogan Gate Parker Jae Flem

Mail Time Table Sunday to Monday Rail Routes

A fragmented timetable lists multiple rail routes and stations across New South Wales. It mentions Hogan Gate to Parkes, Cowra, Grenfell, Trundle and Dogan Gate via Parkes, with various departures and arrivals including Sydney, Bathurst, Melbourne, and vessels through Cowra, Grenfell, Trundle and Goolagong.

Lia Catarte Lyndey Bathurst Young Cowra Melbourne Molong Cookamidgera Parkes Tichborne Daroobalgie Goolagong Mnanima Tomanbil Grenfell Trundle Dogan Gate Eugoyra Calarie Condobolin Newland’s Bedgerabong M’thillamy Cualarie Yerra Yerra Anderson's Speck's Weelong Glen Yarra Pearce’s Russell's Amar'’s Chandler's Leslie's Warangla Barry's Hove Scott's Trezalana Syidney Ovhose Cowta Molons Cookamidgeru Parkes Tichborne Darcohalgle Goulagong Wenz's Tomanbui Cowral Bogan Gate Parkest P.m Engowra Ila Calurie Bedgerabone Tondobelin Newland's Yerra Wall Tussell's Pearce's Amor's Chandlers Harry's Tose Treealana Sydney Orange Coohamidgera Warkes Datoobalgie Bigowra Goolawong Qoma Creek Wenz’s Goma Station

Cadets Gain Permitted Roles at Public Event

Authorities approve cadets taking part in the procession as a substitute for compulsory drill. A chocolate wheel must be operated entirely by the committee. Captain Sinclair’s offer regarding the publican’s booth on the grounds is accepted.

Sinclairs

Miss D Pink The Reliable Nursery Parkes

An archival notice from Parkes promotes Miss D Pink as a reliable nursery option with contact numbers listed. The fragment emphasizes trust and accessibility for customers seeking nursery services.

Miss D. Pink the Reliable Nursery Parkes

People's Butchery takes over Black and Ashworth

J F Lannan announces he has taken over the Black and Ashworth butchery on Ran kin street. He pledges strict attention to the business and asks for public support as Prime Beef and Mutton are always on hand with delivery across the town.

J. F. Lannan Black & Ashworth Rankin Street

Dwyer’s Sulkies and Buggies Offered for Sale

Dwayer or DWYER? Sulkies and buggies advertised with calls for quotations. Full trays Sulkies from £25, sporting sulkies and metro seat models offered with cash or terms. DWYER touted as a leading Commonwealth builder with many prizes solicited.

Dwyer Commonwealth

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Donaghey G. Hugo & Son Hugo & Son Albion B. V. Croft Jas. Maguire Feunls Police and Firemen AL HL. Nelson Me Ho Allen Mr Austen Forbes Mail Service Forbes-Condobolin Condobolin Forbes C. C. Buckland Sydney Parkes Forbes Parkes A.m. B.D Laneee P.m. Pm A.m. Forbes Condebalin Dep Hida Lau RED Cross Shanahan Peasley Madame Constange Pinol W.og Aphil A. Baldock Wheatley Robert J. Eliotta J.B. Barry Reymond & Songs Chester C. E. Rowley Geddes W. Geddes Sweeney Dr. Broadbent Ir Jones Forbes Labor League T. Harry Win Iopden Willace Shuwatber Alan Kilpachel Tretmiin Weaver & Fa George Thornton Mirrington Elliott Mn Thos Strickland F. Ivers Tottenham Parkes Hogan Gate Vondebella Station Priday Mons Adame Miavker Yanna Viumeena the People’s Butchery Living Secured the Agency For W. S. Ferguson Austen & Pratley Parramatta Anti Flys PHONE Men's & Boys’ Boots Les. Davis Mercer Templar Street
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