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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
4
Eight Sheep Die After Storm On Forbes Advocate Property
Local report notes Mr W. BU’s land near Che Forbes Advocate saw eight sheep struck by lightning last week. The animals were found under a tree, all dead, suggesting direct storm impact. No other livestock reported affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BU
Youthful offenders arrested for breaking and entering at Morves
Seventeen year old youths were arrested by Lite Forbes putive within the first days of the month for breaking into a slave and stealing a cowhe of hundred bags. The accused will face Burbes Court on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lite
Forbes
Morves
A Good Performance by AlrskK Rawlins in Past Months
In a recent display AlrskK Rawlins delivered a strong performance amid mixed results. The report notes solid play for the Persians and references a war effort and Belgian circle, while cautioning against betting on future outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrskk
Rawlins
Lucky passenger found in sleeping car on rattled train
An incomplete report describes a passenger from Sydney aboard a travelling train in a sleeping car. The article notes confusion during a disturbance on the line and mentions the timing of an event at a station, but many details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Willow
Iuastor
Wethers Bring Prime Prices at Local Market
Market report notes strong prices for wethers with bids around £2 15s per head. Prices improved as buyers from Messrs Winthcombe Carsom and Lea showed interest. Notable animals included Roberts and others, with prime sorts expected to sustain demand at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niediteee
Winthcombe
Carsom
Lea
Tie Mirkel
Rowhins
Lamhs
Roberts Wethers
Thavevipca
LA Lauwerrts
Gardedt Huinbered
Auction Sale Report From City Auction Notes
Auction records show a local sale with multiple lots listed. Names include Gurtisey Sener and Mercy Turner with various items described and staged at a city street location. Proceedings cover equipment, campaign items, and household goods among the listed lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurtisey
Sener
Auerlon
Mount Unitra
Awentuel Mercy
AL Turner
Forbes
Dnerla Welliers Yi
Fortes Advocate Delivers Expanded Four-Page Issue
The Fortes Advocate prints a larger four page edition than usual, promising a detailed frustrated report by an orator on the district and highlighting exhibits. Readers unable to attend the slate event may catch up on what was missed Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toeiliys Issie
Fortes
Girasus Lied
Gur Feaders
Sydney in War Time Shows Crowd Reactions at Forbess Theatres
The piece notes audiences gathering amid wartime, describing show attendance and reactions. It questions conscription and criticizes wartime rationing, suggesting officials impose entertainment controls while the public endures shortages and heavy service burdens.
Forbes Daily Ledger: Local Fortunes and Military Notices
Mr Arthur Grimm M L A was in Forbes yesterday and today. Fred Neild, discoverer of the Wyalong fields, died at Wyalong on Saturday aged 16. Sergeant Ford son of the Ford family is hospitalised in Sydney. J J Leahy, new owner of Tregaina station, arrived in Forbes. Lt G W Crownhill, newspaper proprietor, is on furlough. George Shelton, son of Forbes editor, home for holidays. War news notes include Captain E Low, assault on duties, and several privates on leave. Easter marriages and local office staff gifts feature amid brief society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Grimm
M.L.A
Fred Neild
Wyalong
Serpeant “Hud Ford
Afr S. PL Ford
Sydney
J. J. Leahy
Tregaina
Forbes
Morniix
Stanley M'Kay
Tits Paufinite
Ginty
Sear
G. W. Crownhill
George Shelton
Et. Shelton
Shelton
Coonankle
Hardie
Elow
Egvit
Forles
J. and
W. Hunter
F. Vrvpe
J. Leeward
W. Joswell
J, Smith
G. White
G. Mowell
Peckham
Hoy Uluck
Fol
U Alex, Black
North Pill
Black
Thomas Wooney
Forbes Land Office
Uinneherd
Katoombha
Lainds
OMG
Cooney
Lagelton
Bank of S Eres Warving
Engewen Wis Marrial
Mies Mobil Bowmen
Dewerle
Dui Brite- Stoo
Amd
Moter
Barhirse No
Ganev
Asi Miter
Pei Yu
Billy Tall
Forbes Boys
Fred Loeell
Sun Ulin
Morte
Eva Dekerstat
E. Prete
A Bo Melhor
Porhes
Prare
Fmliperius Teollel
Wales Light
Eloise
Conowinla
Norman Johnson
Bowls in Dubbo Easter Carnival Draws Wide Field
The Dubbo Easter fowling carnival drew players from Victoria Park Ryde Forbes Wellington and others. Forbes and Dubbo clubs featured in team matches with Victoria Park and Parkes clubs. final scores and placings noted amid a celebratory atmosphere and a message of sportsmanship from official speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Victoria Park
Ryde
Forbes
Wellington
Uttle Quewesy
Dublie Ylalberwl
Jottings from the Forbes region include events and notices
A grand coviol at Forbes hospital in Calarie hall is planned for next Tuesday May 3. The Methodist Sunday School gathering was held Monday afternoon. Acres Morel Bani Orchestra will play at Parkes Catholic Hall. Mr T. S. M'Dade seeks a dealer license. A turkey incident near Easter is noted. The Town Band performs at the Hospital Sunday at 3 pm. Furniture sale details appear for W. H. Lee Camp Mill on May 10. Robert Heaton fined £25 for adulterated milk in Parkes last week after 66 percent added water. Rain totals at Fore Ges: 13 points Tuesday, 25 Friday, 45 Saturday, 81 overall. Phil Puck shifts his watchmaking business to Rankin Street after four months. LEN Lavat reports Mr Black will partner with W. D. Geddes of the Mederel Butchery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Waa
Acres Morel Bani Orchestra
Parkes Catholic Hall
Forbes Court
Tuesaday
T. 8. M'Dade
van Brantert
Phil Puck
Rankin-street
Len Lavat
Mr Black
W. DD
Geddes
Mederel Butchery
ANZAC DAY REMEMBERED AT FORBES MEMORIAL SERVICE
On Anzac Day Forbes honored Australian troops who fought at Gallipoli twelve months earlier. A large crowd gathered in Forbes Park for a memorial service with sermon, band, and prayers led by local ministers and officials. The Prime Minister’s message praised the courage and sacrifice that kept the fallen’s memory alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Forbes
Gallipeli
W. M. Hughes
England
Astralia
Death of Mrs Adelaide Tassell at Forbes Hospital
Adelaide A Tassell wife of Percy F Tassell died at Forbes Hospital on Saturday April 22 following peritonitis and intestinal obstruction. The Kapunda native, aged years, was widow of a Tas sel l new marriage two months earlier. Funeral at church of England cemetery with Rev A J Cuardenor officiating. Parishioners and neighbours expressed sympathy for the Tassell family and the bereaved husband. The service included Anzac memorial references and a Dead March in Baul, with local bands and officials acknowledged for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Hospital
Adelaide A Tassell
Percy F. Tassell
Carlol
Mario
Grawlin
Tassell
Elnie
Church of England
A. J Cuardenor
W, EB. Lothie
Obituary notices from Cadow and Forbes district
The death of Mrs Jones of Cadow is reported in Sydney with the body due to arrive tonight for interment tomorrow at 2 pm at Caudow. Her husband was the late Edward Jones, with Ar nolph Jones of Ca dow as son. Also noted is the death of Mrs Mary Chisholm of Forbes Cross Street aged 50, a Inverness native who came to Australia at twenty, married William Chisholm at Gowlburn, and helped establish the district’s first private school. Her funeral was held Saturday at the Presbyterian Church under Rev John Callorville.
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Sydney
Mra Jones
Edward Jones
Cadow Station
Mr Jones
Arnolph Jones
Cadow
Caudow
Archdeacon Nield
Condobolin
Forbes
Mary Chisholm
Cross St
Inverness
James Cameron
Australia
William Chishielm
Gowlburn
Mere Chisholm
Mr @hisholm
Moeners
Stone
T. Webb
E M' Lean
W. E. Lothie
John Callorville Tating
War trouble in Ireland and E22 submarine sunk
Sydney reports martial law throughout Ireland. An official Press Bureau message confirms German wire service news that submarine E22 was sunk in the North Sea. Two of the crew were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ireland
North Sea
Sinn Fein Rebellion and Verdun Battle Update
Reported Dublin unrest is subdued while rural Ireland remains calm. Martial law, proclaimed legal for Irish groups, hinges on May 27 when 30 000 new recruits are expected to be secured to seek compulsory powers. German and French dispatches promise Verdun action as heavy reinforcements arrive for a planned assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dublin
Orellade
Germany
Itig
Verdun
Government Not Resigning in Face of Crisis
Telegraphic update reports that the Holman government will remain in office with strengthened Labor support in the Upper House to aid passage of labor legislation. Darling-Noret Pro expresses unwavering confidence and hopes ministers consult movement rank and file before any reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Darling- Noret Pro
Yearling Sales Report Shows High Prices and Top Bid
At the yearling sales yesterday many yearlings were sold for a total of L757 guineas. The top price reached L025 guineas for Mountain King, with multiple entries presenting strong demand from buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syuner
Friary
Conference on Education Addresses Sex Hygiene Teaching
At the conference on education the debate covered teaching sex hygiene. It was expressed that while wide knowledge should be imparted to the public, sex hygiene should be taught in the home rather than in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fiseiselin
Bakers to Strike In Sydney Ultimatum Sparks Tough Blockade
Sydney workers in the Operative Bakers Union refuse to withdraw their threat. Members will give a week's notice to employers tonight signaling potential industrial trouble and a possible disruption to bread supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Operative Bakers’ Union
Tag
Picture shows city cinema attendance surge
Reports to the Chief Secretary indicate 1143 plotu shows in the city and nearby suburbs with an average weekly attendance of 427,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Compulsion in Australia Debate Divides Chamber Resolution
In Sydney on Friday the Chamber of Commerce debated compulsory service plans amid government moves. The discussion centered on Lord Derby's scheme to enlist all men into sections for possible mobilization, aiming to minimize idle years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Chamber of Commerce
Australia
Lord Derby
Labor League aims worldwide peace terms push
A fragmented excerpt shows Labor League leaders urging a global push for simultaneous peace efforts. The text references conferences and messaging to spread their terms and bolster coordinated action across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Th Labor League
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Verdun Campaign
Political Crisis
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Compulsion
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