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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
6
A Easter Monday euchre party and dance at the School of Arts supported the funds, with Miss Toohey winning the ladies trophy and Mr F Spalding the gent’s prize. After supper, dancing continued to midnight amid general satisfaction though final totals await ticket counts.
An intense thunderstorm Thursday caused vivid lightning with little rain, followed by a showery Friday. Across the district rainfall was patchy and light, ranging 33 to 80 points. A Monday night system brought more rain by Tuesday morning. Holidays passed quietly as residents stayed busy. Mr Calder had a France visit disrupted by weather, with his car failing to start Saturday and a push bike used instead.
Readable seed list offers mixed flower and vegetable packets with prices. Includes single and double packets priced 1/ packet and 2/ packet, 3 penny packets at 2/6, post free. Mentions varieties such as Aster, Coleus, Dahlia, Zinnia, Tomato, Cucumber, Melon, Beans, and more.
Glorious days give way to a cold spell as the community notes strong church attendance and a Memorial Service in Vice liria Park on Amwac Day. Mrs P Fletcher mourns her brother Private J A Jones, 23, who died near August 7 after serving in New Zealand and Gallipoli. Mrs Fletcher's sympathy extends to Mrs F Le Brocque and Mrs Wood. Cealilia visits Bathurst after leave with her parents, and Billy appears well in health.
At the Sydney Show sales several buyers from Forbes and nearby districts bought stock. Notable entries include a 2014 foal from Federation Lads and other purchases by Mrs. Thornton, Exeter, and J. Greenhalgh Eugowra. Bulls and cattle changed hands for varied sums, with prices listed in guineas.
James L. Watson prosecuted Richard Exall for insulting language after a street altercation in Lachlan Street. Exall pleaded guilty and was fined £2 2s 6d with court costs, plus 12 months good behavior or six months in prison if default, and a surety of £20.
A local tailor Buckland invites customers to elevate their Easter wardrobe. The shop promises improved fit and better satisfaction, targeting shoppers seeking refined attire for the holiday season.
An outdoor journey from Dunroan Military Camp to Canberra reveals a landscape of hills and the Molonglo River. The piece praises Luntroon officers school history while noting water supply, roads, and private residences shaping the future capital.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers list stock and station agents including Maseey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines chaff-cutters Paton Burna Manures and Northern Assurance Co auction sales conducted in all parts of the district.
William M'Intosh proprietor announces takeover of the Trundle Hotel from Chris Young. He promises his best efforts to maintain the house's popularity, strict attention to patrons and travelers, and upholding standards.
Formaldehyde or Formalin is recommended to combat smut in wheat. Recommended methods include adding a pint of Formaldehyde to 45 gallons of water for 10 bushels, soaking or spraying the grains, then drying. Availability via H J Fowler, chemist, Rankin Street, with quotations on different sizes. Parke Davis Formalin noted as strong and effective.
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