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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
6
Mursh Drapar notifies Asa of her move to the Old Deanery Farrand Street North 1 where she will continue to receive patients.
Ashcroft, DE, announces business removal during alterations for Forbes Butchering Company. The former Mrs Kerr shop on Rankin Street, next to Manson’s, will be entered as Ashcroft’s Small Goods Shop. Special line includes Sylvester’s Small Goods and Dressed Poultry. telephone 208.
George Hugo and Son advertise general carriage services on Rankin Street with forwarding, furniture removal and storage, parcel delivery, and carrying contracts All rains met. Also general produce merchants buy wool hides and skins contact Telephon d 159.
Heating stoves kerosene lamps and related goods listed with prices for various rooms and uses. Items include spirit stoves incandencent kerosene lamps and kitchen and drawing room options. Also listed are kerosene lamps for multiple rooms and horse rugs with assorted prices.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Esse stoves with lines about clean burning, no smoke, no dust, and no fumes. It lists blacklead finish and majolica models with prices ranging from four to twenty-three shillings and tenpence. The notice repeats the names J Dowaghey Forbes and others as suppliers.
Stock, Station, and Financial Cate announces fresh funding options with £17800 at 4 percent and £14000 at 4 7 percent, up to £60000 at 5 percent, and up to 60 percent of market value. Also offers homestead selections and settlement loans at higher rates. Contact Parkes NAW Wangaratta Moyhu Myrtleford Victoria for full valuation details.
A Forbes Musical Society production of Dorothy the Squire's niece ran to warm audience applause at the town hall. Reg Rismentchaelder and Edtu Hunt led the company with standout performances by Miss Hunt as Dorothy and Mr Riemenschneider in multiple solos, while Harry Sherwood and Lurcher provided comic relief and romance amid a bustling cast of village residents and guests.
War or not the Forbes bow ingarden progresses with construction led by Bam Hel of Orange arriving Tuesday. Miss Bray and Mr Prow would have played leads. twelve girls as grandmothers delighted the crowd. Dorothy Bantan Lydia Hawthorne join in the festivities as Geoffrey Widor and Harry Sherwood return from London. love, rings, and a muffled wedding finale unfold amid village drama and a charity hospital benefit audience.
The Forbes Advocate notes big changes in 1913 fashion with a shift to voluminous gowns, revived bustles, and draped fabrics. Skirts grow wider with new drapery and embroidery while waists stay defined. Sleeves length vary with Paris designs showing elfin sleeves and long, fitted bodices. Necklines open and lace collars gain popularity. the Magyar influence keeps long sleeves and broad arms holes.
A coroner in Hogan Gale concluded a death by self harm tied to the William Charles Gallagher case. The deceased, a 40 to 41 year old well-known farmer from Bogin Gate, died after a suspected overdose of poison. Neighbors and relatives described him as abstaining, respected, and a lay Methodist preacher. The tragedy followed family tensions and letters found in his handwriting addressed to his brother and friends. A physician attended, and the body was interred at Bogan Gate.
A Forbes Pastoral Agricultural and Mortieneural Association committee meeting notes strong turnout for the Show Ball. A J Reymond reports the ball and juvenile nails will be very successful, with L Paton’s orchestra secured from Bethurst for both nights. A suggestion book will be kept for public questions at the secretary’s office. No prize for a Indy provided. three new members joined.
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