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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
5
In GOOLAGONG on Saturday last a fair crowd attended club events despite bad weather. Results list winners in races with A Ketter and S Haydon among names. field events include pole vault by R Hood and foot race by Keogh. An auction sale raised £16 13s with the France’s Tay Fund benefitting by £20.
The town notes a bright spell of weather with frost only at start of week and rapid grass growth. On Saturday, the war's third anniversary, trees were planted along streets while Bert Kearney returns home from Sydney with likely discharge. Train service halves to twice weekly. footballers travel to Rogan Gate, Rogan leads 1 0 at half, final 17 0.
Bloomfield Wilson and Company advertises a broad range of first class goods including drapery ironmongery groceries and boots and shoes in a extensive display. The notice highlights a grand selection intended to attract shoppers.
G T Tolhurst announces arrival at his new up to date hotel building inviting friends and the public to visit. It promises latest conveniences ample accommodation first class table and a selection of wines beers and spirits.
Pearce and Williams Parkes announce a new branch of their stock and property business in Templar Street Forbes in the former Murphy and Lowell offices. The office will be supervised by E. Williams with strict attention to client needs. Correspondence invited. Auctions conducted districtwide.
Good judges form impressions from clothes but true tailoring relies on lasting craft. Maguire's Suite promises the latest style with athletic cut, workmanship, and quality material, offering satisfaction in daily wear and inviting correspondence.
A Mulyandry correspondent reports a meeting at Mr WY T Ridley's residence on Friday August 10 with members including Sharp, Ridley, Elliott and Beastey. The Farmers and Settlers Co-Operative Grain Ltd prospectus was discussed and volunteers were urged to aid the government during the current strike, with six names offered and eleven more secured. A report from the recent conference was presented and adopted.
An advertisement-style notice explains making a cough mixture at home to save costs. It suggests using Heenzoan's Essence diluted with water and sweetened as directed on the label, claiming a pint costs far less than usual remedies and is available from chemists and stores.
A soaking rain of over three quarters of an inch boosted crops and pastures, with warmer days expected to improve the country. Social notes report a modest Soldiers Xmas Gift evening at the School of Arts hall, while a fox and duck incident entertained locals. The community mourns the death of Mrs Esther Pasley of Dedgerabong aged 81, with a large funeral at Grudgery and sympathy extended to her daughter Mrs Hilda Pasley and family.
Our Own Correspondent notes continued sickness with Edna Ashcroft improving after hospital care in Orange. Mrs Laneyrie of Eugowra’s eye trouble requires Sydney specialist treatment. The piece reflects spring warmth, transport strains from a strike, and a Boree Shire road improvement near Eugowra Canowindra, plus volunteer efforts to assist Sydney if needed.
The Nanima Progress Association held an ordinary meeting on August 28 with president W A Wre lcht and members including Goodacre Mulligan Townsend and Herbert. They discussed forming a local school with signatures and urged Boree Shire Council to address Canonlhodra Engowra road issues and consider allowing ratepayers to remove obstructions and temporarily repair culverts under a schedule of rates.
At the meeting's end three new members were enrolled: Mesara G, W Armstrong, and Thomas Howell, along with A. R. Goodacre.
Wheatley and Martel auctioneers list diverse items including Massey Harrie machinery, Clutterbuck engines and chaff-cutters, Paton and Burns manures, and Northern Assurance Coy offerings, with sales conducted across the district.
The district reports mixed springlike weather with rain on Saturday and Sunday and crops thriving at about six inches high. Mail service is erratic due to strikes affecting trains. butter and sugar shortages persist. Residents attended Trundle show and races with several prizes won in horse, cookery, stenciling, and music events. notable winners include Cy M'Koowen Schmidt and Miss Loreen Frauenfelder.
A social evening and dance will be held in Tallurst's Hall on Wednesday night to aid the Soldiers' Xmas gifts. Admission is 2/6 with children half price. Despite bad roads the public is urged to support this effort. The War Chest Committee met Saturday and voluntary workers' refreshment room will close after this weekend.
Notice states drovers passing through Barco Mong must give notice at HBaree-Doig by order of THE MANAGER of the establishment.
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