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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
4
Feen from 2 guineas weekly in pre maternal care
Feen from two guineas weekly for pre maternal care noted by Mursh Watson-Brown ATNA. Names Watson-Brown and title suggest medical professional involvement in obstetric care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mursh Watson-Brown, A.T.N.A
Insurance ad promises privacy and debt collection note
Fractured ad text offers insurance on growling craps and illegal money lending at low rates. Mentions consuls before shopping elsewhere and a promis sory note. Claims guarantee not to reveal, absolute privacy, debt collected. Phone 112, Box 65.
Pupils Prepared for Sydney University Examinations
Pupils prepare for examinations of Sydney University and Associated Board H A M and Ro M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney University and Associated Board
H.A.M
Ro. M
Samuel Williams sells record price sheep at Forbes sale
Mr Samuel Williams, famed grader of Bathurst Stayner and fundugbland, recently sold 000 Wethers from the Gunning Bland property for £21 1s each. Reportedly a record price for such a flock in Forbes district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Williams
Bathurst
Stayner
Fundugbland
Gunning- Bland
Forbes Isiriet
Auction notes from Australia Day funds event
An auction conducted by Messrs W. K. Garneer raised funds for Australia Day activities. Items including a Balaclava cap and a knitting prize were sold, with contributions from Strickland, Mrs Newell, and Mr Ge Ge among others, totaling at a modest sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Garneer
Strickland
Wheatley T Iout
Domain
Ge Ge
P Newell
Weighing contest at Fortes show yields prize
The bullock and sheep weigh in at a county show. G Laidlaw correctly guesses the bullock weight, winning with an exact guess of 504 pounds. Mosera E Turner and M'Tlvenna tie for second with 504 pounds, sharing the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortes
G. Laidlaw
Wintine
Mosera
E. H.turner
Gunning
M'Tlvenna
Forbes
Recruiting. Captain Cooper to recruit at Parkes Depot
A letter from the recruiting depot at Lithgow states Captain Cooper will handle recruitment at Parkes and MParkes. Arrangements are being made for final medical examination in the men’s own town with vaccination after passage. Soldiers must come here or to the nearest depot camp. Captain Cooper will decide on this point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickhom Ue
Litheen
Cooper
Parkes
Mparkes
Comlbe
Lithgow
Neares
Cape Tala
Hospital Ball at Forbes Brings Good Cheer Despite Flurry
Forbes hosted two major shows, the hospital ball on Tuesday and juvenile ball on Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed decorations, music by Mr W Aoret Dunn, and high quality supper though clinter attractions reduced crowds. Prize winners included Miss Mavein Shanahan Irish Molly and Master Black Monkey Brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
W. Aoret
Dunn
Mosere Ct
J. Scott
HM. KR. Ford
Nalanen
Fanry Rentumes
Mise Mavein Shanahan
Molly
Master Black
Monkey
Mesdanes Cor
Thomson
W. Richards
Gr. Stet
A Fighting Family Enlists for War at Eugowra
Mrs Arthur James Douglas of Eugowra reports eleven relatives enlisted for the war. Among them is George Murray, a brother who fought in the H ammond it battle and was wounded in the mouth, plus ten cousins and nephews. Roy Douglas, also of Eugowra, was the first to leave for the war and is now in Turkey, not yet 21. Their mother, Mrs J. Le Douglas, a Bathulral native, is 100 years old, and her father from Scotland is 100 years and months old. both are well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur James Douglas
Eugowra
Murray
George Murray
Thamond
Meend
A.J. Douglan Elcut
Roy
Turkey
Hik
J. le. Douglas
Bath- Ural
Southerlandshire
Scotland
Woolgrowers Benefit From John Bridge Co Ltd Report
Current topics for wool growers note exceptionally successful results achieved by John Bridge and Co Ltd for a state entity in wool sales. The summary highlights strong performance and favorable terms secured in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bridge & Co., Ltd
Ita eHenty
Forbes Police Court Hears Cade Fraud Charge
Edward Cade faced a fraud charge at Forbes Police Court. The case centers on an alleged forged order linked to Mr A T Barry and questioned signatures by Broderick and Seymour. Barry denied signing, while Cade claimed Barry owed £17 and intended to obtain clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Edward Cade
A. T. Barry
Pla. Mann
Cade
Whieps
Mancond Co
Barry
Funn
Seymour
Broderick
Baldock
Show Races At Forbes Jockey Club Meeting
Yesterday’s Forbes Jockey Club show race meeting featured fair weather and a picturesque course. Protests for interference in the main event against Pine Park were dismissed after inquiry, with Kenworth Collarall and Prudent Prince among the notable placings and betting favorites listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Pine Park
Hogan
Newmarket
Ryan
Kenworth
W. Acton
Collarall
Trunidlelmaul Tverd
Prudent Prinve
Johnson
Cayenne
Australian Senate Debates and War Finance Talk
In Sydney and Melbourne reports Senators debate excluding notices from newspapers, with ideas to move ads to the Government Gazette. The House discusses war taxation aims, urging broad contribution and economy across services. Melbourne reports four meningitis deaths and military losses, plus prowar measures and production steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Déelbourne
Lynch
Findlay
Pearce
House of Representatives
Cook
Commonwealth
Fisher
Melbourne
Adelaide
S.A.W. Legislative Assembly
Randwietk
Sporsmen
Victorian Assembly
State Savings Bank
Morwillumbah
Forbes area prisoners and war service notes
Personal notes from Forbes recount Miss Kitty Yeomats of Grenfell earning prizes at Forbes show and daughter of jockey W Yeomans. Ale W. J. Johnson, mayor of Auburn, enlists at Victoria barracks. Private Will Hastie wounded at the Dardanelles on his 21st birthday after landing at Cairo. Mrs Hastie has two sons at the front. Lieutenant I. T. Woolley leaves Forbes for Sydney after teaching duties. Norman Johnson, Forbes boy, wounded at the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Yeomats
Grenfell
W. Yeormans
W. J. Johnson
Auburn
Victoria Barracks
Johnson
Calore
Will Hastie
Forbes
Dardanellea
Cairo
Mra Hastle
Fortes
Emmy
Morbes
Harald Wilkinson
AIC. Bank
Manly
I. T. Woolley
Avetration
Sydney
Old Orkney Scotch Whisky Label Claim
A cryptic note touts Old Orkney Scotch Whisky as peerless despite unexcelsed quality, indicating an advertising claim rather than a verified rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orkney
Show Week Attractions by Forbes Theatre Company
Mr Robert Hollyford's popular Dan Barry Dramatic Company reports a successful season at Forbes during show week with excellent audiences each night. Monday's Brook's Hall benefit performance supported Forbes Hospital funds. Hollyford has donated substantial sums to hospital charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hollyford
Dan Barry Dramatic Company
Forbes
Brook's Hall
Hollyford
Forbes Hospital
Phillip Lytton Company stage week at Forbes theatre
Phillip Lytton's moving theatre finished a successful Forbes week with a strong program. The company featured 25 metropolitan artists who received warm applause each evening. The lineup included two patriotic plays and two dramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Lytton
Moving Theatre
Forbes
Forbes Traffic Shows Railway Freight Rise in West Region
Forbes and Parkes compare railway traffic for year ended June 1914 and 1916. Wheat forward: Forbes 204 742 in 1914 and 4 001 in 1915? Parkes 204 128 and 73 508. wool forward: Forbes 14 1815? Parkes 4282? Revenue returns show Forbes 27 965/12/4 in 1914 and 22 800/10/2 in 1915 with an overall increase of 29054/7/6 for 1914. Parkes 29 000/19/10 in 1914 and 22 800/10/2 in 1915 with a decrease in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Parkes
Parkas
Jottings on horses and local notices from Forbes region
Jottings recounts Jottings on Rata the colt’s performance at Trundle and Peak Hill shows and notes Ebony progeny in Bogan Gate and Trundle districts. It covers Murillo’s season winnings, mares headed to Macquarie Stud, and a list of horses and foals. Also listed are a war fund committee meeting, Forbes show attendance, a hospital fund social, a public meeting on compulsory service, and local cattle and sheep market results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rata
Trundle
Ebony
Ribbonwood
Peak Hill
Condobolin
Bogan Gate
A. J. Reymond
Dunure
Murillo
O. BR. Patterson
Granita
Sheila Pat
Mise Benah
Rubecula
Siwar
Flame
Jam of
Blue Flame
Truelight
Madam Butterfly
Hedera
Bright Beauty
Indira
Philos
Sydney
Advocate
Macquarie Stud
Wellington
Harry Taylor
Patriotile War Fund Committee
Forbes
Forbes Hospital
Vyrchan
Imat
Sam
Forbes Pastures Protection Board
Parkes
Winchetombe Catenon Ltd
Hiomebush
Welor
MacPhillamy
Rosy Morn
Melrose
Jack Rodgess
Bedgerabong
Matt Rose
Ries
Sir Rica
Blan
Olga
War fronts clash as ships and shells dominate news
Submarine halts a Norwegian mail steamer and sinks the Grodno with mails saved. Krupp works at Constantinople outputting shells daily. British troops land at Suvla Bay after heavy 24 hour fighting. White Star liner Arable torpedoed but passengers safe. Western front sees allied resistance as Linge summit battles continue. Five hundred thirty five munitions plants come under British control. Repington warns of grave river frontier between Bobr and Bug with next ten days decisive. Von Hindenberg pivots on fortress to threaten Vilna and Russian lines along the Bug and Bobr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Britain
Grodno
Kruppa
Constantinople
Suvla Bay
Eldes
Anzacenes
Ansgar
Suvla
von Hindenberg
Vilna
Rivera Bug
Bobr
Losses at Gallipoli Rise Among Australian Officers
Private advices from the Gallipoli front place Australian officer casualties between August 11 and now at high levels. Eighteen officers reported killed, two died of wounds, four missing, and several wounded. Among the dead is Lieut. Everard Digges La Touche, once a special missioner for the Anglican Diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Gallipoli
Everard Digges la Touche
Zeppelins Raid English Countryside Amid Casualties
Zeppelins attacked eastern counties under British anti aircraft fire. One airship reportedly hit, but raiders escaped in poor conditions. Several houses and a church damaged. Casualties include seven men, two women, one child dead and 1 man, 18 women, four children injured. Amsterdam reports Kovoo captured with forts and war matériel, including 400 guns. Royal Navy and Allied vessels referenced with troop movements and losses amid ongoing war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Kovoo
Amsterdam
Vilna
Planta
Taubes
Abell
Phe
Army Medical Corps
Royal Edward
Donations and events boost support for Allied troops and Australia Day
Gifts of sheepskins to aid soldiers are welcomed with thanks from Bank of New South Wales manager Mr RK Thomson and Commercial Bank manager H B Barlow. A fundraising dance for the Australian fund is planned at Mr Stewart's residence in Hugalong on Wednesday evening. Artisans from Forbes will perform and honorary diaries announce further gifts from W Hodge, the Masonic Lodge, Ark Mariner and Cross Knights, and Jemi son. The Rev J Calder will close the series with a lecture at the Presbyterian school hall titled The verdict the people. Rumors mention Canowindya racecourse scales mocked as Old Orkney Whisky jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Bank of New South Wales
H. B. Barlow
1Mercial Bank
Forbes
Stewart
Dence
Hugalong
C. O. Buckland
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Che Forbes
Australia Day Funds
Owers
Forbes Police
R. Winters
Conoroo
W. Reynolie
Igeine
D. A. Whittakers
Ned Fary
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Burke
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Robinson and Maguire
Sydney University
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