Our Ladies' Letter and News on Red Cross Appeals
A 1914 era update notes Red Cross fundraising efforts urging women to donate money ready-made garments and gear for wounded soldiers. It highlights races, balls, concerts, and operas as paused for duty, lists hospital drop-off points, and announces the passing of Madame Charbonnet Kellermann, mother of swimmer Anette Kellermann, with praise for her musical and teaching contributions in Melbourne and Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onty
Mlade
Red Cross
Pamerfence
Trey
Newsjraper
Reseda
Castlereagh-street
City
Australia
Opera
Exagun
Pierrette
Govaini Pierrette
Frits Harte
Williamson Orchestra
Joseph Bradley
Giovanni
Alfred Huil
Topa
Violeta
Misa
Florence Young
Madame Charbonnet Kellermann
Anette Kellermann
Madame
Vinés
Sydney
Melbourne
Madame Melba
Nettty Mitchell
Conservatorie of Music
Pous
Ataton
France
Ime
Paris
la Belle France
Household Economy by a Qualified Chemist
A splendid medicine claims to ease coughs influenza colds and sore throats with no boiling or fuss. Mix one bottle of Henn's Esse with sugar treacle and water to yield a pint or eight penny bottles of warming soothing medicine. Sold by Fowler chemist and others with direct price from G. W. Hean Sydney. Ensure you buy Hewn's Wasence as no other will do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Ant
G. W. Hean
Castlereagh-street
Sydney
Hewn
Dairy Farmers urged to overhaul milking gear in winter
Practical tips warn dairy farmers to overhaul milking machines during winter when mills are scarce. Advice covers inspecting bows, ensuring proper Manning order, and avoiding last minute repairs. Promises repair services and plans for L K O milking machines, with ads from Sydney engineers Waileh & Jomptuon. Advertisers note Forbes Advocate circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mip Qustari
Weil
Vdalays Miny
Dalrymen Ghoul Alka
Eboutt
Elay
Atk
Mail Time Table Covers Parkes to Sydney and Back
A fragmented timetable lists buses and trains serving Parkes and surrounding towns including Condabatin, Cowra, Grenfell, Bathurst, Melbourne, Young, and Sydney. Entries note departure times around 11 am, 3 pm, and late evening, with multiple routes via Parkes and alternate hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty
Yim
Parkes
Bogan Gate
Condabatin Station
Burrawang
Vussvar Llawe
Cutarte
Don- Ma's
Corrinella
Sydney
T-P.o
Bathirsty Orange
Younes
Cowra
Melbourne
Malone
Cookamidgera
Grenfell
Quaia Creek
Wens
Doma Station
Yous Esday
Bogun Gate
Prunelle
Conchoballa
Colaris
Yupra Yarra
Anderson Spock
Weelang
Glen Yarra
Uah
Pearce's
Russell's
Amor
Chand- Warangla
Barry'n
Boyd
Scott’s
Tiohiborne
Ian Golaong
Wang's
Tomanbil
Gréatall
Trundle
Bogen Gate
Bugowri
ST All
Haroobalgie
Menharuh
Bushranging Tales and Forensic Forays of a NSW Town
An OCR fragment recounts bushranging incidents near Forbes with names, places, and a dramatic pursuit. The piece mixes personalities, events, and local lore including arrests, a dead body on the highway, and police interactions. It hints at a notorious gunfight era and the publicized life of gang members in late 19th century Australia.
Scottish Union and National Insurance Company notice
Scottish Union and National Insurance Company funds six million two hundred thousand pounds. Fire and accident policies cover dwelling furniture stores block-in-lies farm buildings crops and personal accident sickness and workmen's compensation. Live stock insurance offered by Edward Weaver Co local agents Portus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weaver & Co
Portus
Gas Fitter Advertises Inverted Burners and Stoves
An advertiser offers licensed gasfitting services with full inverted burner installations and a display of stoves, tugs, pendants, brackets, tubing and globes in various sizes. The notice mentions readiness to undertake work with prompt attention and references to specific equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Templar Wrest
J. Gunn
Uteher
Tailored Suits Represent by Modern Styles and Craft
A local tailor shop highlights tailored suits showcasing modern styles and expert craftsmanship. The display emphasizes quality fabrics, precise fitting, and timeless silhouettes for discerning customers seeking refined wardrobes.
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Board Report
The Git) Mutual Fire Insurance Go Ltd reports Alderman Thomas Hughes JP as Chairman of Board of Advice. Robert Kerr, manager, shows capital £37,600, reserve fund £20,200, funds brought forward £19,088, with £277,208 in hand. Subscribed capital £68/600 total security £389,693. Policies cover homesteads, wool barns, haystacks, growing crops and all chases of risks insured at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hughes
J.P
Board of Advice
Robert Kerr, Momager
Pala Uy
Bejance
Manure Notices From Carrawonitty Station
A brief notice records that ED WEAVER & GO and AIL travelling stocky must give the necessary notes at the head station Carrawonitty before entering either Carrawobitty or Bogableal Piins. Telephone 120 Forbes ORWELL B PATTERSON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrawobitty
Carrawonitty
Forbes
Orwell B
Patterson
Manure
Worker Advarate Chronicle Notes Washington Run
A clipped OCR item references Georgy Washington and an office titled The Worker Advarate. It mentions Lachlan-at Forbes in a fragmentary line, suggesting a historical publication note or misprint from a printer’s sheet. The readable text is sparse but ties person and title to an obscure worker-focused periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgy Washington
Lachlan-at
Forbes
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Receda
Madame Kellerman
Forbes Advocate
Grierant
Grey Halvey
DPS Ies
S.A Niche
Sci
Down
Lorance
Boranora
Bambury Parkes
Owange
Trundla
Bogan
Pam
Pan
Hogan
Orbes
Theaday
Baturda
Sonday
Pam —Kukwra
Gong
Grentall
Wear
Phil Holger
Rankin Street Cycle and Motor Depot
Motors Triumphs
Rudge-Multi
NEW Hudson
Motors
McDade’s
Barker's Corner
Jean T
George Nash
the Speciality Drapery House
Ben Hall and Gang
Réealba Wang
Hue
Varhas
Utiles
Foualinazeo
Pootdmantys
Thas Frombe
David
Hult
Falinle
LAM Am coKme
Gnu
Wiuwehan
Chow le Forbes
Ballet
Jilly Towubly
Hasiti
Plavce Collite
Lo Phares
Ghent
Air Collies
wWays
Spalding
Grinsted
Morbes
Sydney Pelee
Soneva
Vyaugaee
Sunray
Sprvive
Mdh
Ibn Mobi AR
Sealding
E. J. Grinsted
Lachlan Street
E. Patterson & Son
Massey-Harris Machinery
Lachlan Motor Garage
Templar Street
Overland
G. Johnson
Scottish Union and National Insurance Coy
Killeen
Wollongorg
James Maguire
GIT
Mutual Fire Insurance GO. Ltd
Pitt-atreet
Weaver & GO
Bonningtons
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