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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
4
A vintage ad copy proclaims Maguire's tailor shop making good and lasting impressions. It highlights latest style, expert artistry, and high quality materials with assurance of substance in every detail. Address and correspondence offered for inquiries.
The notice outlines terms of application related to Josure with F RATH CO and Die Allet Representatives concerning personal accident and Workmen’s Compensation. It mentions acceptance by Dranchen of Accident Tuauvenge and references the application process.
Reports describe a severe mid day thunderstorm causing widespread travel disruption and damage. Residents recall the worst storm since autumn with river levels rising and power outages. Local soldiers receive leave amid ongoing wartime duties as communities hope for safer days ahead.
The town hall supper room hosted a War Chest Day planning meeting led by Mayor Alderman J. H. Yates. Attendees proposed a Forbes event on October 17 with a children’s procession and bow round display, inviting district schools and the convent head to participate. A committee to organize the procession was formed. next meeting is Wednesday evening.
Parkes reports heavy rain and hail on Sunday night with showery weather continuing into Wednesday. Nurse Ashford assumes duties at the hospital succeeding Acting Matron Hayes. Alderman Hollinger named delegate to the Local Government Conference. Rain delays the Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club meeting until next Monday. The Municipal Council receives another ton of coal. Private T A Pritchard, formerly with the Boomerangs, is wounded and included in Nome. Mr Ic Woods, known as Oaklapis, dies at 71 leaving widow and twelve children. The Cattle Baxter enterprise opens Thursday despite weather and rough roads. Kathleen Bastivy, of Fore, wins pole in Parkes skipper race.
Unsettled weather with heavy rain, wind and a brief mini storm affected Bogan Gate district. The Derawong football team drew with Waller after a long play, while townspeople faced transport delays from railway timetable changes during strikes. Private Hobson was wounded in France and died from wounds, prompting deep sympathy. Community reports note finances, aid to soldiers, dance, and church activities, with funds raised for parcels and memorials.
A fragmentary tale describes a mysterious chest and a speaker named Mr Microbe arguing over quick cures. The text hints at peppermint remedies and cautious warning about fast acting nostrums, reflecting a quirky, old fashioned medical tone.
Box 10 announces it has taken over from Mr Fucey the Masses Giarria Agency and all other agencies lately managed by Jim Beluga. Practical farmer, I understand farmers machinery needs. I sieve by strict and careful attention to business to merit public support. W.8 Ferguson.
Shanahan and Peasley advertise first class cars for hire with careful drivers. Services cover any journey, available daily on Little Court Street opposite the Avion Hotel near ABC Bank. Phone numbers 9, 239, and 240.
Local agent for Dalbety and Co lists wool wheat and machinery items from SichoLeon and Monmom farm. Includes Snupleman Woolbrtey slearing and Munchlie Chat Pacers Victoria Transportation Co involved in tidy operations.
George Tolwurst Bogan Gate opens a new up to date hotel building inviting the public to view the latest conveniences ample accommodations first class table with beers and al fresco options.
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