OUR LADIES' LETTER. War relief and fashions in Sydney
In Sydney the community unites for Red Cross aid with children dressed as Admirals and girls bearing boxes for coins. News from the Empire, the march of expeditionary forces to Fort Denizon, and the death of Pope Pius V frame a day of patriotic effort. Spring fashion pages note gowns echoing 1830 silhouettes with lace, frills, and wire-supported collars.
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Sydney
Empire Call
Patriotic Fund
Empire
Britannia
Ste
Free
Forte
Fort Denizon
Australia
Fiteroy
Cedd
Aoman
Pius V
Red Cross
Science Congress
Agricultural and Pastoral Seed Testing in Sydney
Department of Agriculture offers germination and purity tests for vegetable and farm crop seeds. Reports detail germination capacity purity and any impurities. Send small seed samples with origin and purchase details to the Director Botanic Gardens Sydney. tests take six to twenty days.
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Department of Agriculture
Botanic Gardens
Sydney
Twine in Chaff Raises Health Risk to Stock
Glen Innes managers warn that twine in chaff can reach animals’ stomachs and cause constipation and impaction. Extra hands cut twine at cost, with owners urged to pay a few pence per ton for safer stock feed. Veterinary officers confirm danger to horses if long twine remains. Buyers decide whether to accept risk or demand clean chaff.
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Glen Innes
Cape fashion and veil styles of the era revealed
The article details capes with contrasting black on one side and white on the other, circular cuts, and a high overturned collar. It notes bold poker work like The British Bulldog, lace veils with a beauty spot, and easy veil adjustments to reveal the face for meals.
Prosecution Fails in Forbes Theatre Case
In Forbes on Tuesday, James Joseph Steele and John Egan faced charges of being suspected persons at Dan Barry's Dramatic Theatre with intent to commit a felony. Evidence showed Jenkins and others at M'Comiskey's Hotel. witnesses described remains of money, and the case largely rested on suspicion with insufficient proof. The magistrate dismissed the charges after ruling no substantial evidence to convict.
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James Joseph Steele
John Egan
Inc
Dan Barry
Dramatic Theatre
Forbes
Freele
D. J. Moloney
John Henderson Stuart
Bogan Gate
Jenkins
M'comiskey’s
Steele
Jenkins Wyaim
Moloney
Egan
Whitfield
P.M
Red Cross Society holds large town hall meeting
About 100 ladies attended the Red Cross Society gathering in the town hall to discuss wartime aid. Subcommittees formed to arrange material cutting and shirt sewing with local donors pledging funds and supplies for soldiers at the front.
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Red Cross Society
Broadbent
Misa Richardson
Army and Suburban
Society
Forbes
Jercer
Sydney Society
A. Bedaile
Minnon and Co
Mre M'Donnell
R. E. B. Reymond
Wickhow
Mra Sweet
Dowling
Darcey
Wunderlich Steel Art Ceilings for Home Beautification
An advertisement touts Wunderlich Steel Art Ceiling manufacturers as idealistic in beauty and durable like steel, offering countless designs at lower costs than alternatives. It promises exterior reform, room transformation, ceiling covering, ventilation, and roof repair with a copy of their illustrated catalogue.
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Wunderrich
Woods Peppermint Cure Fame in Classical Verse
The poem claims mortals seek a ball to ease lungs and fears and note wiser procurements. The speaker lauds Woods Great Peppermint Cure as the wise choice, arguing through logical stanzas that proof and reputation bind Joe to the product.
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Joe
Cough mixture recipe claims licensed gasfitter worth having
A sensational test of Hean's Essence claims a thrifty household can save money by making a cough remedy at home. Instructions mix sugar vinegar water and Hean's Essence to yield a pint for several doses, with health benefits for coughs asthma bronchitis and sore throats. The ad targets New Zealand and Australian homes and lists suppliers and postal price.
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Hean
New Zealand
Sydney
Gas Fitting Services Aduit Stovewares and Mantles Listing
F KILLEEN of Wollongong offers gas fitting services from premises in Templar Street two doors from Mr Gunn. Prepared to undertake gas fitting work on short notice using best materials. Advertises inverted burners from 4/6, incandescent mantles 4d, inverted mantles 6d, gas stoves, rings, pendants, brackets, tub logs and globes in various sizes and shades.
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Sunories
Porbes
Templar O*reet
J. J. Gunn
SIM Coffee Delivers Distinct Flavor and Rich Caffeine
SIM Coffee attracts attention this winter for a distinct coffee with flavor preserved from roasters. Deep hood and silver toll enable premium quality. The ad claims rich caffeine and healthful stimulation, inviting orders via D Mitchell & Co Ltd at 153 Clarence Street, Sydney.
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D. Mitchell & Co. Ltd
Clarenveetreet
Sydney
Forbes Advocate Circulation Exceeds Two Thousand Weekly
The Forbes Advocate reports a guaranteed weekly circulation exceeding 2000 copies. This benchmark underscores the paper’s reach in its local market and supports advertiser confidence in audience size.
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Forbes Advocate
Insurance Notice From Scottish Union and National
Scottish Union and National Insurance Co. offers fire accident live stock and personal policies. Cover includes dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and workmen's compensation. Local agents Edward Weaver & Co Forbes to secure lowest current rates.
Ressing Correctly Signals Value Over Vanity, Men Urged
A fragment notes that applying correct assessment helps distinguish true value from outward show. It argues that discernment does not require extravagance and applies to men in judging appearance versus substance.
Tailored Suits by James Maguire Featured at Ladhen Tailoring
James Maguire showcases tailored suits hailed as the most correct styles and perfect fitting garments, with Ladhen Tailoring noted as a specialty and sole workmanship class.
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Ladhen
Head Office and Officers of Sydney firm report
December 2006 financial position shows capital paid up reserve fund balance carried forward 27500 20250 19583 funds actually to hand 77183 subscribed capital uncalled 1s total security 262500 390633 Homesteads woolsheds barn haystack growing crops and all classes of risks insured at lowest rates.
Notice to travelling stock at Carrawobitty station
ED WEAVER and CO require all travelling stock to give notice at the head station in Carrawobitty before entering either Carrawobitty or Bogabigal runs. For details telephone Forbes 125. ORWELL B PATTERSON, Manager.
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Carrawobitty
Bogabigal
Forbes
Orwell
Patterson
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Harvard Strong
Black Cotton Sox
George Nash
Barker
Gorner
BIG Money
SAVEE
F. Killeen
Wollongong
Forbes and District
E. J. Grinsted
Lachlan-Street
Sydney Morning Herald
Daily Telegraph
Evening News
Sun
Sydney Mail
Tewn and Country Journal
Sunday Times
Globe
Melbourne
Forbes “Gazette
Times
Advocate
and Orange
Bathurst Papen
E. Patterson & Son
Massey-Harris Machinery
Lachlan Motor Garage
Templar Street
Wight
W. G. Johnson
Scottish Union and National Insurance Coy
Edward Weaver &C
James Maguire
the Git Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Ltd
Pitt-street
Alderman Thomas Hughes
Board of Advice
Robert Kerr
Weaver & GO
George Washington Brownhill
Lachlan St
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