Kaiser Bill Threatens German Leader in Christmas Letter
A letter from James O Hea written from Broadmeadows encampment Victoria speaks of fighting Germans after Christmas. He targets Old Nick and Kaiser Bill with intent to kill or capture, vowing to never be taken alive and hoping to shoot the war lord if he recovers the chance. He adds a boastful line about not forgetting Forbes locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Hea
Clifford
Forbes
Broadmeadows
Victoria
Bill
Nick
Kaiser Bil
Tdke
Kaiser
Ike
Forbes Cricket Club Triumphs At Forbes Ground
Forbes Cricket Club defeated the Civil Servants by a margin described as ly oO runs on Forbes ground. Bowling highlights include J Green taking seven wickets for 30 runs, Forest 3 for 48, and Emmett 2 for 4. The Invincibles beat Poverty Point by 22 runs with Musgrave scoring 18 and Let top scoring for Poverty Point. Names listed cover married and single players, with ongoing selections for upcoming matches. An advertisement for J A Hansard promotes Christmas stock and custom ring orders from Rankin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Cricket Club
Civil Servants
Forbes
Ly Oo Runes
Invincibles
Poverty Point
Musgrave
Crouch
Let
Mutsgrave
Aio8
Whitest Lee
Wighton
Dr. Delahéry
F. Howe
A, Hates
C. Gaggin
PF. Gagein
J. Green
J. Hyslop
H. Coram
F. Farrand
L. Bickerstaff
Harding
P. G. Robinson
J. Fell
Mikkelsen
H. M. Rixon
X Fitehardinge
J.C. M'Gowen
Forbes Farmers and Settlers Association Meeting Echoes Dispute
The Forbes branch monthly meeting discussed a contentious motion to remove words implying absence from a prior message to the Sydney secretary. Tensions rose as Mr Elliott claimed an insult to the Forbes group, while others defended the secretary and questioned consultation among members. The chair limited further discussion as the motion stalled without a seconder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Mesars
H. L. Beasley
G. Laidlaw
J. G. Beddle
F. Hayward
W. HH. Bly
G. Thornton
P. Cannon
H. C. Biott
J. Gunning
W. Hall
J. Elliott
D Gordon
G. T. Weaver
W. Maho
Robert Officer
H. ©. Elliott
Elliott
Officer
Heal Association
Sydney
Mr Ellote
Thornton
Eliott
Laidlaw
Olmer
Waitter
Forbes Branch
Mr Elliott
Forbes
el- Mowr
Ludlow Sal
Blott
Ingeerl
Forbes Jockey Club Discusses Delegates and Finance
Forbes Jockey Club committee met Friday night with members including Mexar and president WC Brooke. They urged WDBA to convene a full delegates meeting and inform Parkes Club. secretary reported a racecourse rent of £4 to F Flint and hay-cutting decisions awaiting A J Reymond. A patriotic race meeting showed receipts £147 6s and expenditures £200 10s, with balance sheet submitted and weights inquiry to the official handicapper. The meeting adjourned to December 11 with limited attendance planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Jockey Club
Mexar
WC. Brooke
R. BE. B. Reymond
J. H. Bates
H. ¥. Croft
T Lozell
G. W. Browntill
Dr. Broadbent
Breeders’ Association
Western District Racing Association
Forbes Club
Wd.b.a
Parkes Club
B .A
Stabbie
F. Fllnt
A. J. Reymond
Forbes Pastoral Association Hold Annual Meeting at Shire Hall
The Forbes Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association met at Shire Hall with G Thornton presiding. The president reported a mixed financial year ending October 11 with debentures purchased, improvements made, and 620 financial members, noting drought impact on cattle and sheep entries but overall satisfactory progress and a hopeful outlook for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association
Shire Hall
Messrs
G. Thornton
G. Laidlaw
T. Strickland
J. Byan
Wheatley
W. G. Dowling
D. Gordon
G. D. Bassett
JG. Beddie
G. T. Weaver
W. Hall
Eliott
T. Lowell
T. H. White
Day Spence & Co Deny Legal Action Over Wheat Delivery
Correspondence from Day Spence & Co of Trundle 11 November 1914 rejects a circulating rumour that they will sue to enforce delivery of wheat bought earlier. The firm states it acts only as agents and would not pursue such proceedings, warning the source to stop the scurrilous fabrication that harms relations with farmers.
Swimming Hotel Leads Hawaiian Sprint Tour to Sydney
Duke Kahanamoku, holder of the 100 yards world record, sails from Honolulu to Sydney with first carnival appearance on January 2. Albert Barry and Longworth are favored in 100 and 220 yard events as mud and high water affect training. News notes include lifeguard drills for four local boys from South Lead school and calls for improved attendance and night practice. Entries for the 50 and 25 yard races close tomorrow night with Mr Yack Tozer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Kahanamoku
Honolulu
Sydney
Albert Barry
Loo
Longworth
South Lead School
Yack Tozer
Forbes Show Receives Mixed Reviews Amid Funding Woes
A local association meeting debated the last Forbes show amid declining subscriptions and donations. Despite commendations for secretary Bates and treasurer, the group warned of potential abandonment without stronger district support and possible loss of government subsidies. A ballot selected new committee members with a December 1 return deadline and a December 17 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Weaver
G. Thornton
Forbes
Rawlins
Weaver
Baldock
Bartow
Mosers Barlow and
Bates
Thornton
Barlow
Himsell
Agriculture
Horse grazing land offered near Back Yamma
Between 300 and 400 acres of good grass and Stabine paddocks with ample water. Horses preferred. Price seven shillings per head. J W Rees, Evergreen, Back Yamma.
In Memoriam Note Inserted by Wife H A Turner
A short remembrance line states that the text was inserted by his loving wife, H A Turner, indicating a personal tribute or obituary element within a broader notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Turner
Stud notice for B. J. Cook in Shirley at Eugowra
Fragmentary notice dated 11th Nevember 1814 refers to B. J. Cook at Shirley Eugowra. The readable text is sparse and does not clarify the action or context of the stud notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Eugowra
Nev
Grass to Rent on 400 Acres Near New Grenfell
Advertisement seeking grass rental for 400 acres of stripped and unstripped wheat pad with ample water. Horses preferred. price two shillings per head with light or draught at the same rate. Contact Wv. T. Ridley at New Grenfell Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wv. T. Ridley
New Grenfell Road
Church Services Across Regions on December 6 Sunday
Church of England notices list services in Forbes Burrawang Bedgera Bong and Forbes with times in the morning and evening. Intercession for Imperial Forces held every Wednesday at 7.10 pm. Rev A J Gardner listed for Forbes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Hon. Reader
Burrawang
Bedgerabong
A. J. Gardner
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Notice
Presbyterian church advertises Sunday services on December 6 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with speakers Forbes Kugowrn J pli-Rey John Calder M A HD listed in the church notice.
Publicans and the Show At Forbes Meeting
At the Forbes P A and H Association annual meeting Mr Logell urged larger show prize fund donations from Forbes publicans noting only £6 0 6 was contributed. If subsidy is cut hotels must improve support or Forbes risks decline as a show town. Dowling warned of a threat to brand Forbes a dry town unless hoteliers boost aid Bates cited Bogan Gate where two hotels contributed £26 to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes P. A
H. Associaton
T. Logell
Forbes
Dowling
Bether
J. H Bates
Bogan Gate
Tailoring to Beat the Summer Sun in Our District
W Applegarth defeated Donaldson in the 100 yards world sprint at Manchester running one yard inside ovens. Josephine Courtot a Richmond boarding house keeper was shot in the back of the heel by a man staying at her house. the assailant escaped and the victim is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Buckland
W. Applegarth
Donaldson
Australia
Manchester
Ovens
Josephine Courtot
Richmond
Man Moves From Templar Street to Lachlan Street Premises
A notice states that the mover has relocated from Templar Street to the Lachlan Street premises recently occupied by Moore Brooke and Co auctioneers near the Albion Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Street
Lachlan Street
Moore, Brooke & Co
Albion Hotel
McLean & Co Auctioneers in Orange Advertise Property Sales
McLean and Co auctioneers of Orange offer property sales to buyers and on behalf of clients. They advertise available real estate and related sale services to the public.
Mlean and Co List Farms and Orchar ds for Bale
M Lean and Company of Orange announce a forthcoming list detailing farms orchards cottages and allotments available for bale. The notice targets landowners and buyers seeking parcels for sale with location and type specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Lean & O.0., Orange
Xmas and New Year Gifts From A E Boyne
A E Boyne offers a crowded shop and windows overflowing with jewellery wristlets watches toilet requisites engagement pieces dressings and pendants all imported direct from manufacturers for the trade with hundreds of items priced and described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Boyne's
Ridley Announces Mail Dispatch Rules for New Grenfell Road
Mr V. T. Ridley, mail contractor of New Grenfell Road, notes all parcels will be booked at Mr Rogersons Stable and paid for on delivery. Mail starts at 3.30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. T. Ridley
New Grenfell Road
Rogerson
Auction sale of Canowindra estate in Belubula parish
Instructions from Mr T C Brown executor to sell by public auction at Canowindra offices on December 17 1514. 327 acres and 20 perches in portions 26 27 37 and part 1 parish of Belubulsa Ashburnham 10 miles from Halfway Station front about three quarters of a mile to Belubula River with cottage and dairy improvements three paddocks ten acres flats lucerne 11 arable acres timbered lands and pine value. For details apply to E Archer Canowindra or M Lachlan & Murray Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
Canowindra
T. C. Brown
James Brown
Belubulsa
Ashburnham
Halfway Station
Belubula
Lucerne
Kitchen furniture and kitchen usefuls price list
The ad touts furniture made from seasoned timber treated with FURNOLA to prevent splitting and warping. It lists kitchen dressers, safes, tables, chairs, steps, pastry boards, enamelled stew pans, tea pots, pie dishes and kettles with prices in shillings and pence, plus seasonal garden seeds and stoves at Sydney prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Beatonlight
Bega
Royal
Sydney
White Fancy Vests Trend Hits Ham Marked Wear
Fashion note highlights White Fancy Vests as the new trend in ham mer wear. Stores Hucklind and Meagher's Ladies' Howlery stock fresh designs with promises of thorough shrinking and quality. Prices and specific item names noted in quirky old-time phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hucklind
Meagher
Howlery
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Kaiser Bill and
Old Nick
Tim O'Hea
Cricket
Sermo
Lee
Rixon
Mikkelson
Ess H. Coram
J. ¢. Mikkelson
Forest
Wilkinson
C. Oagein
St. Hysley
Dr. Delohery
Emmett
Low
Whiting
E. Green
Tay
Gagein
Emmertt
Miller
RO Whiting
Hyslop
Taylor
J. A. Hansard
Rankin-street
Hunter's
TL. Bonnett
A. Forest
O. Taylor
J. Miller
Fitehardinge
Ty Hixon
R. Brady
K. Whiting
Bickerstaff
Hixon
T. Brown
Hixon Sundrice
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
H. C. Elliott
Forbes P. A. & H. Association
Air
Commercial Bank
Takime
G. G. Eddy
M. V
Ww. Richards
W. L. Wilcox
Forbes Advocate
Yours
Etc
DAY, Spence & CO
Trundle
Ith
Swimming Hotel
A.C.B
Gordon
H. O. Elliott
Thomas Strickland
G. DB. Buswett
G. Beddie
To, Lowell
J. Edwards
Wm. Hall
R. Be, Rawling
H EB. Barlow
J. Donaghey
Wallace Hunter
John Gunning
T. M. Dunn
J. D. Low
Orer
J. W. Rees
Memoriam
Turnber
John T. Turner
Benston
B. J. Cook
Church OF England Services
Presbyterian Church
Publicans
James Maquire
Mlean & CO
Orange
E. Archer
M'Lachlan & Murray
Donaghey’s
Manson
Manson & CO
F. Rath & Co
Getoet
Currier
F. Rath @ Co
Boyne's
BOYNE
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