Death of Private Patrick Gilmartin in France
Private Patrick Gilmartin of Forbes district, formerly of Forbes and now in Congee, Ireland born, died from fatal wounds received in daylight combat in France. He was a brother of Hugh Gilmartin and described as a straight-going, honest man and loyal soldier. His death is a severe loss to the Empire.
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Patrick
Ilmartin
Forbes
Hugh Gilmartin
Congee
Gilmartin
Ireland
Forhes
Brokin Tell
France
Forbes Bowling Club hosts tense evening with good attendance
The Forbes Bowling Club held a well attended gathering on Wednesday with AP Leticia Lea War assisting the ladies. President Mr 4 J Bal dock gave a meal speech thanking the women for refreshments as matches in the afternoon featured numerous players and teams. no play occurred that night due to coal supply issues at the gasworks.
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Ana
Leticia Lea
J. Baldock
Ap Porbei Gasworks
Fallawes Venables
Nelson
Giylia
Alben Croft
Robinson
Swat
Flannery Haaney
Ennis
Hickland
J. J. Newell
Ambersay
Bad Raldock Dexne
Thomson
Kevin
Fir Tsrgarttent
Coloquibe
Hates Mother
Towa
Lcott
Pawlet
Rev
Eray
A. I. Kevin Bul Donaghey
Jay. Hroderiel
Grinsted
Holman to London for London money market
Mr Holman will depart Sydney early next year to liaise with the London money market. Mr Fuller will act as premier during his absence, continuing government leadership.
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Sydney
Holman Reposee
London
Fuller
Military wedding at St Philip's Church in Bellingham
Nov 15 ceremony officiated by Rev Cano at St Philip's Church linked Laurel Gaden of Queensland to Company Sergeant Major Colla Furner Mills of Sydney. Attendants included Enid Mills. best man Alex Parkes. Gifts were wristlet watches. reception at Petty's Hotel. Groom departs for active service.
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Cano. Bellingham
St. Philip's Church
Whet Laurel
Freda Gaden
Edward
Aineworth Gaden
Dulacea Station
Queensland
Mra Gaden
Roseneath
Bondi
Colla Furner Mills
Commercial Bank
Eligabeth Street
Sydnwyn
J. W. Mills
Petty's
Reverend M Dowell dies after illness at sixty three
The Rev Joseph M Dowell, long serving minister of the Hunter Baillie Memorial Church Annandale for three years, passed away Friday after a malignant disease. A memorial service was held in St Andrews Church Tuesday after a council meeting had expressed condolences. The funeral followed with a drone of the town hall flag at half mast and the organist playing The Dead March in Saul. The preacher praised his vigor, counsel, and compassion for the sorrowing, while noting his steadfast work for his faith. The community mourns a devoted pastor and friend.
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Douglas L. Hutchison
Presbyterian Church
Joseph M'Dowell
M'Dowell
Hunter Baillie Memorial
Annandate
M' Dowell
Royal Prince Alfred Hopital
St .Andrew's Church
Doh Colder
Teen Walters
Hie
Dad
Saul
Wes Tindale
Parkes News of the Week Faces Weather and Local Strife
Weather in Parkes remains erratic with a heavy storm causing crop damage and a coal strike disrupting local railway service. Francis sustains eye injuries and is treated in Sydney. Parkes Jockey Club cancels Spring race meeting. plans for motor mail service to Orange emerge. Municipal Council collects rates, tightens street lighting, and plants debates over local and district affairs.
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Francis
Sydney
Parkes Jockey Club
Orange
Parkes
Historic Forbes and District Second Edition Released
A Forbes booklet titled Historic Forbes and District, detailing the town's institutions industries and associations, has a second edition after nine to ten months of success. On sale this week at Forbes news agents and the Advocate Office, price one shilling per copy with postage extra.
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Forbes and District
Forbes
Forbes Newsagents
Advocate
Forb es Advogate Subscription Rates Note
The notice outlines subscription terms with quarterly and annual rates and mentions limited advertising space. It references space availability and the pricing model for ads and subscriptions in the periodical.
Forbes Advocate Special Wires and Free Sample Issue
The Forbes Advocate announces special wires and free sample sheets to readers. It promises affordable delivery with low rates and notes early telegrams may be issued next week.
Correspondence on Exclusion Motion at Porte Adbvorata Meeting
A letter from an Old Member of the Poll describes a Stenitaw lack meeting and the defeat of a move to expel Musers Facey and lansacd. It notes Mr Lavelle’s challenge to Morgan and the pledge to avoid further action during holidays, ending with a promise to confer on Monday.
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Pbob
Stenitaw
Musers
Dbetriet
White
Lavelle
Ryan
Morgan Eaid
Batevelle
Federal Politics Debate on No Confidence Motion in Melbourne
The House of Representatives discussed the no confidence motion with Mr Hughes stating the motion’s motive was to undermine his position at any cost. Mr Cook said his party would back the Government while prioritizing war-winning efforts and preserving Liberal identity to publicly critique measures. The debate adjourned.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Hughes
Cook
Liberal Party
Rirtit
NSW President Opposes Totalisator Plan
The President of the NSW Alliance condemned the government proposal to introduce the totalisator. He warned it would drive many to send money into betting where it would not be used for business with bookmakers.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Daylight Saving Bill Dropped by State Government
At a Ministerial party meeting several members, mainly from country constituencies, opposed introducing the daylight saving measure, signaling the proposal’s setback.
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Sydney
Tis
Crovermment
Australian Workers Union Reaches Wage Increase Agreement
A compulsory conference between the Australian Workers Union and pastoral associations across Australia concluded yesterday. The agreement provides substantial increases under all hearings of the award and takes effect today until a new award is issued.
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Sydney
Australian Workers' Union
Australia
Irs
Suspension Bridge Meeting Vows Urgent Reerection Effort
Town hall gathering in gilt coinerton led by chair J D Donnehey resolved to devise a plan to compel the Connell to resume work on repairing the damaged suspension bridge, which had been left in a weakened state after the flood. Residents urged council action and a deputation was formed to press aldermen to fund repairs. Buckland the tailor advertises a reliable, affordable suit.
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Coinerton
Jd. Donnehey
Ot. Pyat
Connell
Pacey
Ryan
T. Weaver
Coumiei
Atin
Forbes Swimming Club
Homer
Man Banisy
Local Government Bill Faces Narrow Passage in Legislature
Mer Fitzgerald signaled willingness to limit the Local Government Amending Act to a single country while the act’s franchise provisions for owners and occupiers in shires would remain. The Licensing Bill adds a clause restricting barmaids to currently employed workers who must be registered. A severe cyclone near Poodrenerry, India, killed nearly 60 people and caused extensive damage.
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Sydney
Legislative Council
Mer Fitzgerald
Ely
Beery
Latur
Poodrenerry
India
Don
Goal Strike Ends in Australia Amid Settlement
The Sydney strike ends as Justice Edmunde grants eight hour day terms and miners plan to resume work on Monday. Lithgow workers demand no victimisation of plant workers who refused coal lending, with broad acceptance in State and Federal parliaments.
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Sydney
Justice Edmunde
Yarloun Motte
Lithgow
Arma
Military wedding at St Patrick's Church Sydney
St Patrick's Church Grosvenor Street Sydney hosted a Nuptial Mass on Saturday November 24 for Miss Annie Rath and Gunner Percival J. Namara. The bride wore shell pink gown with pink tulle hat and carried a St John’s bouquet. attendants wore organdie and pink. Best man was Corporal Percy E. Cooper. groomsman Sergeant Thomas Dorahy. Breakfast followed at St Patrick's Hall with flowers sent from Wellington. guests welcomed by Mrs Geo F Rich.
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St. Patrick's Church
Grosvenor Street
Sydney
Laurent
T.M
Misa Annie Rath
Willem Rath
Forbes
Percy JT
Ll, Mnamara
APA
Michael M’namara
Newtown Sydney
Mra K K. Rich
Redfern
Missex Adu Rath
May Rich
Percy E. Cooper
Thomas Dorahy
St. Patrick's Hall
Churels
Wellington
Ross
Herbert
Geo. EF. Rich
Ana
Commonwealth
England
Forbes and District Happenings in Brief
Rainfall at Iryhea in November totals 2s points. Forbes town band to play Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock in the park. A profit of £27 8 3 from a serial related to a battleplane noted. Hassett of Vandenberg Hotel pressed for payment. Council thanks to Mr Sanset. Two hay stacks at Mr T White’s destroyed by fire near the rifle range. Forbes Jockey Club to abandon the race meeting next week. Pony Racing and Trotting Club events planned. Severe hailstorm at Bogan Gate caused deep ground cover and damaged crops. Crossing and Cox advertise cattle and sheep sale for December 8. Office apologizes for paper delays and machinery issues. Sergeant Major Brownhill reports all well. soldiers’ letters held over. Advertisements note suitings from O Buckland and tweed market price concerns.
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Forbes
Willa
O'Clark
Battleplane
M. Hassett
Vandenberg
Forbes Minnlelia
Conneil
Sun
Sansect
T. White
Forbes Jockey Club
Forbes Pony
Bogan Gate
Mesare Crossing
Mudgee
Mt Duphan
G. W. Brownhill
Nawa
O. Buckland
Aspirin Purity Alert Prompts Government Intervention
Government tests reveal substitutes for aspirin are largely impure. The Commonwealth Government has halted Michulan Aspirin production and guarantees pure aspirin for Australian sufferers. Nicholew Aspirin sells for 26 per bottle from Cleo, Nicholas and oy Chemists, 125 Minden Lane, Melbourne.
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Commonwealth
Nicholew
Cleo
Nicholas and Oy
Minden Lanse
Melbourne
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Tullamore
CW. Negus
Exchange Hotel
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Hansard’s
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Hunter & Phillipe
Forbes Parente and Citizens' Association
A. J. Baljock
Parents and Citizens
Literary Institute
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Forbes Advocate
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