Parkes Farmer Loses Wager Money at Epping Racecourse
William Michael Palmer a Parkes farmer travelled to Sydney to back Bowler in the Tramway Handicap at Epping. He earned over £100 from bookmakers but £90 vanished from his hip pocket after he saw a canvasser Patrick O Grady nearby. Palmer testified at Glebe Police Court detailing the alleged theft and O Grady being remanded to Central Police Court for December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Michael Palmer
Parkes
Sydney
Epping
Palmer
Glebe
Patrick O'Grady
O'Grady
Central Police Court
Calendar of W D R A Events and Local Visits
A dense schedule lists W D R A and related club meetings across many towns from December through June 1919, including Orange Bathurst Forbes and Dubbo venues. It notes J C and J C related clubs, dates in 1918 1919 and a veterinary visit by J. W. Bodey to Forbes with consultation at the Metropolitan Hotel in Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bodey
Orange
Forbes
Metropolitan Hotel
Wanted Collector for Forbes and Condobolin districts
Farmers are informed that 23 year old firm J B Reaymond & Sons Ltd handles wheat for the State Wheat Pool in Forbes. An advert seeks a collector for Forbes and Condobolin districts with salary commission and bond. Also notes on a weatherboard cottage property and trespass warnings near Cadow Station with revoked permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Condobolin
Singer Sewing Maguine CO
Dubbo
Forbes District
State Wheat Pool
J. B. Reaymond & Sons, Ltd
South Forbes
Influenza Deaths Rise As Outbreak Spreads Globally
The report notes several influenza deaths among Forbes residents and four quarantine deaths since Friday, with three Italian reservists among the deceased. It details local precautions in Broken Hill, influenza serum details in Melbourne, and rising cases in Suva, Tonga, and Nuquualofa, including European fatalities and a consul appeal for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Broken Hill
Melbourne
Suva
Nuquualofa
Tonga
Surg
Open Court to Revise Supplementary List of Electors
The notice states an open court will be held at the Court House Forbes on Tuesday December 10 1918 at 10 in the forenoon to revise the supplementary list of electors for the municipality. Town Hall Forbes December 2 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Forbes
Suits and Hats Scientifically Cleaned and Renovated Quite Equal to New
A local shop advertises advanced cleaning and renovation of suits and hats using scientific methods. The service promises wardrobe refresh with materials treated to restore color, shape, and finish, aiming for near new appearance and extended wear.
Furniture Sale Held By Moore Brooke and Co and Turner Keane
Moore Brooke and Co in conjunction with Turner Keane will sell at Hugo and Sons Auction Mart on Saturday December 7 at 2 pm. Household furniture cooking utensils and related items on account T. Makin. Terms cash. No reserve. Auctioneers Moore Brooke Co Turner Keane.
Best Crystal Sea Supply Offered This Summer
The undersigned will supply the Best Crystal Sea in any quantity this summer. Delivered or sold over counter in the shop. All orders receive prompt attention.
Harvesting Machinery Listing in Good Condition
Two reaper threshers headers one harvester one reaper and hin der all in splendid order further particulars and prices on application to R. J. Heanbey Mount Waugan Forbas
Auction Sale of Mr A M Telford Household Furniture
Hugowra auctioneers Wheatley and Martel announce an absolute sale at Eugowra home on Saturday December 7 at 2 p m. The entire well kept household furniture and effects will be offered as Mr Telford departs the district. No buyers should miss this chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Excursion to Sydney from Forbes December 16
New South Wales Government Railways announces an excursion to Sydney on Monday December 16. A combined excursion ticket and single fare offers a double journey with minimum rates 7/6 first class and 5/ second class. Tickets issued at Forbes for outward travel from 4 20 p m with a coupon exchangeable for a return single within six weeks. Details on fares times and intermediate stations available from station masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Forbes
Local notices warn of trespass and penalties in multiple shires
For Forbes and surrounding towns a series of notices warn that trespassing, shooting, leaving gates open or damaging property will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Names include Rev J T Thorburn and managers Burgess Harrison Grinsted Robinson Bros Todd Wadge. Impound rules and permits cancelled. calls for wheat scrip buyers also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadow Staton
Burrawang West
Bognbigal
A. Harrison
Bogebigal
Robinson Bros
Leura
Senji
Todd & Wadge
Bedwarnbong
Yarrabandal
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.D.R.A. Association
Forbes J.C
W.D.R.A
Bathurst
Woodstock J.C
Ilgandra J.C
Ollgandra
Orange J.C
Spring Flat
J.C
Wellington
Dubbo 4
W.D.B.A
Milthorpe J.C
Orange H.A.C.D
Forbes H.A.C
Cowra H
Nyngan
H.A.C
Koorawatha J.C
Dubbo J.C
J.C. B
Parkes J.C
Canowindra J.C
Grenfpil J.C
Urenfell J.C
North Bourke
Gilgandra J.C
Bathurst T.C
Condobolin J.C
Cowra J.C
Cowra Jc. Monéex
Dubbo G.C
Dublo G
Nat A
Thureday
North Bourke Aan
Brewarrina J.C. Thureday
Brewarrina J.C
Carrawobitty
Turner & Ebane
Cricket Ground
Cadow
John Thomas ‘Turner
Hawsthorne
Maurice Rawsthorne
Hfe
Brothers
Alstern
Pality OF
Revision Court
J. W. Mills
Town Hall
Sartorial Renovators
The
Metropolitan Buildings
Rankin Street
H. D. Lee, Butcher
Rankin-streat
Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League
Forbes and District
Lorne Picture
Lorne Picture Proprietors
T. BE. Drane
Jones & Maxwell
Graziera’ Association of
New South Wales
Warness
R. J. Heanbey
Mount Waugan
Forbas
Austen & Pratley’s
Jis
Austen @ Pratley
Metropolitan
J. Nevile
Mis H. Baldock
Hon
Secs
NEW South Wales Government Railways
Henderton
John Meagher & CO
Lorne Pictures
Oper
Lorne Orchestra
Hughes
Cash Gorner
P. T. Stinson
Snowcloud
Forbes 18
Pesbyterian Services
Daroobalgie
J. T. Thorburn
Bee
Yumeena
Bedgerabong
Yameena
Z. T. Thorburn
Burgess
R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan Street
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