Through the District. Fine wheat yields near Forbes district
Special report notes crops along New Grenfell road showing ten bags per acre or better. Grieve brothers and Shannon families drive large plantings at Mylandra and Richlands with 800–2000 acres under wheat. Government wheat scheme debated, railway needed, and future potential praised amid strong yields and expanding hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grenfell Road
Forbes
Mylandra
G. N. Grieve
H. Grieve
Mylandra Park
C. i
Yandilla King and Federation
G. N. Arlove
Grieve
Happy Valley
Richland
Shannon
A. K. Shannon
Richlands
South Australia
America
H. G. Elliott
Faiirfield
Fairfield
Marshall's
Bowen Nome
Florence
Vandilla King
Warren
Federation
M. EB. Newell
J. Scott
C. R. Parsons
Messrs
Harry and
Allen Sharp
Grenfell Road
Fighting Forester Welcomes Private Norman Johnson
A large Forbes crowd greeted Private Norman Johnson when he returned from Gallipoli with leg and arm wounds and a blown thumb. Members of the Ancient Order of Foresters attended, unfurling a banner outside Forbes station and at the town hall. Speakers praised his service, noted his wish to return to duty, and planned a social reception. Johnson shared his rough war experiences and his intention to rejoin, while thanking the welcoming group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Railway Ration
Norman Johnson
Gallipol
Johnson
C. Howe
Order of Foresters
Johncon
Trning
Forbes
Hike
J. J. Flannery
Walter Thomson
Foresters
Debenham
Bro
Norman
A Soldier's Crop Near Ootha Harvested by Neighbors
Near Ootha farmer J M Conner enlisted and left his wheat crop behind. Censor reports he is somewhere in Gallipoli while farmers strip the seven bag per acre field. Neighbors and relatives organize harvesting to aid Mrs Low and other war-bound families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Louisville
Schneider
Ootha
J. M. Conner
Gallipoli
J. D. Low
Lockhart
Gavin Low
Mra Low
War Developments From The Dardanelles And Beyond
Sydney dispatch reports Turkish naval activity at the Dardanelles admitted to by Allies. British offensives on the Turkish center and left force operations, with retreats from Kut and Amara. Pope issues a consistory note against war of extermination. Japanese Prince pursued by a submarine and outpaced to safety. Minnesota steamer explosion suspected foul play. three crew suspended as vessel seeks San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dardanelles
Kut EY Amara
Vig-Zageed
Minnesota
Seattle
London
San Franciesco
Greece at War Tides Rise Amid Allied Doubts
Salonika dispatches warn Greece nears a crisis as Allied prospects wane and Servians flood in. A clash near Bagdad road sees British forces under Townsend retreat after heavy Turkish attacks, with 4507 British casualties and major enemy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonika
Maris "Dournal
Alles
Greece
Dillon
Paris “Central News
Clesiphou
Bagdad
Townsend
Awaud
Shire Meeting Urges Prohibition on Treating Soldiers
At Jemalong Shire meeting Councillor Dumaresque proposed a resolution urging the Legislature to ban treating in hotels to curb soldier indulgence during the war. It calls for forwarding the copy to all Shire Councils for cooperation amid wartime Voluntary enticement concerns. George Richards of Drummoyne died suddenly at Hunter Valley hospital on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemalong
Dumaresque Shire
Armi Jale
Nowkes
Browns
Bose
Bis
Couners
Sigi
Rawlings
Grieve
Porles
George Richards
Drummoyne
Hunter's Hull
Cade
Betting Tax Act trembles through racing clubs and loans
Sydney draft notes under the Betting Tax Act outline grading of racing clubs and tax charges. Bookmakers pay £24 in paddocks and £10 in the ledger with 25 percent deducted as tax. A penny government stamp marks betting tickets. Half a million pounds in income is expected to be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Gardiner
Mr Holman
Holman
Mr Gardiner
Labor League
Labor
Australia
Pearce
Adelaide
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Siemer Star
New Zealand
Cape Ishant
France
Swimming Notes Committee Meets Friday Night
The Swimming Club committee calls a meeting Friday night at o o clock. Corporal Snow Nelson, writing from the trenches, donates one guinea through his father to the club this year and wishes a successful season. Two people were found objectionable at the club swimming spot last week one not in regulation attire and abusive when spoken to by Mr Ryan. Police were called but the offender expressed contrition and was not charged. The club vows order and decency and will deal firmly with future offenders. Several boys have already learned to swim this year, an important club activity for youth to learn the manly art of natation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow" Nelson
Snow
Ryan
Allen Doune Pioneers New Feacher Aid Plan
Allen Doune the Irish singing comedian writes of a proposed cook boon for teachers and public workers. The essence of the piece argues for support of performers and workers facing hardship while critiquing social pressure and mob relief measures. The tone reflects a reformist call framed in mid-century satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AR Allen Doune
Keasente
Moore Brooke & Co Agents for Mulholland Shippers
Brooke and Co are named as agents for J. D. Mulholland & Co of Sussex Street Sydney. They will operate in season to handle Wheat at Forbes weighbridge and have authority to accept delivery and manage all related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. d. Mulholland & Co
Shippers
Sussex Street
Sydney
Forbes
Drootatele
Foros
Daroolhaleie
Rankin Street
Government Guaranteed Wheat Information at Staten Yard
Our representative at the Staten Yards is Mr Harry Walker who can provide all information desired. Agents Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Yards
Harry Walker
Shire of Jemalong Sets General Rates for 1916
Jemalong Shire Council adopts estimates for the year ending December 1916. General rates under Local Government Act raise 6898 pounds with 175 pounds other revenue expected. Total unimproved capital value of rateable land to be taxed and a one penny in the pound rate on unimproved capital value proposed. Published notice certified by Shire Clerk T Lozell from Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pani
Huw
NOVO-1CQ Cold Produc ing Safe for Seasonal Storage
An advertising snippet touts NOVO-1CQ as a versatile cold storage chest. It promises canvas or cloth coverings like hemp or flannel for fly and ant proofing, perfect cleanliness, and keeps butter hard milk sweet and meat fresh with perforated zinc ventilation between sheets. It claims year‑round efficiency and fatigue resistance.
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Mylandras
Frank M'Ewan
Grenfell
Hunter
Kilburnie
Jesuia
Forbes District
New Cgirenufell Road
Grove Hill
Joseph Elliott
Trotman
Yoodilla King and
Turvey
Hurtle Elliott
Jolensevte
Wayone
Lone Pine
Day's Gables
The
British Naval Activity
M'Lean & CO
Orange
M'Lean & C C
Avetioucers
Salo
Moving Theatre
Forbes Brewery
Jasper
Jack Horner
Speecweulir Masten
J. Hi
Cockram & Son
Lachlan-street
W. K. Garnsby, Benk
Woodyard
Black’s Woodyard
Goodwill Pte
Mes Black
Parkes
John Darling & Son
New South Wales
Forbes Nailway
George Rath
D. Geddes
J. Stanbury
Federal
Shire’ OF
T. Lozell
Jemalong Shire Council
LEGAL
South Forbes
Allies
Town Hall
Musical Heasey
H. Bowler
Bee
M. Helnke
Treas
Fitznoy Novo
ICO
J. Donaghey
A. E. Peppercorn Proprietor
Barker’s Corner
Lamnes
Hughes
Morgan & Gray
James Bell and CO
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