War News of Miney Warships and Mines
The Woermann Line steamers are captured with German Emperor as major shareholder. Swedish ships Luna and Everilda sunk off Finland. Luna crew saved, Eyerilda crew minimal survivor. Peninsular and Oriental Co reports annual profit of £459,708. war declaration tightened fleet losses to over 200,000 tons. War insurance payments reached £31,000 amid major wartime obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miney
Woermann
Luna
Everilda
Finland
Eyerilda
Peninsular and Oriental Coy
Admiralty Command
Wool sale at Winchcombe Carson's sellers' market firms
Latest telegraphic from Sydney reports keen competition at Winchcombe Carson's wool sale. Yorkshire, Japan, and American buyers were active as merino and crossbred prices remained firm at light rates and sometimes favored sellers. Fankles unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winchcombe Carson
Yorkshire
Japan
Windmill on Gronfel Road Sparks Watering Debate
A Forbes Advocate reader questions the Shire Council for erecting a windmill eight miles along the Gronfel Road while neglecting a proper tank and trough. He argues water access is unreliable, suggesting a tank and trough would create an efficient, low-cost watering place and improve the current barren site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Gronfel
Forbes Club Married Versus Single Cricketers Drawn Match
A Saturday afternoon cricket clash between married and single Forbes Cricket Club players ended in a draw. Notable scores include Hyslop 4, J. Green 4, Sundries, and not out N. Mikkelsen 5, with Rixon and Mikkelson among leading bowlers. Strong performances from Coram and Mccutcheon frame the bowling totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Cricket Club
Hyslop
Rixon
Gagein
F. Gagein
Fischer
Fitz
Brown
Brady L. Bickerstaff
M'Dade A” Sundres
N. Fitehardinge
H. Brady
St. Wyelop
Corans
J. Fischer
St. Mystop
Corin H. Wester
Hysley
Cuteheon
Gaeein
Forest
Mvewen
Mikkelsen
Germans Press Aggressive Push in Eastern Front War Report
Petrograd dispatch says German forces, heavily reinforced, advanced for three days reaching a front from Thorn to Kelis with an Austro German effort at Czenstochowa and Cracow. Five army corps and five cavalry divisions moved from the west to Kalis since December, while Russian troops used bayonets amid frost and heavy shelling to drive back Germans. Siberian regiments repelled the first assault at Kurpin and stormed heights near Aron after Germans entrenched, with intense combat continuing around Lada and Larke as bombardment and counterattacks unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Daily Telegraph
Petrograd
Alfieul
Thorn
Kelis
Lowlr
Lada
Metrograd
Kalis
Cermane
Kurpin
Aron
Larke
Lods
Lon
Berlin Claim Report Says Germans Break Through
Sydney dispatch reports a Berlin communique claiming German gains while Russia reportedly retreats after heavy losses, suggesting shifting fortunes on the Eastern front amid wartime reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Berlin
Hospital Saturday in Forbes A Blonde and Red Crone Parade
East Forbes held Hospital Saturday with the Red Crone ladies marching and street collection lasting into the night. The totals fell short of recent years due to hard times and wine and whisky being drawn by passersby. The event promoted Old Orkney Scotch Whisky as a noted product during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
F. P. Carr
Liistriet
Vandenberg Hotel
Swimming Notes From Weekend Club Meet
Saturday afternoon featured the club's first meet of the season with close finishes and several handicapped events. President Ely Breadbent and secretary D. Ryan led the gathering as spectators watched races won by contestants including G. Ryan and L. Loftes. The article notes amateur status discussions, entries for a forthcoming carnival, and correspondence with the NSW Amateur Swimming Association regarding reinstate ment after suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Breadbent
BE. J. Ryan Jaeting
Morere G. W. Brownhill
Vinekoepert
Mis Jintao
Brownhall
Monteni Swimuilne
Katine Namoku
Artion
Decenthep 29
Forbes Ula
Whee
Sydney
Ryan
Guinea
Afr C
Buckland
Hov. Croft
Ns.w
State Parliament Passes Wheat and Motor Tax Bills
The Local Government Amending Bill was read first in the Assembly last night. The Wheat Acquisition Bill passed final stages and an extra threepence tax was approved in committee. The Motor Tax Bill passed all stages amid opposition criticism of Government finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bitter Struggle Opens Red Cross Meeting in Town Hall
Representatives from the Chissea Of The community gathered in Town Hall for a Red Cross Patriade address. Messrs Holman and Wile spoke as existing war concerns were noted. A speaker warned of a long, desperate, and bitter struggle ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Red Cross
Messrs Holman, Wile
Storm at UlmarrA disrupts town operations
A severe storm hit UlmarrA causing widespread damage and disruption. Officials report damaged infrastructure and dangerous conditions with power and building safety concerns across the town. Local crews work to assess and begin repairs.
Prices Rise in Sydney Hotels for Spirits and Beer
Sydney reports indicate price increases across all hotels for spirits and beer starting Tuesday. The move raises costs for patrons as venues adjust to new wholesale rates and tax changes affecting NSW hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Missed Stays Rescue At North Head By Pilot Steamer
A scow tramp inbound from the North Coast ran aground after missing stays near North Head. The vessel was rescued from a perilous position by the pilot steamer, avoiding further danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
North Coast
North Head
Grenfell Farmers Seek Wheat Acquisition Law Rejection
In Grenfell district farmers petition the Legislative Council to oppose the Wheat Acquisition Act, arguing the measure burdens producers and increases costs for grain markets during the current season. The action reflects regional resistance to national policy changes affecting grain supply and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Grenfell District
Legislative Council
Invincibles vs Poverty Point cricket match report
Povetry Point faced Invincibles in a contested game with Lovineihhes securing victory. The scorecard lists players such as Musgrave Wighten Hay Avies and Hall with various dismissals, and notes bowling and batting figures for several participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poverty Point
The
Invincibles
Lovineihhes
Dr Pure Bearer
S. B. Musgrave
Wighten H. Hay
A. Avies
Hall - EL Canrcil
F. Wiehton
Willis
D. Croweh
Mvlecharane
Sparks
West
Cian HR. Fravet
Gunn BR
Skinner
Wichton W. Leste
Law
Hall Sundrus
Practical Sawyer and Planing Machine Hand Wanted
A practical sawyer and planing machine hand, must be competent man. Wages 1 shilling 0 pence per hour. Apply by wire to the address provided.
Withdrawn Thoroughbred Stallion Benston Breeding Notice
Breeding season for Benston withdrawn from this date affecting mares at Shirley Eugowra. Season lengthened from 1 December to 20 December 1914. BJ Cook Shirley Eugowra notes owners with mares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benston
Ciaon
Shirley
Christmas and New Year Gifts Ad Promotes Watches
An old advertisement touts AE. BOYN shop offers latest novelties in jewellery wear, toilettes, dressings, and imported watches. It highlights special lever watches at 17/1 and 2b, with offers of kept goods and extended guarantees, urging customers to visit the window displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AE. Boyn 4
TOYNE
Canara
Public notice on parcel pickup terms by mail contractor
Mr V. T. Ridley, a mail contractor of Lew Grenfell Road, informs the public that all parcels will be picked up at Mr Rogerson's Stables and must be paid for on or before delivery. Mail starts at 3:80 nm. Ridley signs as Mail Contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. T. Ridley
Lew Grenfell Road
Rogerson
Ridley
Grass to Rent for 1400 Acres of Wheat Land
Advertises four hundred acres of striped and unstrung wheat land for rent near Ridley New Grenfell Road. Water plentiful, horses preferred. price two shillings per head. rent same price for drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridley
New Grenfell Road
Fragmented Advent Service Notice and Names
Sunday December 1 shopping and service references appear with scattered names including Gardiner Rod Eucowra and John Calder. The text lists times around 7 15 and references a “Service of Intercession” amid unclear context on religious observances and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Utaka
Gardiner
Rod Eucowra
Mr Holman Declines Visit to London During Recess
Mr Holman informs he will not go abroad during the recess. He states he intends to remain at home and attend to local duties. The note appears in a brief statement, with no further plans revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Holman
London
Tramway Trouble Courts Manager Over Staffing Fallout
Sydney's Tuva Mress told the Assembly of serious trouble at the Rantwick Tramway works where a manager who struck workers had been removed to Eveleigh. The minister noted the manager had degraded the men repeatedly and questioned whether he should remain in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuva
Othe Rantwick
Eveleigh
Clementa Tome
Albert Fuller
Wiedom Street
Annandale
Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market
Sydney stock sale results show firm market for best beef and bullocks at around 15 shillings 10 pence to £? The text notes 26000 cattle and sheep penned with prices given as shillings per head and ranges for inferior beef and later a shift in rates. Names and exact figures are partially garbled but indicate strong demand and varied prices across stock types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tiesitas
Homebush
Tao
Produce Market and Jewelry Inducement Amid Stock Pressures
The notice outlines grain prices for wheat oats and lucerne chaff with various quality grades, and highlights a notable reduction in spending on Ladies' Silver Brushes and Hand Mirrors this Suins month at Hankarst's Forbes Street store. It urges Wise buyers to visit the shop at Rankin street next to Hunter's store, noting stock arrived from January and upcoming designs in late sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankarst
Rankin-street
Forbes 7
Bouwehe
Leet
Chefore
Dad
Hunter
Household Kitchen FURNITURE and USEFULS Price List
A fragmented price catalog for kitchen furniture and utensils lists various items with varied prices. Items include kitchen dressers tables chairs pastry boards stove stoves and tea pots with prices quoted in shillings and pence and notes on garden items and length measures.
Bees Notify Move From Templar Street Premises
Bees to notify that he has relocated from Templar Street to the premises in Lachlan Street formerly occupied by Moore Brooke and Co airctioners next Allison later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Street
Lachlan Street
Moore, Brooke & Co
Airtioncers
Allison
Valders Offer Special Prices on Gentleman Suits
Local merchants advertise special prices on gentlemen suits enticing shoppers, claiming fashionable options and limited-time deals. The notice lists a sale period around 1808 and targets male customers seeking tailored attire.
For Sale Cottages in Grenfell and Parkes Streets Fortes
Several cottages are offered for sale with full particulars from M Lieut & Co Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell and Parkes Streets
Fortes
M' Lieut & Co
Orange
For Sale Town Residences and Orchards
Classified note selling multiple property types including town residences small fane and orchards. Advertises cheap prices with a rough location in Milauwa Orange Beni area and mentions a “cool estimate” for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milauwa
Orange
Beni
Lantern Slide Lecture At Presbyterian Church Hall Tonight
A lantern slide illustrated lecture will be presented tonight at the Presbyterian Church Hall at eight oclock by Reverend Eo Brown from Weipa North Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Eo Brown
Weipa
North
Queensland
War Horses Sale At Goolagong Eugowra Auction
War horses to be sold at Goolagong on Monday December 14 and Eugowra on Tuesday December 15. Auction starts at 9 am at both venues. Expected horses include Cuvalor, Gunners, and broken stock up to ten years old. Also offering poultry and dairy stock, with items from Mugowra listed for 4 pm. Wheatley and Martel act as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goolagong
Eugowra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaiser
Wool Sales
Forbes Advocate
Cricket
von Sar
Mikkelwen
Fitehardings
M'Cutcheon
Brady
M'Padle
M'Gowen
Forrest
Webster
Ha Howling
Siaekin
UL Coram
Green
Fo Gaeeln
Daroobalgie Meat Works
J. W. Bates
Eastern Theatre
Hospital
Orkney
Matron
Watt
Jeesie Martel
Nurse West
A.C.B
Fleet Fleat
G. Ryan
Ti. Griffith
Shead
Tine
Hear
C. Brownlill
W. Hall
Visec
J. Horsfield
Save
Lave
A. Crocker
Wasi
Jwo
Baele
State Parliament
Ulmarra
Symes
Thesdas
Rent
Tmhaize
Uleo
Grenfell Objects
Bas Howling
Wikhtoen
Lo Byes
Hudl
IFL
Wills
Gann
Haverty Vaint
D. Aerid
Coatal
Abie L. Teers
Mus River
Leo Funn
Cc. Lawson
Amos
Masemrave
Hayward
J. Weat
Musgrave
Shirvington
Conquit
Wighton
William Craft
Cobbora
BJ. Cook
J. B. Farrand
Peel Farm
Ian
Forbes Motor Garage
E. Peppercorn
A.M.P. Society
Perth
Archer
C. Mlachlan & Mur
Oniky
Boyne’s
Church OF England Services
Presbyterian Church
Tutt
MR Holman
Homebush Stock Sales
Peime
Me- Huw
Baedal
Donaghes’s
James Maguire
Meiebers
Bonningtons
Irish Moss
J. Donaghey
F. Rath & Co
Shoeing
General Smiths
Waotks
Maechitwr
Spe Today
Salton
Aml
Farrier
Labou
F. Rath @ Co
Hwueldings and Alames
Weo
Mugowra
George ST
Sydwney
Bewcastle
Lismurf
G. E
Goddard
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clemets Tonic
Leoly
Clements Tonncase
Tawewy
Clements Tamic
Sigard
Bert Eki
Cecil Aiee Fy
Ibias
Cafe Nocatargnat
Seeris Hire
Kdliewin
Anckby
Yaetet
Thas Roe Rae
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