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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
4
Mrs Pierce Collits and her daughter tender heartfelt thanks to Dr Delphery the Matron and Nurses of the local hospital for unremitting care of their dear friend Margaret Badger while at the institution. They also thank Mr Luthie and the Municipal Council for kindness to strangers in a foreign land.
A garbled ad lists various flavorings and products claiming stronger results and money back promises. It mentions items like Viloilli Lenion Glager Almomiuls Pineapple Raspberry Strawberry and Clowes Mear Cochm eal Speyial vricow. Also notes fresh stocks of Grom Ginger Climaninn Tieloerhane Hinket Talilens.
Forbes cricket team faces South Wundary side in a match tomorrow at Slam. The Forbes lineup includes Hyeslop Gaggin Coram Mikkelsen Wilkinson M'thaven Fitehardaige Creen Breads and Forest with subs Webster Robinson Fischer Hoarding.
Mesara Jas Tucker & Co highlight pure Australian wines for everyday use and Nas purchases. They promote a cool drinks department with top pure Australian brands, bottles, and related products. A carbonating print is now available, and they supply cold drinks at Kini Real advertisements in this issue.
Only the Mayor and town clerk attended the planned Patriotic Fund meeting on Wednesday night. A statement was to be presented, and a later report noted that £17 14s 2d had been received, raised by a combined fire brigade and band ball held earlier in aid of the fund.
A new engine for Forbes waterworks will be procured with the selection decided by the manager and waterworks engineer. The old engine has served well but is failing. It has run for about 20 years if operated in eight hour shifts, and is a three horsepower wasebey engine nearing retirement.
A large congregation gathered at St John's Church of England on Wednesday evening for a Thoir Pestival. Proceeds supported the choir and organ fund as five pieces by the choir were well received and sales went well by Edna Baltwek Olver Whit Held Geo Morrow and a piano solo by PG Pearl.
A lively dance at Me Fred Atret's Geawlin drew wide attendance on Tuesday. Music by J Patterson Wo Aerer Gale Shlewington Brin and S White with extras by Stacey. Four loads of merrymakers from Forbes enjoyed the event. Proceeds totalled 8, showing strong support for the charity. Me Atret led efforts to promote dances for worthy objects and villagers praised the evening.
Megsie Winchcombe Carson wired Wa last night with details from Homebush sales. Wethers and ewes traded around 14 to 16 pounds. cows and bullocks varied. Prices quoted for several lots include Mourtey, Cunmings, and Duvinon lines. bulk medium to coordinate.
At a special Forbes alderman meeting the water supply was debated. The town clerk cited about 200 meters in use and noted summer pumping rose from 4 to 6 million gallons per fort night since meters were installed. Annual pumping nears 100 million gallons.
A Tilimbi burglary last Christmas Eve led to the arrest of William M. Smith. He faced remands and was before Mr Wickham yesterday morning as police pursued two key witnesses. A further remand until January 7 was granted after arguments by R A B Reymond. bail set at £20 with one surety of £20.
A Forbes gathering features Mevere Bert Thatcher and Shaw Strickland. Strickland bets against Tom the horse in a double race, then unexpectedly enlists, with Thatcher promising to give Tom if Strickland goes to war, and carries through on the wager.
Price rises for beers spirits and other drinks are spreading from Sydney to other big centres. Hotels and pubs face higher costs amid drought and war with living expenses rising. A representative meeting discussed profits and duties, with a decision pending full information.
Albert Jones aged 0 appeared at Forbes Police Court for failing to provide for his wife and two children. He was ordered to pay two months imprisonment with hard labour. Mrs Jones and the two children attended. A rolland was granted with Monday. In the Children’s Court another case was heard. Handkerchief Jones is described as an old offender with prior convictions.
Old resident George Clifford of Jemuo fong faced a sudden attack from a tame kangaroo in a small paddock. The animal, dubbed Kaiser Bill, savagely clawed and bit him, leaving severe scratches and injuries as bystanders fought to separate them. Clifford escaped with profuse wounds but survived the encounter.
The river flooding submerged landing stages and near miss on the springboard while locals anticipate another swimming race and possible diving competition. The swimming club grows, attracting police, clergy, and professionals, with popular diving and tower jumping rising in favor.
A promotional note from JOTTINGS in Winehvombe details Meagher's specials and Forbes promotions including December offers on Conta Summer Suite, Buckland garments, Meagher's Broadway Ties, White Fancy Vesta, Lead-Laces, and hosiery. It touts prestige whisky lines and "All orders are made on the premises" with fashion items from England and Europe.
Shaw Strickland, a prominent Forbes district youth known for wealth and community regard, joins the Sixth Light Horse near Liverpool for the Empire’s cause. Friends and relatives hosted an impromptu sendoff at the Albion Hotel as he prepares to depart for Sydney by noon.
Forbes Jockey Club committee met last night at the Albion Hotel with W. Brooke in the chair. Members discussed handicaps, weights, O T A Association requests, and revealed heavy outlays. A loan or overdraft of £100 from the Australian Bank of Commerce was sought, and subscription arrears and future half year memberships were debated.
At Forbes Court last Tuesday the jury saw Mesrs F J R Woolley and George Laidlaw named. A memorial tablet for Alfred Stokes will be unveiled at Forbes Hospital Wednesday at 7:45 pm. Postmaster Bellamy of Orange is appointed to Bathurst. former Forbes postmaster Bellamy will relocate. Mines official Andrews reports on a bore prospect near Forbes. Four convent pupils depart Forbes for Carcoar to assist at a school concert. Police chief Day retires for health reasons. Acting Inspector-General Mitchell appointed. The death of infant Margaret Catherine Ticehurst at Forbes is noted with burial at Roman Catholic cemetery. A D Stevenson becomes manager at Georg Street West, Sydney. Public Health Inspector Wormall inspects Forbes town. report to Municipal Council pending. Mrs Catherine Rhodes dies at Young aged 42, with large family of descendants. Federal External Affairs Minister John Arthur dies in Melbourne at age 63. A tribute to Mr Shaw Strickland includes a Boer War era flask from Captain Battye. Mrs Jane Ryan of Rankin Street Forbes celebrates her 92nd birthday and recalls racing memories. Mr John A Arthur’s death notes and the local connection to Forbes residents. A Christmas sale advert from D A Hangard’s promotes a 2/1 reduction on Ladies Silver Brushes and Hand Mirrors. stock from last January. Wool prices show improved sentiment in Australia’s wool market, with free merino and crossbreds generally higher than two weeks ago.
The revolt is declared ended with 1200 rebels surrendering and leaders captured except one. General Botha will campaign against German South-West Africa, leaving one small remaining band in the Free State. Maritz and Kemp eye Union invasion. emphasis on preventing South-West Africa as a future base. Turkey allegedly enticed into war by promises and German pressure. naval actions follow as India reports jubilation. General Birdwood to command Australian forces in Egypt. mosques in India report gatherings. convoys from Belgium to German furnaces for cremation.
The Federal Attorney General states self interest and patriotism push Australia to end Germany control of the base metal industry. He notes Australian British firms are currently denying German contracts under existing arrangements.
The Admiralty reports that the German cruiser Nurmberg was sunk by a British squadron on the specified date. The sinking marks a naval development in ongoing hostilities, with authorities detailing the engagement and confirming the loss of the German vessel.
Details state the engagement lasting five hours with intervals ended when Scharnhorst was sunk after three hours and Goelsenau two more hours, resulting in British losses. A continued search is under way for the Dresden.
Sydney labor leaders urge state action to shield workers from rents and possible bankruptcy. NZ results show government majority of one with nine seats in play. Boat trade workers face acute unemployment while a £2000 Commonwealth note loss occurs in transit. A supply bill for £10,016,000 passes parliament. A hotel theft ends with a pistol threat and two shots fired. Two girls drown at The Bluff, Victoria, as one dives to assist the other. O O whisky advertised for Australia View elite.
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