District News from Dit Own Carrapokaanty
Local district notes describe a hot November 1888 with duststorms and showers, impacting harvests and farm work. Mentions of Mr Crosby and Mr Ingram overseeing hotel changes, a school arts meeting, a social planned for January 26, and a thriving local picture show. A magnesite project near completion promises up to 100 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinder
Aly
Crosby
Ingram
New South Wales
New Zealand
Queensland
Crowley
Sydney
Uhrh Young
Wilson
Warhope
Alstrict
EUGOWRA Letter From Son Leslie Reports Front Push
Mr and Mrs Gilbert of the local office receive another letter from their son Leslie dated October 70 describing the expeditionary force near Albany after leaving Wilson's Promontory. He mentions favorable weather, hot and trying conditions, and that they are in Egypt for the winter per Pearce's press report. The town notes an athletic club event, a 100 yards sweepstake, a two guineas gold medal cycle race, and a pony race meeting planned for January with details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Gillect
Loca Foo
Leslie Om
Albany
Wilson
Bent
Pearce
Egypt
Mesa Wright Brow
Nunainel Station
Laweyrle
Moore Peckram
Ashcroft
Bennett Suit Woot
Speedwell Cycle Co
Vonmeetion
A.M. Telford
Borse Shire
EU Mowru
Kagowra Pony Club
Tes
Ayovantog
J. Ri. Greenhalgh
Totaprise Monny
Cagowindra
Menarsanoyrie and
Niven
Worded record not possible from provided text
Unable to determine a coherent news item from the garbled OCR excerpt. The fragment lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a valid newspaper card.
Tenders Invited for Six Months Supplies 1915
Tenders are invited for inter mentioned supplies for six months starting January 1, 1915. Monday, December 14 is the closing date for receipt of bids.
Bowling and cricket scores from FORBES DISTRICT match
The report details batting and bowling from a FORBES DISTRICT cricket match with Musgrave taking multiple wickets and Ames contributing runs. It lists individual dismissals, bowling figures, and sundry entries, followed by a faded classifieds segment offering boots and real estate from M Lean & Co and local sales listings.
For Bale Green Lucerne Delayed Price Offer
For sale green lucerne at five shilling per load delivered on request. Apply J B Farrand at Peel Farm Forbes.
Boxing Day Meeting 1914 Face Trials and Farewell Handicap
Boxing Day program lists three 6 furlong events at the meeting of December 26 1914. Opening Handicap prize 101 sovs second place 2 sovs. Trial Stakes prize 10 sovs with penalties. Farewell Handicap 10 sovs second place 2 sovs. Entries close December 14 with pocket programmes from secretary Edwin Rymer.
Boyne's Santa Specials Feature Lever Watches and Jewelry
For Xmas AWO WEW YEAR patrons are invited to Boyne's where shop windows overflow with tasteful jewelry, watches, toilet requisites, and dress goods. Imported directly from manufacturers for the Xmas trade, highlights include special lever watches priced at 17/8 and 21/. Guaranteed to stay in order eight years free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Boyne's
Jawellery
BOYNE
PURE AUSTRALIAN WINES NMAS WINE SALE AT DEPOT
A vintage style ad proclaims high quality wines and fortifieds at low prices. It lists Penfolds Grand Champion Port eighteen years old Tawny Port sixteen years old and various sherries clarets and sparkling wines. Also promotes cold drinks including vanilla American cream soda lime syrup and ginger beer with wholesale and retail pricing and contact TELEPHONE 115.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfold
Lindemian
Hana Irvine
Mindlebury
Notice of Removal From Templar Street to Lachlan Street
Botte notifies removal from Templar Street to Lachlan Street premises lately occupied by Moors Brooke and company auctioneers next Albion Hotel. Reminder to place Christmas orders now to avoid disappointment.
Memorial to late Alfred Stokes unveiled at Forbes District Hospital
The public is invited to Forbes District Hospital on Wednesday evening December 16 to witness the unveiling of a memorial for the late Alfred Stokes, with HL Bates noted as a contributor or organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Stokes
Shire of Jemalong Warns Against Timber Trespass
The Jemalong Shire Council warns that any person cautioned against rutting timber or other acts on railway land within the shire will be prosecuted. Signed by Lozell, Shire Clerk, Forbes, 10/12/14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counc
Lozell
Jack Dowley Takes Over Central Livery Stables
Jack Dowley announces takeover of Central Livery Stables on Bankin Street from Jack Robb. He pledges thorough, practical care and invites Forbes and district to trust his expertise with all horse-related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankin Street
Jack Dowley
Forbes and District
Jack Robb
Jemalong Shire General Rates Resolution 1914
The Jemalong Shire Council adopts the 1 December 1915 general rate plan with total proposed general fund expenditure of £6208 and nil available for other expenditure. It sets a general rate of one penny in the pound on unimproved capital value, total unimproved value £1 452 720, and notes £6058 to be raised and £5201 available from other revenues. The resolution was carried unanimously at the meeting on 11 December 1914, signed by Shire Clerk T. Lozell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
T. Lozell
Forbes Water Cutoff Notice Expires in Seven Days
Municipality of Forbes announces water service will be cut off in seven days for premises with overdue water rates. Notice posted at Town Hall Forbes on December 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Town Hall
Forbes
Fragmentary OCR Item Prompts Maritime Mention Prominence
The readable text hints at a public notice or commentary about cooking, travel by water, and a local event near a wharf. Names, dates, and locations are corrupted, but references to a boulevard or beach tram and a 7 foot measure appear. The passage resembles a fragmented historical column with era tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Orcas
Church of England Services December 12 and 13 1914
Sunday schedule lists Forbes 8 am and 11 am services plus 7 pm. Grawlin 3 pm with Reader. Intercession service for Imperial Forces at 7 15 pm. December 13 includes Porters Daroo balgte and Encowra 7 0 pm with Rev John Calder. Other towns Trundle Condobolin and Tullamore listed with respective 11 am or 7 30 pm services led by various clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advant
Forbes
Pam
Grawlin
Gardner
Eugowrs
Ioa
Daroo
John Calder
Encowra
Mr Bacon
Fancy Section Ladies Hand Bags in Newest Shapes
Advertisement lists various ladies hand bags in latest designs with prices. Mentions long white lisle gloves on special for December Monte only, with 1041 pairs available.
Grey Jap Crepes Special Prices Displayed
A local storefront advertises fabric deals with Grey Jap crepes at eight a yard and floral muslins near Rosebud Designs priced at five pence per yard. The notices emphasize usual prices and the special offers available in the shop.
Manchester section price list for nets and special offers
Vatual Prices for 4/01 2/6 3/11 9/6 and special prices to 26/ Hoop top mosquito nets listed with full single bed sizes. Visual price 11/65 and sale price 9/6.
Price sale of dent’s crash guits rare bargain
A fragment notes a special price event for dent’s crash guitars, advertised as a rare bargain. The line mentions a date 12/6 and indicates items offered at 1/3 each. Some words are garbled but imply a sale promotion for musical instruments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dietrict News
Taurdle
Eugowra
Crippia
Buckland
Jenkinson
White
Beran
Crippim
Mulficult
Boariems
Woolley
William Craft
Cobbora
Forbes District Hospital
Aates
Forbes District
IHALF
Htchell
Brown
Musgrave
Ames
Cassells
South Cirle
Forbes District School
Mall
Cripps
F. Cripps
Harding
Lee
T Brown
S. Musgrave
Scanton
Brow Cassells
W. Cause
Brown J. Ames
V. Coles
Kerr
Mylechurane
Tomu Brown
M A. Brown
M’dada's
Grenfell and Parkes Streets
Farben
M‘lean & Co
Orange
Coluche
M'lean & Co. Grange
Bend
Y. T. Ridley
New Grenfell Road
Rogerson
Ridley
New Grantell Road
Euqowra Jockey Club
AWLC
W.D.R.A
Edwin Rymer
Xmas Awo
WEW
Aris
Boyne's
Lachlan Street
NMAS
JAS, Tuohey & CO
Ores Wine Depot
Rankin 81
Manson
Spacions & Cool
James Maguire
HL Bates
Shire OF
Jemalong
Shire OF Jemalong
Jemalong Shire
Ofles
Worhar
Jack Dowley Rankin
Albion
Forbes Water Supply
Leling
Borotta
Wes Hotore
Ayonta
Pho. Motor Fours Ltd
Ballowy
Witney
Seit Lasiy Arise
Jnrainary
F. Rath & Co
Shoeing
General Smiths
Beeyniband
Furtior
F. Rath @ Co
Church OF England Services
Methodist Church Services
Portier
R. Shelton
Bogan Gate
Trundle
Tullamore
Wetge Munna
Condobolin
B. Grahem
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Berctal
Voller
Price
Manchester
Mercery Section
Stu
John Meagher & Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!