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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
Beg to notify farmers surrounding Forbes that in addition to their clothing and mercery business they have started a wool and skin store. They are paying the highest market prices for wool hides tallow and skins of all descriptions.
Pearce and Williams Parkes announce the opening of a branch of their stock and property business in Templar Street Forger in the offices formerly used by Murphy and Lowell. The office will be under the personal supervision of Mr E Williams. Correspondence limited. Auction sales conducted in any part of the district.
Kingswood Mansion near London was acquired by Massey Harris Co Ltd and given to the nation as a convalescent home for Canadian and imperial soldiers. The property offers extensive grounds, modern amenities, and facilities for over a hundred beds, with tents, cottages, and access to Crystal Palace entertainment nearby.
Three long letters from Sergeant Major G W Drownhill recount the shipboard voyage of Australian troops. He describes departure, crowd scenes, ship life, camaraderie, occasional seasickness, discipline plans for England, and the lively morale among the men as they prepare for trench service.
Mr Dawkins the London manager expressed Lloyd Harris's regret for his absence and his wishes for success, which had been cabled. The idea originated with Sir Lyman Melvin-Jones, President and General Manager of Massey-Harris Co., Ltd, who with the firm pledged no effort too great for those shielding the Empire.
Private W. C. Wilson, a familiar figure in the district, sends a letter from Belgium recounting service in Egypt Asia Greece Turkey France and Belgium since leaving Australia. He notes 14 weeks at Gallipoli seven months in France the Somme push and gas exposure with its harsh effects on equipment and health. He mentions meeting only one Forbes boy, Huckson, possibly from the Hotel Victoria.
A Labor meeting at Molong elected officers for the Calare electorate council and urged nominations for Labor candidates. The group protested the National Price Fixing Commission curtailment while secretary Gibbens praised the movement and urged support from farmers, criticizing city lawyers and self styled national government figures.
Secretary John W. Doyle lauds Hean's Essence as an exceptionally good remedy for colds with rapid action and moderate price. He notes it suits workers and home use, offering two shillings for a pint. Available from chemists and store keepers.
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