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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
3
Acting for the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative G I A Coy and as government receiving agents, we are appointed agents for the purchase receival storage and distribution of seed wheat and Algerian oats. Plan to receive wheat under the fool for Forbes and district. Full particulars from Turner & Keane.
Nothing you will require ice for keeps meats butter drinks and freshness. Purest Blayney Ice improves drinks and lasts longer than inferior ice. Ring or call Geddes' for ice delivery to any part of town.
A local advertisement extols a mysterious remedy claiming cures for influenza in 45 hours and rapid relief for chills, phlegm in ordinary colds, dengue, hay fever, and malaria, while not affecting the heart. It urges keeping a bottle on hand and lists suppliers including H. J. Fowler, Galvin Bros, Miss M. Chandler, and G. Robinson in Quandialla.
Notice states Ideal Tea Books has closed its Dining and Tea Room next to Meagher & Co and directs patrons to the Mal colm's site by the Post Office and Albion Hotel. Confectionery remains at the old address with cool drinks ice creams and bakery items available at both shops.
Forbes Races held on Wednesday afternoon at the local course faced light patronage with about 400 attendees. Officials and Red Cross Indies provided refreshments. events included Royal Undorns, Lord Rice, Jack Rogers, Helensworth and Januzary battles, and a walkover for Daisy Mar in the Officer Welter Handicap.
The totalisator run by Mr Ledeg with Mesara Gilchrist and Gale saw two investors on Helensworth. In the last race the mare paid 9/6 for second, with a win near for 15/12. A fourth race protest over a dead heat between Paddy Moore and Daley Marron led to a walkover after one horse was found lame. Backers faced adjusted bets as per race rules. Paddy Moore appeared unstarted, while Dalay Mar claimed a walk over. Sam Essler attended, and a circulating tale of a late honeymoon visit proved false.
A clashing view of drinking trends cites Edmund Gosse Sir William Osler and Gertrude Atherton arguing that drunkenness declines across Britain Australia and the United States while Prohibitionists are said to profit from agitation. Critics warn ideological campaigns may be financially motivated and speculative.
In Condobolin Police Court on Wednesday Francis John Ryan formerly of the Post Office faced three charges under the Commonwealth Audit Act. Allegations state he improperly used public money amounts of £240 £30 and £44, while acting as counting officer. He was committed for trial at the next Condobolin Quarter Sessions. The report also notes plans by the Repatriation Executive for soldier settlers on 6000 acres at Bogandillon, and municipal works employing returned soldiers to repair Gotharet Street. Other items report a race between Birnie Morris and Harry Bassett, a local air concert at public school, and town water concerns with the weir.
Election notice outlines referendums and the National three for Senate favorites Cox Duncan Garling. Voters are instructed to place numbers against names, voting seven in total and not crossing party lines. Includes polling day details and authorisation by Archdale Parkbill of Sydney.
Mr John Crawford was honored by St Andrew's Church with an illuminated address after selling Belmont Hatate. Goobang Shire set £10,000 budget for 1929, rate remains 1d in the pound. Haig thanked for complimentary tickets, Cecil Street land leased for a new bowling green. Water storage rose from 18 to 40 million gallons. Inspector Slater leaves for Sydney. J H Hatcher to head Waterworks. Memorial designs by Captain Newland discussed at public meeting. Parkes railway uses 65,000 gallons daily. 1,082,000 gallons in fortnight. Jewelry theft: two rings taken at Arthur Guest's home. Dr Hayden visits from Forbes Wilcannia. J Heel named Government nominee to Rural Industries Board. first meeting held. A M'Gregor joins Rep start, and Stewart Parkes water court matter delayed to next year. Fire at G F Vernan’s dairy causes minor damage. Vernon estimates 1700 pounds. Benefit picnic for Mrs J Taylor nets 225. Mr Davies travels to Sydney for medical care.
A local ad promotes Roy Black offering a Studbmaker Car for hire with prompt pick up and return. The notice invites readers to try the service for their next trip and assess its timing and reliability.
Neatness and style in a well dressed man are urged by T E Drane of Templar Street Forbes. The on the spot promotion promises cut style and finish as the real thing.
Advertisement notes 30000 pounds of trust money to lend on Broad Acres Inchime from 1000 pounds upward at 6 percent. Terms extend for several years. For full particulars apply to Walter J. Kelly & Co Parkos.
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