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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1918

Page

3

Wages Dispute Over Blacksmith Croaker Case

Roy Croaker sues Thomas Dunn for 11 pounds unpaid wages from Forbes shop. Testimony describes weekly payments by cheque plus cash, alleged dismissal with pending money, and agreement to pay at 4 pounds weekly for blacksmith work. Judge grants dismissal of claim after conflicting testimony.

Worthes Court Roy Croaker Thomas Dunne RF. Meillon Messrs Dunn Wicht Raanon Fondant Forbes Moloney Mr Dunn Ramsay Duan Ramsaay Tarago Goulburn Thomas Dunn Croaker Shedrd Ortebrr Ltd Yer Heir Fit Gronker Meillon Cromer Tlacksmith Croker George S. J. Ramsay Eue Dunn P.M Dimmdssel Coute

Bazaar funds aid new convent wing at Goolagong

The Goolagong Bazaar wrapped six Saturday nights of fundraising at the town hall yielding a net of about £412 toward the new wing of the Convent. Stall proceeds varied with Mary’s stall leading at £179 1s 7d, Country Stall £110 13s 10d, Gentlemen’s Stall £70 7s 4d, Town Stall £50, Refreshment £45 3s 1d, with miscellaneous small totals. Prize winners included Mrs Cox Canowindra and others. Rev Father Lynch led the draw with a large committee overseeing. A dance followed, and preparations begin for a convent school concert next Friday night with high expectations.

Father Lynch Goolagong Mary's Sir. Boland Oy Mise T. Glennan Mesdamoe Connor Senr Oconnor Jerma m. Dowd O'Mealley Habib Bartley Sully Mre Cox Canowindra Siatera Mercy Meliday Theos Melliday Roy Do‘land Jas Campbell J. Cameron Alf. Rush Messrs E. M‘williat Tivos E. Bingham R. Var Rington Geo. Wright Roy Gavin Pony Wackr 'Club Caydon Busi Nees Arthur Grimm Alla Thos. Logan Eric Bingham Roy Farrington A. E. M' William R. J. Farrington Thos. Melnday M'Keon D. W. Holt W. Haydon J. Hart Kathaine Pat Haydown Ma Albert W. Pon- Rilly Greenshade Lord i Catholic Church Ife

Harvesting in Wattamondara District Faces Drought Hit

Harvesting is in full swing but dry season reduces wheat yields with many farmers selling crops for hay. Local firms Manaré Bullock and Sons and Slock man and Kleinig operate in the district as railway yards handle 10 to 15 bags daily.

Menaré Bullock & Sons Man & Klelnig George Green Shepherd Uarvey and Coy Haa Wattamondara Misa Nallie Sullivan Forbon Mra Broadley

Bush fires rage across Condobolin region burning thousands of acres

Several fires spread through the Condobolin district over the past days burning hundreds to thousands of acres. Fires at Eugene Reardon and Sundeli t homesteads, Banar settlement, Mars Mora, Milby station and other blocks scorched up to 5000 acres, with property losses and ongoing danger as crews work to contain the blazes.

Condobolin Eugene Reardon Edward Reardon James Dawson Dawson Bros Marsmora Milby Station Banar Yezelkiah Wallard Mountain Ayson Brow Marmora Daly's Block Bugaloree Wollongough Worrongorra Wm.yres Mirabil J. G. Tout Wallard Nawsott Bros Glenlea Fa A. Edole Burrawang Estate

Gaiety Club Evening Promises Fair Attendance

The Sisters of the Convent urge support for the Gaiety Club show next Tuesday in the hall. Local cricketers from Logan Cup are not present last Sunday. Engowra faces the locals next Sunday. A Soldiers' Memorial meeting is set for Saturday afternoon the 14th at 3 pm. Community prays for relief from the hot spell.

Baling Engowra

Auctioneers seek stock and property list by application

E Bingham and Co auctioneers announce stock and property listings available on application at Goolagong branches with contact by phone 12.

Trundle Hotel Reopens For Public Accommodation

The Trundle Hotel announces reopening for full public accommodation with drink service and good table comfort. E. L. Jones operates the hotel and advertises up to date amenities for guests.

Forbes District School Examination Results Summary

Quarterly results list top performers by subject across Forbes district. Notable names include George Saul, Bessie Harkness, Colin Hannaford, Dorothy Broadbent, Walter Shelly, Athol Patterson, Rhoda Hunter, and John Shanks among many others with high marks in English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Latin, French, Chemistry, and Art.

Bessia Harkness George Saul Colin Hannaford Gladys Buttress Athol Patterson Dorothy Broadbent Clifford Trewin Walter Shelly Filam Thompson Pe Rhoda Hunter Angus Constable Angua Constable John Shanks Clarence Antram Athol Paterson Charles Pluck Beasto Harkness William Thompson History Walter Shally Ciiford Trewin Alex Phillipa William Tuompson Aloha Hunter CHM Trawln Gladys Iuttrea Chester Besale Harkneaa W. Shelly A. Patterson Rhoda Winter Nancy Thornin Elele Clarke Ror Thomas C. Hannaford C. Saul Dorothy Broadbout Besale Harkness Rhoda Hunter Paterson Mona Austin Nancy Thoernian Shania O Besait Harkness Chrie Cheater Gladie Buttress Constable Wilford Trewin W. Thonson A. Phillify Mone Austin Elsie Clarke Bevere Harkness Alex Phillips Roy Thomas Bishe Clarke Tlanehe Styley Wiliam Thompson Claranes Antram Dorothy Hroadbent Wr Thompson Major West Cilford Trewin

Second Year General Proficiency Class Rankings

The list shows student names and marks across subjects like history geography arithmetic Latin and French, with Ellen Thompson Norman Shean Jack Constable and Heather Kinnaird repeatedly high scoring. Equal top spots appear in several subjects and multiple students share high ranks in others.

Parkes News Roundup Highlights Heat Wave and Local Events

Heat wave peaks at 104 degrees then a slew of local items. Inquest into George Albert Wignn's death from suspected accidental strychnine poisoning. Orange-Forbes day train denied. Driver Bert Davies returns home after Egypt and France service. Parkes Public School staff moves. band presents baton. cricket match vs Manildra P.S. Parkes council rate collection progress and wage increases. deaths and fire news. convent concert draws crowds. vaccination depot planned at Council Chambers.

George Albert Wignn Orange-Forbes Forbes Bert Davies Parken Davies Considerabe Egypt France Wiis Davier Tome Johns Mos. Bryce Parkes Public School Cargellico Bryce People's Band D. W. Mitchell Luis Heam Parkes Manildro P.S Simmons W. Fitzgerald High-street A.I. Ampleby Walter Nash George Dunn Wlarinds-street West Snapstone M. Lyons Ascot Brolfun C. Jarrett

Third Year Chemistry Exam Sittings Noted at Intermediate Level

The third year section sat for the Intermediate examination with students Dorothy Ryan Sequald Robert M Kalvey Leslie Cook Ernest Constable Norman Shean Helen Thompson Jack Fisher Oliver Loxley Dorothy Ryan Elaa Tilde mann Olive Bray Heather Kin naird Jessie Hunter Sarah Heritage Jessie Hutchison Agnes Jelbart Nellie Thompson Bertha Olaen and Nellie Thompson among the attendees.

Norman Shean Ellen Thompson Jack Constable Olive Gray Neville Stlamey Bees Heather Kinnaird Pree Jessie Hutehaon Robert M'Kelvey Ter ¢O Aareee Jessie Winter Dorothy Byan Eee Ene Lu Englah Nornan Shean Sarah Heritage Orothy Ryan Meather Minnaird Robert Melvey Bessie Aterling Olive Bray Jessie Hunter M'Alpine Allan Costello Cessie Hutchison Jessie Hutchison Reb. M'Kelvey Jack Fisher Heather Kinnaird Agnes Jelbart Ethel M Alpine Neville Straney Bertha Oleen Elsa Tiedemann Ernest Constable Bessie Sterling Agnes Jeibart Robert M'Kelway Leslie Cook Bleu Medemann Nevilla Straney Normal Shean J. Constable J. Fisher Ke. McKelvey Bien Thompson Bertha Olsen Algeria Thobert M'Kelvey Jack Comalalle Flew T Medenarin Jease Sinter Olive Aray Allen Costello Jeasie Hunter Dorethy Ryan Jessie Hutchtoun Rosale Sterling Fequaly Rnest Constable Ollye Bray Norman Ahean Dorothy Ryan Sequald Robert M'Kalvey Hllen Thompson Oliver Loxley Dorothy Ryan Elaa Tiledemann Nellie Thompson Bertha Olaen

Convent of Mercy Pupils Score Wide Business Grades

Forbes Convent reports a successful year in commercial studies with top marks across National Business College Sydney and Pitman’s Melbourne. Kath Tolhurst wins a gold medal for advanced shorthand with 98 percent, plus high scores for L. Martin, H. Paterson, and others across book-keeping, shorthand, and typewriting.

Convent of Mercy It Talhuret L. Martin N. Marlin BR. Molloy G. Smith H. Patterson Missea A. Cripps L. M‘connell L. Martin D. Black F. Jones M Muir FE. Donsly C. Christie Smith R. Molloy R. Ashworth

Notice on Burrawang West gate security

Any person or persons found passing in any way or leaving gates open on Burrawang West will be prosecuted. EB Burgess, Manager.

Burrawang West

Bogabigal Denies Trespass After New Rules Issued

The Bogabigal management under A Harrison warns that any person found trespassing or committing gunfire will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions are cancelled.

Harrison Jones & Maxwell Graglers’ Association New South Wales Call Tones & Maxwell Rankin Street Tortie

Notice to Trespassers Droving Stock in Leura

A warning to anyone droving stock through Leura to give required notice. Trespassers damaging fences or causing damage will be prosecuted. All stray stock will be impounded. Todd and Wadge of Leura warn residents and visitors with contact unknown at Yarrabandul.

Aly Todd & Wadge Leura Yarrabandul

Robinson Bros Sept 10 1918 Trespass Notice

Notice warns that any person found on Grudgery property after the date will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Permissions cancelled by Robinson Bros. Bept. 10 1918.

Robinson Bros

Beat Crystal Tee Offered In Any Quantity

The undersigned offers the Beat Crystal Tee for sale in any quantity. Delivery or counter sale is available in the shop with prompt attention to all orders.

Thomas Sheep Dip Promises Healthier Wool

A historical ad claims a Feste Dip, costing about a farthing per sheep, improves wool quality and weight. It touts record greasy wool prices, lasting effectiveness, complete parasite destruction, soft silk-like wool, and long proven use with on-hand supplies and quick delivery.

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Gabe Forbes Court Uwe E. Bingham & CO General Commission Trundle HOTEL E. L. Jones Forbes District Dessie Harkaheas John Shank Chaster Trewin aAmtram Ca. Patterson Heather Peasley Dorothy Hrowdbent Blanche Styles News OF the Renwick Infante Feu Forbes Convent National Business College Sydney Kath Kelly Misa Nellie Dunne Connie Christie Lizzie Martin Lizzie M’connell Eileen Mearney L. M'Connell L. Ashworth Misa A. Crippa BE. Hugo C. Burkeyo Kath Tohurst Misa G. Smith Misa R. Molloy Misa N. Martin K. Kelly Leslie Dickinson Pitman's College Melbourne Tolhurst Molloy N Marlin G. Smurth H. Pat- Lereon Stott & Hoare's Business College Misa K. Tolhurst Chriatle Misas WN. Dunn Mies H Hugo le M'Connell M. Costello A. Cripps E. Hugo N. Dunn Christie Eb, Burgess Bareedong Barenong Vhone Darling Harbor National Bank of Australasia, Ltd Anctioneers and Produce Salesm Sydhey Ee Thomas Cunningham Bros Israels Israel The Money Savers George ,T Paling’s Sydney Wewcastle Lishore C. ©. Goddard Reg. P. Grinsted
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