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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
4
Own Correspondent reports ruin across the district as heavy rain floods the land northeast of Tul and Trundle. Wall dams overflow and cases spill. locals fear ongoing fever and disrupted daily life. Officials hope for early data on relief and medical readiness. preparations included school pupils and local constables aiding in emergency efforts.
A Forbes district report notes several loads of malting barley grown by R. Coward of Carrawobitty and George Sanderson of Bedgerabong were dispatched to Sydney last week. Brewers prize Forbes barley for quality and profit, with Sanderson declaring barley pays better than wheat. timely harvesting is crucial to keep brewers satisfied. Wheat is scarce at Forbes, with only a few contracts signed and most growers turning to hay. lucerne crops look strong with promising returns for the season.
The Forbes district results show 1A class Dux Arthur Harkness with top marks across English History Geography Mathematics and Latin. In 1A class other high achievers include Arthur Harkness Rob ert Sansom Mort Venables and Margaret Corsenden. The 1B and C classes feature winners such as Philip Laidlaw Athol Richards Arthur Field Jack Grinsted Robert Thomas Leo Mickenson Myra Seward and Hazel Patterson across English Geography Mathematics and Needlework.
A distorted health text promotes a self made cough and influenza remedy with dubious ingredients and unclear instructions. The fragment advises mixing teas honey and other items, urging readers to prepare at home to save money, and mentions a supposed list of directions and safety notes.
From Our Own Correspondent Grenfell saw a fire alarm during Sir Joseph Cook's Wednesday Royal Hall talk as Quieley’s wire shop burned near the venue. Fire brigade and public effort contained the blaze within an hour, with damage totaling £2006 insured and £200 for furniture and stock. Afterward Cook continued his address. A cemetery rest house plan was debated by Deard's Cemetery Fund subscribers. Also noted: Master Russell Myers injured in an accident with a sulky, then recovered. An election vacancy in Riding on Saturday week resulted in a draw after ballot checks. Donations and requests for sewing volunteers were received, and at Police Court a man was committed for trial on charges related to alleged false entries and fraud against the Government Savings Bank of NSW.
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