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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
5
Church notes for December 21 list Forbes and Rev J McDowell leading services at Forbes 11 and 8, with Rev Rae at Warnogla 11 am and Marajong 2 0 pm, and Christmas week services December 25 11 and 8. December 28 shows additional times for Forbes and other ministers.
A nostalgic Christmas text extols unity and providence, urging generosity and peaceful progress. It celebrates the season across the district and praises Australia, shared culture, and hopeful destinies for a harmonious future.
Fragmentary notes indicate correspondence detoured in transit and referred to a hidden or altered path. The text hints at plans involving collaborators and a new route. Names and precise places are unclear due to OCR damage.
Banks and public offices will be closed on Thursday Friday Saturday or Sunday due to a forthcoming holiday. Citizens are urged to plan ahead as delays may occur and sensitive transactions could be affected.
The public is urged to note state holiday closures for Christmas. Stores will stay open until 10 PM on Wednesday, New Year Eve, then close Thursday through Sunday and reopen Monday morning. The notice asks readers to plan ahead to avoid inconvenience.
The Advacate announces holiday breaks with no issue on Friday December 26 and Tuesday December 30. It will resume Friday January 2 under the Advo wate name, asking subscribers and correspondents to note the schedule shift.
An inventor named Mr Alfred Fo Eetaite has entered a patent for a device to determine the relative positions of horses in a race. The apparatus uses a large red numeral hanging on the horse’s brow and linked to a bridge mechanism, designed to indicate order during a race.
An upcoming Orange Jockey Club meeting on January 1 may feature a novel device replacing numbers on saddlery. The plan involves a resident collecting a set of numbers to be used in the event.
At a Wednesday send off for J. M. Benson, A. J. Baldeck joked about Benson’s French bowls skill, recalling an episode where a bowl rolled into a line of wine, then Benson quipped that the incident might be judged as either a helpful act or a loss, provoking laughter. This led to Benson joking that perhaps it was better as a loss since they still lost the match.
The page touts Hansard's Christmas stock at the House of Dainty Jewellery with watches bangles rings and pendants and announces new shop in Rinkin Street. It notes gifts for all ages and a range of silverware and gems. Also reports on Forbes Jockey Club events, local council rate decisions, and an accident involving a farmer's horse near Forbes with a broken leg valued at £80.
Two men Nicholls and White from the rural workers camp at Greenthorpe faced Grenfell Quarter Sessions this week, charged with assault and attempted robbery. They were found guilty and sentenced to three and four years respectively. The report also notes other local legal actions and commercial notices from the area.
The board meeting this morning named Willacy Hunter rehair mat Rob. Riewlins G. Thornton J HH Noakes BE. Skinner and J DL Low as presumet directors. A fall procedure will appear in Tuesday's issue baset.
Fire at Geeron roared through the Morgan residence at 3 am destroying the house. kerosene stored in the laundry exploded waking the sleeping couple and child who fled to Mr Fred Morgan’s nearby home. Everything but a desk and sewing machine burned, clothing and family effects lost, neighbors provided shelter and aid while the house was uninsured and the family displaced.
Returning officer Mr Weary Webster released final Ashburnham local option poll figures this morning showing a substantial majority for the communal option. Complete figures listed with totals and percentages.
Mr W J Butlders of Parkes underwent an appendicitis operation this week. Mr T Gilmartin at Doura near Forbes remains in a precarious state after his Sydney operation last week. His nephew Teddy Cummins visited Forbes this week and plans to move to Tumut for a clerking post. The death of Mr Thomas NII McDonnell of Forbes is reported, with relatives including Luke McDonnell of Forbes. Mr T Mathorpe, recently left John Meagher & Co, was feted by friends in Forbes. The Rev J M Rowell and Mrs M Dowell left Forbes for Sydney. Mr M Keon, of Forbes, suffered a throat issue but recovered after medical aid. Pneumonia illness knocks Parkes resident Muiru Be G Morton. A Parkes/Bogan Gate death in Narrandera of a senior with children Munurlee and Davie Morgen. Wedding news: Mr T A MPhee and Miss Nellie Armertone, with many Forbes and Parkes guests and connections to the Bowenfels and Warren area.
Sydney telegraph reports final local option results across fourteen electorates. Three electorates carried reduction while the remaining eleven upheld continuance, reflecting a shift in local policy preferences.
Forbes post office outlines Christmas and New Year hours. Christmas Day mail delivery to office only for a half hour. no home deliveries. Boxing Day hours extend briefly. telegraph office open late. letters to Sydney must be posted before noon. New Year mirrors Boxing Day. public urged to post Christmas cards early to avoid late rush.
Melbourne reports on Friday Mr Joseph Cook stating that it is not a fact Sir George Reid's term as High Commissioner has been extended and that his salary has increased.
Melbourne reports that since the maternity allowances began, around £650000 has been paid. About ninety to ninety five percent of mothers applied for the bonus, reflecting strong uptake in the program.
A Brisbane report states an engine and truck collided on a bridge near Bacca Queensland. Two men were thrown forty five feet. one died and the other was seriously injured. A police constable was thrown from the engine but clung to the bridge and escaped.
Sydney reports railway arrangements for harvest haulage are inadequate across many districts. Truck shortages cause significant inconvenience and delays in moving the crop.
Trainer Tom Merritt operates a Spring stables string including Lady Rice Lord Elica One Calor Kenworth and three unnamed horses Sage expected next week Lord Rice and Lady Rice expected to perform well in the new year Merritt aims to curb Lady Rice eccentricities at the barrier Lord Rice highly regarded and predicted to win multiple races Kenworth and a 4 year old by Wartoo and others show limited readiness One Color brilliant pony with a win at Forbes pony races owned by Mr J Ryan and others also aiming for wins The overall outlook is Merritt poised to train a strong winning team next year
A Federal parliamentary session concluded last night as the cession of powers or control was completed. The event marks a significant shift in governance dynamics with officials confirming the closure of the session and transition of responsibilities.
The conference endorses a forty eight hour work week as a standard, aiming to implement nationwide. Leaders argue the change improves worker welfare and productivity, with union representatives pledging continued advocacy and member turnout for upcoming votes.
Sydney report states Kendall post office was destroyed by fire and all Sydney malls were affected. Officials note ore damage and disruptions across local services. Police investigate cause as missing portions of the building and damaged mail.
In Penworthan Adelaide Friday A Selpert a laborer shot at his wife with a shotgun then killed himself. The wife escaped injury. He had previously threatened their son with an axe and had been drinking heavily.
In political circles Friday rumors surface that Mr M Gowen may be chosen as Speaker of the New South Wales Assembly, signaling potential shifts in parliamentary leadership.
For sale cottages from 180 to 600 pounds cash or terms, orange to south read. Listings include prices 180 200 250 200 600 and more. Send to M Leon and Co property brokers for their list.
Mr Elmetiy the Victorian Premier submitted a minute outlining why he was entitled to a resolution. The Governor will provide his reply today.
During the Barony Council motion night Alderman Weldon refused to withdraw an expression and was removed by the police under the Mayor's order. The incident disrupted proceedings and drew sharp remarks from attendees.
To Let Furnished Cottages in Orange for the summer months by M Lean Co. The Live Property Salesmen.
The American meat trust is reported to be gaining ground in Australia. Armour and Company's representative visit to Homebush yesterday drew varied reaction and interest among observers in Sydney.
At the Town Hall last night Sir George Reid spoke to combined debating societies with fully three thousand in attendance. The State Chief Justice presided over the event.
The Forbes Stores will close Wednesday night at 10 for Christmas shopping and reopen Monday. A tender is invited for repairs to Forbes Gaol and residence with details at the Court House. An auction at Forbes Land Office will offer allotment 1, section 15, Forbes Town, plus road improvements, with deposit and instalment terms.
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