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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1915

Page

3

Evacuation of Suvla and Anzac Sinks In London Papers

The War Office announces troops at Suvla and Anzac have been transferred with minimal casualties. Sir Ian Hamilton's report is awaited, while Gallipoli actions continue elsewhere. Evacuations caused a London sensation and sparked talk of wider withdrawals and possible redeployments to Salonika or Suez defenses.

Sydney War Office Suvla Anzac House of Commons Requith Staf Ian Hamilton Reuter Gallipoli London Gallipoli Peninsula Suez Canal Salonika Suvia Lord Kitchener London “Evening News Pallal Gazette

Through the District by Our Special Representative

Megara Jones Brow and partners harvest 7000 acres again with 10 bags per acre. Expected 65,000 bags on 6500 acres to yield about £25,000, while hay and chaffing business add income. They cultivate Federation wheat with success, stage holdings at Narweendah and near Trundle, and manage diverse crops across 6000 acres plus additional properties.

Megara Jones Brow Federation Yandilla King Messrs Jones Bros Narweendah Forbes- Brockinbingaline Trundle Trundle, On the Back Parkes Road

Presbyterian Church Christmas Services in Forbes

Christmas services listed for Forbes on Sunday December 26 with times at 11 am and 3 pm at Bedgera Bong and 7.30 pm in Gugowra. Rev John Calder M A and Mr V Bacon named as speakers or conductors for respective services.

Forbes Bedgerabong John Calder A. Gugowra V. Bacon

Australians and Their Duty and Fisher Farewell

Telegraphic items report General M'Kay warning about gravity of war. Australias must send large numbers to front, not small dribbles, to defeat the Allies' foes. Mr Fisher heads to London as an ambassador while Mr Hughes praises him at a Melbourne banquet. Two German POWs escape a barracks jail. State bans corn export thrive amid shortages.

Sydney Ley Kyrie Dardanelles H. R. Denison Bumaralla Qulgong Melbourne Corser Thompson M*kay Australia Federal Labor Party Hughes Fisher London William Irvine Dominion

Daring Robbery At Ranikin Street Shop News

Mrs Stibbard ran a Ranikin Street fruit and confectionery shop while her husband checked the premises. A thief broke in after nine, stealing about £13 in cash including two £1 notes and two half sovereigns, along with silver and threepenny pieces as police investigate.

Stibbard Ranikinstreat

Wheat shipments for R J Mulholland & Co agents

SEND YOUR WHEAT Who will be operating this season as Agents for R. J. Mulholland & Co., Shippers, of Sussex Street, Sydney. The usual Government advance will be made on all wheat, as delivered over the weighbridge at Forbes. We have also been empowered to accept delivery of, and deal with all.

R. J. Mulholland & Co Shippers Sussex Street Sydney Forbes

Grain exchange halted by government order for wheat

J B Reymond and Sons Limited of Forbes report government prohibition on gristing in exchange for wheat. No wheat can be received for this purpose until further notice.

J.B. Reymond & Sons, Ltd Forbes

Wheat receivers under Commonwealth scheme at Forbes

John Darling and Son are receivers of wheat under the Commonwealth wheat scheme and the New South Wales Government. Wheat is taken delivery at Forbes Railway Station by George Rath, agent, Forbes.

John Darling & Son New South Wales Forbes Railway Station

Value for Cash at Geddes Federal Butchery

Geddes Federal Butchery trades as the town’s cheapest cash butcher offering best quality beef mutton lamb and pork. Ice chambers keep meat fresh and corned. A full stock is on hand and delivery is available to all parts of the town.

Lome Federal Butchery

Government wheat shippers Lindley Walker & Co

W D Geddes announces Lindley Walker & Co Ltd as authorized government wheat shippers with facilities at POR Bes Railway Yards for receiving wheat. Government certificates negotiable locally, government guaranteed wheat at 4/ delivery available. Forbes Station Yards representative will provide growers with information. Lindley Walker & Co Ltd, Sydney office.

Lindley Walker &Co. Led Markano Sydney

Furniture advertises amber wood and anti warp treatment

The ad touts made to order furniture from seasoned Amber treated with FUR NOLA to prevent splitting in dry climates. It lists Walnut and Oak sideboards tables chairs and dressers with various prices and calls readers to inspect, order, and delivery when required.

Fitztoy

Advertising Rates At 1916 Conference Increase

At the Annual Conference of Country Newspaper Proprietors the decision was made to raise casual advertising rates due to higher newspaper supply costs caused by the war. Effective January 1 1916 the rate will be one shilling per inch across all papers. From WM Brooke & Sons Times G W Brown Hill Advocate.

Aove WM. Brooke & Sons G. W. Brownhill Advocate

Forbes Court Matters and Local Licenses

Arthur R Webb was fined L2 and 27 in costs for leaving carcases on a travelling stock route. Billiard room licenses were granted to J Twist H V Croft and J D Coleman. John Birnie secured Small Debts Court verdicts of Donald Dallas £2 19 10 Walter Reynolds £4 14 1 Geo Sayers £2 10. Yip George Chong and Willie Yin Ping Chue Chong (Chong Bros) sued Irene Higgins for absenting from work. case dismissed and Chongs awarded costs.

Arthur R. Webb J. Twist H. V. Croft J. D. Coleman John Birnie Yip George Chong Willie Yin Ping Chue Chong Chong Bros Irene Higgins Chongs

A Cheap Helimble Cover for All Tarpaulin Uses

Local agents MESSRS J. HUDSON & COY. advertise a versatile helimble cover pitched as a cheap tarpaulin substitute. The notice highlights farm utility and broad applicability, targeting farmers and suppliers with available particulars through the Hudson company network.

Messrs J. ¥. Hudson & Coy

Jemalong Shire Seeks Additional Power Under Local Government Act

The Governor, advised by the Executive Council, notifies that the Shire of Jemalong has applied under the 1908 Act to exercise the power enabling joint undertakings by councils. Petitioners meeting minimum ratepayer thresholds may request a poll within sixty days of December 15, 1915, by sending to the Local Government Minister in Sydney.

South Australia Iron Trades Conference Incorne Shire of Jemalong Executive Council

Magnificent Jewellery Display At A B Boyne Corner

When in doubt what to give this Christmas New Year wedding or birth day present call at A B Boyne jeweller corner of Lachlan and Templar streets Inspect his magnificent display of the newest lines in Gold and Silver Jewellery Toilet Table Requisites Gold Silver Sun Metal Wristlet and Other Watches suitable for lady or gent Bangles of all descriptions Dress and Engagement Rings Clocks and hundreds of other useful and inexpensive articles suitable for Xmas presents Good strong real gold brooches from 6/6 to £6 Naw Goods Prices Bedrock

A.B. Boyne Lachlan Templar

Farmers service promotes consignments to us for best prices

Farmers urged to consign chaff hay wheat and other produce to Robert Robinson & Coy Forbes and Sydney Goods. Advertises highest prices correct weights and post sale cheque. Forbes representative Mr Be C Hooper Varkes representative Mr Walter J. Kelly Dogan Gate Thos J. Martin & Co.

Trump Star Forbes Consign Robert Robinson & Coy Sydney C. Hooper Varkes Walter J. Kelly Dogan Thos, J. Martin & Co

Tallorog Clothing Makes First Impressions Count

In Tallorog, opinions are formed not by mere presence but by the fit and stylish look of the clothes. The shaping and overall appearance carry more weight than initial appearance, guiding judgments about style and quality.

Tallorog

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Warhaderry Presbyterian Church M‘kay Mr Fisher Grinsted’s Brave Heart Percy Maguire Reymond's Mill Reg. Coles Brooke &C J. J. Gunn Templar Street Bega Forbes Agency Daroobalgie Freezing Works Boman and Marshall Boman George Laidlaw & Co Wongajong George Rath Geddes’ Federal Butchery C. A. Turner W. D. Geddes Lindley Walker & Co., Ltd Porbes Forbes Station H. W. Schofield J. Donaghey Yandilla Rymer Commonwealth Firbank Lotz W. Somerville Te Aroha Hugowra Orange Jockey Club W. J.T Nancarrow Walter J. Kelly & Co Parkes Peak Hill Dalgety & Co., Ltd Liberal Advance Gockram & Son B.C. Hooper Eugowra Federal G. W. & B. Elbourne Eugowra Grand Continental Whitfield Black Mesera B. P. White D. J. Moloney A. Sam W. Geddes M. Brown Prof M'Leod A. Armstrong A. E. Peppercorn J. Turner M'Comiskey Shirvington, Hon Sec Forbes Court Matters Lyre Bird Local Sth Alfred M.dermott King Street Millthorpe, Dubbo, & Forbes Hudson & CO Robert Robinson & CO. Grain & Chaff Merchants and Auctioneers Jan. Maguire Jas, Maguire A. E. Peppercorn Proprietor Barker's Gorner Store Hughes Hughes Mirlin Lalias Lea Tid John Meagher & Co Lachlan Street Rankin Street John Meagher & Co., Limited Forbes Mima Wade Santa Claus E. J. Grinsted
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