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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

6

Hedgerabang and Corridgery Prize Day and Cross Society Meet

The Hedgerabang and Corridgery schools held a prize distribution before the holidays with Councillor Noakes presiding. Ronald Piercey and Belle Stewart won top class prizes amid songs, thanks, and a gift book for each pupil. A Red Cross Society meeting followed, approving payments and planning a future sale and social event, with Mr Noakes as chair.

Ethildcer Hedgerabang Corridgery Noakes Bnt Red Cross Society Stewart Presideant Meetnig Btewart

Heans Tonic Nerve Nuts Advertisement

Stop nerve strain and sleep better with Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts. They pull you together and act as a strong bracer. If not stocked by your chemist or grocer, send money to the sole manufacturer G. W. Ean, Chemist, 178 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Price is 2 shillings per bottle, or six bottles for 17 shillings 3d.

Hean G. W. Ean Chemlat Castlereagh-street Sydney

Baree Nong Shooting Warning Issued After Date

A notice warns that anyone found shooting on Baree Nong after the specified date will be proceeded against without regard to person or persons.

Harvesting Matters and Local Agent Appointments

Weather has been fine though warn with rain last week not hindering farmers much. Harvest satisfactory but bag shortage causes difficulty. expected arrival of bag supply soon will allow storage in tanks in paddocks. Local wheat agents named Ball & Co Lindsay Walker Dalgety & Co Bell & Co Lindley Walker. One patch at Mogong yields eleven bags per acre, average around eight. mice plague reduced potential by one bag per acre. Mrs Tolle, long absent from Trundle, returns after thirteen months since accident. PA&LLA meeting notes stronger association. School of Arts discusses nightly library opening from January 1.

Ti Ik Wolena Timms Ball & Co Lindsay Walker Lux, Spence & Cod Dalgety & Co Bloomfield, Wilson & C O Botfeld Siding Bell & Co Ieneral Tolle Trondle Pa, & LL School of Arte Mtr T. Inglis Artue

Trundle Newsagency Change At Newspace Agency

Wigmore has taken over the Newspace Agency of Trundle from Mr Charles Bottrell and will run as the new agent. The change transfers control of local agency operations and services to Wigmore.

Wigmore Ovine Trundle Charles Bottrell Amd Witl Ile

Rain and war talk mark Bogan Gate notes

The district sees ongoing rain with fresh showers and storm threats while harvests lag. A Referendum rally led by Mr Piggott drew a full room. A local band of eight returned soldiers performed, later hosted by Mrs Coster’s home with Red Cross thanks. Musical exams show topics and several students progressing toward professional certificates.

Gallipali Intervar Fiona Coster Red Cross Costers Mise Connie Chiristir Mra J. Machin Miss Holes Will Mites Misty Ruth Sehmidt Egan Parkes

Weather sour notes and Red Cross funds update

Post heat and thunderstorm activity across the district caused scattered damage though full extent unknown. Rud Crogs Committee reports British Red Cross collections near Log, with lists to be published. locals urged support. Also reports on wounded soldiers Charli Tagel and Picture Os. Wool, Tramper Jack Tomlingen discharged for medical reasons and back with community.

Ik Dn Whilar Red Cross Keype France Charlie Tagel Jack Tomlingen

Memorial Service for Private Bertie Newell Held in Tolhuret

A Sunday memorial service for Private Bertie Newell, killed in action in France, was held in Tolhuret’s ball. The crowded gathering featured sombre drapery, a Parkon parish Presbyterian minister Rev. M’Atine delivering a moving address, hymns and prayers for soldiers, and a finale with The Lost Post and the National Anthem.

Tolhuret Bertie Newell Gevion France M‘atine Parkon Parish Lyris Mustraha Maser Kendall

Local News and Cricket Notes From Rugowra Era

Friends report Janes Denning in poor health and hope for a swift recovery. Schools break up for holidays. teachers depart for congenial surroundings. Military notices list wounded soldiers including Jein Burton and Thelma Dower. Cricket match at For featured strong batting with Fred Hice and Dave Marbet scoring 47 and 40. Rugowra chased nine with nine wickets as play ended early.

Janes Denning Bugowra Denning Ferndale Rugowre Billy” Rae South Forbes Ad Fone Fred Hice Dave Marbet Yo Sivond Fugowra Lima Leth Rice Terbert Hemet Hie Porger Be Ani Lanes

Parkes News Roundup Shows Local Elections and War Efforts

Our Own Correspondent reports Parkes politics with Balcombe and Whitmill leading PP and Committees at 194 votes each. Obituaries note Aaron Johnson’s death at 75. War Chest Day netted £1062 after £40 expenses. Local items include hospital grant of £250, fines for Poison Act breaches, returning servicemen and a stalled government refer endum debate drawing a threat of resignation.

A. S. Balcombe J. L. Whitmill Aaron Johnson Parkes Manildra Haydon Waterfall W. Clark Sydney Chris Beat Parkes Hospital Robert Thompson Ted Hill France Australia Clive C Weston Athol Grenenger Yasa Arthur Watts Somme Monidgie Balcombe T H. H. Palcombe Coradgery Bogan Street Hoyd Qulay Wedneday Arthur Grimm Han Tomed Conway H. K. Ford

Auctioneers Promote District Sales in Eugowra

Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers and Stock and Station Agents in Eugowra announce agencies including Musey at Machinery and Chaff-Cutters with Northern Agsuraé Coy. Auction sales conducted to any part of the district.

Wheatley Awd Martel Auctioneers Eugowra Musey Clutterburkross Para. Bu Northern Agsuraé Coy

George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel Opens

G T Bogan announces the opening of his new up to date hotel building. He invites friends and the public to visit the premises to enjoy ample accommodation first class table and a selection of wines beers and spirits.

George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel G.T Thue

Beating Grey Hairs With Kemp Compound And Dye

A small Australian ad claims Kemp Compound mixed with bay rum and rain water will darken grey hairs. If Kemo is unavailable, send dye to Principle Australian Distributors W Rumsey Williams and Petrie’s Bight Brisbane Queensland for full directions and delivery.

Avstratian W. Rumsey Williams Petrie's

Orson Caught Moving Stock From Marys Paddocks

Orson faces prosecution after being seen moving stock from the Marys team paddocks without permission. The incident occurred amid tense controls on access and property safeguards for the paddocks and livestock.

Auy Orson Mary's Raong

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