Those Devils Win and the Call for Volunteers
A stirring appeal from Major E D Arcy, formerly of Mylandra Park, urges Australians to volunteer for service rather than conscription. He praises Turkish soldiers for humane treatment of prisoners, questions back home delays, and warns against prolonged service and the impact on families and industries. The piece contrasts voluntary enlistment with compulsory service and stresses the need for enough soldiers to win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D'Arcy
Mylandra Park
Great Britain
Balkan
Gaspoli
Yen
Germany
Uct
Forbes Municipal Council Meeting Recaps Business and Votes
The fortnightly Forbes council meeting deferred tar applications from Seward Evans and Venables, approved connection for J L Watson to his father's water supply, and agreed to back R Shepherd for Board of Fire Commissioners. They rejected Chong Bros. request for fine reduction, ordered repairs on New Grenfell Road, referred gas overcharge to the gas examiner, and accepted tenders for metalling sandhill and fountain painting. The Mayor extended Christmas wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Bates
Muller
Lee
Patterson
M'Donnell
H. E. Seward
J. BR. Evans
E. W. Venables
J. L. Watson
G. W. Brownhill
Forbes
R. Shepherd
Board of Fire Commissioners
Attorney-General’s Department
Yip George Chong
Willie Ping Chue Chong
Chong Bros
Alderman Bates
Forbes Council
Mesore C. R. Parsons
H. O. Elliott
Grenfell Road
Australian billiard ace Gray beats Stevenson in London
In London George Gray the Australian billiard player defeated Stevenson in their match. The report notes distrac tions at Millthorpe races with winners Aleberry Mooltana Mazanet Bellbrook Red Velvet and mentions jockey Lillyman riding two winners at Handwick and Gosford. Next Monday the Summer Cup at Bathurst is favored by Onazer and Canzone with odds including Frasca Narivo Sea Pink, and Maurice Colley, a 74 year old Bathurst rifleman, is celebrated as the club father after a record 700 yard shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gray
Stevenson
London
Millthorpe
Aleberry
Mooltana
Mazanet
Bellbrook
Red Velvet
Onazer
Canzone
Frasca
Narivo
Sea Pink W
Christian Brother
Australia
Maurice ¢ ‘Olley
Bathurst
Bathurat Riflemen
Christmas and New Year Greeting From John Bridge Company
A festive message from John Bridge & Company Ltd Sydney and Brisbane extends warm greetings to countryside friends and producers. It notes wartime pressures on the British Empire and Allies, affirms faith in victory of Right and Justice, and wishes health happiness prosperity and reunion with distant kinsmen in the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiassing
Right
Joan Bridge & Company, Ltd
Sydney
Brisbane
Edgeworth Laboratories
Roffoung
Pitt Street
Commercial News Watson Solle Poultry Market Report
Watson, Solle & Co report very large offerings with recent price reductions. Roosters and muscovies hold steady. hens and ducks show modest ranges. Expect heavy loads next week, but high quality figures should not fall further. Prices include roosters 6/ to 7/ per pair, hens 3/6 to 4/6, muscovy drakes 9/ to 11/8, ducks 6/6 to 7/6, geese 7/6 to 10/8, gobblers up to 16/ per pair.
Wool Sale Report Highlights Strong Prices and Broad Appeal
The Pastore Finance Association reports the first half selling season closed with 215 percent bales catalogued across districts. Merino top reached 204d, with Abington brand achieving a record 17d. fleece and necks averaged 174d per bale and overall 2236 of 2483 bales sold at 124 to 204d, signaling a robust market for quality wools into the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastore Finance Association, Ltd
Kven
Drawing results for Garcoar Convent of Mercy charity sale
The drawing tied to the Garcoar Convent of Mercy art union in aid of convent funds occurred on the 18th. Prizes included a violin won by Mrs A Burford of Norromine, a silver tea pot won by Mrs Jordan of Forbes, and a range of items such as an afternoon tea set, a desk, a wristwatch, printed panels, boots, and framed pictures won by local residents from Cowra, Orange, Forbes, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Union
Cartoar Convent of Mercy
Mra A. Burford
Norromine
Jordan
Forbes
Mies L. Martin
Orange
G. Kennedy
Cowra
Marjory Johnson
Misa M. A. Farley
Craboon
Ted Hurst
AL. Dover
Barry
Rev
FP. J. Waleh
Tot Grant
Mandurama
W. Luthie
NB. Smith
Sara Monners
Carcoar
Letters for Soldiers Sail to Egypt and Dardanelles
Steamers depart Sydney for London via Suez carrying letters to soldiers in Egypt and the Dardanelles. Letters must be posted at Forbes the Thursday before the vessel sails. Royal Mail Steamers Arabia and Osterley set sail in January, January 15th respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Suez Canal
Egypt
Dardanelles
Forbes
Salls
Royal Mall
Arabia
Osterley
Furniture, Walnut Chests and Tables Prices Listed
The advertisement promotes furniture made to order with FUR SOLA treatment to prevent warping. It lists prices for combinalion chests, sideboards, dining room tables, kitchen tables and dressers, safes, chairs, and a Novo-Ico cooling safe. Also advertises sleeping out usefuls and the Fitzroy water bag. Inspect and order for delivery when required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ao Fitzroy
J Donaghey Featured For Everyday House Furnisher Role
J Donaghey of Forbes and The Everyday House Furnisher is highlighted in a summary noting up-to-date building and carpentry services. References to paint, loachbuilding, and gar pa inting appear as brief mentions in the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Donaghey
Forbes
Fred Peters Engages First-Class Wheelwright in Lachlan Street
Fred Peters announces he has hired First-Class Wheelwright and Coach Smith from a leading coach works to handle repair and building of wheels and axles. The shop also offers motor car painting and related services with promise of satisfaction after a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lachlan Street
Cara
Peters Lachlan Street Forbes Note Fragment
An OCR fragment mentions Peters Lachlan Street Forbes near Tines OMced with unclear full context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Julius Qaesar
Lone Fine
Quinn
Sydney Hospital
House of D. Mitchell & Co., Ltd
Dalton Brothers, Ltd
Forbes - Municipal Council
Chong Bros.’ Fine
Musketoon
Les Darey
Eddie M'Goorty
Sydney Stadium
Lillyman
Handwick
Gosford
Victor
Paling’s
George St
Sydney Newcastle and Lismore
G. E. Goddard
John Bridge
Commercial News
Sydney Poultry Auctions
Wool Report
Ball & Welch
Navy
Velen Oweite
Lvarr
Bom
Fred. Peters
R. Peters
A. E. Peppercorn Proprietor
Marshall Shoe
Buy Marshall's
J. Harris
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