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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
4
Seed Wheat Pool Contract Announcement
Acting for Furmare é Gragiers Co-Operative and A Coy Government receiving agent, we are appointed seed wheat and Algerian Onta pool save agents for purchase storage and distribution of seed wheat under the pool for Forbes district. Full particulars available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furmare É& Gragiers Co-Operative G
A. Coy
Forbes and
Auction Sales Listed By District Agencies
Agencies include Moscey Kerris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros 611 Engines and Chaff-Cutters Paton Burns Manurea Northern Assurance Coy Auction Sales conducted in any part of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscey Kerris Machinery
Trust money for Broad Acres loan at one percent
Notice advertises £30,000 trust money available to lend on Broad Acres. Amounts from £1,000 are acceptable with a one percent rate, later extended for a year. For full particulars contact Walter Kelly and U. Markos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter. Kelly &U. Markos
World War Destroys Faith in Peace and Fallout Endures
A historical digest laments the Great War and its aftermath, noting long delays before true peace and lingering postwar hardships across Europe. It reflects on drought, economic strain, and societal strain in Australia as nations seek a return to normalcy and a hopeful course for civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Amd
Peewee Pol
Tum
Wuld
Australia
Wellehe
Forbes
Brent
Magolficen
Ulead
Portus
Untitled fragment on Kangaree effects at Ole stake
Fragmentary note mentions Kangaree impact on Ole property and local figures Goolageng and Bailey Wilbaiote with unclear connections. Wording is garbled and names are uncertain. no clear event or outcome is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangaree
Lomestead Property
Goolageng
Bailey Wilbaiote
the Berger
Jemalong Shire Councillor Election Nomination Dates Set
The triennial Jemalong Shire councillor election will be held Saturday on January 31 by postal ballot with nominations due January 8. Nominations must reach returning officer Mr T Lovell by January 5. Nomination forms available by applying to Mr Lovell’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemalong Shire
T. Lovell
Lovells
Xmas Rifle Shoot Draws Forbes Club Members
Forbes Rifle Club members continue their Xmas morning shoot with cake and wine. Mr P. T. Stinson donated the cake and J.B. Reymond & Sona Ltd supplied the wine. The event begins at 11 tomorrow morning with 10 shots each at 600 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Rifle Club
P. T. Stinson
J.B. Reymond & Sona Ltd
Forbes Nurses Testimonial Fund Gifts Nine Nine
The fund closed with donations totaling £ F0/ 80 and was allocated evenly as keepsakes to the eleven nurses who served during the pneumonic influenza outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Nurses
Nursing Star
Pneumonic
Doubles Handicap Results From Local Bowl Tournament
Local bowls doubles handicap results show TM Sharp and Hawkins beating Rath and Jex 15 to 1, Dio and Byrnes defeating Muller fod Meitlon 22 to 14, and A Sharp with PL Stinson defeating Broderick and Dickens 18 to ? A doubles handicap tournament is set for Ximna after noon on Boxing Day. members urged to arrive early to secure spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Hawkins
Rath
Jex
Dio
Byrnes
Muller
Meitlon
A. Sharp
PL Stinson
Broderick
Dickens
Ximna
Star Pictures presents teaching for the Moon at Fairbanks studio
Anita Leow and John Emerson wrote for Star Pictures star about Abexta a youth in a Mitton factory who learns he is the missing heir to a European throne. The production blends humor and adventure as it unfolds at the studio and on screen with lively performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douslas Fairbanks
Anita Leow
John Emerson
Abexta
Mitton
Star Pictures
Warwar children fundraiser praised by hospital official
The secretary of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children acknowledges St Andrew's Sunday School Forbes for raising £30 net from a Warwar fundraiser. The note says the result is historic in New South Wales denomination records, with a brass plate to mark Forbes cot and an honor banner to hang in the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WR. Campbell
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Forbes
Royal Alexandra Hospital For Children
St. Andrew's
New South Wales
Cowrie
Forbes Briefs and Naval Memoir Notes
Young Charlie Muller of the HMAS Australia visits Forbes relatives while the Melbourne’s North Sea operations are recalled. Inspector Cupitt, new head of Forbes Police District, notes changes since Braidwood, and locals Jack Tozer and Jim McColl are mentioned for past deeds and service. A London Gazette notice dated July 11, 1979 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariie Muller
H. M.A
Australia
Mra C. Muller
Forbes
Melbourne
North Sea
Cupitt
Braidwood
Inspector Way
Wits
Temora
Bourke
Jack Tozer
Forbes Harrier
Rime Sports
A. J. Booth
Mitchell
Jos. Lealle
Lone
Roland Kelly
Jim M'Coll
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
M'Coll
France
Hetes
Douglas Hole
Obituary for Robert Acheson in Forben Mietrich
Robert Acheson aged 71 died Monday evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs W G Smith in Camp Hi. A long-term resident of Forben Mietrich, he owned property The Grove, bought by Mr and Mrs Woolhouse. Ill health recently, a meal preceded a collapse at seven, funeral held at Church of England cemetery with arrangements by Mr T Peniloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uo Lemethy Jume
Ness
Robert Acheson Passa
Mr & W. G. Smith
Camp Hi
Mra Smith
Acheson
Forben Mietrich
Myr 4
Woolhouse
Sunday School Prizes at St Andrew’s Presbytery
The annual Sunday School prize distribution, presided by Rev J T Thorburn, honored merit students. Gordon Keang received three certificates of merit for Mountain throws, while Joseph J Hutchison, Frank Wynne, and others earned multiple certificates. The school will resume January Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew's Presbterlin
J. T. Thorburn
Thorburn
Cordon Keang
Avetrofia
Joseph J. Hutchison
Frank Wynne
Vandenberg Hotel and Motel Disposition Recalled
A historic notice describes the transfer of the Vandenberg Hotel and related property to the new owners. The document cites prior management and the role of local agents in effecting the disposition, noting the involvement of Messrs Comhinghyne and Butler in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Trlurt
Vandenberg
Butler
Irrigationists Limit Water Flow on Mudgelliga Lake
Water authorities warn of restricted irrigation as a single water source on Lake Mudgelliga is allocated to Max Tow and Lachton River area. Officials urge conservation measures to prevent shortages and protect downstream supplies amid ongoing drought conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudgelliga
Civic Affairs Signal Likely Three-Year Election Reform
Our civic affairs column notes growing interest in the triennial elections and the chance of strong candidates appearing under the Bead tag of business men. It suggests current Mayor McDonnell and Aldermen Fates, Sam, and Edwards may not seek re election and urges that council seats be filled by broader, progressive leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akl McDonniel
Sam
Edwards
Forbes Court Matters at Korbes Colled vad ferday
Meture Mesars Co AL Arnold and Woo faced a fine for promenading acts described in cryptic court notes. The report mentions February and a Mary Aniewes connection, but details are unclear, with garbled street names and references to priced items and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meture Mesars Co
Arnold
Woo
Korbes
Febrard Peter Davie Wan
Eine Dratik
Hiteci’s offers low prices and high quality jewellery
Wine shoppers flock to Hiteci's formal jewellery as prices stay low and quality remains high. Beryl remains on the premises while Austen & Pratley's Engineers Twist clothing line showcases dark grey trousers and khaki drill options. Buckland opens a fine range of new goods in checks and stripes. Hansard's Forbes' Leading Jeweller Rankin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiteci
Beryl
Austen & Pratley
Hansard's
Forbes
Rankin Street
Forbes Advocate Announces Holiday Schedule
The Forbes Advocate states employees receive twelve working days holiday yearly with six to be taken in the Nimous season. The paper will close December 24 and not publish December 26, December 30, or January 2. It resumes after New Year on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morches Advocate
Forbes Advocate
Fox Bonus Proposal At Forbes P Board Meeting
Forbes P Board discussed amending the T. P. Act to pay 3 shillings per fox scalp with brush, connected by skin strip, to boost summer and winter kills. Proponents argued higher values in winter justify the incentive, while bones might become silverant. motion adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Eliott
Forbes P
T. P
Laidlaw
Forbes
Vlomter
Fire destroys farm stead home and contents in weekend blaze
Irwin Hodge, a farmer, lost his home and nearly all possessions in a Saturday fire believed caused by a spark from a fireplace. Two sheds, of cedar and iron, stood nearby but survived. Neighbors aided in saving some items but the dwelling and most contents were consumed. Insurance through Partners and Key Flour Co-op, Tirter and Keane agents, to be assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Hodge
Sovenil Harrow
Toby Dirk
Lena Balling
Debrie
Murphy Suetstick
Hans
Ghiss
Hodge
Hodne
Keyflore
Insurancs Co
Messrs Tirter & Keane
ANZAC'S HOME BURNED IN FIRE AT ME ROBERT ALIGNE GUN HINE
A fire destroyed the residence of Mr Robert Aligne Gun Hine with most furniture lost. The origin was suspected in the kitchen as neighbours and a returning soldier reported the blaze spread rapidly. The home was insured though furniture was not. The house was occupied by Mr Bing and his wife, the latter being the soldier’s wife in the local garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Walla
Joe
Mr Ping
Mer Bing Wwe
Erdher
Gullipoll
France
St Josephs Boys School Exam Results Published
The St Josephs Boys School announces examination marks for intermediate and elementary standings. Notable performers include Isttermemelath with high marks, Lake Me Dowel and others such as John Bartley and George Cowell achieving commendable percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartley
George Cowell
Ikey Baler
Electric Light Debate Drags on for Town Council
The Electric Light Committee revived talks with Aldermen including M'Donniel and Fucey, Franks the consulting engineer estimated a months delay to start. He projected twelve months total to complete the plant with Australian machinery largely available and four to five weeks for tender evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
M'Donniel
Fucey
Austen
Basset
Baldock
Peppercorn
Melllon
Brownbill
Debenham
Franks
Ongineer
Forbes
Crookwell
D¢ Forbes
Frankin
AM. Facey
He Lium Jones
Frankel
Messrs Thornton
Brown
Bathurst Waterworks
Ald. Facey
Bathurst
Jm Mae
Penrith Eleetrl
Lon Gust
Blick & Sona Grenfell
Dalgety Ltd
Ballock
Commie
Janimars
Rainfall records show lowest in 44 year district history
In a 44 year record keeping span from Vs7 to present day the rainfall total is the lowest on record. The drought years listed show 1280 in 18Sk4 as a prior low while the newest figures reveal continued dryness across months with notable declines through February April and August. Austen and Prathey promote a collection of men’s presents and a selection of tailored suits at Avston and Pratley’s with new brown and navy serge arrivals and Helicious brown goods featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terbey
Austen
Prathey
Werther
Geddess
Avston A& Pratley
Forbes Pastures Board Discusses Crow Bonus at Meeting
At Forbes Pastures Protection Board Friday the motion for a crow destruction bonus passed. Mr Carter said chairman Wallace Hunter may attend the Conference. Hunter opposed the crow, yet will likely speak against the bonus, while board members support it. Mr Carter and Mr Lew comment on handling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Pastures Protection Board
Carter
Wallace Hunter
Forbes Board
Hunter
Forbes
Lew
Mr Carter
Munter
District Band Contest Adopts New Year Format
Amindments ready for second district band contest on New Year’s Day with vocal and verbal competitions added. Three of the district bands will perform on the platform under conductors A Sandegren and Mr Molrant. Port Town shields to be presented after the third contest with the winning band to perform a final selection. Continuous instrumental solos are expected to draw a large New Year’s Eve crowd and a concert Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vxgeort Nigger Secesa
Blakewell
Forbes
Eleone Rill
Molrant
Sydner
Uleo
A. Sandegren
Dhewise
Yes
Power
Ted Wetter
Avugten & Pratley's Promote Best Values in Man's Wear
Jottings describe Avugten & Pratley's promotions with through-the-year sales. The piece notes upcoming events at Stir upen-air theatre and an annual solders league reunion. It highlights Mr Pratley's selection of shirts and urges readers to visit Lachlan Street store for better value. It mentions an excursion train and Fortes to Sydney with Tom Lavelle returning thanks from the Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Wolmes
Migai
Raven Et
Atack
Boal
Petiver
Avugten & Pratley
Tom Lavelle
Calure
Lachlan Street
At & Pam
Aelena Pratley
Calare Electorate to Hold Meeting for Mr Lavelle
Mr Tom Lavelle, recently elected member for Calare, will return to voters from Monu ment Lechlin Street on Saturday the 27th at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lavelle
Ted
Calare
Retin Hhonke
Vleetors
Lechlin Street
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Harold Street
J. P
Cashman Accourtant Land and General Agent
Ranking Street
Metropolitan Hotel
Kodaks
H. J. Fowler Rankin Street
E. J. Kevin M
P.S
Pee Stewart HW. Hoogetts
Ooum
Inte Alle
Imperial Army
Forres
Metriet
T. E. Crane
Templar Street
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers
Eugowra
Bennington
Huskiness
Eve Pengthen
Forbes Bovoate
Shire Council
MR Robert Acheson
Vandenberg Hotel
Forbes Court Matters
Hanwarid
Lewitt Jowellor Hankin Street
THE
the Fox
Calarie
Anzac
Mr Bob
Bing
ST. Joseph’s Boys' School
Lake Me
Thoma Gavin
Bramkt
Mratley
SUE Firke
FOU
Atusten & Pratley
Fortes
Syiney
GA. Adame
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