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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
The snippet lists publication days as Tuesday and Friday afternoons and provides subscription options by quarter and year, both in advance and booked, with space constraints noted and advertisements arranged to avoid gaps.
Messra Weaver and Perry Ltd advertise the sale of cattle and livestock at Newmarket salt Fords, St. Marys, on Saturday. The notice invites interested buyers to see the items and participate in the sale as advertised.
A silent era program promises a double bill with a "Tale of Two Cities" and a Dickens classic. Mr Brook's pictures present the revolutionary tale and a film de luxe with William Fox, offering half price seats in Grinsted's area tonight.
An advertisement in this issue promotes a clearing sale of the entire property of Mesars Dempsey Brow of Sunbury. The sale is scheduled for Thursday the 21st, starting at 11 o'clock. John Bridge & Co. Ltd and Mensis A. Wike & Co. will act as auctioneers and stress the genuineness of the sale.
February communication from the Railway Department informs Mr Fithpatrick that a request to trim a day train between Forbes and Orange cannot be granted after an inquiry. The Forbes mail train reportedly handles passenger traffic, and the Commissioners regret that the request cannot be acceded to.
Tomorrow Brook's Pictures presents a program featuring Dad's Downfall in Keyatone with sound and drama. Forbes lads join a recruiting train, while Bought & Pahl offers a serious life lesson. A controversial drama of a New York slums upbringing, Wild Women provides a spark of comedy and earlier reels play at Etbrook's Pictures together with Crystal Matner Sydney reels.
A fragment recalls slow trains on the Blayney Cowra line. Drivers and guards kept to duty as old hands picked flowers in a waiting ro oma. A Forbes Advocate memory mentions a long day of travel with a driver and fireman turning on a gramophone at an intermediate station.
Messry Pearce and Williams of Parkes announce an important clearing sale at Gamble Bros homestead near Nelungaloo Bridge on Wednesday February 27 at 1 pm. Stock and machinery described as exceptionally high class and buyers are urged to attend with confidence.
Today's Advocate announces delays in production caused by machine troubles. Reading matter is postponed or carried over to next week, affecting Parkes correspondence and telegraphic news.
William ONeill 116 and Richard Shrimpton 17 were committed for trial at Forbes Quarter Sessions on a charge of robbery under arms. ONeill also faced a breaking and entering charge for A G Bollingers shop with four revolvers stolen. The younger defendants were dealt with in the Children's Court.
Advertising shows real power with Forbes Advocate issues. A small motor car, a Cutler desk, and a chiming clock sold quickly after publication. Early buyers snapped up items while late inquirers missed the chance. Genuine goods in regular shape drew prompt action and repeat interest.
Matches in the focal club singles bandicaur competition included Brownhill beating Hates 12 8 23 31 and Kevin Tay 84 21 Uh. The squad then selected to practice for the upcoming game against Bathurst at Forbesom ord inst. includes Scott dex Fo Kevin Gay mard Muller Buckland Werborn Brownhill Jay Bath Baldock Flannonery Grinsted E Kevin Bates Sel son.
The rabbit export trade faces disruption as Britain may cancel a 20 000 ton order. The industry supports about 15 000 workers and 10 000 trapper plants, with £1 000 000 invested and 1 500 000 pounds in season values. Loss could hamper food supply across Europe.
After a tiring office day readers are urged to try Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts said to “pull you together.” Available from the sole manufacturer in Sydney or local chemists, priced at 3 per bottle or eight bottles for five shillings. A note references Yale of Two Cities at Brook’s Mivhires next Friday night.
A reader to The Forties Advocate suggests forming a Gun and Anglers Club to limit the number of fish and game per person. He notes high hauls of 60 to 70 fish and large duck bags and cites Victoria's bird limits as a model for responsible sport.
Mrs M Bourke longtime Forbes judge’s widow, Archwaieon Goer, and Tevantly at Orage tied to Forbes lifes. Mr Bort of Forbes Bank transfer to Dunedon. Warrant Officer Mlake claims third clan enlistment in New South Wither. Fire Commissioner praise for Lew Bon Wales brigade. Alderman Hes honors. Firemen honored. Tom Sheylull commended. Mrs Taylor to teach at Hurstville and Forbes misses her presence. Private Jamieson of the 63rd Battalion returns to Centralia, invalided from France after Gallipoli service.
A quiet wedding took place at St. Barnabas Church George Street West Sydney on January 30. Norman Stanley of Bedgera Bong married Ada Edith Hodges of Bedgerabong. The bride wore white silk with lace and orange blossom bouquet. Violet Barbe attended the bride. E Stanley was best man. J James groomsman. A reception followed at Mrs Sylvester’s residence with close relatives present.
A partial roster covers November to January 1919 listing numerous individuals such as Myers Fod Webb Gillies Wiile Manonidller Moburtson Corbet Deliner Lloyd Naveedge Todgeon Havwson Hireh Coffee Stalls Cullaginon Milyearmis Bentt Keraise Faull Stanlow Cardiver Reuzevilla Wri ght Mileary Miners Cotter Burrows Gran Masill Aron Coenen Le Cantril Be Wise Lowers Jones Bently Griffitia Mikenwn Mutling Berryman Collin Barker Wheatley Lowe Finney Coster Herriv Cotter Reynolds Tatton Doolan Campbell Tully Inghey Loftus Parrest Aldiride Falwards Connell Oliver Stewart Alwhing and others. The list ends with a note about the two week period.
The dated notices describe livestock and equipment auctions including sheep cattle horses and dairy stock. Buyers and sellers from multiple towns will gather at venues such as Newmarket and Willunga to bid on items like mixers, tractors, and farm tools. Several events list February dates with locations and participants, reflecting a regional emphasis on agricultural commerce.
A fragmented item notes a planning tale about two tithes at Brook’s venue next Friday with plans and expenses referenced. It mentions event timing and potential costs, but readable details are limited.
The week saw BOS ships: 847 sailings departed with two sunk over 1000 tons and one below 1600 tons. two vessels attacked. Brest Litovek conference resumed February 7. Central Powers seek peace with Ukraine, while Bolshevik forces reportedly seize Tammerfors, Finland. Berlin Pan-German anger grows over Versailles communique.
Lost from Carrawobitty a Black and Tan Scotch Collie Sheep Dog 12 months old. Reward offered. Notify manager. Apply THIS OFFICE at South Condobelli Road between Forbes and the Parsonage. W. Coward stock and steward.
Tenders call for 14ft long round oak or stringy bark hardwood not reay than iin diameter at small end and not greater than 'in bark shaded. Tenders close 4 February with prices delivered free of all charges to CAROOBALGIE FREEZING WORKS NBAW.
A reward is offered for information regarding a lost item linked to a person named Lee of Eugen, with details mentioning a dog cart and a damaged buckle. The notice asks responders to contact local authorities with any pertinent clues or location specifics.
Fragmented notes describe truancy enforcement steps in Forbes with fines for parents, potential regulation changes, and references to Aldermen Edwards Bates Patterson and mayoral roles. Mentions Forbes gas works, a fisheries note, cattle market figures, grain quality, and a forthcoming Forbes meeting. text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear details.
Public notice warnings against illegal activity near Pitazerald ridge and 11mile pow. It directs persons to report wrongdoing to MRS WW COWELL and mentions that AML permissions can be cancelled.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions wind, horse, clergy, sale, and orders but lacks coherent details or clear entities to define a proper news item or outcome. The readable words suggest a chaotic record possibly about a sale or church matter, but no verifiable names, places, dates, or actions are present.
A rattling offer teases Hannam's bath heater with a nickel plated low attachment. The ad touts value with a £24 price and urges quick action, claiming hot sales and lost opportunities if not seized.
Auction style offer for a Royal Standard typewriter No 10 with tabulator. Gilchrist, the agent, promotes the machine as faultless and modern. Asking price £20 10s with offers to follow if not sold, urging quick bidding and warning against missed chances.
Gamble Bros homestead near Nelungaloo Bridge will auction horses sheep cattle and farming gear including plows cultivators tractors and harness. Pearce and Williams of Parkes coordinate sales as dissolving partnership dissolving farming interests with a sale date set for Wednesday February 27 at Gamble's Homestead near Nelungaloo Bridge AUCTIONEERS Pearce and Williams Parkes.
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