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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
4
Hospital in danger as Forbes seeks urgent public aid
The Forbes District Hospital faces a financial crisis with debt mounting to £260 and a waiting subsidy timeline. A Hospital Day fund under public auspices is proposed to rapidly rehabilitate finances. The Advocate calls for immediate generous local support to avert closure and urges wide publicity of efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and
Jodas
J. H. Bates
Forbes District Hospital
Bates
Rheto
Forbés
Etsy Per Moth
Forbes
Steve LL
Letters to soldiers and a defense packet shipment
Uproar over upcoming dispatch actions includes letters for soldiers and a packet prepared for pickup on Monday. The items are tied to a planned jet departure and a related defense effort, with emphasis on timing and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Bos
Day
Priaice
Ask the Horse Causes Town Commotion
A rider attempted to ride a horse through the town toward the railway station when the steed bolted for its stables. The horse’s escape caused a rapid chase as bystanders questioned the rider’s intent and the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ola
Hele
Fider
Tredune
ELECTRIC LIGHTING DISCUSSION AT PUBLIC MEETING
The article reports on a town meeting where residents debated electric lighting policies. Public figures named include Marty Wicherdeem and Byres Courvedt, with concerns over new LED lighting and power distribution. Some residents favored cheaper options while others warned of risks to safety and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollitiew
Mindig
Tide Power
Byres Courvedt
Hospital Day Fund Receives £5 Gift
Mr James Barry donates five pounds to the hospital day fund created to ease the current financial embarrassment. The fund will be inaugurated and contributions will be acknowledged in the paper columns to encourage wider support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barry
Nealstance
Alleged Wheat Stealing Heard at Eugowra Court
At Eugowra Police Court on Tuesday before Mr J W Lees J P Eline Shrimpton faced a charge of stealing wheat from Neil M Mullan of Narara near Eugowra. She was remanded until today with bail set at £45 and one surety of £30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugowra
Tues ‘Lay
J. W. Lees
J.P
Eline Shrimpton
Neil M'Millan
Narara
Red Cross Appeal Gathers Rag Donations Amid Strike
The Red Cross Society in Sydney appeals for old linen rags as linen workers strike and halt base supplies. Forbes branch joins efforts to boost stocks while donations go to secretary Miss Tarri Sol or Mrs FF White of the North Will Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Scctvty
Sydney
Forbes
Miss Tarrisol
Mra FF. White
North Will
GIBBES v GREAVES DISMISSES CLAIM FOR COMMISSIONS
A New York court discharged the case brought by Edelstom Murray against Gibbes and Greaves for commissions on a homestead sale. The judge ruled no issue of fact for the jury, and the commission question was reserved for argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edelstom Murray
Thardrat Hk
Water Taps Deferred At Municipal Meeting
A motion on the water taps was tabbed by Alderman Gediles but missed Tuesday night’s Municipal Court meeting. Aldermen then deferred the matter to the next session after business concluded. The notice of motion indicated Gilps should be replaced on the stand to address the issue.
Kangarooby Estate Sale Near Canowindra to Be Auctioned
Large landholding near Goolabong adjoining Lachlan River and Kangarooby Creek to be sold in 21 blocks on Wednesday March 6. Auctioneers Mesura C. K. Rose & Co Cowra and T. J. Murray Canowindra hold the sale for 11 000 acre estate comprising grazing and cleared agricultural land with a 2672 acre homestead block and substantial buildings. Read this issue for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangarooby
Mesura C. K. Rose & Co
Cowra
T. J. Murray
Canowindra
Goola- Bong
Canowindra-Eugowra
Lachlan River
Kangarooby Creek
Wheat freight dispute at Red Bend meeting
At a District Council meeting in Parkes delegates from Forbes and Mulymnedry hotel discussed wheat freight to Red Bend. They noted the southern line siding near Perthes and argued that shipping via Stockinhingal and Coota would raise or lower costs, urging inquiry to reduce the price per bushel and aid farmers amid high coal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Council of the Farmers and Settlers
Parkes
George Laidaw
Portes
Rea Bend
Partes
Perthes
Jelburt
Te PF
Prannne
Forbes
Thesdas
Messrs
Shiaurp
Beashey
Mulymnedry
Repeeter
Hew Bend
Seaboard
Stockinhingal
Cootati
Bow Bend
Mulsuodry
Johnny Woods Crossing Referenced by Forbes Aldermen
Forbes aldermen on Tuesday referred the Johnny Woods crossing matter to the works committee for consideration. The outcome may require repairs to the dangerous crossing with initial costs to be borne by Wear and time frame to be determined. The mayor supported moving toward a permanent solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Johnny Woods
Teejanet
Sowethine
Bogey Man Report Shapes North Will Tale
Local readers report sightings of a mysterious bogey man on North Will sluice Monday night. Police and civilians guard the area but observers fear the tales may be partly false or fanciful. Several residents recall strange movements and claim to have seen a man on a bike, while others doubt the entire affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Dad
Sereaant Hanney
North Vai
Mysteriowa Mion
Abel Davehy
Elie
Hive
Beliwine
Toome
Otto Nehn
Pan Coe Vtec Lifer
Aoveli
Miehy
North Hill
Funny Court Case From A Bizarre Local Page
A garbled notice from a local court lists a Monday hearing on the 26th involving a quirky domestic dispute. Names and details are indecipherable, but the item hints at a playful scandal and a lively crowd, with unclear references to couples and events.
Successful Clearing Sale At Farming Machinery Auction
A large crowd attended the clearing sale of farming machinery on Wednesday at Hudland Welly. Items included wares from Cobos baronet and others with several lots offered. Buyers inspected the catalog and bids continued into the afternoon as new offers drew interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealward
Toorek
Important Sale Of Livestock At Chakweed Market
A joint sale by Hole churk de Co Cahill and Pet hell of Trmdle offers sheep cattle and horses at Chak weed Verdus on March. The sheep are noted as exceptional quality and in excellent condition with a plan to convey buyers from the train to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hole Churk
Cahill & Pet Hell
Ehght
Cora
A Champion Letter From Alderman Reveals Local News
An unclear artifact shows Alderman J Forbes unveiling a remarkable letter from a Lauely Lael resident dated February two. The message promises a warning and urges swift action, mentioning a mayor and party towns. The exact meaning remains obscured by garbled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phttes
F Forbes
Fetter
Lauely Lael
Mar
Tor
Forbes residents file through a busy social week
Personal news from Forbes notes Mr J T Fountain and Mrs Fountain and family moved to Waverley by car. Lawyer Raymond Mellon joins John Robinson to form Robinson Mellon, Alderman Patterson to attend a Vasa railway conference, and Alderman Potter-KO funded expenses. A string of local incidents include Sid Taylor’s cheek wound from a broken soda bulb, William Taylor’s retirement from hotel life, and Jessie Taylor’s upcoming marriage to Mr Frei-Kinnt of Lucknow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Meillon
Jerilderia
John Robinson
Robinson & Mellon
Alderman Jr
Patterson
Forbes
Vasa
Jervis Bay
Potter- KO
Sid Taylor
Cudal
William Taylor
Royal Hotel
Grange
Jessie Taylor
Frei
Kinnt
Lucknow
Jack Rath
Rath
Jace John Rath
Descriptive miscellany from Forbes to Flemington racing
Local notes report Chrome at Flemington breaking down and not racing soon. Railway bids involved with first load of sheep to Forbes Stock Inbingal tine, shipping 21 sheep to Berrigan owned by Mr Sloane. Wheat market details, recruitment news, and early cinema plans appear alongside oblique local anecdotes and past event references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Itia
Arthur Grimm
M.L.A
Thorpe
Berrigan
Sloane
Mulwall
Murray
Forbes
Thin Sue
Messra
J. C. Keane & Co
Ipst
Os. Taylor
Lieut. Mendes
Orange
France
Calare
America
Brook
Beland
Catine
W. Rath
Oty Catebe
Forbes Common
Faro
To Council
Clairman
Ulan
Landa Department
Forbes Land Board
Vowra
Dorney Ferry
Wagga
Sydney
Howgeta i
Mosse Winehoombe Carson Ltd
Mesars Winehcombe
Carson Lit
Tomeburl
Wethers Sole
SN Tettebe ET
Tadly Pnembers
Kof
Welbater
Thos Linafty
Vase
Trentinisceneoe
Warren
Hee- Trigun
Australia
Clorriean
Dirlik
Air service talks with Navy and English experts
Sydney dispatch notes a step toward an air service with the Australian Navy and plans for English experts to advise on inauguration arriving soon. The Assembly passed a congratulatory resolution to Sir Walter Davidson as State Governor amid a hostile debate and a party-line division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
England
Walter Davidson
King
Public Works Department
Hughes
Watt
Randwick
Holman
Interstate Commission
Victoria
Wanganui
N.Z
Severe Storms Hit Forbes With Heavy Rain and Damage
Severe storms swept Forbes on Tuesday with violent rain, lightning, and strong winds. A widmill at Eulong fell, fruit crops suffered, and 101 poles were recorded for the week. In Forbes Police Court Thomas Diamond was warned for indecent behavior on Loch Inn Street. The Forbes aldermen adjourned their meeting at one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Blaniet
Forbes
Eulong
Thomas Diamond
Loch Inn Street
Charity
War updates from Haig and allies signal air raids and raids
Sir Douglas Haig reports Allied air action over France and Germany including bombing of aerodromes near Lille and Dour, bomb dumps, and railway targets. Reports claim 11 enemy machines downed, 150 bombs on Cambrai rail hub, and attacks near Thionville and Pirmasens. French communique notes sea raid and German penetrations. Allied losses minor. Allied and Russian messages describe further advances and moves toward Jericho, and Irish unrest warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Reuter
Douglas Haig
Dousi
Douari
Lille
Nouth
Cambrai
Dewart
Thionville
Paris
Marseilles
Vougle
Reuters
Dublin
Ireland
Allenby
Neat
Jericho
Admiralty
Koya
Germany
Local Bowls Matches Learnings and Upcoming Events
Hattie Howlers prepare for tomorrow’s bowls matches with strong team selection and local hopes for victory. Visitors arrive by afternoon train. local players expected on the green at 10 am. Local doubles handicap results include Flannery Grinsted 41 defeating Alen Nelson 41 34-27 and Kevin Broderick 16 defeating Holcombe Swyny 100 18-24. Forbes fundraiser noted with N270 raised for Our Nay. Orange Cup entries praised for March 1-2. others absent from Mat of entries. A harvest suit by C O Buchnland touted as best investment. shop features tweed and serge offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Howlers
Ber
Flannery
Grinsted
Alen
Nelson
Kevin
Broderick
Holcombe
Swyny
Rubber Stamps News in Australia and Bee Printed Catalogue
A brief note highlights rubber stamps in Australia featuring Bee printed catalogue offerings, Linem stamps and business stamps. The item outlines available stamp types and suppliers in the Australian market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
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