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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1914
Page
2
Portions of morning proceedings deferred including the magisterial inquiry into the death of William Hampton the Shire President’s report and correspondence from Tronbarks and Gunning.
The Forbes team heads to Sydney for a country championship event starting tomorrow. Roy Emmett, Herb Coram, J J Walsh, J Green, Lennie Todd and C Todd are set to compete with Todd and Todd favored for the doubles title after recent strong performances.
Jottings from Parkes recount religious service notes and political bids by W. E. Bennett M. A. of Hir, plus nomination closings for council seats. The item covers rainfall lists from multiple towns, new jeweller offers at Hansard’s, hotel closures, livestock fire near Maroona, and weather readywear tips.
Mrs and Miss Lestie from Hin mie prepare to relocate to Sydney while visiting Forbes, as longtime resident workers and families reflect on community ties. Miss Clare Gilchrist, linked to nursing, departs for Jenner private, with well wishes from friends and family. Captain Cole’s promotion and farewell events mark shifts in local service, as Forbes honors leaders and plans continue across the district.
The Forbes Advocate announces publication details for its weekly and Tuesday editions. Advertising rates are listed with per quarter and per year options, including noted spacing standards and booking guidelines. G W Brownhill is the proprietor.
The report covers stock health, pest impacts, sheep and lamb movements, and transport figures. It notes drought, frost, and weather shaping outcomes, with prosecutions for stock act breaches, disease controls, and efforts to improve ownership marking, stock routes, and pest management amid a busy farming year.
Public notices announce the fourth year of the Australasian travel compendium "Picturesque Travel" by Avro, Philp & Company. The 1984 edition is larger with reorganized content, offering more direct guidance for travellers and students, promoted as a valuable Australia advertisement.
Property agents Main and Starlight of Lofth Street Sydney announce a Christmas publication titled Back to the Bond by John Hain. A free tree copy will be posted to Forbes district residents. to receive one, mention this newspaper when writing for the book.
An inquiry into the death of William Hampton, who died at Forbes Hospital, opened before Acting Coroner Mr Fletcher. Evidence showed he drank sheep dip thinking it was beer, and after some testimony the inquiry was adjourned until this afternoon.
Land and stock owners must file returns on prescribed forms with Forbes Past Protection Board by January deadline. Penalty for neglect is issued. A record breaking trotting mare Mick Douglas foaled after 12 months from Eureka sire. Fire alarm at Inverell building owned by Mrs Lewis. hay stored, half a ton saved, no insurance. rapid fire spread with volunteers responding.
Saturday show features Brook and Hispett's opm and phecure palace presenting In the python's veils with vivid jungle life showing tigers and pythons. Audience followed with excitement as How men propose amused viewers. Tonight another set of films and shows, with Thursday and Saturday schedules announced.
Three local men Messia We Whithy Toni Laneyrie and Paul Parker stood along Boyd Road when a sudden thunderbolt struck the ground beyond a white fence twenty feet away. The blast knocked Laneyrie’s hat off and the group endured a jarring shock that unsettled their nerves for hours.
The Jernalong Shire Councillor Forbes notes the Wages Board award did not raise wages nor improve worker conditions. Previously workers enjoyed a week’s holiday and public holidays, but the issue was raised at Saturday’s meeting amid confusion over policy and entitlement.
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