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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
2
The Forbes Advocate lists subscription prices and advertising terms issued/issued for Tuesday and Friday editions. It notes lack of space for certain periods and outlines branding advertisement arrangements and booking options.
Subscriptions paid in full to the fourth war loan may collect bonds from the bank. Applicants for Wendy receive relocation provisions on disposal and should forward receipts to the Commonwealth Bank.
Report describes a harvest operation near Ol Anginsey involving a team of horses and multiple traders. The incident saw horses pulling gear during assembly, with Mr Brawett among those affected. recovered goods included bags forwarded to a brother in Par kow. Lawful transport by motorcar and street movements referenced. specifics unclear due to damaged text.
The Jewmlongeshase Council considers curtailment of town area and asks whether the Shire Council could cover the shortfall. The Mayor and Councillors discuss funding, consolidation, and potential deferral if the shire cannot sustain the needed resources.
A detailed instruction note on how to collect and label fruit specimens for identification. It specifies minimum six true fruit specimens with average stem length, ripe and unripe examples, and accompanying labels listing variety name district department or orchard, and any helpful information for accurate identification.
A Patersons issue at a Jemalong Shire council meeting Saturday featured reader notices from the promoter Pie Morbo Advocate. The offer to read the “Advaraee Vermeditar” was rejected by Connethor Law and no seconder appeared after the motion to adjourn.
Mr C A Arnold C P 8 presents Forbes district court statistics for the year. Highlights include 55 petty transactions 63 children's court cases 66 licensing applications 7 Quarter sessions entries 1138 small debts plaints 74 tobacco licenses issued 1465 warrants issued 2043 letters dispatched 414 dogs registered 204 marriages registered 619 maternity allowances 149 electoral claims received and titers rights issued.
An intercity cricket match at Eugowra featured Eupgeyre chasing South Forbes. Eupgeyre posted 214 with Bert 75 and Spalding 84 while Hilly Rae added 76 for the home side. A tight contest followed as Wickets fell and final scores were close, with Workmanlike efforts noted throughout.
Brook's Picture Palace announces Mary Pickford in Hulda from Hellland with eight reels. The Barier will be screened as a photographic masterwork on Saturday and Monday nights.
Alfred Dinvis pleaded guilty to a charge of drunken driving at Morgan’s. bail set at £1 14s. He faced a second assault charge against Mrs Helen Frances White on Dowling Street and was remanded for trial. Jimtea Webster and Mdwink pleaded not guilty to stealing turkeys from W D Geddes. each was remanded with bail set at £5 and surety £16.
Reading shows a quiet wedding of Captain Alossop and Miss Alison Maekthulamiy-quidl at Bathurst en Tanney lt Vic Hotel ywial. The report covers council actions, servicemen letters from London, shortages of tea and sugar, and local travel for a minister and residents, with scattered references to Front Line conditions and wartime life.
Forbes district records show residents relocating and taking new posts. M O Dea leaves Eugowra for Trundle. Charles Jarrett takes Tika Eugowra property. Jex arrives at Porches to replace Sir Fountain during holidays. Local staff shifts include G George Piggin staying Forbes post. Irene Clarice Elia Lily Martin relocate to Sydney.
The town paused with flag at half mast to honor Private Curtois whose death on the Trent front was reported. He died while serving near Forbes, the location noted in the official tribute. The record mentions his relative absence and notes the loss endured by kin and community.
A fragmented note touts fresh sailings and motorist designs, highlighting low-water performance and premium options. It mentions secure low-water sail features and stylish, practical components from a noted maker.
After a lengthy Cabinet session, Prime Minister Hughes announced an unconditional resignation. The Cabinet subsequently resigned, and Mr Tudor was summoned by the Governor-General to meet today.
The Commonwealth No majority law has reached 164 862 votes indicating a failure to achieve a majority. No explicit winner or clearer outcome is stated beyond the current tally.
Sydney Tucedor reports the coming session will address only two bills, an Arbitration Bill amendment and amendments to the Gas Act, signaling a limited legislative agenda for the state parliament.
A Sydney gathering convened by the Commercial Industrial Federation of Australia urged repeal of the war time profits tax. The meeting focused on tax relief for businesses amid wartime fiscal policy.
A partial report notes Lloyd George’s Tuesday remarks defending the Khan’s war aims. The speech reportedly shows the Empire and Allies fought to sustain the war effort, presenting reasons for continued combat and the unity behind the Allied review.
A private enterprise plans a galvanised iron works with aims to establish new facilities and commence operations. The project outlines an initial cost and details regarding factory setup and production of galvanised iron products.
The Treasurer confirms a shipment totaling 3,006,400 sacks of wheat has been unloaded at Sydney and will meet the regent requirements. Additional supply is expected soon to fill remaining needs.
The treasurers conference advances on the forthcoming session. Officials named Bydmey and Tuteday indicate readiness to align after the federal tax situation is settled.
A garbled wartime casualty tally for Australia shows 41 986 dead and 2 000 wounded with scattered names. The fragments reference Sydney and possible units or units misread in the report.
Fragmented text alleges a Sydney officer faces scrutiny within the NSW Public Service. The piece references Toertay and Voth Vameersiaedlief with unclear roles and mentions regulatory procedures and a potential lead in the service inquiry.
Joseph Snow departed from a small sailboat on a May morning and did not return. His boat was later found adrift in the bay with his body aboard, prompting a Victorian mystery investigation into the disappearance and presumed death.
The Minister for Agriculture says the new wheat crop handling agreement is ready for signature. He will not disclose the rates yet but promises they will be more favorable than those in the first agreement.
Early this morning a collision at Central Railway Station involved several carriages and a train scheduled for 2 30 am. Brakes failed causing telescoping of carriages and a railway employee and a soldier suffered shocks. Most passengers stood on the platform awaiting the clearing.
Lloyd George told Trades' Union delegates at Westminster that Britain must pursue a democratic peace, reject German military domination, and insist on full restoration of Belgium and territorial settlement based on justice. He emphasized national unity, democratic self-determination, and transparent aims before any peace terms.
In a wartime address, Lloyd George argues restoration and recognition of international law as prerequisites for lasting peace. He condemns the 1871 seizure of French provinces, supports French democracy, and warns against imperial control over Russia, urging withdrawal of occupying armies and reparations for injuries.
The war report notes Sir Douglas Haig’s brief on hostile artillery movements southeast of Mesaines and mentions Allied Premieres reportedly considering actions in Paris. It cites submarine losses and merchant shipping figures, noting improvements since late 1917 and reductions in supply ship losses.
Councillor Low congratulates Councillor Rawlins on returning to the council after a term. Colleagues express support and hope for strong attendance and future work including a potential metal road to Bedgerabong. Rawlins thanks them and pledges to serve ratepayers despite a lopsided vote.
C. C. Buckland has purchased a fine range of cool summer salts made from lightweight worsteds. The stock is set for Feandnabhe prices with a prompt appeal to buyers to call early.
Tuesday January 14 sales by AL Forbes Municipal Yards Moore Brooke Co and I Keane 480 cattle and 60 horses with details in the advertisement. Wednesday January 20 Walter J Kelly Co and F O’Flahoran Parkes auctioneers will offer sheep cattle horses pigs poultry and machinery. Milford property in the Bogan district also advertised with full details in this issue.
Menare G Rath and son acting as local agents for Messrs John Korits and Bon are prepared to accept government wheat at Forben in any quantity.
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