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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
3
Alderman M Donnell accused unknown individuals of wilfully damaging the suspension bridge. The Mayor noted repairs were underway after the damage. A reward of ten pounds was voted for the conviction of those responsible, as Alderman Patterson warned further closures could reveal the motive.
Willam Aron on remand faced Magistrate Henry Webster in Forbes Court over a December theft of a bicycle valued around £12 owned by J B Reymond and Sons. Witnesses describe a half caste man with a bike. Aron claims no knowledge and asks for trial at Cootamundra Sessions with no bail or defence aid sought.
Jones and Maxwell advertise open engagement for shearing and crutching with a 2 stand portable plant. Work done under own supervision. registered Graziers Association of NSW contractors. Rankin Street Forbes phone 276.
J B Reymond and Sons Ltd of South Forbeu announces continued receipt of wheat on behalf of the State Wheat Pool. Farmers in the Forber district are advised the company will handle grain deliveries as in prior years.
Keith Murdoch reports from London as Holt and Thomas predict mail routes of 10 mph between London and Melbourne within a reasonable time. London to Sydney four days, Baghdad a day and a half, Cape Town three days. empire trade will rise. Lang aims to fly Australia and the Atlantic. aviation may upend Australian transport in a generation.
The former U S president Theodore Roosevelt died suddenly at his home in Oyster Bay New York. Death was attributed to lung trouble as the cause. Roosevelt had long been remembered as a strenuous figure in American life.
Charles Allen Sanderson ex police superintendent died at his Ashfield home aged 96. Born 1822 in London he served over four decades, retiring in 1902 as the state’s oldest policeman. He helped recover 1299 ounces of Eugowra gold, helped pursue Ben Hall bushrangers, and formed the Narrabri police district. His career spanned London Constabulary duties to key Australian postings.
Mr D F Underwood reports on Tuesday night the water supply crisis. He explains the outlet pipe from the reservoir is ten inches, reducing along Hill Street to nine inches and elsewhere to eight inches. He cites cross mains on Bridge, Barwon, Clark, Sheriff, Lachlan, Rankin, Dowling, Farrand, Queen, Prince, Black, Park and Bode Streets and eight 4-inch pipes. He notes total pipe areas and that high level residents lack water as the main cannot carry peak flow. He observes 24 meters on services, many unmetered, and warns a 6-inch service area relative to an eight-inch main limits supply. He cites December 24 readings, reservoir at 62 feet with no water through services, and Peppercorns taps running dry. He concludes the town cannot sustain current demand without larger mains and pumping plant, and that per-head allowance of 40 gallons leads to about 120,000 gallons daily per 3,000 residents, while consumption runs four to five times that in practice.
A NSW writer appeals in the Daily Telegraph for a special Sunday excursion train from Young Grenfell Forbes or Canowindra to cooler mountains, arguing it would ease heat strain and reduce branch line losses. Authorities have repeatedly refused extending tours to Orange.
Forbes District Hospital has long benefited from annual Friendly Societies gun and sports events held on King’s Birthday. This year a large band contest at Parkes may disrupt Forbes events, prompting calls for Parkes to delay to Prince of Wales’ Birthday to protect hospital welfare and public support.
Drovers passing through Baroe fong must give notice at Baroe fong by order of the manager.
Notice warns that anyone found slivoling on Bates long after this date will be prosecuted without respect to person or persons.
Aldermen clash on readings from Union Hill and water reservoir levels. The mayor orders readings laid on the table. discussions touch on shortages at Tinton Hall, supply from smaller reservoirs, and efforts to keep the main reserve full amid skepticism from Aldermen Webster and others.
In a heated council session Alderman Patterson questions the adequacy of the reservoir and plant. The mayor supports the manager Mr Underwood and a plan for three shifts, warning against heckling and pledging extra labor if needed to keep the waterworks running during hot weather.
Parkes figures select delegates to the Canowindra Bugowra railway deputation. Rain was patchy with Coobang recording the best fall. Parkes cricketers beat Cookamidgera by an innings and 145 runs on New Year’s Day. The Town Band heads to Sydney for Anniversary Day and a Bond grade contest. Public works touch on water mains and a supplementary Gulf Creek reservoir. Shire rate set at 19d in the pound. land settlement committee forms. Corporal William Clarke wins the Military Medal and is reported killed in action.
R P Grinsted of Lachlan Street Forbes advertises wheat scrip buyers ready to purchase in any quantity at full rates urging interested parties to call or correspond promptly for immediate settlement.
Any person or persons found passing in any way or leaving gates open on Burrawang West will be prosecuted. H Burgeba.
Notice warns trespassers not to shoot or trespass on Grudgery. All prior permissions are cancelled. Dated September 19, 1918, and issued by Robinson Bros.
A Forbes committee meeting records a £124 7s 6d balance and the resignation of the popular treasurer who led the drive to welcome Anzacs returning from the war. C R Thomson fills the vacancy and plans to consider changing the committee name while arranging a broad welcome for all returning soldiers. Parents are urged to notify when sons return to ensure proper recognition.
The Forbes District Soldiers Relief Association met to approve withdrawing 34 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence to transfer to the Forbes Repatriation Committee. A War Service Committee summary shows receipts of 149 pounds 15 shillings 2 pence and expenditures of 146 pounds 19 shillings, leaving 2 pounds 16 shillings 2 pence to hand over. The NSW Recruiting Committee thanked members for four years of tireless recruiting work aiding the Australian Army.
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