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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1919

Page

4

Accountancy Services Listing at Tradesmen Area

Advertising the c o Station and Farm Accounts tradesmen area offering rendered monthly inventories audits and all general accountancy work with income tax returns prepared.

Local ad rates teased by Forbes Advocate

Fragmentary OCR notes advertise no space ads and a 3 scale rate in New Countries Freas Association. Mentions Forbes Advocate and upcoming Jacts of Space notices with missing context.

N.E.W Freas Association

Will probate granted for Charles Hedley Eiloly estate

The Herbes Advorate probate has been granted of the will and codicils of the late Charles Hedley Eiloly of Gurriwane near Forbes who died in Sydney on September. The net value of the estate is 244 025 with portions of 200 to Margaret Dawson 100 to Certiinde Awhley and 1 to Susan Dountrey Powell. The residue is divided among the heirs with seventh parts to Opa Down and the balance to the testator's children in equal shares. Con Daweon Reginald Norman Altwith Tina Daweon are executors and trustees.

Charles Hedley Eiloly Gurriwane Mear Forbes Grasisr Sydney Margaret Dawson Certiinde Awhley Teathtor Susan Dountrey Powell Purrawang Opa

Alderman Questions Gutter Fence After Horse Death

At Tuesday night’s council meeting an alderman asked whether the gutter drain at Rankin Street had been fenced. The reply was negative and the alderman said a horse entered the gutter and died, with the disinfectant smell noted as severe.

Rankin Street

Welcome Rain at Forbes Cools Air and Refreshes Sleep

Rainfall at Forbes on Tuesday afternoon registered 14 points cooling the air. The wet spell eased restless nights caused by a hot winter and improved comfort for residents, with some stations recording up to 26 points in the district.

Forbes Surious

Anonymous Correspondents Burdening Publicity Efforts

A letter laments that unsigned submissions clutter the newspaper with no address or name, noting such anonymous items degrade the paper’s value. The writer questions why anonymous authors persist and urges authors to reveal themselves to avoid their pieces being discarded.

Contelbu- Hons Amit Bis

Forbes Pastoral Association Delays £100 Special Prize

Several committee members of Forbes Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association favor postponing the £100 special prize donated by Mr. Mar Phillamy Warroo. They cite dry weather and the difficulty of growth as the reason. The prize was for the best exhibit from a quarter acre. Action expected at the next committee meeting of the Forbes P A and H Association.

Forbs Pastoral, Agricultural, and Barricultural Association Mar-Phillamy Warroo Acra Forbes P. Ac and TH. Association Committee

Wool Report From Winchcombe Carson Ltd

Wool trade update notes postural situation and ad mot isqu Ng. Sprinkling showers fell in parts of the north north west and west with little relief. Meteorological Department forecasts good faith this month and timely rains aid pastoralists. Wool advertisements have resumed. A start waxy was made on the 6th last and ad placements continue until further notice.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Meteorological Department Baster

Hospital Sports Meeting Leads to Trustee Resignations

At a Wednesday gathering, Mosero, Maguire J, Heatt, and W Thomson resigned as trustees of the hospital fund. A subsequent meeting planned for Melraure 28 will address auditing and coordination with friendly societies following the charity sports event.

Mosero Maguire J, Heatt W. Thomson Hunt Jute Mestre PLC Mitwhell Wlte Johson B.A. Austen Apretire Jawtedans Tuditers ii Suclet Ua Ht Lamaperte Te He Welton Boles Wirthday

Two Great Productions At The Lorne Open Air Screens

The Lorne open air program screens The Spreading Dawn featuring Jane Cowl and The Apreaiine Dawn staged as a prominent Saturday event with Bazil King directing. Also shown is The River of Jenny Cishing based on a Mary Watts novel. Cleopatra with Theda Burn is set for Thursday January 28 in the Marches program.

Jane Cowl Bazil King Ammons Jaheary Ferguson Jenny Cishing Mary Watts Win Kax Wrest Cleopatra Theda Burn

Theatre Reconciliation Scene At Brook’s Open Air

Ella Hall, deserted by her mother seventeen years ago, reunites with her daughter at Brook’s open air pictures on Monday night. The film Mother’s Secret follows Mira Hall, a former dancer, as she discovers her long lost daughter after a life abroad. Lessee Ernest Reeves arranged the emotional meeting for the show.

Ella Hall Tco Brook Misa Hall Mira Hall Eells Torgeniale Mer Hall Amerion Mother Air Lessee Ernest Reeves Open Air Pictures

Lagoon Falls Dramatically as Forbes Water Drops

Forbes lagoon recedes to its lowest level in years. Across the widened stream portions once spanned by a wide river, an athlete could almost jump. At the Templar street crossing, pedestrians can stroll with dry feet now, marking a stark change in local water depth.

Forbes Templar Street

Forbes Mare Dominates Maiden Race at Victoria Park

Forbes winner Crl larena ridden by Collarit Eileen wins the second division of the Maiden Handicap at Victoria Park on Wednesday. Owned by Mr Jack Byrnes Forbes the mare carried 8.0 and won by two lengths with starting price 1 to 1.

Victoria Park Rucoa Crllarena Collarit Eileen Jack Byrnes Forbes Gilby

Forbes leads in Sydney tennis week with wins in open singles

Forbes squads excel in a country week event in Sydney on Tuesday and Wednesday. They defeated Binnlong 15 games to 2 in two sets, beat Altunen 6-? 6-?, and beat Little Hartley 6-1 6-3. Corte won 6-1 6-1 over Kidsten then lost 6-2 6-1 to Ashcroft. Coram and Giovanelli won 6-? 6-? in country open doubles.

Forbes Ents Sydney Binnlong Seta Alttunen Westerday Forbes Little Hartley Fale Forbee Goulburo Will Mnals Corte BE. Kidsten Ashcroft Coram Giovanelli Chalmers

Forbes Bowls Team Selected for Western District Meet

The Forbes club selects Thubbo to represent at Forbes Western District competition. Tomorrow’s greens host a morning match against Dulito’s and a reshuffled Lowa rink will play Ottawa. Delohery’s absence prompts changes. Dabbe match limits play, with three pairs completed.

Thubbo Forbes Ross Tmowke Wheeler Gartrell P. Gordon von Seldl Bell Palmer Lewis Irvine Wilkins Elf Dulito M'Murray Brownhill F. Werth Jex Delohery Lowa Fottawa A. Sharp Plunkett Muller Rath Robinson Grownhill Gaymerd Dunn Thinsted Allen

McO tevnie Scott to Leave Forbes Amid Send Off

At Shire Chambers a meeting set final plans for a farewell to McO tevnie Scott, departing Forbes Thursday. A town event will be held at the upper foot of the town, with presentations and entertainment on Wednesday evening. Scott is praised as a top citizen and organizer for patriotic aims. The Kerbes A and WT Association committees coordinate the event with Mr WG Laidlaw presiding. a good turnout is hoped for next Wednesday at the town hall.

McO Tevnie Scott Forbes Th Won Scott Hileiwelf Fortes Scott Wail Tie Kerbes Scote Jane Hime WG. Laidlawrks Muemberas Tole Neill Wernealay

Billiards Tournament Brings Raucous Play and Prizes

In Rankin street at Mesars Morgan Bros ga loon the Billiards Omnard tournament sees a trophy valued at £7 plus a second prize of £2 10s. The event features top players like Dave Hawi who set a record by defeating Wiehe from F. Prior. Recent results include M Gunn over F Mathias and Hawke over Prior by 70 with handicaps noted.

Omnard Lournament Mesars Morgan Bros Galoon Rankin-street Fustlest Rae Dave Hawi Wiehe M. Gunn F. Mathias G. S. Hawke F. Prior W. Lynch R. Burgess V. Btinson C Wheeler Huge J. Wiatsom A. Carter E Brown T. Clyne A. Morgan E. Lew A. Clifford F. White W. Guan

Obituary: Mrs Eliza Jane Williams of Forbea district

Mrs Eliza Jane Williams, 74, a well known Forbea resident, died suddenly at her daughter’s Wonmbat Street home. She leaves a husband, five daughters, and one son. The Church of England burial this morning featured rites at the grave conducted by Mr Oliver, with Mr T Poneley in charge of arrangements.

Eliza Jane Williams Forbea Robert Burton Wonmbat Street Mra Williams Oliver T. Poneley

Lieutenant J P Thomas Saves Men Under Fire

A report describes Lieutenant J P Thomas of South Forbes receiving the Military Cross after an act at Villers Brettoneau near Amiens. Under heavy fire from machine guns, he advanced into the line drawing fire, knocked down a German, and inspired his men to rush the post. The engagement yielded about 20 enemy and machine guns.

Thomas South Forbes Villers Brettoneau Amiens Thomas Wan Hla

Brewer Awarded Military Medal for Peronne Action

Private Roy Thornes Brewer, son of Mr Frank Brewer of Cadow and resident near West Wan Jong, earned the Military Medal for bravery in the field at Peronne on August 1. He displayed extraordinary courage after Mont St. Quentin fell, holding a position under heavy fire, repelling enemy assaults with a Lewis gun, though wounded and shaken. He continued to aid comrades amid a second blast from a mine and was finally mortally wounded by an enemy shell. recommendation by Brigadier General F. Martin of the Australian Infantry Brigade.

Roy Thornes Brewer Frank Brewer Cadow West Wan- Jong Peronne Morbes Ite Mont St. Quentin Pte Brewer Minenwerfer Firigadier Martin Cemnanenddag Tih Awetroalian Infantry Brigade Hame Tih

Forbes Farewell for Mr Crocker at Forbes Club

At Forbes Porters Lands yesterday afternoon Mr Crocker received a warm farewell from colleagues led by Mr Matthews district purveyor. A silver teapot and entree dieu were presented as a memento of Forbes service while he departs for Sydney. Mr Flannery and Goilat members joined in the farewell at the Australia Hotel with a pipes case presented on behalf of the club.

Portes Lands F On Ferbow Crocker Ciplpman Ft. Bheltos Buttmen Land Board W. W. Finnnery Flannery

Passages booked for Blue Funnel liner Ulysses voyage

The Blue Funnel Line Ulysses will depart Sydney in March carrying Hon John Meagher MLC Mrs and Mrs J P Meagher and Miss FP Meagher for the homeland on a journey of about a year. An acting Forbes branch manager will govern in J P Meagher’s absence, with Harold Cox and A E Court succeeding him in travel and warehouse roles. Captain Roy King of the aerial corps is praised for 22 German planes downed before Armistice. newline Lance Corporal Oscar Smith receives the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery in the field. Corporal T M Olsen returns from England after substantial service, including a capture and escape from German captivity.

Blue Funnel Ulysses Sydney John Meagher M.L.C J. P. Meagher Mise FP. Meagher Forbes Harold Cox Mesers David Cohen and Co., Ltd A. E. Court Cox Forbea West G. D. Bassett Roy King William Smith Forbon Hia Son France Germany Olsen Altheria Yarrabandat Mra Barlow Rockhampton Forbes Jockey Club Fred Losell Sone Tina Dying Conmercial Bank Townsville Meow O T. Young Edgeelie Miauhy M. Young Bogland Te. Heres Eugowrn Jai Clark Clark Mre W. Novin Tartie Laneyrle Bergeant Griggs Rergeant Criges Gallipoli Narrakdern

Wanford's Jeweller Ad Offers New Year Gifts

An intricate vintage ad markets ladies silver chain purses from Deach and edge bangles at Wanford's Forbes jeweller. It teases a theatre pairing with Harry Morey and Betry Blythe in Tangled Wives and notes prices for Bluchera and Comacks at M'Dadae's, with paired sales and promises.

Deach Wanford's Forbes Harry Morey Betry Blythe Nichires

Australian destroyer Parra matta disabled off Spain

London message reports Parra matta disabled off the coast of Spain with help sent. A Vancouver Berlin message notes twenty killed at the American Embassy, with revolution spreading through Germany. Bolshevik government proclaimed in Mannheim and delegates to the Peace Conference named. Fires, casualties, and wrecks in Pittsburg after a film-exchange explosion. Lloyd George to Paris. stock rules curb German hires. Allied river operations on Onega and Dvina fronts described with gains and withdrawals. Foch says Germany liable for Bolshevik damages in Poland Baltic regions.

Sydney London Parramatta Spain Vancouver Berlin Germany Mannheim Delecates Clemenceau Pichon Klots Tadleu Cambon Foch Onega Rver Kideh Yemiata Arbiter Zeltung Mainten Imperialfam Armistice Commission Spa Poland Baltic

Wedding Bells In Forbes At Walter Jones Sweeney Union

A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Catholic Church Forbes on Wednesday uniting Walter Jones and Miss Dageic Sweeney. Rev Father O'Brien officiated as the bride wore white crepe de chine trimmed with silk and received gifts including a gold sleeve links set from her husband. Bridesmaid Miss Reale Sweeney wore saxe blue crepe de chine. Best man Jack Kwee ney and groomsman Tim Maxwell assisted. The couple plan a Sydney honeymoon after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home.

Forbes Walter Jones James Dageic Sweeney D. Sweeney Grenfell-street Father O'Brien Misa Reale Sweeney Dorothy Maxwall Kathleen Brown Sydney Mra Jones

Preliminary notice of Latin Saturday event in Forbes races

Advocate of Forbes Sherman races announces a Monday event with J P B Cishman as secretary. A mother’s secret film shown at Brook’s open air pictures Monday night.

J. PB. Cishman Brook

Hostile Reception At Labor Congress In Australia

Labor representatives of the French Mission met a hostile reception at the Labor Council. The delegates were insulted. proceedings opened with Oh Flag and a motion expressing sympathy with Bolshevism. War Precautions Reg. bans French language calls by telephone. Shipping trouble looms over Wharf Laborers Society’s hiring rules. influenza vanishes from Wellington and suburbs. Mr Loxton will contest Petersham. Eggs in Sydney cold storage near one million dozen under speculator control. Campaign to abolish Queensland Legislative Council mooted. Returned Sailors and Soldiers League at 45 000 members and rising. Meteorologist Mares notes rains likely the precursor to further falls. Ballarat resident T H Geher died in England, bequeaths £500 to relatives and £30 000 to Ballarat charities. Lands Minister to have 1529 farms ready for soldiers by June 1920. Inquest at Melbourne on John Saunders leads to Edwin Potter charged with manslaughter. coroner cites injuries as main cause.

Sydney Labor Cogel Weillington Loxton Petersham Adelaide Queensland Iegislative Council Sallore Imperial League Mares Ballarat T. H.ge Ker England Melbourne John Saunders Yarraben Climatic Asylum Edwin Potter Ian Slaughter

Forb es police probe attempted assault on child

Forbes police were informed of an attempted assault on a young girl, daughter of é . Johnson, of Forbes. A man accosted her near the lagoon between eight and nine this morning. The offense is serious and police have been diligently investigating all morning.

Forbes É . Johnson

Unification League planned at Forbes and diverse market notes

A note on forming the Unification League at Forbes is followed by Homebush sale results with cows, steers, and sheep figures from J E Rawnthorne and W Simpson Forbes. Market totals show cattle yarded around 2000 with mixed quality and lower prices. savings bank data report November gains and a national sound financial tone. A tax services alert and local business notices conclude the item with a mysterious “A Mother’s Secret” reward notice.

Unification League Forbes Homebush J. E. Rawnthorne Condobella W. Simpson Messrs Australia Government Savings Bank Moore Street Sydney Australian Savings Banka D. J. Murphy Fowt Hall Chambers Egr Murphy

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