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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
5
Before Mr H. Holcombe P.M yesterday Michael Lacy faced charges of idle and disorderly behavior with insufficient means of support. A seven day sentence was imposed.
Mr F H Brooks opens tomorrow and Monday nights screening The Barrier from Rex Beach latest popular novel. The drama set in the Klondike frontier in early days, noted for vigorous pace and strong value for the price. Box plan at Mr Grinsted. admission two shillings and one shilling.
The Melbourne Cup picture shows Cup Day incidents from Flemington with eight moving picture cameras filming the entire race. It’s described as the best ever taken of the race with the exciting finish between Westcourt and Lingle offering a highlight worth seeing.
An ad promises the film The Whip to screen on Saturday and Money ts January 19 and 21, claiming it as the greatest sporting drama with sensations from start to finish. It notes upcoming details and mentions C. C. Buckland selling lightweight worsted summer salts at fair prices.
A quiet milling cow with a young calf is offered for sale. Inquiries directed to J. Riches at Wattle Grove Forbes.
A reward of £3 is offered for the return or information leading to the whereabouts of a light drought yellow bay horse branded CLA with a tear hind shin and blotch brand on the near shoulder. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited plans to issue a special policy to replace Policy No. tlobed in the name of William Amos, lost. Norman Kyle, Accountant In Charge, Sydney, January 7.
Schedule lists Rev David Allen itineraries across Forbes Daroobalgie VYumeena Bedgermbong with services on January 12 20 and 27 at 11 am 7 40 pm 1 10 pm and 3 30 pm dates. The notices specify sermon times and towns for the traveling minister.
TD Hansard showcases a larger stock of jewellery and silver ware at Forbes Rankin Street, with new customers drawn by moderate prices. Engraving initials on articles costs 1 shilling and is ready within an hour after purchase, as engagement rings wristlet watches bangles and sleeve links form a special display.
Mesura G Hath and Son announce readiness to receive wheat for Messrs John Darling and Son government wheat shippers at Forbes. Local agents meet with representatives to arrange delivery in any quantity.
Pearce and Williame acting as local agents for the Farmers and Settlers Co-Operative Grain Company Ltd announce readiness to receive government wheat at Forbes in any quantity.
The Municipal Council has decided to build Corpora tion Base Yards behind the Globe Hotel and announces fortnightly stock auctions at Forbes every alternate Saturday afternoon. Moore, Brooke & Co and J. C. Reane & Co will supervise yarding of every line to ensure success and convenience for district residents.
An important sale under Phillip Kearins action by Walter J. Kelly & Co and Fe O Halloran in conjunction offers 420 Merino and Lincoln cross ewes and rams, long wool breeds, mixed sexes, dairy cows with calves, bulls, pigs, poultry, and farm machinery. The auction at Parker on Friday January 25 1919 begins at 4 pm with luncheon provided and terms arranged.
Fowler Chemist on Rankin Street advertises buy back for empty pots and clean medicine bottles including Epsom salts tins and patent medicine bottles.
On Monday morning near Eugowra Road Forbes to Southern Cross a silver watch and chain pendant missing. Watch engraved O Malley. £1 reward on return to this office. Also New South Wales Government Railways announces cheap excursion tickets to Melbourne for January 16 with specific class fares and return coupon terms.
A meeting in the Cornell Chamber will be held on TOURSDAY at pm to receive statements of accounts and balance sheets in connection with AML promised donations. Receipts and accounts must be in the hands of the Secretary by Monday. All members of the PLL and Anti-Conscription Leagues are urged to attend.
In conjunction with Penrc Williams Parkes agents Norb and Clark announce an auction for the Joseph Brown estate near Tichborne. Items include seven head cattle ten head horses a large farming class of quality chaff and hay harness household furniture and effects and a large quantity sludge. Fuller details to follow from Lamu Boyd Clark Pearce Williams Parkes SSW agents.
Moore, Brooke & Co and J C Reane and Co auctioneers in conjunction list cattle and horses to be sold by public auction at Municipal Yards Forbes on January 15 at 1 30 pm. Included are 150 head of heifers, 12 steers, 80 steers and 70 heifers 18 months to 2 years, 40 heifers two years, 20 good farm mares and 30 mixed horses with ponies. Also 4 000 smalls and a pair of champion team leaders to be offered with full descriptions of ages colors and conditions.
W J Sanders of Parkes offers valuable Forbes Town allotment in Ashburn district. Two-room weatherboard house with water and gas, fronting Park Street. Let to a good tenant, promising an attractive investment. Sale on premises Parkes Forbes Saturday fourth day of January at 2 p m.
The New Land Act opens opportunities for CP holders with five years residence and Settlement Leases to access funds. Up to £50,000 is available, with additional sums offered for various titles. Write with your requirements and prompt attention will be given. Ri. F. Gardner & D., financial agents, 39 Hutt er Street, Sydney.
The Department of Taxation of New South Wales issues a notice under the Income Tax Acts requiring returns for the year 1917 to be filed with the Commissioners of Taxation at George Street North Sydney by February 6, 1917. All persons in receipt of income or liable in any capacity must use Form K, obtainable at post offices and various offices, and employers must supply employee details and salaries. Penalties up to £100 apply for noncompliance. special rules cover gains from property, shares, and future interests.
E Austenof Forbes on Rankin Street notifies the district that Le Nias has taken over the Robinson & Co/H Machinery agency. The agency now includes Federal Harvesters, Winnowers, Plows, Acme Binders, Mowers, Rakes, and other farm implements. Duplication of Federal Harvesters is supplied through the new arrangement.
Land and stock owners must forward a KISTURN in the prescribed form to the Secretary, Pastures Protection Board, for Bes. A return is required even with only one head of stock and from landowners without stock. Penalty up to £29 for neglect. Forms by post or in person at police offices or courthouses. letters must be stamped. Secretary Forbes, P. Hoard.
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