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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
3
The Forbes court records show Charles Upright fined 10 for indecent language. John J. Guan and others fined 10 and 6/ for failing to produce traveling statements with cattle. Several cases involve shooting wild ducks, driving without lights, and unlicensed premises. A lengthy Vandenberg Motel incident led to a postponement. Poison sales and disallowed disinfectants also faced fines.
This morning's proceedings include Christopher Gage charged with terrorizing residents of Calaric and armed with a revolver. the PM ordered Gage to Tarramatta Mental Hospital. Separate rent and property cases: Dowley vs. Joseph for £6 2d and Williams vs. McKellar over stolen stone with payments discussed. multiple witnesses, valuations, and costs awarded. An offensive language incident between William Owen Tooley and William Skinner led to Skinner's fine of 6 shillings, costs 6s 1d, and professional costs 21s.
At court on Saturday a defendant admitted cutting a wire to stop horses entering a wheat field, then restoring the wire. Filnt was fined 16 shillings plus court costs. another witness paid 10 shillings 6 pence, professional costs 21 shillings. A separate case remanded for Benjamin Butler and Arthur Hynda for theft of 24 pounds 4 shillings of tallow from William D Geddes. Ball allowed. surety £60. Castlemaine Brewery Company and J H Woods & Co sought a wholesale wine and spirit license at Forbes. Mr Broderick supported. Sergeant Hanney objected. PM approved.
Cash offer for information leading to recovery of a black gelding pony with brendal marks near shoulder and cheek and slight hip drop. Reward payable from Fergusons at Mansey Harris Depot.
A notice warns that anyone found shooting in Baree Nong after a specified date will be prosecuted without respect to person or property. The terse warning emphasizes strict enforcement and equal treatment under the law.
Mrs Stibbard thanks patrons for past favors and announces a new up to date refreshment room in Rankin street. She promises improved service and invites country visitors for afternoon tea with fowl cup and high tea options available.
December 20 2017 church services listed with times and locations. Forbes 10 a.m. Children’s Service Li a.m. HCS 7.40 p.m. Rean gong Bareonong 1 p.m. latev H. H. Mirrington Engowra 7.70 p.m. Mr F MM Oliver documented in local notice.
Municipal Council to establish Corpora tion Sale Yards behind GLOBE HOTEL and plan fortnightly stock auctions every alternate Saturday afternoon. Moore Brooke & Co and J C Keane & Co announce joint operation with social supervision to ensure yarding quality and a regular Forbes auction becoming a district convenience.
Local church notices list services with times and venues. Rev. David Allen leads January 26 at Forbes and Bedgerabong with afternoon and evening meetings, and January 27 at Forbes and Bedgerabong with a total annual service at 7.3 p.m. and 2 p.m. sessions.
Tenders for carting coal to the Water Works must be received at the Forbes Town Clerk’s office by 4 p.m on Monday 21st January 1914. Specifications available at the Town Hall. J. W. Mills Town Clerk. Forbes.
The New Land Act aimed at easing access for five year residents and holders of Settlement Leases. Various sums are available and applicants should write with requirements. Prompt attention expected. RF Gardner & Co, financial agents, 25 Hunter Street Sydney.
Saturday January 19 audience at the Palace Theatr New York may see Newton Carroll Dramatic Guy Arthur Alberts and Miss Olive Carmen Simonds with a cast of sixteen. The revue features Little Ela Hudson and Miss Malila Carlton along with Mr Arthur Alberts in a pantomime. Everything bigger and brighter with scenery lighting and thrilling acting.
Ki AUSTEN announces the takeover of the Robinson & Cole Machinery Agency as local agent for H. L. Hilds Ltd. The agency lists Federal Harvesters, Little El, Peacock Winnowers, Mowers, Cultivators, grain and fertiliser drills, windmills, engines, gears, and related farm and garden implements supplied.
Drovers passing through Daree Cong must give notice at Baree Cong by order of the manager.
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