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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

3

Bedgerabong Resident Thomas Shean Dies at Eleven

Death removes Bedgerabong resident Thomas Shean aged 11 after a long illness. He had lived in Bedgerabong for over twenty years and is survived by his widow formerly Miss Peasley and eight children, two married. A son Harry serves at war. Funeral held Sunday with Rev A J Gardner at the graveside.

Bedgerabong Thomas Shean Shean Miss Peasley Eigh Harry A. J. Gardner

James Marsh of Eugowra Dead at Forbes Hospital

James Marsh of Marshdale Eugowra died at Forbes hospital after a sudden illness. Born Cobbity near Camden 67 years ago he moved to Forbes district early and lived there since. He never married and lived with his mother who survives him. A former mco secretary he helped in Evans memorial work and was listed among district pioneers. He kept bushranging relics and stories of the era. Funeral held at Eugowra with interment in the Church of England cemetery.

Forbes Hospital James Marsh Marshdale Eugowra Marsh Cobbity Camden Marah Forbes District Hanaa C. J. Hazelton Connedon Evans E. W. Evans Bank of N.8.w Parramatta Evan Rugowra Church of England G. H. Vitnell

Forbes Correspondence on Forbes dog nuisance

A letter to the Forbes Advocate condemns stray dogs and the dog nuisance in Forbes. The writer accuses dog owners or residents in unaffected areas of hostility to critics and taunts Mr Foley, predicting a reply defending dogs. The tone is combative and local.

Jottings from Coohomata and Forbes Car News

Mia Haslington of Coohomata near Bega celebrates her 100th birthday. Revival of dog poisoning in town ends last week with several dogs harmed. Tax returns must be filed. penalty for neglect is 20 pounds. Red Cross meets Thursday the 20th at 4 pm in council chambers. Ford prices rise from February due to freight costs. Ford dir prices may reach 425. Horseshoeing prices also increase in Sydney. Megars Venabies & Co. shipped four Ford cars to Forbes yesterday. two more Australian bodied cars expected by month’s end.

Mia Haslington Coohomata Bega Red Cross Society Sydney Megars Venabies & Co Ford Forbes

Your Little Bit War Fund Call

Poem urging all able bodies to support Allied war effort with funds and sacrifice. Calls for military service or cash to aid families of soldiers. Emphasizes national duty, courage, and British grit to prove manhood and support in hard times.

Boy Hurd Injured In Farm Carting Accident Near Parkes

A 10 year old boy named Hurd fell from a moving water cart near Parkes Road when the horse bolted. He sustained a severe fracture of the skull and jawbone and was taken to Condobolin Hospital for medical care.

Hurd Parkes Road Condobolin Hospital Cantrill Messra Rath &Cos Winchcombe, Carson, Lod Slavin Logan Cowra Buckland C. C. Buckland

Church of England Sunday Service Schedule Note

Sunday January 24 in Epiphany season with Forbes acm service details. The record lists entries for Bu gowrs and Rey Gardner and Forbes with time slots from 7 to 8 pm, mentioning sums in pounds and a few initials indicating roles or attendees.

Forbes H.C Bugowrs Rey A OF Gardner RD Forbes Hon Reader

Presbyterian Church Services January 23

Sunday services listed for Forbes at 11 am and 7 30 pm with evening meeting at Bedgera bong 2 pm Rev 1 Calder MLA BLD Eusowra and Mr Y Bacon noted for the program entries

Forbes Bedgerabong Calder Mla Eusowra Mr Y Bacon

Shooting and fishing ban at Carrawobitty enforced

A notice states that any person found shooting or fishing on Carrawobitty will be prosecuted without respect to persons. The alert cites REG COWARD, Manager, and is dated January 14, 1916, indicating stricter enforcement and removal of previous permissions.

Forbes Tenders for Laying Mains South Forbes

Municipality of Forbes invites tenders for labor only to lay mains in South Forbes. Tenders must use council forms, be received by 4 pm Monday, 24th instant, and shown at the Town Clerk's office. Depondt J. W. Mills Town Clerk Forbes January 19146.

South Forbes Council

Good Judgments of Tailoring by Jas Maguire Sults

Good judges of tailoring form impressions by appearance and wearing qualities. In tailoring, opinion is formed by the lasting shape and stylish look. Jas Maguire's Suits make a good and lasting impression on all who wear them. They are in the latest style with expert workmanship and finest materials. Satisfaction assured in every detail. Address all correspondence to

Jas. Maguire

Robert Robinson & Co Grain and Chaff Merchants Ad

Robert Robinson and Co merchants advertise consigning produce including chaff hay and wheat with assurances of highest prices and correct weights. They offer prompt returns, account sales and post sale cheques. Forbes Sydney Goode Parkes Walter J. Kally Thos J Martin & Co named as representatives and unload staff listed.

Robert Robinson & Co, Grain & Chaff Merchants Forbes Robert Robinson & Coy Sydney Goode E. ©. Jooper Parkes Walter J. Kally Bogan Gate Thos. J. Martin & Co

Preliminary notice of great clearing out sale near Bo gan Gate

Nesbitt Bros of Bogan Gate directs Pearce and Williams with T J Martin to auction a well appointed farm near Bogan Gate four miles away on Saturday February Sth. Sale includes about 40 horses mainly draught, 200 sheep chiefly 2-tooth Lincoln Cross ewes, some cattle, machinery, poultry White Leghorns and sundry farm sundries. Look out for future issue and note Nesbitt’s small sale date.

Neghitt Smale Pearce & Williams T. J. Martin

Real Assistance to You and Agricultural Show Markets

The text outlines commitment to client service and ongoing contact with clients at agricultural shows and similar events. It emphasizes keeping producers in the country well posted on market fluctuations and other matters related to their interests with consistency.

Evergel

Ice from Purified Water Promises Pure Blayney Ice

A Fortes distributor, W D Geddes of the Federal Butchery in Rankin Street, promotes Blayney Ice made from distilled water. The ad details a multi stage purification process, certified by Sydney analysts, claiming purity, clarity, and hygienic production. It notes lower prices, reliable service, and a stock on hand at the Federal Butchery.

Forbes and Country Freezing Co., Ltd Blayney Works Messhs Dixnon & Burn Sydney Meidees Federal Butchery Country Freezing Co. Ltd Blayney Ice N.B Rankin Street

Pastures Protection Act notice to stock owners warned

Owners who have not yet made a return are cautioned that unless they comply at once legal proceedings will be taken. Penalty £20. T. Lozell, Secretary, Forbes P.P. Board.

T. Lozell Secretar Forbes P.P. Board

For Sale Runabout Ford Car at Venables Garage

Runabout Ford car without fault offered by owner who has joined the Front. Inquiries and particulars available at this office or at the Ford Venables Garage.

Ford

Heart Bugs or Bed Mats and Linoleum Prices

Classified item brief listing shows bed mats and linoleum remnants with special job prices. Mentions figures like 21 2a bf8 7/9 10/8 and a linoleum remnant sale at discounted rates. Local shop promotes sharp pricing and assortment for repairs or projects.

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The Forbes Advocate Foley Poli W. O'Bree Presbyterian Church Reg Coward J. W. Mills Town Hall Sussex Street Cockram & Son E. C. Hooper Eugowba Federal Elbourne Pfhones George Hugo General Carriers Bankia Street General Produce Merchants Auctionesis New South Wales Queensland John Bridge & CO. Ltd Lapis Tolst Hope Manna Station Manna Mountain Thomas Anderson Bergen Park Tad W. D. Geddes Federal Yours Truly, Ww. D. Ged Geddes Pastures Protection Act Thomas Doyle Yamma Station Alfred M.dermott King Street Millthorpe, Dubbo J. ¥. Hudson & CO J. T. Woods West Wyalong Victoria Forbes and District Albion Next Bank OF Australasia General Commission Nole Woods Lachlan Street Brisbane Sample Suites Furniture J. Donaghey Hughes’ Cash Store Barker's Corner Allen Poop Pratae Vhean BR. J. Mulholland & Co Shippers Reg. Coles Lindley Walker & CO Forbes Station Yuide H. W. Schofield Lindley Walker & Co., Ltd Mark Lane Yandilla Itymer Common Firbank Federation W. Somerville Ty Aroha Eugpwra Chappell Pianos WARS C. E. Goddard Toca
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