Forbes District Mining Yields £21342 In Past Year
Mining warden Mr Holcombe reports Forbes district totals by mineral. Gold 1800 oz valued at £6722, silver 120840 oz valued £4897, platinum 1469 leads worth £358, lead 80 tons £6497, magnesite 80 tons £1660, manganese 10 tons £? total £21342. Returns from Trundle Rogan Gate Kugowra were nil.
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Holcombe
Forbes
Tiald
Don
Parkes
Yale
Vailur
Trundle
Rogan Gate
Kugowra
No Hospital Wheat Report From Forbes Secretary Letter
J H Bates secretary to Forbes Hospital forwards a letter from H Elliott secretary of the Forbes Barmera and Settlers Association. Elliott explains interviews with buying agents and arrangements for wheat reception but notes railway yard collection impractical due to congestion and contractors. He speaks of attempts to coordinate via certificate negotiations and criticizes the committee’s management while leaving the matter to them.
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Ir J. H. Bates
Forbes Hospital
H. &. ‘Elliott
Forbes Barmera and Settlers Association
Imei
Stepa
Aay
J. B. Reymond
Sune
Harry Walker
Advertising praises for Historic Forbes booklet by local councils
Extracts of replies from Jemalong Shire Council Blue Mountains Shire Clerk Gunning Shire Council and others praise the Historic Forbes and District booklet. They call it well produced informative and a credit to Forbes with anticipated town growth and publicity benefits for the West.
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Forbes
Jemalong Shire
Town and Country Journal
Ecompiler
Blue Mountains
Lawson
Gunning
Waugoola
Cowra
F. P. Dunne
Advocate
Learing
Forbes and District
Benin
Anniversary Day notes and local incidents in Parkes
From Our Own Correspondent: Anniversary Day promises cricket and sparrow ghost amusements while town clerk W R Payton starts in harness. Attendance counted at Allies Day events, milk fines issued, and a fire destroyed crops near Cookamidgera. Damaged crop and injuries to Fred Toms reported with hospital treatment.
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WR. Payton
Eldings
Hert M‘kay
Cookamidgera
Lieut. Savage
Hoomeranga
R. B. Nash
Lake Metcalfe
Beargamil Dam
Dakin
National Rifle Association
Parkes
O. J. Howard
Howard
Hairy Man Musecorite Charged With Vagraney In Bathurst
Peter Musecorite known as Hairy Man from Tuesday Island faced Bathurst Police Court this week on vagrancy charges. He terrified women and children in the O Connell district by prowling midnight, carrying a ble stick and demanding food. He had no blankets or shelter, claimed to be a miner, and appeared unkempt. The magistrate sentenced him to a months gaol with warned return would bring further time.
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Peter Muscorite
O Connell
Bathurst Polles Court
Muscorite
Lsland
O'Connell
Harper
Muecorite
Distri
Musecorle
Ments
Ain
Letters for Soldiers Steamers to London via Suez
Royal Mail steamers leaving Sydney for Egypt and the Dardanelles will carry letters for soldiers. Vessels include Kirmala January 22 Klyber February 1 Medina February 16 Mongolia March 1 Malwa March 11 Orontes March 22. Address changes not needed as troops withdraw from Gallipoli.
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Sydney
London
Suez Canal
Egypt
Dardanelles
Forbes
Royal Mail
Kirmala
Klyber
Medina
Mongolia
Malwa
Orontes
Gallipoli
Albion Hotel Ad Highlights Leading Commercial House
The Albion Hotel presents itself as a leading commercial and family hotel, describing itself as the best in every department. H. V. Croft is listed in connection with the hotel notes.
Post Office Hotel License Taken Over by T Ginty
T Ginty announces he has taken over the license of the central Post Office Hotel from E. Richardson and pledges to continue the well regarded standards. He promises the best of everything and strict attention to patrons to merit future support.
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T. (. Ginty
E. Ke, Richardson
Club House Hotel Under New Management
L F Martin formerly of Orange assumes control of the former AlA Alarvin Motel now renamed Club House Hotel and will run it on updated lines. Wines and spirits will be true to label with Mrs Martin supervising the tables. Excellent stabling and motor car storage available. Motto: Treat Others as You Expect Others to Treat You.
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Ala Alarvin
Altve
Lal Wolace
Martin
Royal Hotel Forbes Celebrates Superior Accommodation
Forbes visitors are invited to call at the Royal Hotel Parkes for superior accommodation with an excellent menu and good stabling. The Royal Hotel offers tea and trains and serves Schweppes crate waters through Bruce Thompson as sole agent.
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Forbes
Parkes
Royal Hotel
Schweppes
Historic Forbes and District booklet on sale locally
A descriptive booklet titled Historic Forbes and District is still available from this office and all local agents. It offers illustrations and details of the Forbes area, inviting readers to obtain a copy for a fuller historical view and local heritage.
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Forbes and District
Tom Smith Takes Over Forbes Stables
Tom Smith announces he has taken over the Forbes district stables and invites public trust. He describes himself as a practical, experienced horseman ready to apply his best effort to all business aspects with confidence.
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Tom Smith
Forbes and District
Shanahan and Peasley Hire Cars Day and Night
Shanahan and Peasley offer first class car hire with day and night service. They cater picnics and wedding parties with flexible terms and offer distance driving services.
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Shanahan & Peasley
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Ox Wall
Bebarfald
Auldress
Bebarfald’s Ltd
George Street
Elall
Dalton
Dalton Brothers, Limited
Forbes District Mining
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Albion Hotel
H. V. Croft
Post Office Hotel
Richardson's
Club House Hotel
L. F. Martin
Orange
L.f.m.a Motto
Bruce Thompson
Central Livery Stables
Rankin Street
Jack Robb
F. Rath & Co
Cars For Hire
Proprietors
George Hugo
General Carriers
Parcela
General Produce Merchants
Aunt Mary
Harris’ Boots
J. Harris
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