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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
3
A December 1917 visit described Lake Gowal as a vast inland sea with water and reeds now reduced to mud and pools. Dead timber forests loom, aquatic birds have largely departed, pelicans roost on dry banks, and the lack of breeding is noted. Duck season opens February 1 offering a strenuous wade for shooters.
Local Forbes notes recount upcoming wedding of Mr EE. J. Reedy and Miss Mollie Watson at the Catholic Church. Many Forbes residents, including Trooper Eric Mayes and Corporal Ivan Allison, return from service in Palestine and Europe with family ties to Wilga, Bondi, and Sydney.
A silver ring was taken from Judy's handbag between Vandenberg Hotel and Robinson & Meilion's office. A 4 reward is offered for recovery to Mrs Tabart at Vandenberg Motel. Also seeks a black draught colt 3 years old branded X near shoulder with £50 reward on conviction. Prize offers for poultry boxes and land rental near Grawlin.
A reader chides J R Strickland for seeking attention in print. The letter ridicules his public praise of citizenship and cautions him to refrain from exaggerating his influence. The writer recalls a past burlesque at a fancy dress ball and predicts Strickland will see this notice.
Notices warn that anyone driving stock through Leura must give required notice and trespassers will be prosecuted. Stray stock will be impounded and fences damaged will be charged. Local notices also advertise wheat scrip buyers and delivery rights in Forbes Blayney Terrace.
We notify Forbes district farmers that Brule Wheat Pool receives wheat on their behalf. J B TREV MOLD & SONS LTD, South Forte.
The Australian Labor Party Forbes branch will hold its annual meeting on Friday evening January 24 1919 in the Council Chambers at Port Busin. The session includes the presentation balance sheet and the election of officers. Sorrotary Adams serves as secretary.
The Pastures Protection Board warns stock owners who have not yet lodged returns they will be prosecuted if not done within seven days. Applies to any owner with even one hand of stock. Maximum penalty 20 pounds. Signed T. Lorell, Secretary, Pastures Protection Board, Fortce.
A 1918 ledger from Forbes Clerk of Petty Sessions shows routine court work under Mr A Arnold and assistant Mr Garnsey. It lists license and licensing court activity, district and quarter sessions cases, bankruptcies, mining licenses, and public revenues including mining revenue and probate moneys.
The Annual Meeting of Subscribers will be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday January 25 at 8 p.m. Business includes election of trustees committee auditors and other elective officers.
Tenders invited by February next for digging out and eradicating rabbits on several Canowindra country paddocks. Contracts may start in March or with rain, covering Yard Paddock about 20 acres and Spring Paddock about 1000 acres along with Long Gully Wadidlock TI acres, Love's Paddock 580 acres, Chinaman's Paddock Liht acres, Lower Cashin's paddock 93 acres and Kurrajong paddock 490 acres. Specifications available from THE MANAGER Canomodine Canowindra.
Turner and Keane auction Mrs PF Black items on January 29 listing bedstead sets, chests, linoleums, chairs, tables, sideboard, writing desk, kitchen furniture, crockery and utensils. Also four light horses with harness and saddle. Auction to be held near Public School.
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