Royal Support and Coalition Leadership in Wartime Britain
The article praises King George V and the royal family for stabilizing Britain during World War I. It credits the King with forging a nationwide coalition government in 1916, uniting parties to confront national emergency. Public loyalty surged after the 1918 election and the royal visit to see New Coward’s Cavalcade.
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England
Victoria
Edward
George VI
Europe
George V
Frirely
Wig
Ramsay Maddonald
Tinea
Great Britain
Alnest
Outspoken landholder taunts court over rabbit case
In a heated session, landholder Hosken claims unfair treatment as fines and costs are recorded for a property with extensive rabbit burrows. He alleges prior offers to enclose land and frustration over inspectors failing to curb rabbit destruction, naming local officials and a board dispute.
Forbes Express Mourns Loss Of The King
Distressing news reached Forbes in Sydney as the news spread of the King’s death. Public offices closed, Strand Theatre canceled its show, stock and station agencies shut down in respect, and the Union Jack flew at the Town Hall. Forbes District Hospital board observed a minute of silence at the king’s memorial.
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Forbes
Waa
Sydney
Stringer
Madien
Strand
Buriinsdes
Kallumast
Forbes Dieterer
H. K. Ford
King
Dance disturbance case at Forbes Town Hall
At Forbes Police Court on Tuesday Leslie Craig was fined £2 8s including court costs for offensive conduct at a Town Hall dance last November. He pleaded guilty describing himself as intoxicated while pulling people about and refusing to leave when the caretaker asked. The magistrate Mr Ryan allowed a month to pay the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Leslie Craig
Craig
Berri
Clark
Hyan
Whleb
Special Stock Sale at Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd of Sydney and W K Gornney and Sonor Ltd Forbes report a penning of 138 000 fat and store sheep at a special sale on Tuesday. The market for all classes of grown sheep eased 1d to 2d, lambs steady, stores firm with few vendor reserves, clearance near 10,000. Notable prices include Are J Hawsthorne 16/10, Wothers 18/4, Gilome tra 19/10, Allen Bros 22/8, and many others with Prime wethers 16/ to 18/4, ewes 10/4 to 17/1. Stores aged merino ewes 7/11 to 8/, wethers to 11/4, lambs and hoggets to 16/7. A two-year-old Calabash ewe sold at 18/2. The sale was conducted on behalf of vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormmonwealth Wool and Produce Co
Lid
Sydney
W. K Gornney
Sonor
Forbes
Tueulay
J. Hawsthorne
Foas Nena
Creda Wothers
L. Gilometra
Erome Hoggeta
Allen Bros. Wuckers
H. Allen
A. J. Buc
T. H. Blank
Merino Wethers
A. A. Sharp
Ewes
H. F. Sweeney
HR. H. Meares
Unusual hotel case over missing portmanteau in Nowra court
In Nowra Court Justice Meald heard Erith Merrit claim £70 for loss of a portmanteau from the Prince of Wales Hotel. A guest and party arrived late, booked in, and suspect theft after returning to the room. Hotel keys were involved. a back-door entrance was alleged. The jury delivered a £60 verdict with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Meald
Nowra Court
Erith Merrit
Prince of Wales Hotel
Howe
Il Atreet
Aod
Totel
Tsar
New policing era for Parkes starts with staff move in
A new policing era began in Parkes as the Western district police division opened with the superintendent and staff at the Parkes station. Inspector Williamson of Bathurst, named for promotion, will lead until Supt Toohill arrives from Bathurst to assume command at Goulburn. The move involves staff transfers, new office furniture, and updated communications as the district prepares for a smoother policing operation in town.
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Western Police Division
Parkes
Williamson
Bathurst
Supt Toohil
Goulburn
Cone Clark
Public Sergien
Bet Love Apy
Invarder
Vie Town
Bettet Claas
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Forbes P.P. Board
Hoskin
Meitlon
Havine
Hawke
Metirr
Rome
Houndine
Cibao
Meighborn
Dalrida
Ita
Peinapeiion
Meby
Michita
Pye
Meibers
Forbes Vieiriet Hospital
Bowler
Ormaby
Hywn
Vowken
Mr. Hosken
Publais House
Bt Head
Venables
Fordman
Big Forbes
Lowndes
Eos
Porbortle Brown & Co. Ltd
Meagher
Fuji
FANCY
N Styles
Wern
Aizes
Oxford
Sale
WEEE
G&cup
John Meagher & Co., Ltd
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