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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
5
A garbled OCR note hints at a 4 9 plan or 4 billion target involving public funds for poverty relief in Louisville. Names and specifics are unclear. the fragment mentions Forbes and an orange city district but lacks verifiable details.
Clearing sale at Mickeys Plains for Captain Ina Black's estate on Wednesday attracted a very large attendance. Auctions by Turner and Keane of Forbes reported strong prices across stock and implements with only one line of shop and one plough not meeting reserve. Prices included cows £18 10s, heifers £10 8s, steers £6 6s, draft horses £19, wheat £2 16s for a roll of wire netting, and other items selling well.
Leonard Charles Goddard eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Goddard of Forbes married Miss Gertrude Wyndham daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alex Wyndham of Forbes at the Methodist Church. The ceremony featured floral decorations organ and choir renditions with the couple leaving to honeymoon in the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves. The wedding party included bridesmaids Miss Winifred Goddard and Miss Kathleen Wyndham and best man Mr Frank Sande. Gifts were plentiful and valuable.
The wedding took place at St Josephs Church Orange yesterday with Rev Father Brosnan officiating. Lieutenant Cecil M. Suttor of Gundabooka Station Bourke wed Ivy Saul niece of G F Chester Cah Station Forbes. Ida Saul served as bridesmaid. Fittings included a cream dress for the bride and a blue away dress with furs. Gold and pearl brooch given to the bride. gold signet ring given by the bridegroom to the bride. Breakfast at the Royal Hotel followed. The couple plan to reside in Sydney. The groom served three to four years and earned his commission at the front. The bride’s brother has served four and a half years with the A.L.F. and has not yet returned.
Forbes Gun Club held its annual meeting chaired by Allan Morgan with strong member turnout. Officers elected included Morgan as patron and treasurer, A J Martin as secretary, and EB Marlin as vice president. A resignation by Norman Flannery was noted and an honorarium planned. A benefit shoot on July 30 benefits Forbes Benevolent Society with pigeons donated. An ordinary trophy shoot is scheduled for July 23. Auditors D J Murphy and W T Olichrist chosen for twelve months.
The General Committee will meet at 8 pm in the Municipal Council Chamber on Thursday July 10. Discussion covers organizing the territory and planning for an appeal in November to secure funds for local responsibilities. Hon Sec C. F. C Led ez presides.
Turner and Keane auctioneers announce a sale of the entire household furniture and effects from Mrs J Lebborque at Camp LII Forbes. Items include sideboard, living room suite, plush chairs, dining wagon, bedroom and kitchen furniture, and many other articles, sale begins at 2 40 sharp.
The Forbes Pastures Protection Board publishes a monthly schedule of receivers for certifying animal scalps. Names and addresses in Innisfail Forbes Grenfell Parkes and nearby areas are listed with meeting times on the first Monday each month from 2 to 4 pm. Scalps must be delivered to the nearest receiver.
F A Heinke announces readiness to receive all bacon curing orders at Willowdene with satisfaction guaranteed. Postal address provided as Willowdene for correspondence.
Young Judy, a capable typist and shorthand writer, seeks a position in a Forbes office or business house. She offers certificates and testimonials and invites applications at this office.
Tender details issued by the Deputy Postmaster General Sydney close at 2.30 pm on 30 July 1919 for conveyance of mails over the Western Southern and Northern Roads. Commonwealth Gazette notice dated 20 June 1919. Ww. Webster Postmaster General.
The fund to relieve distressed Forbes families, mainly due to influenza, remains open until July 1. Arrangements for personal canvassing of town residents are complete. Secretaries and Treasurer urge donations from country folk, with several farmers already contributing generously. A full donation list will be published once lists close. BK. A. Austen and J. Keane, Hon. Recs. Hog. Mitchell, Hon. Treasurer
A patient reports swift relief from a sore throat and back pains after taking several doses, returning to work with renewed energy the next day. The fragment notes morning listlessness and inability to work before treatment.
Advertisement for Solomon's Influenza Mixture claiming quick cure in 45 hours. Promotes self treatment with price details and direct-from-maker options, naming L. VW. Solomon as chemist and listing local supplier H. J. Fowler Chemlat.
Turner and Keane announce a forthcoming sale at the yard featuring sheep and cattle including 150 XBRED weaners and four mixed lots, with a consignment of mixed cattle. They invite stockholders and buyers from nearby districts to attend and entries are being accepted.
Austen and Pratley announce they have secured a premier ova seal order for rabbit and fur trade in Australia. They invite sellers to share in their judgment, offer quotes before selling elsewhere, and continue to lend to the trade for station produce.
Austen and Pratley provide contact details listing their address on Rankin Street Forbes and a phone number 286 for inquiries or correspondence.
Is M Ball has purchased the above business from J Malcolm. He wants to see you and you will always be glad you saw him. He will be found right there for refreshments. Cigars a specialty.
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