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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
5
Private F. C. McGeorge, son of Mr and Mrs J.R. McGeorge of Farrand-atrost, was killed in action in France about two months ago after a lengthy period of patrols and service. He was known for his steady conduct and was well regarded by friends and family.
The Forbes Bown Band Board held a meeting in Council Chambers with attendance from Meyers A Nelson chair Austen Ohms White Caune Shir singlan and others. A notice to two promoters was approved for nonattendance and potential removal from the band. Plans for a farewell event on July 9 were discussed along with fundraising duties and pursuing an ex-member to recover a cornet. A report noted several members damaged the bandroom on June 28 and affected items by fire with investigation ongoing.
A community concert at Patriotic Hall, hosted by Hokan Gate, raised funds for the Red Cross Society. Notable attendees included Mr Schofield and Fortes Convent, with commentary praising performers and the event's success.
Jottings note July 28 to August 61 for Joby Mould United Minion events at Bray's hall Wychan and town hall on Sundays with church week days in aid of Red Cross funds. Racing reports include Forbestrotter Merixuld second to Sting in Encourage d Trot at Victoria Park and Grand National Nordies near Melbourne. Market notes cite 20,000 sheep penned at Homebush and prices for cattle and horses. A bullock sale of £22 10/- is mentioned amid crowds around hotels and Prince Charley sire records in South Australia.
Booked fixtures for September include Wooddatork Le and Forbes on the 25th, Koorawatha B C acrosEn on the 10th, and Cowrs Friendly Sociatles. Parkes Show Meeting and other local club events are listed among the day’s activities.
The bereaved family expresses sincere thanks to kind friends in Farber and Bedgerabong districts including Miss Flo Constante of Parkes Hospital Staff for letters and words of sympathy after our recent bereavement. 2. MRS M'GRORGE.
Mr and Mrs Rae express heartfelt thanks to Dr Delbery Matron and the nursing staff of Farben District Hospital for their kindness and care shown to their little child during the stay at the institution as inmates, signed M r and Mrs W R Rae INE.
A social will take place at Sir Ty Wray's Hall in Vycilan on Wednesday July 17 to aid the Red Cross. Admission is 5 shillings for gents and ladies free with Langford noted. Proceeds support relief efforts and local charity funds.
Notice states that future sections owing to Forbes Garage must be settled, or compound interest at seven percent per month will be charged. Public reminded to deal with this entity under the stated conditions.
Public notice concerned with owing and encumbrances on property. It references dates, names, and actions by officials about estate allocations, payments, and possible sale or enforcement. The readable fragments indicate a formal legal action affecting possession and transfer of the described real estate.
The notice lists show dates for Weak Hill Condobolla Trundle Wagga Forbes Grenfell Young Temora Yous Huptowber Mthtty Cowse Wyalone Eugowra and similar towns with September events. It notes dates fixed for these shows and urges forward scheduling so all listings align with the official list.
Wheat scrip buyers seek any quantity at full rates. Contact Lachlan Street Farber agent Grinsted for swift exchanges. Numerous men awaited contract work including fencing miraviog and rabbitings. Note: names James Waddell and local places mentioned.
Auction notice lists multiple farming engines with ages from four to seven years, noting wood and new parts, freight costs, and delivery options. Items include a Thrash machine 7 years old at £180, a Maruwen 7 years five months old at £75, and a Virgo binder £15, with terms requiring 21 percent cash on delivery and balance by date.
A brief note states that large orders were placed with Mi at the full market rate. No additional context or names are provided in the fragment.
Private sale advertisement lists 73 steers and 5 Lincoln rams with prices and conditions. Includes Lincoln ewes, hoggets, teasers, wethers and lambs with varied ages and ready for September sale. Mentions terms, quality, and incoming stock details across ewes, hoggets, and lambs.
Fragmentary OCR lists several Australian Imperial Force soldiers with varying units and labels. Names include Private Thomas Allius and Private Thomas Atkins in multiple battalions and corps, all noted as serving abroad. The garbled text references official guidance on addressing letters to soldiers in active service.
A fragmented inventory listing various winter and home items including straps, warmers, hearth regu lations, door mats, traps, chairs and rocking chairs. The column appears to catalog products with numbers and partial descriptions, names and brands obscured by OCR.
A fragmented note from the Red Cross Information Bureau hints at free cables about soldiers. It mentions sharing soldiers names, units, and battalions but the text is garbled and incomplete.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales issues a probate notice for the estate of a deceased person died on a date in 1918. Executors, named in the will, request all persons with claims or interests to send in their statements by a specified deadline. The notice warns against disturbances to the estate and names Robinson & Mellon as attorneys for the executor.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions October, road mills, Hill, WWE, Surantue Shgar CeUL LAA, and Pearce & Williams. The passage appears as a damaged historical stub with scattered names and dates, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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