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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
2
The coroner ruled the death of Sarah Mackrell, 29, of Forbes, caused by self-inflicted suffocation through drowning. Witnesses described her distress over a postponed wedding to William Rath and a missing dress ring, with family members detailing her actions and refusals during the final days. The body was found at a river bank and taken to the Forbes hospital morgue for examination.
A crowded house praised the programme at Mr F H Brook's with the star feature Zigo War a thriller and the bandit chase thrilling the audience. The week promises When Thieves Fall Out Lorna Doone and a 4000 foot operatic piece about the Panama Canal with heavy advance booking urged at Grinsted's agency Lachlan Street.
Jottings show Hunter and Philips sale ads in the Advocate with winter bargains for clothing, beauty creams, and watches. Licencing Court transfers Albion Hotel license to H W Croft. stallion Prince of Lime Hills announced for Glenora. local auctions at Forbes and Bere roads. upcoming show suits from Buckland. and notices on clocks watches and jewelry with a warning to beware Sydney firms.
Police in Loire report the drowning of Sarah in the Lachbin River near South Forbes after she left home on Saturday night and did not return. Constable Colenin and Me Foot Heinke led a two hour salvage that recovered the body four feet beneath water, with a note found on the victim expressing love for her children.
In a coroner’s inquest conducted by Mr. Franiee con, Spencer Willian Coleen testified that on Saturday the 6th he and others searched near South Forbes and near the Lachlan River below the wall. They recovered the body of a woman showing marks of violence and transported it to the hospital for examination. The deceased’s brother Ernest Mackred identified her.
The local golf event on Saturday at Kolr linky concluded with Mra M'Donnell and A. Ciletrist taking the Belmar trophy in a mixed foursome. Final scores and player pairings included Mra Lindsay, Flannery, Mre Jones, TL Mer horns, Mrs Meagher, and W. Byrmew in a tight field.
In the police court this morning Judge Wiley presided. Roy Strickland’s case was postponed for a week. Phill Black was fined three pounds for language and for misbehavior. Conk and J Sloan received fines of one pound each for minor offences.
An outbreak in Sydney prompts quarantines for 14 persons and vaccination depots across the city. Federal authorities declare the area within 15 miles an infected zone and restrict travel after Sunday night to those vaccinated.
George Nash announces a three week sale of Darker's assigned estate stock with absolute clearance pricing. New stock of drapery and trimming items offers latest goods. Nash and partner plan ongoing promotions. J Thompson of Bathurst acquires the business, bringing strong local reputation to Forbes. Mrs Nash plans a short rest before future activities.
Mr Th Vrott entered the Albion hotel yesterday as proprietor supported by Mrs Croft. Mrs Danvers and some of the family left Ferkes Bay on the evening train and will reside at Orange mill by Mr Danvers toward week end. Mr Danvers plans to look for another business after a holiday.
Severn blocks in Forbes district balloted at Court House. Crown lease areas of 20 acres near Eugowra had 3 applicants with Arthur G. W. Douglas winning. Aubrey Jr. M'Carthey and John J. Woodgate drawn as next. Two Crown leases of 410 acres in Currawong parish had two applicants with Ernest Edward Porter and F. P. Lindsay each securing leases. Crown lease No. 670 in Boyd and Currawang parishes had Andrew Williams, Black Thoof Sh were, and J. F. Reid listed. Balance of Land Board meeting held over.
A description extols Ol Orkney Beated Whisky as of unexcelled quality and peerless character, boasting refined flavor and superior craftsmanship that pleases discerning palates.
The Lachlan Hotel in South Forbes shut its doors after J W Spencer died leaving no will and no administrator within three months, causing the license to lapse. Built in 1914 by William Flaper Spencer, the hotel had run under the Spencer family with a storied history including bushranger days and a spotless police record. The closing marks the end of a local landmark once tied to Forbes’ gold rush era and the era of local option.
Miss Molly Willcox daughter of W L Willcox in Forbes native and Beanbah station resident died at Coonamble after fainting at a bachelors’ ball. A blood vessel burst in the brain. she was 20. Father left for Sydney on Tuesday for the sheep show and engagement to Mr T Bull. Funeral held Saturday with many mourners.
Mr W G Smith, agent for Han nam'st Limited, showcases Sunlight Safety Gas at the Vandenberg Hotel sample room. A benzoline air gas machine lighting heating and cooking auto supplies via weight driven suction and car burettor converts gas. Claimed non poisonous non explosive and insured for installation. Demonstrations tonight and for the next four nights.
A quiet wedding was held at St Lawrence Catholic Church Forbes as Leith Morton son of the late Henry Morton of El-Board married Mary Doyle daughter of Thomas Doyle of Yamma Forbes. Rev Doran officiated. Bridesmaid Garnsey attended and M L Doyle brother of the bride was best man. The couple left for Sydney then Melbourne for their honeymoon.
The verse alludes to Julius Caeser and landing at Little Britain with a victor's smile. It contrasts modern people catching a cold with securing relief from Woods Great Peppermint Cure, implying a blend of conquest imagery and colonial era tone with a commerce reference.
Sydney reports nineteen new smallpox cases and 143 people under quarantine including seven patients. A New Zealand health official links the Maori epidemic to Sydney’s outbreak, with over 600 Maoris affected and about 3500 people vaccinated in Sydney yesterday.
Billiards score list shows Alken with 383 and Williams leading at 5370 points in the latest results, indicating the strongest performances.
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr Bruce Smith refused the Speakership of the Federal Parliament. Prospects of Mr W E Johnson securing the coalition are improved. Mr Fowler is mentioned as a likely Chairman of Committees.
The confrontation between the East Greta Railway Company and the workers has been resolved peacefully with an amicable settlement reached, ending the standstill and restoring normal operations.
Sidney report of Drummoyne tragedy shows Amin named Thomas Alfred Streator shooting his wife in the head then turning the revolver on himself. He died soon after from a left temple wound. wife remains seriously injured but expected to recover. The couple had been separated for weeks and a recent train engineer order was taken out by the wife.
Sydney Tuesday Archaic banquet was tendered to Mr Holman at the Town Hall. Mr McGowen said party members were proud to hail him. Holman spoke, aiming to be Premier of the Mother State of the Commonwealth, belonged to a sun never set party, faced a threat ahead, and accepted responsibility.
Mr Wade, speaking at Bowral last night, condemned the party now in power for two short articles of faith. He urged action to seize office and charged the current administration with humiliating spectacle and repeated forsaking of justice.
Reports from London note Servian losses climbing to about 15 000 while Bulgarian losses reach 20 000 as clashes intensify across the region. Martial law spreads to Johannesture with residents ordered to stay indoors after dusk under threat of shooting. An overarching political bargain allegedly links Bulgaria to Salonika exchange for other territorial concessions, while suffragette funds dwindle amid unrest. The final of the al England lawn tennis plate sees Lowe defeat Roe. The Standard claims a suffragette arson plot is under investigation with thousands of phosphorous tubes seized.
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