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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1915

Page

3

Seeds for present planting catalog entry

A vintage seed catalog fragment lists pansy varieties Giant Flowered Ruff led Stocks Vernation Despainium forms and various annuals with prices, plus beet, cabbage, carrot and other vegetable seeds in small packets. The note notes post free seed catalogues and a supplier Dransfield's Seeds stocked by Mr El 7 Grinsted Stationer.

Malmaizon Riviera Dransfield MR EL 7 Grinsted Stationer Eto

Eugowra P A and H Society Meeting Minutes

A Friday evening meeting at the School of Arts hall considered printing tenders for the forthcoming show. President J W Lees led a vote to accept G W Brownhill of The Forbes Advocate tender. The schedule is being prepared and donors are asked to submit names. Next meeting slated for month end.

Eugowra P. A. ‘and H. Society School of Arte Inet Messrs J. W. Lees D. O. Douglas N. G. M'Millan L. Kirby H. J. Greenhalgh C. Nash T. Howell W. Banham J. J. Binderberry A. Wheatley Gome

Meeting of Kugowra Farmers and Settlers Association

Members of the Kugowra branch met at the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon. They discussed Australia Day aid for the Rifle Club, contributions to the Australian Ted Crose Fund, road repairs on Wangan Road and stock route to Boree Shire boundary, government action on wheat bag availability, and a proposed Co Operative Trading Company with several taking shares. The meeting adjourned with the School of Arts facing decline in public interest and an upcoming annual general meeting on Imat 5.

Kugowra Farmers and Settlers' Association School of Arte Meseta C. T. Boyd J.T. Noble A. J. M Kle J. J. Sheehy M'Millan W. Cc. Childs L. Mallick W. Banham J. M. Marah W. Sommerville M. Wheatley Rife Club Ted Crose G. Mc*Millan Jemalong Wangan George Greenhalgh Boree J. Mare Co-Operative Trading Coy School of Arts Sth Imat

Weather offers ideal growing conditions with recent frosts minor

The report notes favorable weather for growing with grass progressing well. A thunderstorm early Wednesday brought a substantial rain shower, boosting weekly totals to over half an inch.

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Local notices and society items in a scattered report

A compact roundup of community notices and events includes a Bugowra Jockey Club race meeting planned for September, a committee meeting at the Club House Hotel, and a pending departure for Narromine. Also noted are a missed circus appearance, Oddfellows ticket returns, Australian Red Cross Fund progress, a motor cycle gift to Australia Day fund, an art union for the churning, a dissolved partnership between Noble and Telford with Noble taking over, and an advertisement about dissolution details in page six.

Bugowra Jockey Club Lita Club House W. C. Cheadle Bank of New South Wales the Oddfellows' Social Australian Red Cross Fund N. G. M'Millan Australia Day Fund Art Union Messie Noble & Telford Fth Noble Telford

Call for support to save Eugowra School of Arts

A correspondence from the School of Arts secretary appeals Eugowra and district businesspeople for donations and membership to repair and paint the deteriorating building. Warning is given that without prompt aid the institution may close by month end, affecting Rifle Club Oddfellows PF and A Association meetings, social events, and the local library.

Eugowra School of Arts Nod Bugowra Rifle Club Oddfellows A. Association Farmers and Settlers Taganrs Alreas

Wake Up Eugowra Reader Letter Defends District

A July 2 letter signed Traveller is countered by a Eugowra reader who asserts the district remains active with capable locals ready to debate and act. The reply reassures on post office reforms, notes Eugowra’s service at the front, dismisses the revolving postmaster idea, and hints at an upgraded office soon.

Eugowra Bngowra Telng Times Eugonra Leas Grange

Short-sighted critic replies on wartime price controls

A farmer counters Mr Lee’s letter in your 9th issue, arguing governments restrict grain distribution during war is necessary and that price fixing benefits the people, unlike private firms. He notes profits from wheat trading and suggests Mr Lea misreads the farmer’s plight.

M. Leo Lee Lea

In Hospital Private Booth Writes From Cairo Ward

Private W H Booth of South Forbes wounded at Dardanelles writes home from HelioPolia Cairo hospital. He describes losing his right forefinger, abscess operations without chloroform, soldiers laughing in the ward, and the march ashore under fire. He recalls a bayonet assault and seven days of scouting before reaching Cairo.

W. H. Booth South Forbes Dardanelles Forbes Heliopolia Hospital Cairo Booth H. G. Young Berona Derflinger

Farmers and government as buyers in wheat pricing debate

In this parliamentary excerpt from 1915, Tichborne argues that Queensland electors and New South Wales farmers show government as the best buyer, criticizing Mr Lee for backing speculators and calling for constitutional reform. He notes high dealer control of fodder prices and dismisses supposed candidate promises, urging harmony to shift constitutional power.

Queensland N.3.w Victoria Lee Liberal Party Earlieh

Ourse lves and the Public notice on arrangement for enlargements

Readers are directed to a special announcement with the same headline. The notice explains that the price arrangement applies only for three months and cautions those seeking profit from the deal to consider freight paid delivery of enlarged photographs in beautifully framed form.

Property sales by Corbett and Corbett agents Sydney

Messrs Corbett and Corbett of 11 Rawson Place Sydney report two months of sales direct from owners Manildra hotel and farm at Parkes seven cottages on Epping road two on Manning road Double Bay two pairs on Busby Parade Waverley 2557 acres at Trundle with Lowing Co and Coyle White good will of Commercial Hotel Parkes orchard property at Pennant Hills Sydney three houses at Forbes 330 acres freehold at Bogan Gate total two weeks two twonthe 4140000

Corbett and Corbett Rawson Place Sydney Manildra Parkes Coyle and White Epping Road Manning Road Double Bay Busby Parade Waverley Trundle Lowing & Co Coyle & White Goodwill Orchard

Canberra Boot Store Changes Hands in Forbes District

WM. O Neill announces purchase of the boot repairing business from Mr A P Molitor in Forbes and district. He continues the boot repairing department and invites public patronage, noting the store will operate as before after the transfer.

WM. O'Neill Forbes and District A. P. Molitor N.B

Croft and Dunn Take Over Local Hotel

Corner Lachlan and Templar HH Croft announces takeover of the well known house to operate on beat lines as a modern residential and commercial hotel George Dunn notifies Forbes and District of taking over the hotel and pledges strict business to earn fair patronage from years of prior support

HH. V. Croft George Dunn Forbes and District Pee

Wooda Great Peppermint Cure Promises Modern Comforts

When pockets are empty and clothes shabby the speaker warns of a girlfriend deserting for a wealthier suitor who can provide security. The verse alludes to Wooda Great Peppermint Cure as a satirical stand in for a remedy promising ease through money rather than affection.

Notov Wooda

Insurance Policy Coverage for Peril Events

The policy outlines coverage for fire including crops stacks, hailstorm, accident including farmer's special policy, and live stock including foaling risks. It specifies aims to provide indemnity up to standard levels for listed hazards under farm risk protection.

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Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association

Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association offers personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. District representatives F Bath Co. handle terms on application.

Norwich London Accident Assurance Association Jorore F. Bath & CO

Notice Advertises Property Sale Under Owner Wellington

Legal brief states two or more items of property owned by the same party with a price of 15 guineas. For further particulars apply to the owner, Wellington, N.8.W.

Humberette two seater car debut in Australia sales

Humber Ltd introduced the Humberette two seater at about £190 in Sydney. The car is marketed as economical with lower running costs, claiming 194 per mile including tyres. The ad promotes reliability on rough roads and invites readers to request proof.

Humbers Ltd Cacy Tyren

Hotel Change of Manager Sparks Update for Forbes Area

Mr Martin notifies Forbes and surrounding districts that he has taken over the Club House Hotel from Mr Lal Walace. He plans to run the business on up-to-date lines with wines and spirits dispensed truthfully. Tables supervised by Mrs Martin. Excellent stabling and car storage offered. Motto: Treat Others as You Expect Others to Treat You.

Martin Forbes Lal Walace Imbel

Scottish Union Insurance Offer For Broad Coverage

Scottish Union and National Insurance Co offers fire accident live stock and personal insurance covering dwellings furniture stores stock-in-trade farm buildings crops and more. Homesteads woolsheds haystacks growing crops and all classes of risks insured at low rates. Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes.

Edward Weaver & CO Forbes

All Classes of Carrying Contracted For and Removals

General notice of furniture removals storage and parcel delivery services. advertising carrying contracts and storage options. wool hides and skins bought and telephone contact listed as 169.

General Produce Merchants

Central Livery Stables Change of Ownership on Rankin Street

Jack Dowley announces he has taken over Central Livery Stables on Rankin Street from Jack Robb. He pledges best attention and full confidence in handling the business, highlighting his practical experience with horses and reliability.

Central Livery Stables Rankin Street Jack Dowley Forbes and Tistrict Jack Robb

Rankin Street Pageant at Dowley Factory Opposite Coach Works

The item notes the location on Rankin Street near Jack Dowley and F RatH & Co.'s Coach Factory, indicating a site reference rather than a full event. No further details are provided in the readable text.

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