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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
1
Before Mr H Holcombe yesterday at Forbert Court Gattlelb Jarriel pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place and was fined £2 with costs.
A Bedgerabong man AY Bedgerabong is charged with stealing a sleeve links valued at 3 shillings. Thomas Shortt and others testified. a soft case with links was found under a bed and later identified. The defendant faced a fine of 49 shillings or 11 days imprisonment.
The defendant Sydney Le Morcany faced charges of stealing copper valued at £4 from J Woods. Evidence showed drunken behavior and pursuit by constable Brankish. Post hearing, Broderick noted the residence had been emptied the prior week and the copper recovered near the gate as police investigated the yard.
A damaged police report recounts a man named Le Brocque claiming he did not steal the copper on a Friday night near Sherritt. He admits drinking and wandering toward South Forbes, then says he was questioned by police and later released with the copper to Mr Woods, who testified about the incident.
Cobrum rode by Com Delly won the National steeplechase in heavy going, with Booligal second and Li11 third. strong rough going affected many horses. The race carried £4000 in stakes and featured three hunter races, while a judge ruled Wadecinton’s result unchanged amid controversy.
A terse public notice warns that anyone found glitoting on Baree ong after the date will be prosecuted without respect to person or status. It is signed by the manager, Pareenon.
Fragmentary notice from Rankin Street Livery Stables mentions Laney Whete and a nearby hotel. The garbled text references business activity, a proprietor, and possible ownership or listing statuses with uncertain OCR readings.
Serve will FRAT COy Some Irlot Representative Personal Ac ident Workman's Compensation and other branches of Accident Insurance Accepted Term on application.
Balance carried forward 19 983 pounds. In hand 77 108 pounds. Subscribed capital 262 500 pounds. Total security 399 633 pounds. Includes officers Allerman Thomas Inghes chairman of board of advice Rouary Kek manager Sinanulal position let Tor Spit paid upsess Ebt SuL Reserve Fund 20 260 pounds.
Ed Weaver Co advertises fire, accident, live stock, and property policies. Coverage includes dwellings, furniture, stock-in-trade, buildings, crops, and workers compensation. Claims low rates and agents ready to assist. notes homesteads and growing crops are insured.
G, Hugo & Son are areal agents for Usa, representing Dalgety & Co, Wood, Wheat, and Machinery. Nicolson & Mortow’s Farm implements Wolseley Shop Shearing Machines, UP NeLag Chat Cuthore. Victoria Insurance Co, Tid.
Fortnightly auction sales completed. Thanks to public, sellers, and buyers for support in establishing a yard business. Block sales continue as before. Conducted every second Saturday as special sales under Moore Brooke and Co. J Beand and Co Auctioneers.
In every department, Mae Gost leads the West region with a focus on growth and service. The note highlights leadership across divisions and plans for expansion under the Menor group.
Parkes based Walter J Kelly & Co advertise stock and station agents services Dalgety and Co Ltd advances on wool and stock. District agents listed for Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill.
The Bishop visited Jolud's Church of England on Wednesday and unveiled marble tablets memorializing Privaton Hertie Ducker and Kaward Gillard who died in France in October 1917. He dedicated a tablet to Ukе lata Vetvuts Albney Fullerton Jones, former superintendent of the Sur lay Seuiat prior to enlistment. The bishop spoke on sacrifice and duty, and confirmed thirty candidates at various services. He was hosted by Mr and Mrs A J Baldock and Mr Forbes during his Fortes stay, with a note that one report of his visit was omitted from the instant account.
A district repatriation committee meeting held Saturday afternoon in Forbes elected a chair in the mayor’s absence. The body agreed the government would nominate two additional executive members, with federal funds supporting the committee. The secretary position was filled by Mr Lazell, and various local figures were named for roles, including Messrs Wy iI Sly and Myron.
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