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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
Architect Mek Stewart Hobaris announces start of practice in the Forties District. He offers to prepare plans specifications and supervise construction and related work for projects in Goma state and under Imperial Army directions.
A vivid scene on site shows Style and Neuter in debate over the value of a well dressed appearance. Attendees insist that tailored suits are the true mark of sophistication and status.
The Capocitadra squad will not travel to Forbes on Sunday due to several players suffering influenza. They will, however, meet Forbes in the competition final on the following Sunday. FRIDAY July 18, 1919. CURRENT TOPICS.
A grand ball and waltzing competition are planned at the town hall to aid the town end funds. Forbes hosts the event on Tuesday night July 29 with a valuing competition as a highlight.
An ALF team and the Rifles Club plan a rifle match with a strong team likely from the former. The venue and quarter timing are under discussion as organizers hope for a head start.
A thief targeted Mr J FR Mhwurge on Farrand Street this week. He had been trapping rabbits near the lower Tait area, but on returning to the scene he found two air lies stolen from his traps.
Heavy frost marked Tuesday night as the coldest on record for Forbea. A minimum of 26 degrees was registered, six degrees below freezing, with widespread ice and dripped tape and ground frost noted on Wednesday.
The Forbes Jockey Club shows will be held on Friday August 20 and the following day with a five furlong race each day. The Advocate carries the notice with prize money of £400. Mr Neil MacPhillamy donated £5 towards expenses for the recent benefit meeting and sends apologies for not attending.
Local bowlers signified their intention to take part in a rink contest. They must arrive on or before 1 am for play to start promptly. Afternoon tea will be provided. Host president Mr A J Baldoon invites members to attend.
A cheque for £174 2s drawn on the Tregulana account was presented to stop payment. The holder Mr Mat tick Glynn junior visited the bank around 10 15 pm and found the signer had earlier attempted to seal the cheque. Mrs Arnold and Joseph Smith appear in court with tolls and charges referenced.
Tonight's town hall gathering considers replacing gas lighting with electric power. A referendum for ratepayers and a special committee to gather funding and data may follow, as officials debate the gasworks financial woes and past audits.
About eleven hundred medals were distributed to children by local volunteers during the holiday program. Numerous ceremonies and the event included decorations and musical features, with orderly participation and general good spirits noted.
The Row Fathers O Belen and O Fohan led a Peace medal ceremony this morning at Forbes Convent schools. An exceptionally large attendance of children received a token commemorating the end of the war as Captain Hean's message was read and a holiday declared.
The Peace Day schedule is revised with a 2 30 PM national anthem outside the town hall by the band. The mayor will unveil the honor roll and address the public. Speakers include a shire councillor and J Thomson representing repatriation, with clergy. Children will parade into the hall for a picture entertainment showing Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, with adults charged as usual. A bonfire is planned in North Circle Park at night.
Driver Jack Hugo son of Mr and Mrs Hugo of Forbes Road Forbes returned home on Wednesday after more than three years away. He enlisted early in 1916 and served on the western front throughout the war. He was rammed with the railway department prior to his enlistment and went uninjured. A large parade of relatives and friends greeted him warmly.
Sydney reports the PLL Executive threatens to expel Willis Rutherford and Rosa for backing a social democracy party. The congress of Labor Leagues and Unions is deemed legal for August. £5000 relief funds for unemployment and distress will be shared by State and Federal governments. influenza deaths rise in metropolis. railway strike looming over Townsville. remission of sentences announced for peace celebrations. David Storey sworn in as Minister for Public Health.
In the U S Senate Republican Mr Sherman urged rejection of the Shantung section of the Peace Treaty calling it treacherous and harmful to the League of Nations aims. He warned Modern Aimes would aid Japan and strengthen its bid for world power.
Private Charlie Blume, an old Forbes boy, arrived this morning after returning from war. He lived in Linmore before enlisting, left a wife and family, and was wounded twice in France. His father and many relatives reside in Forbes, where he received a hearty welcome.
The Forbes district report lists visitors including Signaller Maitland returning home after long service. It notes Rev A C Sands as locum tenens at Penpont Scotland, possible appointment for Andrew’s Church Forbes, and MLA John Calder involvement. Lieutenant H V Howe receives a second mention for conspicuous service. Interments and local tributes are also reported.
A reader argues for pricing by hundredweight in beef trade urging buyers and butchers to supply 40 hundredweights per order and suggesting adjustments for orders of trees, claiming current estimates around 50 per hundredweight complicate calculations. The letter to the Forbes Advocate signed by William Oat discusses practical weighing and pricing methods.
Public holiday in Forbes as Parkes Racing and Trotting Club stages events with Rogk Lee and Black Rust winning trotting races. Mr Turner and Keane to sell effects on account of Mr L Rywt next Wednesday. G W N Grigvo moves to new property Deloraine formerly Lucky Ride. Homebuel markets show sheep, cattle, and merin’dg details amid peace celebrations. Fortes football players called to assemble for practice. Military boots advertised for 149 cash at M Dales and Turts Boot Shops Forbes. Jack Moreland solicits show suit orders. Buckland advertises tailoring services.
The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative showcased strong presence at recent produce sales. They sold rabbit skins at 7s per lb and 5s 3d for two consignments, and led the tallow sale with 64 tons from 13 casks for £75 15s, a market record.
Mr T I Campbell general secretary of the Farmers and Settlers Association visiting Forbes as part of the N and W Board of Trade to gather details on the rural workers inquiry and the basic wage. He says federal control caused oversupply then allocated sacks to merchants at high cash terms hindering Calcutta imports. He urges authorities to safeguard farmers and notes Bathurst remarks and possible Commodities Commission action.
Drop in while passing to view C Buckland's range of suitings bought for our showroom. We guarantee satisfaction and invite your patronage to gain fame from our quality fabrics.
A Reform era council meeting chaired by C R Thomson discusses repatriation efforts. New members are appointed, a public fund-raising day is proposed, and ideas include a week of activities and a king contest between ridings. Forbes Jockey Club race meetings are asked to support the movement, with a subcommittee to draft a scheme and a welcome committee considered for returned soldiers. A public meeting and broader community involvement are urged.
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