Death of a Pioneer in Forbes
An obituary for Christopher Eddy of Forbes recalls his eight decades of life in Australia. A Cornish native who sought fortune on Victoria’s diggings, he later ran a Forbes capital making business with his family. Described as a courteous, nature’s gentleman, he died after eleven weeks of illness, with funeral rites led by Pastor Purwin at the Forbes cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Eddy
Forbes
Mr Eddy
Cornwall
England
Victoria
Foshea
Inet
Wddy
Australia
Teddy
Bday
Mim Velf
John
John Eddy
George Billy
Interweildy
Taj
Christopher Gady
Vere
Pak
George Eildy
Reuity
Middy
Wis Wit
Anit Dunebier
Roy
Purwon Greneted
Luthye
Captain Peters Honored by Forbes Fire Brigade
The Forbes Fire Brigade presented Captain Peters with a gold mounted fountain pen in recognition of his qualities as leader and friend. The act reflected the brigade’s high esteem for his energy and service, noting his exceptional captaincy and the positive impact on the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Peters
Belgie
Hyheade
Petershaw
Fragmented dance programme from early era referenced in notes
The text recalls a long past dance program associated with Foresters and a tarnished museum display. It mentions a feeble effort to stage dances, a faded sheet, and a recurring critique of obsolete venues and performers tied to a now obscure event.
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Yunyan
Henthas
Watts
Cindy Watt
Forbes Rifle Club Shoot Schedule and Fees
Forbes Rifle Club announces internal matches for members only. First shoot on Wednesday 24th and Saturday 27th, with a second shoot on Wednesday July 18 and Saturday 2nd Angus Teangen prizes of 200 800 500 yards handicap points per shooter. sixpence per grade. members urged to pay subscriptions before shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolowinke
Forbes Gun Club Sparrows Shoot Results
Members of the Forbes Gun Club held an afternoon sparrow shoot on Wednesday. Winners included Cabot with four kitts in several sweeps, and a joint split stake between B. HIM and St Fletcher who each claimed two harts.
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Forbes
Turusr
Cabot
Him
St Fletcher
Sheep Wanted For 20 000 Young Sheep Sale
Two buyers seek 20 000 young sheep either in the wool or off shears. WHE to inspect any GOH lots or upwards. Owners urged to send early particulars to John Watt Stock and Station Agent Temora.
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Pease
Fleavy Draught Clydesdale Stallion For Sale
The fleavy Draught Clydesdale stallion Young Carlisle rising five years, Victorian bred, is up for disposal. The owner notes many mares are bred to him and invites further particulars via Ntowlacs.
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Young Carlisle
Parkes Show Splendid Programme and Entries
An old Parkes show notice invites entries for a grand trotting day. The schedule lists close dates, special omilian, and Forbes prizes. The event runs from morning until evening with demonstrations and races at Parkes and connections to Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Parkes
Overeager Prosecution Warning on Wongajong Property
A notice from GEORGE LAIDLAW dated 29/3/12 bans shooting hunting fishing or any response on the Wongajong property. The owner asserts authority to prosecute any trespassers or violators.
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Wongajong
George Laidlaw
Dress Department Slashes Prices in Slaughtering Sale
Auerlean Print-usual 44d yard now 2/114, Our Famous Print light cheeks now di pula colored scarves 2/%, clearing out price 1/64. Black shukinn venel 1/0 now 1/4. Navy coating sore 2/3 special. Dark dress tweeds Kiel dress tweeds 1/14 now 1/4. Velveteen, hair quality and latent shades 1/3 now lips 1 now 1/45. Curl Velvereen wide nay sh blooming blousing flannelette and golf cloths at special slaughtering prices brown and cream 1/0 now.
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Aoa
Kiel
Manchester Department Catalog Excerpt
Fragmented listing of household goods and fabric items with irregular pricing. Items include curtains, blankets, bed linen, lace, and quilting fabrics with varying now prices and promotional phrases. Names and entries appear garbled, reflecting OCR noise but items and discount spirit are evident.
Millinery Sale Prices in Early 20th Century List
Catalog entry for millinery and undergarment items with frequent “Usual” and “NOW” sale prices. Includes Ladin Darke Walling Slints-Usual 1/11 NOW 4/0, Navy Siellian fabrics, Ribbed Cotton Vests, Corsets, Undersizers, Stockinette Bloomers, Blouses, Underskirts, Jackets, and Costumes with marked reductions such as Ladies Smart Costumes now 19/11 from 80/0.
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Fela Soto
Prich
Julies
Lodird Wannyette Nigtis
Lier
Lailies
Lang Ning
Uauial
Clearing Prices In Clothing At City Mercery Sale
In Atlanta city lines a men’s wear sale features ready to wear suits in dark colors with drastic discounts. Tweed worsted, serge sailor suits, and boys’ suit sets are offered at markedly reduced prices alongside overcoats, braces, shirts, underpants, and accessories.
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Mons Boney Vesta
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR Christopher Eddy
Forbes Rifle Club
TY ” Ford
Buclklood
White Fy
A.D. Mellor
J. H. Bates
Fielder
P. Ford
A. Miltor
Toastey
W. Shilvington
de Musgraws
Handi
W. Mower
Crippen
G. Cashrane
Brownhill H
Woolley Server
B. Hay
Leadoy
A. Morris T. Twisteer
Sar
Forbes R.C
Son C. Shirvingtom
M'Mahon
White
P.G. Robinson
Paterson
N. Crowe
F. Wat Ia
GUN Club
John Watt
Temora
Brook
Department of Lands
Sydney
Gudder
Land District OF
Aven Ini
Ang
Oya
Nilen
Arthur J. Hare
K. Garnsey
W. 4. Dunntan
Camp Hil
Pel
W. K. Yarnsey
SENR
Edward Weaver & Coy
Mortage
Laclansstreat
Porbes
Larish Parbes
Forbet
Edward Weaver & Company
Sitetionsers
Reymond
Pures
Solleitor
Lw Moriaawee
McCade
the Fire Brigade
Forbes Fire Brigade
Massis C. Man
Wing
Dm. Yule
Apene
Rawkin-street
Bh Sweet
Yeemme
Mtn
Redway
ML Scully
North HM
Clydesdale
Forbis Wishiet
Lucky Prince
Apply
J. D. Cannon
Hawkesbury College
W. K. Garnsey, Forbes
Christophe Welly
George Body
Browne Street
Diy
Scottish Union & National Insurance Company
Kowany Weaver & CO
Laval
Farber
Forbes Railway League
Whore League
Ponetl
Town Hall
Lumina Ah Sah Kbar
Conowhatet
Amiwark
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Ube Company
Lave Uyyr SiNfon Energy Mind Verum
Wunlar Servic
London
Tures
New York
Via
Sues
Ching
Hapan
Lohmann & CO
Bridge Street
H. W
Geldard
Forbes Ram
Amauet Fame
Tiny
Edward Waver & Coy
Iwellonoers
Yorber
Land
Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Burns, Philp Lines
Europe
Asia
America
Africa
Australasia
Call
Burns, Philp & CO
Meagher
Howe and Sons
Infantine
Tsual Ga
Manchester
WG Hove
Calien
Aihueh
Weual
Bedrock
Larrys Hark
Windew Holland
Guy Mtarvet
Tollet Cavers
Marcelia-Isual
Willie Honeyconty
Marcelia Quitts
Aexiva Lavege
Domotte
Tad
Shived
Millinery Department
John Meagher & Co., Ltd
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