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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
6
A garbled account blends weather impacts with a chaotic barrage of names, places, and events. Readable bits show talk of warm weather versus cold fronts affecting plans and a public interest in local affairs amid confusion.
The week brought cold, showers, and a heavy frost that damaged flower gardens and vines. Farmers hope for the newly sown rain as train service remains poor. Red Cross aid and local showings of silver cups are noted amid community efforts and rural activity. Frequent rabbit shots and migratory pests are reported along with election talk and local happenings.
Obituary notes the death of Enid Querwell at Canowindra aged about two, due to rheumatic heart, with family sympathy. A string of local notices covers a successful sale of Bob Tobin estate assets, Greenhalgh leaving town and a furniture sale, new evaporated peaches at Lees, and a welcome rain benefiting crops. Also items on football tidbits, a Geatlumth Radford visit, local personal news, and an upcoming school entertainment with modest admission.
Weeklong weather saw a dry spell give way to steady rain Friday night and Saturday. Bitter cold winds and light, limiting frost slowed growth and wood supply. Red Cross reports three volunteers out in rain while sending donations to Sydney. lists items donated include washers linen reels mittens and pillow slips. Obituary notes the passing of Mr Delaney a noted jockey and trainer, with a brief tribute and mention of his May rest.
MroG th Quinny of Callmnge to Chinehila Queensland reports long-term eczema cure after using es serma. The testimonial notes grateful patients and lists chemists and druggists in Randwick with prices 5 and 2/4.
An advertisement claims a home cough medicine mix saves money. Instructions describe adding Heenig trogieteroi essences to warm water with honey and sugar, with a pint of superior cough mixture for personal use. It offers guidance on obtaining VMEENZO and lists Hean Manufacturing in Sydney as the source.
Fragmentary ad copy notes sulkies for sale from 2% Sporting Sulkies with a motor beat delivery option. W Dwyer, a builder in the Australian colony, appears to have an auction special with noted low prices and cash on delivery terms.
A general meeting of the Ugola Gong Progress Association is set for Saturday afternoon next July 20 at 3 o clock in E Bingham and Co. office. All members are urged to attend to transact important business including the appointment of a couple of Justices of the Peace. Personal notes mention local residents and community updates.
The Federal Meat Mart advertises trimmed beef and mutton with emphasis on lean mutton and strict business ethics. Sausages are a specialty with steady prices for fat cattle and sheep.
Aue Terontel outlines property lists on valuation district agents for Trundle Boga TiNamere Fifield and Gul tala for Dalwety Co Ltd. Liberal advances made on world and stock in correspondence in v.Expr.
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