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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
4
The Government Savings Bank of New South Wales announces it will accept applications from mariners and settlers for advances up to £500. The interest rate is 6 4 percent and repayments extend over 21 years.
In district court the Strickland case and the Lawson matter were noted as agreed. The John Newell suit against Bolan for damages from dogs attacking sheep was postponed to the next court session.
The itinerant writer Charles Chaplin known for "The Hermit" and recent pieces in The Forliva Advocate died Monday in West Wynlon. A trusted, capable journalist, he had a wide western district reputation.
The Forbes side will represent the club in a return match against Caroobalgie to be played at Colarie on Sunday afternoon. Included are Morris, Ford, Benson, Foley, Hudson, Wighton, Murray, Jones, Ivor Cronan Morrison Gale Meagher Ciffard Kay Nevin Moor, and others. A combined squad from Manon and Muiny will form a team to play Young, selected from the two tonne.
The social of the Forbes Football Club was sold in the town hall on Thursday to clear debt with about 230 attendees. Music by Bert Moore and Messrs Clifford and J. Whitte accompanied the event. The Indies who provided supper earned high praise for their attentive service.
Judge Coyle remarks in Narkes wine license ruling that objection based on origin collapsed since applicant Caunch is naturalised. He notes a son died fighting with Australians in France and argues Australian industry should be encouraged here to reduce drunkenness, praising local wine growers.
The sale of the show jumper Nalinga drew court attention as James Rogerson and Judd contested £40 balance on the horse. A £26 payment into court on settlement left the case, with Nalinga said to have a knee blemish. a non-suit was entered and evidence held for next issue.
A chaotic scene at a rural loading area ends with mice overrunning a chaff pile. Officials decide to destroy the contested load and abandon two trucks after confirming the infestation. Farmers must bear the cost of the discarded material and the effort to remove rodent damage.
Tomorrow night at Crook's lecture palace star pictures present The Web of Desire and Audrey two thrilling films. On Monday night The Secret Kingdom will be shown with the continuing story. Also Monday features The Peril of Divorce starring Adna Wallace Hopper and Privacy Sheridan?
At Forbes District Court J G O Reilly faces a £150 damages suit from J Newall over grass fields burned near their properties on February 24. Witnesses testify to fires starting on Newell land and attempts to stop spread using green timber, with conflicting accounts of who lit which blaze and why. The judge reserved decision for Parkes District Court.
A roundup of local service members’ statuses from Forbes and nearby areas. Rev WH Hy Mirrington accepts church nomination. Private Albert Hay sails. Louis Cras Nichols wounded. Private 604 and TOM Olsen serve. T M Olapi wounded. Dr. Erle Broadbent’s degree. H G Lea on leave. Lt Mick MacPhillamy returning after injuries. Soldiers Rest at Kantara grows with volunteers. Forbes women and Miss Tania MacPithimy honored. camp life, heat, dust, and morale in Egypt and Africa. War-time updates from Forbes, Warroo, and surrounding stations.
Sydney reports the Federal Government continues with preliminary work on a shipbuilding scheme, advancing its policy as the nation moves to strengthen naval and commercial capabilities. The Friday telegraphic update outlines ongoing efforts and anticipated steps in the program.
The House adopted the second reading of the Unlawful Associations Bill in Sydney. Mr Tuddr, while supporting stronger government powers, warned the proposed powers were too high and urged careful scrutiny.
Sydney editor reports a proposal to extend wartime profits tax beyond the pre-war threshold of £200. The plan would tax at £1 for every £2 of profits above that level, aiming to raise revenue during wartime.
The State Assembly debate on the no confidence motion has not concluded. It was argued that the government’s recent Upper House appointments expose the government to grave scrutiny and strongest criticism.
Sydney reports the Murray River at Albany rising rapidly while stock owners fear losses as the Albury and Wodonga area faces an uncertain fate amid approaching wet conditions.
The Commonwealth Government announces a reward of £22000 for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the explosion on the steamer Cumberland. The offer is to aid in bringing those involved to justice.
In Melbourne this week a libel suit brought by Senator Giyous against the Age was heard. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant. The amount claimed was £5000, with the verdict amount recorded as £6000 for the plaintiff.
Sydney reports that the Northern Colliery Employees' Union has been called to show cause why the Federal Coal Board should not deregister it and cancel its orders, due to frequent stoppages at the colliery.
A variation to the municipal and shire award relates to mayoral guidance and council employee terms. New provisions were set in the preference clause but do not apply to returned soldiers.
A writertite worker named Lint was sentenced to eleven months imprisonment for publishing a statement deemed disloyal in connexion with the war. The case centered on a published loyal statement attributed to the defendant.
About 00 unemployed protesters marched toward the Legislative Assembly along Macqarie Street last night but police stopped the crowd from advancing.
In Dubbo Mr Beeby and Mr Ueeby discuss the need for full financial reform before any substantial development policy can be kept, signaling a push for reorganizing fiscal lines as part of a broader plan. The mention includes Linea Economy joints and references to a sale at M Dade’s Cash Hoof Sale, plus a list of footwear assortments and a note on Woods’ Peppermint Cure.
The fur coat draw at Brook's Picture Palace on Wednesday evening claimed Mr I G Allen of the Bank of Australasia Forbes as winner from 1107 tickets sold. Proceeds total £138 10s 6d with Mayor Alderman Bates in charge and Mr J Worsfiell handling the ballot box. Additional donations and sales at the event boosted funds for France's Day, with several prizes, ducks and fowl drawings, and a route march proceeds tallied.
A fragmentary record lists names and bids from Homebush sales day. Individuals mentioned include Amonget entes, A K Shannon of Redlands, Job Coles of East Lake Cowal, A Abel of Tomingley, Wu Low of Cowal, and Lilika of Forbes, with scattered prices and dates unclear.
Market reports show mowers Winchcombe and others, with sheep and cattle prices listed in old currency, marked by garbled figures and unclear entries. The fragmentary text references bulk goods, wethers, bullocks, and steers, along with a stray note about July and August market days and a curious excerpt of verse or dialect at the end.
Sir Douglan Hale reported that advanced posts were established east of Mooehy and Le Prous, last on July 10. Repulsals occurred west of Cherisy and east of Mosttaverne, with pincers raiding east and north of Ypres and reciprocal artillery actions near Lowbarteyde.
Reuters dispatch reports Petrograd disorders have been quelled as a special cabinet council discussed moving the Provisional Government seat to Moscow. The dialogue followed unrest in Petrograd and central authorities weighing a transfer of power location.
Reuters reports on a new British mine zone in the North Sea designed to prevent enemy ships and submarines from emerging near Heligoland. The plan, linked to Blight Sight modification, is intended to satisfy Outely representatives and strengthen coastal defense.
A Udine correspondent reports large Austrian troop movements rear of the Isonzo and cargo front as the enemy reportedly seals reinforcements to the Russian front. Italian artillery paces along the Corso engaging Austrian forces while Italian troops advance up to 700 yards at some points. Casualty estimates note five hundred Austrian losses, with a later London cable indicating eight hundred and four casualties upon the Dreadnaught Vanguard explosion.
Jottings note entries for the Condobuli show to be held July 31 and August 1 with action on Wednesday July 25. Fisher Bros of Orange purchase stock from Chong Brow and plan large sales. sale days advertised by Fisher’s shop. Presbytery ball net £140, best tickets prize to Mrs W. McMahon. The famous sire Ithee (Imp. No. 2) advertised with stock and stud fee in Guinea. Also mentions Woods peppermint cure and a film schedule at the Olympic Pictures with The Beast and Mx Travagliaro, plus a tennis match and a line for plough makers Clarence H. Smith Ltd.
Captain Randal M'Donnell, BoA M.C., recently received the Military Cross for distinguished service in France. He is a son of Major and Mrs P M'Donnell of Forbas and has served with RJAMC for over two years. His father, a government medical officer at Forbes, will soon be assigned to military work in Egypt. The accompanying photo, taken in France, shows Captain M'Donnell with his favorite horse.
Private Edward Smith son of Mr and Mrs Mes CG Suite North Will Forbes was recently wounded on the front in France in World War I context per local dispatches with brief family notice.
A letter notes Private J Willis, formerly employed by E Hays ward Forbes for four years, now wounded after serving in the war. Private Forsyth, once employed by R Brophy at Daroobalgie, is also reported wounded. Willis, an Englishman by birth, had joined after earlier illness. Forsyth reportedly was in Birnalingham hospital with gunshot wounds.
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