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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
5
Mrs Mary Constance Browne 40 wife of M J Browne died Tuesday evening at Forbes after a brief illness. She was greatly respected and leaves husband Jim Browne and six children. Funeral held Wednesday with interment in the Roman Catholic section. Rev Father M Gee officiated.
During a hearing on the Read case at Forbes Sessions Mr Boyce grilled witness James Worrall. He accused the council of threats and the witness replied he would fight the council to the gates of hell until ousting them.
July sales in Grenfell and Stamy al Dubbo feature 300 head of quality cattle from Flanagan Stein Co and Ellerman Co, with future auctions planned in Orange and Forbes. Upcoming consignments include Belltrees and other noted herds, plus 530 Weeebollabolls Shorthorn heifers, all advertised with detailed brand marks and ages.
Forbes Court on Wednesday records Frank Kelly charged with stealing property of Reginald Power at Carrawobitty and an silver mounted pipe valued at 24 from Wilfred Trompp. Edward Ireland Cade charged with stealing a chestnut gelding from Charles J. Turner and remanded until Tuesday.
Many people buy patent medicines without knowing what they contain. We can explain the composition of nearly every patent on the market and offer an honest opinion on any you wish to know about. Visit Fowler's Pharmacy on Rankin street for guidance as Kodak and Nyal agents.
Drovers passing through Haree nong must give notice at Baree nong by order of the Manager.
An advertisement seeks a light general worker with good wages. Apply by letter to Mr W. W. Black at Bogan & Gate.
An entry from Forbes Pony and Trotting Association notes pro tem Allen Momngan was listed as See. pro tem with unspecified details. The fragment indicates an association event or administrative note without clear dates or outcomes.
Pearce and Williams Parkes announce the opening of a new branch of their Stork and Property business in Templar Street Forbes, occupying the former Murphy and Larcell offices. The office will be under the personal supervision of Mr KS Williams. Correspondence invited. Auction sales conducted at any part of time district.
McDade 5 boot sale advertised for Sunday July 25 and related nearby activities. Mentions church events at St John’s Fortes and lantern lecture, with times around 7.40 pm and 10 am. Names appear as Forbes, Rupp, Wareenonug, and others in scattered references.
The notice lists church services and meetings with dates in July and July ninth, including Forbes events at 1 a.m. and 7.0 pm, plus intercession service and choir or meeting times. It mentions Rev Jol Calder and local organizers like Reginald Dargubalgie and Mr Skellon, with Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertising for bronchial coughs at 1/6.
Flanagan Stein Co with Ellerman Young sell by public auction at Archer's Yards Renfell on Saturday July 29 1916 at 2 o clock sharp. 800 head cattle including 100 steers 4 and 4 years old all colors and condition Hereford heifers and springers mixed young cattle stock bred station bred and noted strong demand with good cattle available for buyers needs.
Special Stud Cattle Sale advertised for Wednesday August 2 at 12 o clock. 550 Shorthorn heifers from Pure Weebollabolla line, 650 pure bred Wee bollabola station bred short horn heifers, all two years old and in prime condition. Sale by Bedford Taylor & Weston Ltd Orange with shipments to any destination. Proceeds likely from high quality cattle. For details contact H Redford at Taylor & Weston Ltd Orange and Wellington.
The feature sale near Weaver and Co's Sale Yards highlights three champion imported Ulydentale sires Royal Wille Cloverdale and Windermere Keight. The note details lineage from King of the Fairies to Flash and Monshee Statesman, plus show records in England and Australia. It mentions Major Charley’s breeding, the Flash mare Flirt, and extensive winnings at Sydney and London shows, with marketing of stud values and guarantees for future breeding.
WL Colley & Co Sarrandera and J M Peck & Sons Pty Ltd Melbourne announce a special sale of store cattle and sheep. Cattle are New England bred with good wool, paddocked at Nurrandern. Further details from agents HW ob CPLLEV Narrandera or Peck & Sons Melbourne.
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