Beef and war era musings in Bathurst commentary
The piece notes high beef prices in Bathurst with 67/6 per 100 lb, jokes about beef replacing champagne at banquets, and laments Australia’s lack of domestic wool and wire netting manufacturing. It recounts an Atlantic voyage near miss by a German sub, critiques America’s Notes, cites Harry Thaw’s wealth influencing justice, and praises General Botha for crushing pro German rebels in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Australia
Germany
Sles
America
Ordona
Mums
Sam
Atlantic
Botha
South Africa
South East Africa
Britain
Wool and Livestock Market Report from John Bridge & Co
John Bridge & Co reports on July 17 markets. Wool firm with rising crossbreds and merinos, while inferior wools unchanged. Sheep yarding fair. rain dampened quality but prices edged up. prime sheep and lambs sell well. Cattle best in Homebush history. limited supply, high Thursday rates. Pigs better with a long-strong trend. calves reach extreme values. Berry and Nowra sales strong with high averages. Rabbit prices slip then recover. tallow firm on light supplies. sheepskins strong for beat types but weak for hurry. Hides: large offerings. embargos rumors lift some prices, withdrawals heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bridge & Co., Ltd
Sean
Homebush
Berry
Nowra
Seeds for Present Planting Mix of flowers and vegetables
An advertisement lists seeds for present planting including Giant Eluwared varieties in pansies and ruffled giant stocks, Carnation Chabaud Mal maison Riviera mixes, and delphiniums, with multiple 1d to 2s6d packets. It also advertises mixed lesser seed packets of beet, borecole, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, and peas, plus larger quantities for market growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANSY
Chabaud
Malmaison
Riviera
Seed stock held by ME E. J. Grinsted Statlover
Dranafield's seeds remain in stock under the care of ME E. J. Grinsted, Statlover, and others, indicating continued availability and distribution among local suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dranafield
ME E. J
Grinsted
Statlover
Hean's Essence Cough Remedy Promoted in NSW Ad
An Australian advertisement extols Hean's Essence for cough relief suitable for families. It claims broad usage from sore throats to asthma, emphasizes safety for children, and offers a discount on pint quantities. The notice invites readers to mail for a free sample or purchase from Gt Weean Chemist in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
A. A. Brown
Mayfield
Nsw
Gt Weean
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Returned Soldiers Welcomed at Sydney Station
About a hundred wounded Dardanelles veterans arrived in Sydney last Monday and were greeted by a large crowd at Central Station though no official notice was given. The writer argues a public welcoming procession with posters would boost morale and recruitment, noting an opportunity was missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Sydney
Central Station
Whimsical Verses and War Office Tricks
A collection of humorous quips on honesty, money, and social quirks with playful vignettes. Includes a wartime disguise incident at the War Office and a family scene where a new brother cheers two boys and a makeshift council of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voies
Aantle Mary
Bobbie
Jim
Auntie
Mary
Bobby
Aunt Mary
Robbie
Jimmy
Forbes Advocate names and printer details remain in record
The snippet lists names including Bawert Carl Leelie Thos Purvis Patrick Tawson Lanea Solomon George MacPhillany Nell Speck Robt Leslie Ronald Stuckomano H Manna and credits total printed and published by the proprietor George Washington Brownhill at the Forbes Advocate office Lachlan St Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.ponnell
Dr. Wall
W. Hee
Walter Nash
George
Meagher
J.P
Gaymeard
Hunter
Ea- Low
Wee
Wheatley
Mattiske
Gus
Esas Ruge
A. J. Leslie
Tame Vances
Eres Mirrin
Arthur Patterson
O. T. Bam
Arthur Woh
Sauseey Muller
Coles
AL Ford
Mra
Hac
Society
Rehardson
F. IL
Venables
BE W. ‘Grinsted
K. de Jones
AL Eee Flack
Alex
Stitt
W. Alr
Esseines Barth
Cincretes
Shannon
Tinhesy
Thos
Lae
Michael
Luthie
W. EB
Hooper
B.C
Wan
Alf
Newell
J.J
Kennedy
Lachlan
Strickland
P. H.d. Vias Strickland
Tom
Elenham
Aérét
Fadi Cane Eennee
Lonemuir
G. F
M'Dougall
Hugh
Crinve
Cer
Foley
Ty Eee
Elliott
Joseph Stokes
W. Howeer Newell
Dan
Doyle
Davidson
Jamrheens Broderick
C. T. A. Wees Pavey
WML Teat Eee Richards
Mtp
Aeee Ees Turmer
Pearce
J. F. Angles & Co, Propy
Cannon
Sees Mill
Wiliam Sweeney
Hugh Edols
Ewes
ALA
M. Weaver
Gordon
Stuart
James
Geo
Sweeney
J. J. Garmsey
Senr
W.K
Nelson
Mra A
Acheson
Robt
Sly
W. H
Wallace
Grieve
Sesseene Thomas
W. R. Mahin
Cena Die Thornton
George Thatcher
H. W
Bassett
G D
Bawert
Carl
Leelie
Thos. Purvis
Patrick Tawson
Lanea
Solomon
George MacPhillany
Againsy MacPhillamy
Nell
Speck
BPI
Pees Speck
Leslie
Ronald
Stuckomano
Manna
Pro- Prietor
George Washington Brownhill
Forbes Advocate
Lachlan St
Forbes
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Morwong
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Weselth
United States
Commercial News
Sydney Market Report
Lachlan Street Newsagency
Spalding
Harrington
E. J. Grinsted
Australia Day
Advocate
Ato
Phil Holger
Rankin Street Gygle and Motor Depot
B. & B.” Motors Triumphs
RUDGE
Jap's
J. A. Dransfield
West Maitland
THE
Gits Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Ltd
Pitt-street
Byaney
Thomas Hughes
Board of Advice
Robert Kerr
Alst
Edward Weaver & CO
Forbes BillIard Hall
Allan
Morgan
Massey Harris Depot
E. Patterson
Massey Harris Machinery Dept
Dowling Street
Arihue Marrin
Syowe
Pewcastle, Lismore
Lachlan Motor Garage
Templar Street
Hird
W. G. Johnson
C. E. Goddard
Forwes
Sies
War Office
Dlequiet
Tommy
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