Parkes News Roundup Highlights Local War Efforts and Councils
Parkes residents visited Peak Hill show while P W Lorimer sails to Melbourne for active service. The first senior cadet parade drew 106 of 17. Public holidays for Forbes and Parkes races approved. Frosty weather hints rain to follow. Cummins farewelled before active service. Council backed compulsory service as time ripe. New business plates added. Parkes Jockey Club eyes entries. proceeds aid Soldiers Relief and War Loan drives. Masonite Lodge installed officers. Bartlett wounded veteran O J T Bartlett noted as stationary. Water supply deal with Halfway Commissioners discussed. Town Clerk search underway. Bank staff shifts noted. Jockey Club teetotal meeting elected committee, fixed deposit to War Loan urged. Hotels closed early amid debt crowd. police concerns raised over hotel hours. War declaration anniversary event planned. Premier urges evening gathering, but cold nights deter attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Lorimer
Adavale
Melbourne
Atek
District Court
Dow
Parkes Council
Forbes
Parkes
F. C. Cummins
Princijelly
Parkes Joockey Club
Soldiers’ Relief Association
War Service Committee
Star of the Weet
W. M
Davidson
Bartlett
O J. T. Bartlett
France
Sven
Payton
W. C. Minnes
Focal Braneh
Commercial Bank
Kreniell
H. Rositaty
Youre
Pardee Jockey Club
Poll’e
Historic Forbes Peppermint Cure Ad Exhibition Note
An old promotional fragment notes Forbes booklet and local agents selling Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds at 1/6, reflecting period advertising. It highlights a historic ailment remedy and a price point featured in local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
The Boy Scouts and Baden Powell Vision of Peace Scouts
A recounting of Sir Robert Baden Powell and the Boy Scout movement, stressing aims of self reliance, discipline, and peaceful citizenship. Describes training methods, pledge to do a good turn daily, schooling aims, and a wartime mock battle involving youth in a quarry setting. The piece highlights leadership, youth military play, and community reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baden Powell
Dominions
Britain
Baden Powell
Imeel
Ley
Shaw
Indiana
Eneciey
Old Gold and Silver War Fund Appeal
A call to readers to contribute gold and silver items to the Old Gold and Silver War Fund. The appeal urges immediate action, directing parcels to the Head Receiving Depot at Mutual Chambers, Sydney, or via local branches of the Bank of New South Wales or the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto
Cy Mutual Chambers
Lumter
Sydney
Hank of
New South Wales
Commercial Banking Company of
Sylow
Cold Weather BulTa Power Sales Alert From Buckland
The Straight Tip from Buckland urges readers to order Cold Weather Bulta power now to avoid later higher prices. Early data show prices rising for new season goods, with limited stock available. Buy early to secure reasonable rates before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckland
Jottings on legal matters and local incidents in New South Wales
The Attorney-General Sir F Smith refused Sir Roger Casement’s House of Lords appeal. A single man sought exemption from work for business duties and was advised to marry. Queensland Justice Minister Fibelly criticizes the “meanest woman” paying low wages. A bankruptcy case at Young cites high wages and poor market prices as causes. A Tweed Heads six o’clock closing libel notice stirred public reaction. Shire court cases include share farming disputes near Gundagai and a £140 verdict for Bryant. A fatal accident at Clete Oak involves Daniel Salmon, a local cattle dealer, who died after a stockwhip lash injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Smith
Roger Casement
House of Lords
Newcastle
Hog
Fibelly
Queensland
Australia
Firelly
George Willer
Wombat-road
Young
Gelling
Quamly Estate
Wien
Cootamgattie
New South Wales
Tweed Heads
Cootamundra
Litinor
Hogers
Messrs Jones
Brook
Sidney Mooryant
Gundagai-road
Bryant
Wilubing
Tie
Cmttle Prep
Tewks
Clete Oak
Bowkhart
Daniel Salmon
Salmon Brothers
Nini
Salmon
Poo
Lockhart
Tle
Australia Day Fund aid plan reviewed by committee
Australia Day Fund in Sydney examined how grants are allocated to returned men. A fixed living wage with case by case merit sealing determines payments, with allowances for single men and those with dependents. Some funds support business start ups and transport rendezvous for returned soldiers seeking work or social contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Live
Sydney
Bel Utitbeed
Tea Daly Tv
CSA
Salle
LSU
Aoman
Homebush Stock Sales At Nomebush On Monday
Stock sale results from Nomebush list buyers Martin Bros Forbes W G Haynes Reynolds and Sons Trundle and others. Entries show various lot codes and prices though legibility is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomebush
Martin Bros
Forbes
W. G. Haynes
Rama
Dow Sorb
W. Reynolds and Sons
Trundle
Pali
Municipal Matters at Cortnell Meeting on Forbes Wheat Photos
At the Cortnell meeting, F Howe and Son reported on Forbes wheat stack photos printed in Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Brisbane papers. Soldiers abroad would see the displays and share with comrades. Alderman Lee moved to purchase a series of pl igons for the town hall and Howe will supply plowles for exhibition in railway carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortnell
Messrs
F. Howe and Son
Forbes
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
Advocate
Alderman Edwards
Messie Howe
Sam
Lee
Patterson
Howe
Anniversary of War Prompts Public Meeting Call
A letter from the Premier's office urged a public meeting to mark the war's second anniversary. Jemalongs Council delivered a letter about municipal action. Alderman Oates said he would be ready to celebrate termination of the war but declined participation in any anniversary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoe Wetion
Jemalongs Couneil
Compulsory Service Resolution Fails To Clear Hurdles
A fragmented political note shows a push for compulsory service urged by Sepean Shire Cown el and supported by Forbesonnell. Aldertien Mates and Edwards presented the motion, with Patterson proposing an amendment. The debate references the Defence Department and questioned ministerial involvement amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepean
Cownel
Forbesonnell
Aldertien Mates
Edwards
K Wee
Whderwan Patterson
Quater
Chia Hutte
Defence Department
Japsen
le Lad
Tu Wlethle
Tumbarumba's Trouble Involving Medical Claims Spurs Debate
Fragmentary report describes alleged misstatements by local figures tied to a recruitment dispute. Officials face scrutiny over evidence presented on medical credentials and potential prejudice in communications. Further details are unclear due to OCR quality.
No thanks from France during French National Day礼
The Mayor read a Paris telegraph from Forbes Advocate noting Jenene Shire Dewnet’s message for France. He thanked Fronmee’s representative in Sydney, saying the Shire did credit the effort but the council questioned the cost and notified Alderman Laws You stood. The council decided to forward the matter to the Comsik Vioneral for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Atala
Bia
Syitey
France
Alierint Bates
Dead End Report Confused Aldermen Discuss Clerk Answers
Alderman Maller asked for a report from the dine e comtery. The clerks answered no. Alderman Low stated that item 1 is due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maller
Dine E Comtery
Effects Of Six Oclock Fire At Linden Riikin Streets
Fire at the Linden Riikin Streets intersection after six o clock disrupted traffic. Alderway Patterson sail allegedly witnessed a confrontation before the blaze forced extinguishment and a dangerous hazard near Gabayevi area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderway Patterson
Linden
Riikin
Recollection for the War Chest Fund subscriptions listed
Misses Baldock and Scott collect funds for soldiers in trenches with weekly options. Appended is July subscriptions from numerous individuals and firms. total amount shown as T,4/i. further donors invited to support winter comforts for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest Fund
H. Baldoolk
Scott
Manson & Co
A. J. Baldovk
Mra Calder
Meadames Wooodlonse Ani Hi
J. Kevin
Misses KE. Haldoel
Shelten
van Borsa
J. Donashey
Meagher & T'S
Messrs Sweet
Geddes
Hanvard
Mre Whitfield
Mesduies Gurdoor
T. M. Winn
Broderick
Reymount Hutchison
L. Reynond
J. Harris
Styche
Hughes
Luthije
Tworood
Buelkland
T. Normesy
M. Mortlock
M. Kelly
Matron
Meares
Woltuam
Shute
Donte
Strickland
Mille
Foard
Darling
Nurses Crowther
O'brien Clark
Mixon
Belgian Fund Receives More Ilona Hoos at Shire Council
The Jenaling Shire Council Delgian Fund reports additional ilona- Hoos received, collected by Miss NX. Earlier acknowledgments noted amounts including £28 Ilys and £ tyte eael, with several contributors named such as Messrs Arthur Thomas, K. W. Harker, I. Williams, Peter MPMI Man, A. A. Sharp, Jol Newell Newall, Mr Archer, and Mr Colgan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenaling Shire
Delgian Fund
Lysehel
Peter Mpmi
A. A. Sharp
Jol Newell
Newell
Newall
Mr. Archer
Eameli
Colgan
Misys
Hos
Mr Puraans
Red Cross Home Names and Donor List Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text lists names associated with Red Cross Home donations or affiliation. Entries include Mr 7 P Meagher Phillip denes LN F onelh Moessta A Wheatley CL Gaymard C2 11 Edols A T Barry Thos Strickland FLA Kalals and Mr WwW GL Unhollt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Meagher
Phillip Denes
Moessta
A. A. Wheatley
CL Gaymard
Edols
A. T. Barry
Thos, Strickland
Fla Kalals
Www
Flash Unbeatex Show Record Stands at Glen Idyll Stud
Welsh cob Flash Unbeatex, a chestnut stallion bred by Mayor Charley, will stand the season at Glen Idyll Stud Farm Forbes as a district sire. The horse, known as the Silver King in Sydney, is to be used with Shree Champion Liperted Clydesdale sires and other stock in a bid to improve local stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studio
Wis
Glen
Flash
Malin Charley
Sydney Thetles
Silver King
Major Worley
Eneland
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Fielder Uy
Revan
Treanor
R . Toohey
THE
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OLD Gold and Silver War Fund
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Tey
Fee
Burmington
Tee
Homebush Stock Sales
Municipal Matters
Forbes Wheat Stacks
Tumbarumba
Lepartinwr
M'lmde
Ania
Patriotic Funds
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Tyte Eael
Messre Arthur Thomas
K. W. Harker
Tmeekman
I. Williams
Kennels
Alex. Konmeds
Wr. Low
Ry Mowe Tl
Mo Hall
John Newell
RED Cross
Slitk—Mouserieffe Statesman
Imp
Uam—Flirt Timp
Vermarlaalije
Nolan Hark
Stock Jimi
Aig
Flas
Charley
Jie
Aleger Ctierler
Aires
G. Simehan
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Homebush
Winchecombe, Carson
Flemington Siding
Gramma
Dame Fortu
Gil Jar Peackat
Go Glee
Israels
George Street
Massey-Harris
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