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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1915

Page

6

TULLAMORE REPORTS PLENTY OF GRASS AND SUPPLY ISSUES

Rain has boosted crops and pasture in the district with ample grass for sheep and large stock lifting the burden of hand feeding. Wheat harvest may face labor shortages, while a 20 000 acre Government wheat farm area near here to Tottenham promises local employment as rails near completion. Australia Day preparations include a procession by Oddfellows and schoolchildren, raffles have raised funds, and a grand ball is planned. Several locals enlistments noted, a boxing match near Cessnock interrupted by police, Nabob Moulabox’s store nears opening, mall deliveries post railway work, and a recent butter arrival stirs town chatter.

Tottenham Ralla P Toohey Tullamore Kitchener O'Brien Cessnock Nabob Moulabox Nabob T. Storm

Tennis match at Daisy Park ends with Gunning win by 3 games

Saturday match at Daisy Park between local clubs produced a 3 game win for the Gunning team under sunny conditions. Results include Gentlemen's Doubles and Ladies Doubles sets with mixed outcomes. singles saw Hodges and Smith win 6-1 and 6-2 respectively, while several other matches were closely contested.

Daisy Park Iast Gunning T. Dwyer Hodges W. Martin M. Broderick J. Dwyer F. Broderick Tf. Frager T. Broderick P. Connell W. Smith J. Broderick Dwyer A. Marr R. Fraser

Australia Day Preparations Amid Weather and War Turmoil

The community reports unsettled weather near week’s end threatening Australia Day events, but signs point to a fine Friday. Drought easing brings farmer relief as cattle losses mount. appeal for volunteers to enlist grows. Red Cross donations listed with numerous items and cigarettes from many contributors.

Sven Calder Weddy Smith Agricultural College Ged Bel Ted

Yamma Players Edge Goolagong Visitor Match

On Tstlnat Goulagong courts the Yamma tour faced Goolagong with four players present. Despite a small turnout the visitors won a lively match. Yamma was graciously hosted by Mr Haydon at his hotel after the games. Trajere Tennis Club plans arrival on August 1 at Yamma courts with two local champions slated to play.

Goolagong Goulagong Yamma

Bogan Gate Australia Day flood of events amid poor roads

Weather has improved since last week's rain with crops progressing well. A Gunning bland picnic and dance for Australia Day funds drew locals despite cold weather and poor attendance from Bogan Gate due to bad roads and threat of rain. Belgian goods donated by prominent residents, Mr Deland’s death noted, Australia Day plans outlined including a daytime event and night jumble fair. A Yarrabandi dance aided Red Cross despite bad weather. Local firms announced sheep and fruit sales, and a recruiting association formed with plans for an electoral speaker on Australia Day. Recruiting posters circulated, including controversial placement near Ballarat cemetery.

Gunningbland Gunninghland Bogan Gate Mra W. Magill Sparta Red Cross Fund Measre Lowing & Co Samuela & Moulder Condobolin Victoria Ballarat City Cemetery

Rain Deluge Boosts Trundle District Crops Show Soon

The Trundle district received a heavy rain on Monday with about two inches over four days, improving stock routes and feed. A P and A Association meeting finalized arrangements for the upcoming show on August 11 and 12, with trains from Parkes planned. A patriotic service at Trundle Presbyterian Church supported the Sustentathon Fund.

Trundle Ateut Peak Trundle P. and A. Association Young BE. Curr Mesars G. Simmonds Cares Harris Osborne F. Simmonds W. Verborn Bloomfield Swan Mart Medcalf Goodwin Gault Kelly Allez Dr. Bertram Parkes Presbyterian Church Sharp Presbyterian Assembly S'Otati

Club House Hotel Eugowra Changes Hands

C L Morton announces takeover of the Club House Hotel Eugowra from Lou Laneyrie and pledges to maintain good table service, quality wines, beer and spirits. The establishment offers 20 loose boxes and a public telephone is listed as contact.

C. L. Morton Lou Laneyrie Hugowra and District

Bogan Gate J G Registered A1.1 Affiliated WDRA

A terse regulatory entry notes Bogan Gate J G registered under A1.1 and affiliated with WDRA. The fragment provides identifiers and organizational linkage without additional context or dates. The record preserves the named individuals and associations for archival reference.

PROGRAMME OF RACES FOR AUGUST MEETING 1915

Race card lists six handicaps plus a publicans purse with details on prize money, weight penalties, nominations and start times from 1.45 pm to 5.5 pm. It notes rules and submission by telegram for nominations and confirmations, with upcoming race days and posting details.

AJC W.dlr.a At & Pum At & Pam

Weather and Crops Improve Amid Rain and Dance

Rain last week raised Lachlan water levels with Horseshoe Lagoon refilling and Yamma roads flooded in spots. Pleasant days boost grouse growth and stock condition signaling a bright early spring. A Mothers’ Fund euchre and dance at School of Arts Hall drew strong turnout, raising funds with organizers cited. A public meeting at the pound yards discussed relocating yards under Boree Shire plans, including possible public auction or exchange. Local sports saw Trajeras defeat Urban and plans for next match against Yamma. Notables: Chas Wheeldon moves to Yanco. two local marriages planned at Canowindra and Eugowra. MroJ. W. Lees seeks eye specialist in Orange.

Horseshoe Lagoon Yamma School of Arta Hall Phil Weeks Claude Morten Bell Donaldson Boree Shire Bores Shire Trajera Tennia Urban Trajeres Chas. Wheeldon Yaneo Wheeldon Murga Orange Apecallat

Jumble Fair for Red Cross Fund at Tolhurst's Hall

Residents of Bogan Gate and district stage a two night jumble fair at Tolhurst's Hall on Friday and Saturday the 30th and List July to aid the local Red Cross Fund. B Schofield and R Soling serve as joint honorees in this community charity event.

Tolhurst’s Hall Red Cross Fund B. Schofield R. Solling Seca

Auction Sales Held Across District By Noted Agencies

Agencies include Mantsey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros oil engines and chaff cutters Paton Burns manures Northern Assurance Cay with sales conducted in any part of the district.

Mantsey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros Paton, Burns’ Manures Northern Assurance Cay

Union Hotel Trundle Taken Over by Kelly

Kelly announces he has taken over the Union Hotel at Trundle aiming to run a first class up to date house with full conveniences. The hotel will offer commercial and public dining rooms with special attention to country customers, free yard and ample stabling.

Kelly Trundle Union

George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel Opens New Building

George Tolhurst Bogan announces his move to a new and up to date hotel building. He invites friends and the public to visit, promising latest conveniences ample accommodations and a first class table with the best wines beers and spirits.

G.T

Tom's Lagoon Report of Flood Threat and Green Crops

From Our Own Correspondent describes a near flood at Tom's Lagoon with water rising to within reach of houses, paddocks flooded, and crops recovering after warmer weather. Mentions flood source from river upstream, the Forbes Stockinbingal railway line now operating, and local donations for Australia Day including a dressed lamb and small cash gifts totaling a few shillings.

J. M'Kensle H. Little Forbes- Stockinbingal P. Fletcher A. Collite Miss Collite Jayoda Collits Molloy J. M'Kenale

Church of England Services and Lectures August 1 1916

Sunday services across Forbes Burrawang Bedgerabong and Eu fowra with 10 am and 11 am start times plus evening prayers. Lectures feature Rev John Calder MLA and a reading on Holland in Forbes Church Hall Tonight. Local remarks praise the reverend gentleman and urge regional church support.

Forbes Overston Hey A. J. Gardner Burrawang Bedgerabong Hon. Reader Eufowra John Calder Holland Daroobalele

Parkes Royal Hotel invites Forbes visitors

Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordially invited to call at the Royal Hotel. Superior accommodation, excellent menu, good stabling. Royal Hotel bus meets all trains. Sole agents for Schweppes aerated waters.

Forbes Parkes Royal Hotel Schweppe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Australia Forbes Advocate J. A'Beckett Newsagent BE. Hodges FP. Martin J. H. Noakes Stewart Mr Stanley BR. Tait H. Swan W. Barbe Mr. Pield W. Fowler Cake T M.colm Ins M. Brown RED Cross Soclal Red Cross Society Soclal Cowell Noakes Tait King Vera U Doubleday Ferguson W. Robinson T. Turner B. Robleson HH. Ashcroft E. Constable Whiteley Club House Eugowra J. G W.dr.a Wilgas Bogan Gate J.C H. Ellercamp Australia Day Red Cross Fund School OF Arts Trumdle W. Skinner BH. M’'Leod Wheatley and Martel Eugoswra Union Hotel George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel Tom’s Lagoon Church OF England Services Dati Bruce Thompson Moloney Trundle & Tullamore Lowing & CO Frm Thos, J, Martin Tolmie Pearce William Todd & Sons General Commission Massey-Harris Machinery Co Dalgety & Co., Ltd Shirley's Boots & Shoes W. W. Black Bogan Gate
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