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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1913

Page

3

Resignation and election clashes in Robertson voters

In 1810 Mr Fleming quit his seat to pursue Federal politics but in New England he was defeated by Mr Frank Foster. Fleming held a large Robertson lead and was anticipated to win, while the Labour candidate, an A.W.A. organiser and former Condor Abotin and Orange alderman, first won Robertson in 1910 by about 300 votes, stunning many observers.

Ashford Fleming New England Frank Foster Robertson Labor A.W.A Condor Abotin Orange Williso J. Collings Advocate Lachlan-street Forbes

Position of parties in the Commonwealth

Sydney reports Labor 28 and Liberal 7 for party standings. Several electorates show close contests and potential dangers. Liberal Senate candidates Mil ten Gould and Oakes lead by about 10 000. About 26 000 referendum ballots counted with leads around 4000 on each question.

Sydney Commonwealth Labor Liberal Liberal Senate Milten Gould Oakes

The Polling Returns From New South Wales Seats

The latest returns show multiple House of Representatives races in New South Wales with Lib candidates leading in several districts. Key figures include barriers for Calare and Parkes plus results for North Sydney Parramatta and Riverina, with Lab candidates and independents also noted in varying margins.

Tasmania Bass Jenson Lib Holds Seat By Margin

In Tasmania, Jenson of the Liberal party defeated rival Bass by 686 votes. In Darwin, O Malley of the Labor party won by a clear margin. Denison Labor’s Smith triumphed by 724, Franklin saw M William Lib ahead by 1141, and Wilmot returned Atkinson Lib by 272.

Bass —Jenson Darwin O'Malley Ole Denison —Smith Franklin M'William Wilmot Atkinson

Election results show Labor and Lib lines in distributed leads

The Senate race shows Gould and Millon leading Libs with large vote margins across states. Queensland leaders Ferricks Maughan and Mullen lead by over 1000. South Australia Robertson and several Labor candidates ahead by about 4,000. West Australia Needham and colleagues over 3,000. Wentworth Kelly Lib ahead by 16,400 with Corish Labor close. West Sydney Hughes Law and Sutton Lib contest with minor margins.

Queensland Ferricks Maughan Aunt Mullen Lab

Victoria and surrounding seats in tight Australian election

An Australian electoral roundup lists leading results for Victoria and other states with party tallies and margins. It notes candidates such as Wynne, Brennan, Anstey, and Hannan among Lib Lab counts, and highlights the complex, undecided finish as multiple Labour and Liberal hopefuls contend.

Crown lands set aside for residential settlement

During the past week there were 124 244 acres of Crown lands set apart for residential settlement in 202 blocks.

Sydney

Rural camp schools urged for national development

Mr Carmichael argues rural camp schools for lads are vital for national progress in Australia. By late May, 2,774 old age pensions were in force across the country.

Sydney Carmichael Australia

Fire at Auckland House Causes Major Damage

A fire in a house at Auckland on Tuesday caused substantial damage estimated between £20,000 and £25,000. The blaze damaged the premises and required a significant emergency response. No injuries are reported.

Auckland

Passenger Jumped Overboard Near Wellington Heads

A passenger on the steamer Paparoa near Wellington Heads died by suicide, leaping from the vessel into the sea as it neared Wellington. The incident occurred Tuesday with no additional details available on rescuers or aftermath.

Wellington N.Y Wellington Heads

Alleged double self harm attempt reported in Springsure

Sydney is named Pearl Downey a domestic servant and her friend Sydney Dreamer in Springsure where they allegedly attempted to poison themselves. Little hope remains for Downey’s recovery as authorities investigate the incident.

Sydney Pearl Downey Ott Sydney Dreamer Springsure

Referenda Questions Across Australian States Struggle for Yes Lead

In New South Wales and other states the referendum results show small returns and uneven leads. Tasmania and Victoria trail, while Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia report a light Yes lead though margins are slim. The record lists industrial and railway references and Monopolies entries amid broad state totals.

Tasmania Victoria Queensland South Australia West Australia Yes

NSW Referenda and election results update

Sydney Tuesday reports Liberal 48 Labor 37 in the morn ing slate. M Kay leads Ballarat by 14 votes with large absentee ballots possible tipping some seats. In NSW Liberal Senators lead Labor by about 44100 votes, while Nores hold lead on Referenda.

Sydney Liberals Labor M'Kay Ie Ballarat New South Wales Nore

Interview with J B Donkin on Australian meat exports

A Tokyo Advertiser interview with J B Donkin of the Meat and Abattoir Advisory Board discusses Australia's beef and mutton supply and Japan's tariff impact. Donkin, touring the world and owner of Lake Cowal Station, cites US Manila sales, Queensland abattoirs, and Hong Kong Singapore cold stores as proof of frozen meat success while noting Japan lacks large refrigerating facilities.

Tokio Department of Agriculture and Commerce Australia Kada Donkin Japan Austrada United States Manila Queensland Singapore Hongkong U Wcre Shanghai

Queensland Revenue Shows Mixed May Tax Figures

Queensland revenue in May shows a slight increase while Customs and Excise returns fall by 72,000 pounds. Over 11 months there is an overall gain of 805.01 pounds, with postal revenue for 11 months up 268,100 pounds above the estimate.

Brisbane Queensland

Turkish demobilisation delayed amid Allied dispute

London reports Turkish demobilisation delayed pending resolution of Allied dispute. A Bulgarian representative arrives in Constantinople to seek Turkish neutrality in possible Bulgaria Greece war. Greek premier allegedly resigns to avoid war responsibility. Danette departs London for Sofia. Sir Melville MacNaghten, retired, confirms knowledge of Jack the Ripper’s identity.

London Brelmar Anstantinople Bulgaria Greece Danette Sofia Scotland Yard Melville MacNaghten Jack the Aipner

Grass to Ref at V Ridley’s Forbes

Grass to ref at V Ridley’s Yumeena Forbes on New Grenfell Road offers summer grazing for up to 600 cattle with 800 acres of land, ample grass and water. Charges: draught horses 1/6 per head, light horses 6d per head, bullocks 6d per head per week. arrangements for light mixed cattle available. Victorious? Vv. T Ridley.

V. Ridley New Grenfell Road Aince T. Ridley Yumeena Forbes

Forbes Town Band General Meeting Announcement

The Annual General Meeting of Subscribers and those interested in the Forbes Town Band will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening next June 8 at 8 p.m. Business, General. J. J. Cuback, Hon. Bee.

Forbes Town Band

Tenders Invited For Forbes Soap Works And Equipment

Tenders are invited for the purchase of the Forbes Soap Works building 2 miles from Forbes on Parkes road with a 40 by 40 foot board building in excellent condition. Also 151 feet of light steel rails set of Avery scaler one digester 7 by 5 one digester 1½ by 20 ha steam boiler nearly new with mountings. Boiler and digester to be seen near Hallway Station. Tenders close on 30th June and may be addressed to.

Forbes Soap Works Forbes Parkes Road Hallway

Forbes Police Court clears rabbits and drunks

In Forbes Police Court Mitchell Brown Jurr pleaded guilty to failing to destroy rabbits on his Bedeerahoug property per the Forbes Pastures Protection Board ruling and was fined £2 0s 0d plus 21s 0d professional costs and 6d court fees. H Betts of Molong fined £2 0s 0d with £1 1s professional costs and 1s court fee for rabbit control failure. Richard Johnson fined £2 0s 0d plus 2s 6d for drunkenness and £2 for offensive language in Rankin Street. Several ratepayer cases were postponed a week due to the sanitary inspector’s attention.

J. Jamieson P.M Forbes Police Court Mitchell Brown Jurr Bedeerahoug Forbes Pastures Protection Board Betts Molong Forber Moloney Molony Reymond Willam Reb

South Australia election results by district and margins

South Australia results show Roberts Lab. unopposed in Adelaide 21 with Glynn Lib. 6541, Bharker Livingstone Lib. 2183, Boothby Dankell Lab. by GR, Grey Poynton Lab. 1412, Hindmarsh Archibald Lab. unopposed, Wakefield Harvey Lab. by 1612.

Adelaide Roberts Angus Glynn Bharker Livingstone Boothby Dankell GR. Grey Poynton Hindmarsh Archibald Wakefield Harvey

Western Australia Election Results Snapshot

Dampier Mabhon Labor by 265 in Dampier Fremantle Butcher Labor by 1509 Kalgoorlie Frazer Labor unopposed Perth Fowler Liberal by 510 Swan Forrest Liberal by 2048 All results terse with party labels and margins across districts in Western Australia.

Dampier Mabhon Fremantle Butcher Kalgoorlie Frazer Perth Fowler Swan Forrest

Insurance policy coverage summary for NZ company lines

The notice lists Standard Insurance Co of NZ Ltd including fire, hailstorm, accident with special farmer's policy, live stock covering crops stacks and foaling risks. It outlines the range of insured perils and farm related risk protections offered.

Standard Insurance CO. OF NZ. Ltd

Forbes Butchering Co Opens On Rankin Street

The Forbes Butchering Co announces a new up-to-date establishment at Rankin Street near Lee's Arcade. It will offer the choicest meats including cooked ham and beef, dressed poultry, with special poultry lines and prices designed to attract public patronage.

The Forbes Butchering Co Rankin Street

Precious departure heartaches and heavenly home

Precious darting, she had left us. Left us, yes, for evermore. But we hope to meet our loved one on that bright and happy shore. Lonely the house, and sad the hours since our dear one has gone. But, oh brighter home than ours, in heaven is now her home, inserted by her loving parents, sisters, and brothers.

Evermore Ome

New Livery Stables at Rankin Street Albion Hotel

Tom Malloy a renowned horse breaker announces taking over Russell's Livery Stables at the back of the Albion Hotel Rankin Street He promises up-to-date facilities and the best of attention for patrons and horses.

Tom Malloy Liege Russell Rankin Street Albion

Rubber Stamps Offered at The Advocate Office

The Advocate announces a selection of stamps available for order with a choice of samples and an artistic range for customers seeking customized rubber stamps.

Advocate

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