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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription prices for quarterly, annual in advance and booked terms, with rates for per inch space, and mentions standing advertisements by arrangement. G W Brownhill is listed as proprietor.
Mr Arthur Grimm notes receipt of intimation from the Department of Public Instruction that alterations and additions to Moore Listrice School have received Ministerial consideration and approval. The works, extensive in nature, will be carried out in the near future.
Funeral rites at Furles on Saturday used a motor hearse for the first time replacing the old wagon. The vehicle, driven by Mr 4. BK. Lathie's meter learsi, carried coffins in a solemn procession, marking a shift from the former horse drawn method. The motor hearse, previously seen in Forbes Wistrleb, was introduced as part of the funeral arrangements.
A note recalls a Catholic ball to be held at the Porhes Presbytery in Tall West on Tuesday, followed by events on Wednesday. It mentions a juvenile and various basic vessels of the year, tied to local commerce and a popular Bathire figure.
Fragmentary letters and items from correspondents discuss advertisements and articles about Tipu spieestierte. The Advocate is noted for fair handling. witnesses and details remain unclear amid garbled text.
Absent clear details the notice states Patleg & Co Ltd of Ayulmey offer a special gold medal to girls under sixteen who have never won a previous award. It invites those present at Willng's exhibit to perform The Barearaile ly E Kaho and mentions music availability from listed sellers or direct from Wyth, tableing & y.
A search party uncovered a dugout near Leper De Vietoriad filled with sand and malice. The dust suggests a completed explosion work by war experts. A note from a recruiting office is partly visible, linking to a prisoner of war and a Kaiser slogan. Max Langer, reportedly escaped from Lanelwiario Camp last week, is suspected among the drug-unit occupiers.
According to Thurkes Ceuple the Master Butchers Association secretary Mr WT Nicholls reports that towns observing a hall holiday will use early closing. Wages will be paid and shops outside the specified towns will follow the early closing hours. Affected days include May Tuesday Thursday and Friday with Wednesday noon as a cutoff and Saturday closing at 1 pm.
The sheep was advanced to the hospital sports committee by Mr George Laidlaw and reached £916 on rating. Mr C. B. Rowley won and returned it for disposal. Mr T. M. Dunn was tasked to contact a local butcher and earned £1 1s 6d from Mr W. Geddes. With subsidy, the sheep will reduce by 2d per yard.
A racing accident at Randwick during the Winter Stakes left Forbes jockey Will Shanahan hospitalized at St Vincent's with kidney bruising after his horse Comedia was unseated when it tangled with Mustachie's heels causing a chain fall that also brought down Meernt. Initial reports misidentified the jockey as killed.
Old age pensioners object to council plans to rate their land while noting burr seeds from Bathurst spread across the countryside. George Lyons, mayor of Forbes Swamp, recalls past leaders and asserts pensioners deserve rest homes. He hopes government views on rates will favor them. The piece blends local politics with reminiscences of theatre and English history.
Worde Great Peppermint Cure is advertised as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds with a suggested price of 1/6. The ad presents the product as a trusted, perennial household remedy.
A Parkes golf team visited Forbes on Monday and won a foursome 1 up. Flannery and Herborn paired against Lane and Stedman, Parkes taking the match by a single hole. Lunch followed at the Amion Hotel where dignitaries toasted winners and captains.
Local Forbes and Orange Parkes residents are named in a jumble of wedding plans, enlistments, shipboard returns, and military notices. The report lists marriages delayed by ship movements, trainees and privates returning, and several Forbes men serving or wounded with scattered details across Sydney Victoria Barracks and overseas.
At Forbes Showground yesterday a hospital sports day drew a large attendance and ran smoothly under Mayor Nelson’s marshalship. Participants included Forbes Model Band Grand United Oddfellows Hibernatang Forbes Town Band Foresters and local residents with prizes awarded for best and worst turnout along with Red Cross attendants.
A Powys event covered numerous races and activities with winners listed across multiple events. Notable results include A. Sikes winning the Teak events and T. Webb’s eelie placing second, with drivers such as Tom Field and Alex Anderson noted. The programme features harriers, soccer throws, quoits, and a married ladies race. Hospitality staff and organizers provided luncheon while a wheel of fortune was conducted. Some misprints noted in prize lists corrected later.
Wortes Town Band faced rejection of marching duties after being ordered to rejoin the procession by marshal A H O Nelson. Secretary Charles Shirvington described the dispute as the band refused to return, insisting they had no further orders after playing God Save the King near the showground.
The Forbes Town Band, official town band, refused to cede lead status to a private group during Australia Day duties. Delegates allegedly overstepped by agreeing to draw positions without authority, causing notable unrest though the matter was seen as repairable. Both bands performed, delaying the program by about half an hour.
The euchre party and dance in the town hall last evening drew about ten couples. Music by Acret's Model Orchestra. Prizes won by Mrs Barton and Mr Bain. consolation prizes to Mrs Davha and Mr Sullivan. Refreshments served. energetic ladies committee assisted with arrangements.
A June 4 Brook's Hall evening talk by Mr Thes Urown and MibiA is announced with Sergeants Saunders and Beynon to speak. Shooting at Forbes range was postponed due to rain. 119 points fell in May at Forbes post office. Campaign notes include Trethowen's selection for Hurrangong Young seat with 226 votes. 200 for Tierney. Coroners inquiry into Jack Marsh’s death concluded at Orange. Chacel election results lead to trial commitments. Auction sale promises 25 pounds more prize money. cattle sale at Weaver & Co yards next Wednesday.
On Saturday night in Sydney the fight between Crouse and Dorey ended in a two round victory for Dorey. Melbourne Stadium saw Frite Hal Lond defeat Maki in the second round. In Brisbane Jimmy Hilde defeated Geike while at Hathurat meeting the Princes Palatine Edway Arch Marella Davey Buch noon Dowdy were noted.
Sydney dispatch reports British ships Tiger and Indefatigable sunk with heavy losses and dramatic last stand as German forces claim victory. Survivors recount fierce fighting and massive casualties, including near Admirals Mead and Arbuthnot. Russian papers call it a British victory. German losses listed include battleships destroyers and cruisers.
General Sir Doweins Daig reports sharp fighting at Ypres on a 1000 yard front from the Longue-Ypres-Comines railways with enemy penetrations noted. British forces penetrated German trenches at Vimy Ridge but later withdrew. German claims of English regal behavior are disputed. Parapets breached north of the La Bassée Canal. Two enemy aeroplanes downed and a British observation balloon landed safely after being struck.
Friday afternoon last Mrs Mary Ann Witte died suddenly at the residence of Mr Lex Smith aged unknown. She was wife of James Williams of South Lead and leaves a husband and family. Burial was at Church of England cemetery with Rev A Inrother officiating. Also Mr Robert Mowall died aged 82 near South Condebolin road. burial at Presbyterian cemetery with Rev John Walder. Other obituaries note Forbes Williams son of Mrs Williams serving in the army, and Willian Walters sen at Forbes capital dying of lung trouble. Cemetery services held at Roman Catholic and other local plots with Father M Gee officiating.
Sporting notes list winners Moorolia Ned S Morven Ladikc Master Jacob and Pictur in a dead heat with May Drama. Jockeys and bookmakers named amid a cancelled WoO licenses. Randwick racing announced no Saturday results. Winter meeting signs and hurdles and steeplechases feature Mythe Tartan's Double and other contenders.
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