Evans Centenary plans face possible delay
Mr J H Butea reports receipt of a letter from Mr EB Milne of Orange expressing regret that original Evans Centenary plans were not followed and hoping postponement rather than abandonment. Milne plans a four day search for logs and a marked tree linked to 1829 as Moessre/M'Maurtrie finish the memorial.
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J. H. Butea
EB. Milne
Orange
Evans
Milne
Moessre M'Maurtrie
Man
J. Ditton
Eugowra
Evang
Anniversary Service Honours Early Australian Explorer in Eugowra
A special anniversary service at Welsh Memorial Presbyterian Church Eugowra drew large crowds. Rev John Calder spoke on Surveyor Evans who blazed a trail to the confluence of Mangodery Creek and Lachlan River on June 1 1816, praising his courage, perseverance and the religious faith behind exploration. The remarks linked Evans’s pioneer feats to broader themes of faith and discovery in Australian history.
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Welsh Memorial Presbyterian Church
Eugowra
John Calder
Forbes
Evans
Mandogery Creek
Lachlan River
Arthur Helps
Australan
Earth
Columbuns
San Salvador
Balbos
Forbes Weir dispute ends with council motion approved
In Forbes the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission declined repairs to the lower weir citing municipal ownership and lack of public benefit. Aldermen urged council collect or transfer pumping fees, consider state aid, and seek a commitment from the Commission. Officials criticized delayed replies and debated funding, with the motion to proceed carried. The article closes with a sermon praising explorers Livingstone and Pacific and a call for an explorer memorial for Eugowra.
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Forbes ‘Council
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Grimm
Forbes
Edwards
Jess
Bates
Reymond
Water Conservation Board
Forbes patriotic committee meets to finalise plans
Jottings note the final Forbes patriotic picture committee meeting set for Thursday evening. Australia has contributed 2 229 259 pounds to war funds. St Lawrence's Church held an afternoon benediction with strong attendance. A town hall social by local youths drew a good crowd and cheerful moment. Local firm Moore Brooke & Co announce a June 23 sale of Ernest M lean furniture. Defence Dept says recruit height standard for Australian expeditionary force is reduced. Comet Mellish visible tonight at southern Toucan, weather permitting, and again tomorrow and Thursday. Kids cough remedies and Woods peppermint cure advertised. Forbes volunteers for active service listed. Gordon M Kenzie leaves Forbes for front. Buckland tailoring promotes warm winter suits.
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Forbes Patriotic Picture Committee
Australia
St. Lawrence's Church
Messrs Moore
Woods
Forbes Police
Edward L. Greenhalgh
E. Green
H. Maloney
Gordon M'Kensie
M'Kenzie
Forbes
Sydney
Buckland
Orkney
For Sale Cottages in Forbes Streets Grenfell and Parkes
Several cottages in Grenfell and Parkes Streets Forbes offered cheap with fur particulars from M Lean and Company Orange.
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Grenfell and Parkes Streets
Forbes
M'Lean & Co
Orange
For Sale Town Residences and Orchards at M Lenn Co
Properties offered include town residences small farms and orchards in Orange. Advertisement by M Lenn and Co inviting inquiries with details on climate ideal homes and affordable prices.
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M'Lenn & Co
Orange
Culara
Mitchell Ploughs Drills in Stock Call and Inaneet
W. K. Garnsey senior and partners announce agents in Forbes handling Mitchell ploughs drills and related farm implements for local stock operations. The notice highlights distribution terms and sales arrangement with emphasis on agricultural equipment.
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Mitchell
W. K. Garnsey
Forbes
A Dance and Social Co Officers Named
A brief notice lists Langford as Hon. Sec. J and Plais as Hon. Treas for a local dance and social company, with roles assigned to other officers.
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Co. Langford
Sec. J, Plais
Treas
Royal Hotel Parkes invites Forbes visitors to call
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordialy invited to call at the Royal Hotel. Superior accommodation, excellent menu, good stabling. Royal Hotel meets all trains. Sole agents for Schweppes Aerated Waters.
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Forbes
Parkes
Royal Hotel
Schweppe
Stores to Close for Regular Meal Hour Starts July 6 1915
Public notice lists multiple stores including John Meagher and Co I Manson and Co Hunter and Phillips B P White and Co Michael Ler T Donaghay George Nash Chong Bros Quong Lee J A Harris Thomas Bros AJ PL Mellor and John Hugo among others closing daily for one to two pm intervals and again after six to seven pm to allow a regular meal hour for employers and employees during weekdays and Saturdays.
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John Meagher & Co., Ltd
I. Manson & CO
Hunter & Phillips
Grazing Right Tender for Forbes Range in Melbourne
Melbourne invites offers to lease about 20 acres at Forbes Range for grazing. Tenants must maintain fences and destroy rabbits, no horses allowed. 12 month lease ends June 20 1914 with payments in advance. Tenders by noon June 11 1915 to Department of Home Affairs Melbourne. Envelopes marked Tender for Grazing Rights. W C Archibald minister.
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Melbourne
Forbes Rife
Forbes
Department of Home Affairs
W. C. Archibald
Trav ersdale Estate Lease Tender Near Forbes NSW
Public tender sought for three year lease of about 4391 acres in Trav ersdale Estate 16 miles northwest of Forbes on Burtewang field. Land includes rich soil flats, good wheat growth, water by wells and tanks, improvements with a seven room homestead, outbuildings, stables, and shearing shed. Tenders due June 12 1916. highest bid not guaranteed acceptance. details from Forbes solicitor or Perpetual Trustee Co. Ltd. in Sydney.
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Forbes
Burtewang Felding
Dudgerabong
Winter Suit Ad Promises Fashionable Fit
A large stock of Boultings has been unpacked offering fashionably cut, perfectly fitting suits. Ladies' tailoring is specially catered for with a claim of the best workmanship, encouraging immediate orders to miss no opportunity.
Evening Program At Forbes Looks Varied
Forbes hosts a two session program with 11 a.m. and 7.20 p.m. showings. Da roobalgie is scheduled for 3 p.m. Rev. John Calder, M A, R D Bugowra appears in the 3 p.m. slot. At 7.30 p.m. Mr V Bacon completes the evening lineup.
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Forbes
H.C
Grawlin
A. J. Gardner
Bugowra
Hon. Render
Forbes Advocate notice pricing and ads policy
The Forbes Advocate is a Tuesday and Friday paper offering subscription options Ver Quarter six per quarter advance six six per annum advance six annual rate booked advertising rates start with first inch and each additional inch while standing ads are arranged. G W Brownhill Proprietor.
Yass Courier Gains Under New Proprietors
Two ex Forbes boys D Simpson and J Leader run the Courier at Yass. Since taking charge the paper has improved, with local volunteers sticking to drill hall duties and an attendance just under fifty. Rifle drill begins and Royal horse show events are planned for Sydney with show on July 31 and sales August 2–6. Subscriptions to Polish relief fund via Shire Council Office. Dance for Red Cross funds set for June 16 at T Bray hall Wychan with tickets 2/ and 1/6 for ladies.
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Forbes
Messrs
D.simpson
J. Leader
Courier
Yass
Antes
Sydney
Shire Council
Offce
T. Bray
Wychan
Red Cross
Forbes Advocate Publishing Hour Adjusted for Early Mall Closure
Notice states Forbes Advocate will publish at 11 20 a m after mall hours change. Advertisers must send material by 9 a m on Tugg day and Friday to secure insertion, with changes due by the day before publication.
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Forbes Advocate
Moore Brooke & Co Auction Sale Announcement
Preliminary notice states Ernest M Lean relinquishes housekeeping and directs Moore Brooke and Co to sell by public auction at his North Hill home the whole well kept household furniture and effects. Sale date listed as Wednesday June 23 with full particulars to come.
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John Walder
Forbes Weir
Patterson
Welr
Pacific
Livingstone
Africa
Red Cros
Commonwealth of Australia
Traversdale
Forbes, New South Wales
John Robinson
The
Perpetual Tristea Co. (Ltd
Would Perpetual Trustee 0. (Ltd
Spring Street
Walla Walla
Geo. M. Crowe
Church OF England Services
Sbyterian Church
Jas. Maguire
Templar Street
E. C. Hooper
Allen Bros
Prime Federation
R. J. Heaney
Mount Waugan
G. W. Brownhill
Advocate” Publishing Hour
Moore, Brooke & Co
Hean
Beane
Ball & Welch Proprietary Limited
George Street
Ronninctons Shei
Grinsted
Lachlan Street Newsagency
Spalding
Harrington
E. J. Grinsted
Forbes Garage
A. E. Peppercorn
Forbes BillIard Hall
Allan
Morgan’s
Boyd
Laird-Boyd
Citizan Chambera
Moore Street
B. White
Lachlan St
B. P. White
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