Federal Parliament Dissolution and Election Dates Set
The Federal Parliament will be dissolved on Lidh Auly Nowina tion day is set down for August 19, and the elections will take place on September 9.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
4
Canowindra Pony Races Attract Strong Entries
Splendid entries have been received for the Canowindra pony races on Wednesday next, July 11th. Entry list for the Cup includes Smithown Wilton Rose Thimble Miss Dibbs Douwhl Stiteh The Pawn Inez Otho Argidi Mi Leventa Becta Fighting Bor Possible and Amber Bor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weresdas
Smithlown
Wilton Rose
Thimble
Miss Dibbs
Douwhl Stiteh
the Pawn
Inez
Otho
Argidi
Leventa
Becta
Fighting Bor
Possible
Amber Bor
Parkes Town Property Sale Advertisement
Hood and Clark of Parkes advertise a land sale at their offices on Saturday the 27th. The block includes nine one froml areas on Chantages to Caledonia May and Talbot Streets in Parkes. Sale conducted under instructions from the office totin Kerin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers Hood & Clark
Parkes
Chantages
Caledonia
May
Talbot Steets
Tontal
Crossbred Sheep Exhibit Receives Department Ward
A note from Bathurst Experiment Farm states that two crossbred sheep will be exhibited at the Forbes show. The exhibit includes Eleht Lincoln x Merino, nine English Leicester x Merino, and nine Border Leicester Merino, reflecting a diverse selection backed by the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan
Department of Aveiculture
Forbes
Bathurst Experiment Farm
Lamps on Moonlight Nights at Forbes Court Hearing
At Forbes Police Court on Tuesday Mr Harcourt Holcombe noted several vehicles with no lights on Forbes streets the previous night. The magistrate said the full moon and clear sky may have given drivers the false impression that lamps were unnecessary, but lamps are required at night regardless of moonlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Harcourt Holcombe
Tehart
Plomos
Prickly Pear Destroyer Demonstrates Efficacy in Ireland
Report describes a new machine devised by Mr George Walder that emits a powerful blast to eradicate prickly pear plants. Tested under dense infestations in Felisbury and Liv- wey areas, the device is claimed to destroy growth along its path. The invention reportedly operates by driving air through a tarret, killing the pest and leaving nearby vegetation unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corby
Anil
George Walder
Jamal Dobe Petor
Department of Aerie Pure
Periiocurs
Felsbury
Last Ear
Ft. Br
Carbine Dead Famed Australasian Racehorse Passes Away
The legendary racehorse Carbine has died at Welbeck Stud. Bred in New Zealand at Sylvia Park, he was by Musket from Mersey and owned early by Dan O'Brien before passing to Lendl Wallace of Melbourne. His career spanned Australia and England with 38 wins, 6 seconds, 3 thirds in four years, and left a lasting legacy through progeny including Spearcint and Trafalgar.
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Carbine
Elre
Welbeck Stud
Australasia
Mersey
New Zealand
Sylvia Park
Dan O'Brien
O'Brien
Lendl Wallace
Melbourne
Australia
Duke of Portland
England
Aaire
Rhe
Ae Woallave
Trafatear
Ta Carnhine
Two Club Events at Forbes Harriers Handicap
The Forbes Harriers held two Wednesday afternoon handicap races on the cricket ground track. A junior under 18 sprint over a quarter mile saw Mitchell Brown win by four yards over W E White who started on scratch, with W Hall close behind. The senior mile handicap featured Snow Nelson in front early, Jack Teter making a strong bid, and Vic Owetan also near the front. time recorded was 32 1/4. Brown, a versatile young athlete, is praised for his cricket, tennis, and swimming talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Harriers
Cricket Ground
Mitchell Brown
W. BE. White
W. Hall
Brown
Ny White
Snow Nelson
Oweton
Hilt
Jack Toser
Gale
White
Nevs
Tio
Jack Teter
Vic. Owetan Malkhed
Dome
Australia
Tack Miller
Jack
Percy
Faye
Stan Uiale
Eli
Jack Milter
Tie
Bins
Campaint
Caenival Co Bartley
Anish
Buster
Meeting on bowling club formation at Vandenberg Hotel
Advertisement calls all interested to a meeting at the Vandenberg Hotel next Thursday evening October 5 to form a bowling club, elect officers for the year, and discuss other important matters. Strong attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ro'Mork
Dsth
Vandenberg Hotel
Itle
Country Gasmen Award Sparks Worker Discontent
The Gas Employees award covering country gas workers was issued on Wednesday. It lists wage scales for stokers, yardmen, pick and shovel men, and mainlaying gangs with daily rates ranging from 8/6 to higher, plus overtime. The secretary notes the award is unsatisfactory with little pay increases, and the lowest grade earns 8/6 while the top grade doing similar work earns far more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bazetters
Jirovielons
Forbes Advocate Circulation Ad Claim
Advertisers are advised the Forbes Advocate guarantees a weekly circulation exceeding 2000 copies. The notice emphasizes consistent distribution and aims to attract advertiser attention to the paper’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Advocate
Forbes Freezing Works Auction Result and Prospects
The Forbes Freezing Company freehold and works were auctioned but passed in at £6000 after no bid met the reserve. Wm Anglisa & Co. Ltd offered £800 per year for two years with purchase option at £12,000, likely to be accepted. The firm is a leading Australian exporter of frozen meat, handling about £2,250,000 of produce last season with around 1,000 workers at Footscray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Freezing Company
Wm. Anglisa & Co
M'Kelvey
Wm. Anglis & Co, Proprietary, Ltd
Footscray
Melbourne
Wm. Anglisa & Co, Ltd
Australia
Cruziers
Sydney telegraph bulletin reports key fiscal and crime items
The Senate carries six Heferenda Hill clauses while the Federal Treasurer projects a 1 million pound surplus and 21.462 million pound revenue. A crime case sees two policemen convicted for assault. arrests for robbery with revolvers shock Sydney. A campaign note mentions Mr Cook and the sugar duty debate. Parliament faces adjournment during the federal election run.
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Bronchial Coughs
A historical note describes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure marketed for bronchial coughs. The excerpt mentions a dosage measure of one quarter and suggests taking the remedy as directed.
Smallpox scare in Forbes Hospital isolation ward details
The smallpox case shows no new developments with Stanley Hay at Forbes Hospital in a non serious condition. Only the patient and nurse are isolated in the isolation ward while the rest of the hospital remains largely unrestricted. The Hay family has been moved to Sydney, and about 20 contacts from Bogan Gate were also taken there. The Health Department is coordinating precautions, and a free vaccination depot will open at Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday and Friday 11 am to noon.
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Stanley Hays
Forbes Hospital
Tay
Stanley Hay
William May
North Hill
Bogan Gate
Hay
Board of Health
Sydney
Forbes Municipal Council
Health Department
FE. P. M.donnell
Forbes
Alex. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
T. Logell
J. Ward
Forbes Land Office
Armidale
Ward
M'Gregor
D. J. Moloney
al Parkes
James
Ted) Pastoo
Mary €. Lebrocque
South Forbes
William James Fimister
South Coast
Thomas Fimister
Joseph Gurkhart
Morayshire
Scotland
W. J. Fimister
Union Bank
Jack Flannery
Sun
Hephan
Robert Rice
F. W. Shepherd
Webb and Co
Mosera Meagher and Co
Bathurst
National Advocate
City
Myr Shepherd
Charitabe
School of Arts
Chelmsford
Gerald Strickland
Shepherd
Thomas Shield
Cargo
W. Hasemer
Fortes
Jack Golding
Ella Pavey
Jozeph Whiteley
Ireland
Waterlooi
New York
Australia
Joe
Que Sen
Manildra
Fred, Gorman
George Gorman
Kinma
Mantidra
Forbes Local Notes and Markets Snapshots
Jottings report wheat easter in Sydney trends with price stability and varied parcels, plus notes on lettuce, whisky brands, and local trades. It records a Forbes death from a horse accident, a cod catch at Woneajong Creek, a coroner inquiry, lodge pleas due, and forthcoming real estate blocks for sale in Forbes area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alf. Miller
Orkney
Woneajong Creek
Sayers
Focal Land Board
Spring Street
Forbes
Rall
Arthur Toohey
Martin E. Toohey
Chesterfield
C. C. Buckland
A. Wickham
Intestate Estates
Brownestreet
Ferry-street
Wombat-street
Wyalong
H. K. Goddard
Boorabil
Buckland
Bance Court
Gwendelin Rachel Browne
Winer
Agen
Lionel WT. A. Brirign
John Bridge & Co
Rona
Lachlan Lealle
Forbes notices mark departures and honors in delightful address
A photographic address for Mr Alex Gilchrist on leaving Forbes showcases color and water color medallions. Mrs Ward and Miss MGregor receive gifts at a farewell for Mr and Mrs Ward and Miss MGregor. Local obituaries note deaths of Jozeph Whiteley and Fred Gorman, with details of lineage and residence.
Correspondence to the Editor on local flour prices
A letter from FAIRPLAY complains that Forbes charges 4d for flour and 24d per 2lb loaf in other towns, noting two up to date mills supply flour to distant places. The writer accuses local bakers of greed and wishes relief from high prices.
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Forbes Advocate
Forbes
Wallingford
Auburn Alderman Proposes Deputy Mayor Move
Alderman W. J. Johnson of Auburn, a mayoral candidate for Culare on Labor lines, moved to appoint a Deputy Mayor during his campaign absence. The council rejected the motion by seven votes to five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
Auburn
Culare
Sub-Inspector Butler Leaves Forbes For Gundagal
Forbes closes its chapter on Sub-Inspector Butler as he and his family depart for Gundagal. The article praises his two years in Forbes, recounts his leniency in a Yankee Grab case, and notes his prior bravado in Narrabri handling the Bingara and Wee Waa murders. It recalls a former false report of his horse accident, and wishes the Butler family success in their future posting.
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Butler
Forbes
Gunodagal
Forbes Court
J. Jamieson
P.M
al Narrabri
Narrabri
Bingara Wid Wee Waa
Mra" Butler
Familly
Gundagal
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Farmers’ Market Sale
W. M‘gomiskey
AL New Woods
W. M.comiskey
General Commission
Hotel Victoria
Federal Elections
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Country Gasmen's Award
Advocate
Forbes Freezing Works
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Clause of Representatives
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Liberal Party
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A Neeing
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Norman Twiss
Frederick Miller
Commissioner For Railways
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Cooma Cottage
Hamilton Hume
Acrogs
Broken Hill
Bonningtons
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