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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
Forbes shop ad asserts sturdy style with on-site tailoring and ready-to-wear coats, claiming the Newt-Hess state look marks a well dressed man, spotlighting quality fabrics and bespoke fits.
Public notice by MR STEWART of Rillara Goa claiming to commence active practice as Architect in the Porlor District. He offers to prepare plans specifications supervise control of residential or other building projects for clients.
A handicap bogey competition opens tomorrow at Fortes links in connection with the Golf Presidents Trophy. The best two rounds of nine holes decide the contest with prizes donated by J. J. Fladoery. Entry fee is 2 shillings. An event follows on 20th July. Local golfers recently visited Parkes for a firm contest won by one stroke. The Wales record and other results are noted.
Football clash on Wednesday between Megher Co and Other Stores ended 0-0. Both sides featured reinforced squads with several competition players, and plans for a rematch at Portonven Sanday include Kerr Shirvington and a full lineup of forwards and emergencies.
The piece discusses building activity in Parkes Forbes Orange and Dubbo and explains government backed advances for home building. It outlines eligibility limits, occupancy rules, maximum loan share, repayment terms, and progress inspections to ensure completion within six months.
Measra Weaver and Perry Ltd will sell by auction at St Marys on Friday next about 300 choice dairy and store cattle demilas, advertised in today’s Advocate. A train leaves Sydney for St Marys at 1 am on the morning of the sale.
Contractor Mr Biggs anticipates finishing the Lachlan street bridge over the lagoon in August. The estimate includes approaches on both sides and, if accurate, the bridge may be ready to help handle increased show and race traffic this year.
An intimation in business columns announces the amalgamation of R Hornsby & Sons with Juston Proctor & Cey to form the new firm Reaton & Hornsby Lea. The companies are well known engineers based in Grantham Stockport Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane Lincoln England.
At Mr by A Slunsend's Rankin street a remarkable war memento debuts a blackened barrel built from Sopwith plane propellors used by Captain King King in France. The wood and aluminium piece boasts factory-like craftsmanship with accompanying photo frames from the windwork of one of the planes Captain King flew. King reached Melbourne last Monday and is expected to appear soon in Porbes.
The Rev Chas M Alpine of Parkes and Mr James Swann clash over Sunday sports and church entertainments. Swann accuses churches of dogmas and gimmicks while M Alpine argues order without them resembles a school without lessons. Meanwhile Parkes faces municipal edict challenges as football and music clash with local rules.
Advances may be repaid in full only on instalment date and interest will be charged to that date. The department aims to enable applicants to service homes and will not allow a borrower to transfer property subject to the bank mortgage unless special circumstances apply. Transfers are only allowed if another party agrees to take over the loan and occupy the home. Borrowers cannot mortgage or lease the security without Commissioner consent. A borrower who later defaults or repays and transfers is ineligible for another loan while other applicants remain. Borrowers must certify and have each security inspected every three years to ensure maintenance. Applications must be filed with the secretary, Government Savings Bank, Moore Street, Sydney, or at any bank branch, with plans for buildings to be erected verified by the local Council.
Public services, including the telegraph, are disrupted by influenza, causing delays in telegram transmission. The Advocate press telegrams and cables did not arrive in time for today’s edition, reflecting widespread service backlog and postponements.
A heavy influenza revival in Sydney leads to 33 deaths and widespread cases. Public services disrupted and schools across the state ordered closed from today until July 7. Authorities consider measures again as ordinary influenza rages in Sydney and many towns.
Local papers report Sgt Thomas Hand and Bert Williams returning to Forbes during the week. Lt Allan Crocker and Trooper Goddard arrive. several local residents die, reunite, or prepare for demobilization. Downtime past and present service details mark community updates in Forbes and surrounding districts.
A letter to the editor from Onlooker rebukes a previous sports writer known as Amused Mudhly for his taunts after a defeat. The exchange targets questionable sportsmanship on the bowling green and defends steadier conduct in sporting contests.
At Forbes Court Lambert L. Bell faced charges of falsely claiming to William Henry Talbot that he would rabbit at Burrawang and obtaining a pony and harness. Arrested at Bokhara Blotel Goodooga he claimed the pony was loaned. Bell was remanded till Tuesday. Tompking v Harlow decision favored Tompking. Moloney and Meillon appeared for various parties in related cases. Licensing Court saw Moloney for F W Griffiths.
Lorne Pictures will reopen on Saturday in the town hall with a selection of Sydney finest productions. Management promises only the best and latest films, urging patrons to come early as the hall is expected to be packed and food will be sent.
Fores portmaster Mr Humphreys reports a telegram from head authorities announcing a staff shortage in the telegraph branch. Telegrams will not be accepted for transmission after 5 p.m. until further notice.
Mesers Turner and Keaive announce a recommencement of the fortnightly stock sales tomorrow at the municipal saleyards. Their advertising columns indicate a neat offering designed to attract attention amid current demand for stock of all descriptions.
The vacancy created by ex Alderman Hudson's resignation is filled by Mr George Bassett of Old Anglesey. Bassett becomes Alderman from February, and supporters praise the new council member.
The sale features store sheep and cattle led by hundreds of head from 600 and upwards, with long wool sheen grades and crossbred lot appealed to buyers. Cattle range includes Durham cross bulls and calf stock, with many larger lines and smaller runts offered. Sale by Bedford Taylor Weaton Ltd on Friday May 27, with judges noting high quality stock and favorable condition.
A Forbes sub-branch committee meeting detailed plans for a civic reception and parade for Miss MacPhillamy, including a railway station welcome, a town hall ceremony, and a public banquet. Proposals to urge land reform for returned soldiers were discussed, with deputations to Mr Grimm and a pledge to push abolition of interest on soldiers’ land. Returned soldiers to assemble in uniform for a town hall gathering Monday at 10 am.
News notes report cattle prices from Witehtombe Carson Ltd including ewes and cows, with references to a winter goods range in the local market and a Bank of Australia building refurbishment. Also mentions bronchial cough remedy, a ground clearance at Ari Stroup’s corner, and an upcoming public ball. Q E Green & Co takes over Osborn optical business at 480 George Street Sydney with Green’s Glasses noted as good.
In Trundle many of about 15 returned operators were welcomed with a 40-strong guard on Thursday. Dr. Bertram chaired, speeches followed by a presentation of wristlet watches, and dancing into the night. The Returned Soldiers' Association held a successful first meeting with an orchestra and plans a ball. Local sports include a football match at Peak Hill showing Trundle’s conditioning gap. Community discusses water supply and a garden of notices on events, tennis, and local business ads.
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