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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
5
Latest telegraphic dispatches describe the Superintendent of Lines explaining railway delays could be avoided only by duplicating Nunes. In Adelaide a report cites ragging at St Peter's College with a schoolboy held over a fire and roasted, noted as a serious development.
Melbourne Friday reports rising tension as State coal mine issues prompt warnings of serious trouble among cost wives in Victoria. At yesterday's butter conference King asserted government grading of putter was against producers, signaling potential clashes with producers and policymakers.
In Queensland a man named Krisby linked to the Pratt murder of a young girl at Lockrose attempted suicide as authorities moved to arrest him. He is said to be in a devious condition after the crisis.
New South Wales figures show last year’s population up by 65d76, reaching the highest level on record according to official statistics.
An unsigned Melbourne report notes the Kodern Crown Solletter summoning the Argus proprietors for publishing comments on the Warriwa by election. In Sydney the government faced sharp Labor Council criticism over the Arbitration Act, deemed worse than the Cartelon Act. Mr Dennison Miller claims he has obtained the needed information amid state government refusals on savings banks details.
Cadets safeguarded as aieltrune and myntia men will henceforth be supplied kerosine lamps for night patrols. The measure aims to bolster protection during nighttime patrols and ensure visibility for guards.
Ms Manners of Sidney eluded guardians on Thursday and took her eight months old child. Footprints lead to the Jetty where a persisting splashing sound was heard. The incident is treated as a suspected suicide.
In Perth on Friday rumours spread that the Bre mantle graying dock, where £200,000 has been spent, is doomed to fail. A cave found in the Bottom allows water to surge through. All attempts to seal the cavity with cement have failed.
A conference of anti-gaffit foe groups including the Australian Workers Union and Queensland affiliates opened at Trades Hall yesterday with 48,000 members. Senator Millen in Melbourne denounced the government for six sins and omissions. The day featured mixed market talk with declines in some grains and slight gains in prime offerings.
London reports indicate Chicago circles expect Roosevelt to be defeated for the Republican nomination. A dramatic scene at the convention saw a Roosevelt supporter cheer from the platform, triggering a 69 minute uproar. Southampton strikers keep to refuse negotiations, and an Irish Chamber amendment failed. Britain plans four million pound surplus debt redemption with naval funding. Philadelphia women protest meat price rises outside butcher shops.
Details of a cricket match listing players and scores for Australia v Somerset, including Minnett and Robson. follow on with a court case at Parkes Police Court where H Richards is fined 19 shillings for assault and 49 shillings for insulting language. The piece ends with notices seeking a Rogan Gate correspondent and trespass warnings on Wongajong property.
A meeting of the presbytery committee was held to discuss the invisibility of a new church building and its cost. Bishop Thun presided with attendees including J Bermiond D Molone B Steymond Sam Walsh R Brophy J Wun B Lee and others. A further meeting is set for Sunday after the 11 o clock mass to proceed with arrangements and decisions.
The Forbes Rifle Club event lists targets and scores across First and Second Grades with shooters such as J. Leader and D. Hansard among top marks. Competitors faced fixed-distance stages at 60 to 200 yards with 5 shot rails and 200 shot totals, noting honors for high scores and weekly leaders.
Fragmented ad listing a sale of items including a half mite ont, tome, kiteven, bathroom, pantry, underground tank with water, a large garden with many fruit trees, and a small wooden cot. Buyer should contact George Eddy for details.
A small quantity of prime wheaten chaff offered for sale to wholesale buyers. Quantity starts at one ton, with generous rainfall expectations noted. Price deemed moderate for quality. Terms cash. Contact M. Smith via Telephone 118 before purchasing elsewhere.
Tenders are invited for additions and alterations to the nurses quarters at Forbes Hospital. Tenders close at 4 p.m. on Monday 24th instant. Further particulars from J H Baths, Secretary.
Vorbes consisting of 71 acres with Black River Flute and red loamy soil. The property is subdivided into paddocks fenced with wire and barbed wire. Six acres cleared for the plough. On the property there is a nine room weatherboard house and outbuildings. Apply to W K Garnsey Snr Forbes.
Notice states that hearings will be held at Forbes Town Hall for matters of public concern. The township clerk confirms the next procedure date and invites local residents to attend.
A fragmented price list shows various items like fireside comforts, japanned Asu Vans, nursery fire guards, and fenders with listed prices in shillings and pounds. Also includes lines for IRIS and BT mentions, plus Coke related items and hearth brushes with multiple price entries.
Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk's office Forbes on Monday June 1912 for forming and forming chemns Bathurst Street west of Pitnt Street and quarrying and breaking quartz metal around Forbes. Tenders must be on Council's tender paper.
Reading from a catalog snippet, the Beavers selection features fawn and grey colorways with summer weight fabrics. It notes measurements 6/6 and 8/6 with men’s fancy vet form and options such as 0 chun Tram and 6/11 pleeved lined coats.
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