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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
5
At o'clock this morning the Lachlan River at Cowra stood 15 feet above summer level and rising rapidly. The Belubuin River was 11 feet above summer level and also rising fast, signaling concern for local residents and preparations for possible flooding.
Acting Prime Minister King received an official account of the Paris economic conference. Allies plan immediate steps to achieve independence from enemy countries in raw materials and essentialmanufactured goods, extending to financial, commercial, and maritime sectors. Measures aim to facilitate mutual trade via direct transport links and improved communications.
Senator Pearce spoke in Melbourne on Friday regarding the proposal to call up all eligible males for military training in the Citizen Forces. He said the plan would apply only to those aged 18 to 45 in the Commonwealth.
The validity of Mr Halle embargo on butter exports from this State is being contested. Sussex street agents argue the embargo blocks interstate trade and contradicts a High Court decision.
Mill owners in Melbourne deny any plan to close all flour mills amid the bread strike. The dispute centers on wages and working conditions, with workers rallying for a settlement while managers caution against broad shutdowns.
Melbourne report shows official casualties reaching forty two thousand two hundred eighty two with seventy dead noted as of Friday. The unclear source indicates ongoing tallies and implications for national reports.
Absent votes for the liquor referendum are unlikely to be completed before month end due to their slow arrival. Returning officers have been ordered to expedite the counting process.
The Forbes district quarterly exams list top students by class for both boys and girls. Notable names include James M Murdo Elwyn Jones and Muriel Nielsen with multiple top finishes. A bronchial cough remedy Woods Great Peppermint Cure is also advertised at 1 shilling 6 pence.
An elderly resident Mr Barry dies at 84. Royal Commission on rural industries visits. local effects stir. Recruits Lewin Newell Bogan Gates and E J Cook leave for Bathurst. Wet weather harms rabbit industry. local factory supplies fall. First eurre party fundraiser for Convent Fund held at Masonic Hall. Memorial services for Kitchener held at Anglican and Methodist churches. Cooks Myalls Solderies Relief Association prioritizes returned soldiers. Lake Metcalf full with strong bywash stream. Private T Melville on final leave praised with gift. June rainfall totals 478 points, yearly total ~123 inches. Goonumbla reports 120 points. Local hotels renewed. assessments reduced. Parkes garage under construction. Terborn of Trundle treated for appendicitis. Cleveden Tennis Club suspends for 12 months. balances shared with Parkes RSL and YMCA. Dodd committed for trial for stealing wheat bags. Leonard stationed at Sparling Swamp. Neville succeeding. W Pink exhibits mammoth root veg at Royal Commission. Wirth’s Circus draws good turnout. rain affects week. Payton resigns as town clerk. returns to Nyngan. Meyer Alderman Stewarts visit Sydney. department head approval discussed. Parkes Pony and Trotting Club suffers bad weather but races proceed. A J M’Intosh injured by glass accident. hospitalised. Buckland’s Straight Tip: cold weather suits urged. stock limited.
At Canowindra on Tuesday at 1 30 Messrs M N ail ly and Crampton announce their first sale of stock offering 4500 fine sheep including top breeds 200 cattle and a selection of horses Auctioneers are J and Leeds Co Orange and M N eilly and Crampton Canowindra Messrs Walter Kelly and Co Parkes advertise a Friday sale at Parkes municipal saleyards listing 50 head of well bred cattle and 2000 crossbred ewes and wethers Buyers from the district are urged to arrive by morning train and return the same afternoon.
Tenders invited until Wednesday July 18 1914 for erection and completion of the Church of England Rectory Condobolia. Plans and particulars from J H Bates Diocesan Architect.
The notice lists nominations for all events dated August 14 at Haydon's Metropolitan Hotel with a 1 pm start. Secretary MOLONEY signs the notice from Town Hall Chambers Forbes.
A load of mixed cattle is reported missing on the Vowrn-rand road between Forbes and Goolagong. Edward Weaver & Co, furles, are handling the reward and investigation.
By order of THE MANAGER, rovers passing through Baree nong must give notice at Baree nong. The terse directive emphasizes compliance with local authority and the duty to announce presence or movement within the area.
A brief note requests assistance by letter to Advocate Olfive, outlining the applicant’s case and required particulars to apply for aid or advocacy services. The fragment suggests a formal inquiry directed at a named advocate for general assistance.
Mr and Mrs H Coram express sincere thanks to Dr Delohery for his kind attention and to other generous friends for their support and sympathy during their bereavement.
Notice from Mrs Warkkener and Mrs Woolley on Sheriff-street One Strawberry for a two year old selfer branded K-44 from South Forbes. Any person giving such information or ringing will be rewarded with Ll. Mrs Le A Dures South Forbes.
After this date any person found on Yana Station will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Removing stock without authority will be prosecuted with utmost vigor by Ye Wumdust, MUIRE, and TUMMBINS, Yuri.
General entries close July 2 with ble schedules and information forthcoming. Readers are advised to watch for official notices from the event organizers detailing deadlines, formats, and required documentation.
A fragmented listing shows Forbes at 10 a m with a follow up at 11 a m and notes Reader Kugowra and Fortes Toit jiem rev AL J Gardiner. The partial text references a schedule and a Reverend Gardiner with unclear context.
Presbyterian notices list Wednesday services and a Sunday service on June 16 with multiple time slots. Rev. Join Calder, M.A. officiating. details include Forbes and Hedgerabong venues with morning and evening times.
Forbes Lam and 7.00 ft Ku gowra 2.00 p.m. Rev. Fla Swyoy Sand Hills Messrs NR and H Shelton conduct services on Sunday June 24 1916 at the local Methodist church.
Joint sale of livestock from several owners including A J Parker Russell Glassen F A Webb M Fisher Traves J Tumieth Geo Christie and others. Catalog lists sheep merino ewes hoggets wethers and rams cattle cows heifers calves and horses with trucking yards and sale terms. Buyers invited with confidence stock offered for absolute sale.
Walter J Kelly and Leeds Bros announce a public sale at Municipal Yards Parkes of 350 head of cattle incl dairy wellers ages 1 2 years plus 2000 crossbred ewes and wethers. Lot details include fat cows heifers steers and young stock plus crossbreds and springers. Sale to proceed in lots to suit buyers with fat stock also offered.
Note dated June 1916 announces an auction at Municipal Yards Patiries commencing at 2 o clock. Attendees from down the line can arrive by Mall Train in the morning and return the same evening. Walter J Kelly & Co Parkes Leeds Brothers Orange Auctioneers in conjunction.
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