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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
3
The district news notes warmer days since the last report and urges rain to aid new grain growth and help young wheat. It forecasts a good harvest this year and commends farmers after Taeleesson's disappointment. A patient in Our publication shows a notable recovery.
A crowd of returned soldiers gathered to honor Private Norman Ludlow at Wamboone on Friday. The Red Cross decorated the hall in Battalion green and white with white flowers and streamers. Local speakers praised the front line service as friends shared memories and a small medal was presented.
Fragmented segments describe a new R C Mhureh building decision, a Sunday vote, budget figures around 1200 and 800, advertisements for quotes on 6V to 100,000 Deicke at Dugawra, and various local notices on deaths, recruitment, markets, and business prospects.
An early market notice invites buyers and sellers to contact Grinsted Lachia Street Forder regarding wheat transactions. The message promises tail rates and flexibility in quantity through correspondence.
The report covers various Parkes and Sydney notes including visits by troops Private Jack Jarrett and Alterman CT Woodward. It mentions social events, council meetings, and public concerns such as health infections and local ceremonies. The piece records a range of brief notices with names, places, and dates.
A lengthy report from Grenfell covers mild, wind and weather shifts from Sunday to Monday. It lists local events including parades, dances, Highland games results, sword dances, and a pipe band performance with numerous local residents noted and postponed plans due to wet weather. the piece mentions the mayor and young citizens among attendees and volunteers.
In Sydney on Tuesday an injunction suit was filed by William Price of Markes against John Ruprett of the Star Motel Parkes. The move seeks to restrain Ruprett from dealing with a winning ticket in the Winter Stake, or with its proceeds. The case claims piracy of the ticket under syndicate influence and notes a £540 alleged value. A writ of summons was served by wire with leave for further continuance on July 4.
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