Forbes district soldiers listed as killed or died at sea
Forbes district soldiers killed or wounded for King and country include Barton HW P Forbes Combe Casimir J Elliot J T Grawlin Ferguson MC Fifield Hall FD F Shing Joseph Eugowra. died at sea Kendall WH Our Booth William H Vorbes Wrowne Clarence Connor H Ootha Dunne AW Holland CB Wandary Long John MMillan Roy Eugowra Broane John Hugowra Strickland 8 Forbes Turner A KE Turner Cecil Watson WH BL Fifield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District
Barton
Forbes
Combe
Casimir J
Elliot
J. T
Grawlin
Ferguson
M. C
Forbee
Hall
Fifield
Shing
Joseph
Eugowra
Kendall, W. H
Our Booth
William H
Vorbes
Wrowne
Clarence
Connor
Ootha
Dunne
A. W. Holland
C. B
Wandary
Long
John
Trundle
Mmillan
Roy
Broane
Hugowra
Strickland
Turner
Cecil
Watson
Pifield
Our Soldiers Update From Forbes District About Dardanelles Casualties
The Forbes area reports Private Shaw Strickland not disabled after a mistaken cable and convalescing. Corporal N. E. Harris of Parkes is reported killed in action at the Dardanelles, and Signaller John Joseph Connor died of wounds from the same theatre. Local lads Norman Johnson, WHI Patterson, Charles Johnson, and Reg. Prow sailed with troops. Horace Nelson, Arthur Nelson’s brother, fights at Dardanelles. Ernest Bowler, of Forbes, serves with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and is missing word from Hill 60 casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Harris
Parkes
Dardanelles
John Joseph Connor
Maradens Ort
Forbes
Defence Department
Second Expeditionary Force
Forves
Sydney
Norman Johnson
Whi Patterson
Charles Johnson
William James Horley
Horatio Nelson
Hill 60
Ernest Bowler
T. K. Bowler
Tranager
Jottings and Court Notices From Forbes District
A reader letter about a first prize at a Tuesday ball is noted for publication. Court news includes Winthrop Mark Larkinson’s three year sentence for shooting with intent and license renewals for the Globe Hotel and a wine saloon. Rainfall totals at Forbes post office reach 255 inches since month start. A Thumbs Up prize winner named Mr Br. Collina is announced from the Advocate office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Mark Larkinson
Orange
Forbes
Carnelliaa Clifford WR
Globe
Richard R. Spencer
Sunday Sun
Br. J. Collina
Advocate
Orkney
A Letter on Prices and Policy from a Curio of the War Era
A letter criticizes price fixing on butter in Queensland and New South Wales, condemns imported fodder costs, and denounces government wartime policies. The writer attacks parliamentary salaries, calls for front-line service, and defends state loyalty while urging broader unity under federation and breadbasket policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necessary Commodities Commission
Attorney- General
Queensland
N.S/W
N.5
Broken
Sydney Trades Hall
Goloe
Kilkenny Cate
Rabbit Destruction Letter Challenges Times Article
A reader questions a Times report on landholder prosecutions for rabbit destruction. The letter argues the inspector did not recommend prosecution and disputes claims the property swarmed with rabbits, citing his site report and a June 15 1912 board order to dig out burrows.
Australian butter shortage prompts government action
Sydney reports an unprecedented butter shortage under consideration by the State Government with expected price policy action to be announced today. The attorney general offered no statement yet while officials discuss unionist admission facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Home Affairs
Maital
New Zenland
Donne
Royal Commission
Imperial
Starr
Agricultural Department
Madam Dolores
Red Crocn Fund
Talbot
Victoria
AM Viergran Hopels
Daly
Public body wise to allow criticism for editors
G Thornton of Wowingragone argues that the PLP APoard as a public body has no right to object to criticism while editors should keep to the truth. He cites past practices and defends free discussion despite unusual public statements about a cage discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herve
PLP
Thornton
Injustice to Mr Thornton on Rabbit Extermination Claim
William Hodge of Forbes writes to correct a BBC Forbes Times report about the Dog and Duck property. He states he was hired to dig out burrows and destroy rabbits on about 2000 acres, starting in June 1901 or 1902 and finishing in three weeks, removing around 150 rabbits. He notes a July 1 inspection by Inspector Bowler produced a satisfactory report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes “Times
Ila
Iestion Dog
Lueck
Board
W. Hodge
Hie
Times
Forbes 'Times
Thornton
Bowler
William Hodge
No Delivery Critique in Influential Journal Letter
A correspondent informs the paper of postal delivery injustice affecting selectors near Parkes and Forbes. They urge Mr Pigott and the Postal Department to arrange better letter delivery, noting residents travel up to 10 miles or more weekly to access mail, spending time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonat
Golf Match Parkes v Forbes Ends In Close Finish
Parkes sent a ten man team plus an Indy player to Forbes for a game at Albion Hotel with a dinner toast to visitors led by G W Brownhill. Final scores show Parkes ahead three to four in the main singles and foursomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Indy
Forbes
Albion
G. W. Brownhill
Mestre Giles
Lane
Giles
W. H. Byrnes
Mre Watts
Misa Borden
Forbea
Young Man Seeks Local Office With Farming Experience
A young applicant with many years in farming applies for a local office. He seeks to address agricultural and district needs through public service.
Watering stock trespass warned on Walla Walla paddocks
The notice states that any person or persons watering stock or trespassing on Walla Walla paddocks or leasehold country will be prosecuted. AM stock will be impounded. CEO M Crowe Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
M. Crowe
General Entries Close Wednesday July 28 Schedule Details
Entries must be filed by Wednesday July 28 as stated by A Turner secretary. The notice directs contestants to submit schedules and all required information to the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahill Railway Hotel
Tattersall
Australian Wounded Fund
W. Stennouesh
Murillo Sires Strong Against Galopin Line In Australia
A racing note discusses Murillo a premier sire with Galopin blood, tracing his pedigree to Macaroni and Friar's Balsam. It cites Murillo’s Maribyrnong Plate win and his reputation as a fast, well-bred sire with numerous progeny including Bellevo and Master Murilo. The piece mentions his influence across Australia and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murillo
Galopin
Alre
Tom Wues
Krte
Ife
Roun 'Wieta
Cyllene
Australia
Beimg Bellevo
Newmarket
Master Murilo
Pouter
Pride Ef Murillo
Maroomba
Adnama Electric Tell
Murillo Rose
Rotary
W.A
Ultramarine
Count Hannibal
Woonooma
Miurilly
Musiano
Lite George
Multum Im Parvo
New Zealand
Boltefal
Lily Murilla
Lraze
Tlelen Murillo
Murea
Curvall
All Murillo
Iwler
Ban Juan
Lavender Bey
Ustarlotto
Misa Nobody
Cavan
Trilla
Moorithe Bad
N Adelalio
Murlate
Moorlia
Canley
Myree
Montauk
Macquarie River
Chester Field Keeps Cold Weather Orders Open
Barkland promotes woolen top coats for cold weather and markets Old Orkney Scotch Whisky as a peerless, high quality choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkland
Orkney
Notice to inquire on details from owner in Wellington
For further particulars apply to the owner Harry Taylor of Wellington N. 8 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taylor
Wellington
New Suit Range Unveiled Ahead of Forbes Show
The notice promotes a wide selection of suit materials and tailoring options for the Forbes Show. It urges readers to place orders now to ensure fit, style, and workmanship, aiming to prevent disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Change of Proprietor at Forbes Boot Store
O Neill announces he has purchased the Forbes boot store from A P Mellor and will continue the boot repairing department as before. He previously operated the repair branch for 12 months in connection with J As Maguire on Templar Street Canberra. Public patronage is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Elwyn Rk, Kerr
Aclig
WM. O'Neill
Forbes and District
A. P. Mellor
N.D
Public notice on store hours and lunch break policy
Public notice announces multiple stores will close during specified shifts starting Monday 6th, 2816, with limited hours 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. It requests cooperation to support a regular meal hour for employers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Story
John Meagher & Co., Ltd
Manson & CO
Hunter & Phillips
White & CO
Michael Lee
J. Donaghey
George Nash
T. McAde
Cong Rros
Solomon
Grong Lee
J. A. Twatheris
Thomas Bros
A. VY. Mellor
Beckland
TITGO
W, HH
Mkenzif
Ladies Offer Free Health Consultation Through Dept 14
Readers urged to seek free consultation at the Ladies College of Health in Sydney. No charge or obligation for advice, with a mailed consultation form available to those who write to Dept. 14, 54 Oxford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ College of Health
Oxford Street
Sydney
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Heroes of
Shaw Strickland
FR Strickland
Cabe
Shaw
Strick- Janie
Wehive
Forbes Advocate
Elhowider
England
Commonwealth
The
Wowingragone
MR Thornton
Fortes
Parkes v. Forbes
Flannery Lane
Stinson Steadman
Brownhill Howards
Ayrnes Gilea
Cohcroft Dawson
Barlow Mediyn
Crocker Fletcher
T. Lea Wilkinson
Flannery
Watts
Stinson and
Brownhill
Steadman and HoWard
M'Lean & CO
Mitchell
W. K. Garnsey
Association
Sth
A. Turner
Ginty
Prince Street
C¢. BR. Thomson
Wales
Church OF England Services
Presbyterian Church
Condobolin Jockey Club
AJ C. and
W.D.R.A
E. C. Hooper
Allen Broz
Macquarie Stud
N.S
Ames
Bonningtons
Jas, Maguire
Templar Street
Canberra
Lachlan & Templar
Conowindra Proprietary
Pony Racing Club
Associated Racing Clubs
Canowindra Racecourse
Ern
E. Murray
Australia Day
Australian Red Cross Fund
Sena. Auictioneorg
Forbes Garage
A. E. Feppercorn
Bogan Gate
Davin
Wolseley
Sule
Realtones
Lowing and Coy
Tolmie & Pearce
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