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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
6
A heavy electrical storm struck Bogan Gate causing uprooted trees, roof loss on sheds, and structural damage to the hall. In Narromine a local man, Mr Crawford, died after falling from a sulky. funeral arrangements were made as the community mourned.
George Tolhurst Bogan announces the opening of his new up to date hotel building with ample accommodation and first class table. The establishment offers the latest conveniences and a wide selection of wines beers and spirits for old and new faces.
Fragmentary notice requests show dates from Vondohatin, Peake VA, and Trundle for an August 1 event. Secretaries are asked to forward the final dates to confirm the schedule and organize arrangements.
Town folk holidaying away include Mr and Mrs H J Goodacre and family, plus Mrs Kirby, in Sydney. Edwin Wolstenholme is in Parkes hospital and Charles Dwyer seeks treatment in Forbes hospital. Rabbit trapping resumes after a lull, Bugowra saw mills win a 6000 foot timber order for Hangaroo Government Stud Farm. Juvenile entertainment planned by Mr Wm Niven at the School of Arts, and local cricket prepares for a match against South Forbes. A new auctioneering firm starts up and wheat theft concerns prompt police action. Celebrations mark Mr Niven’s 84th birthday with a public picnic at Money Glen.
Farmers along the Morbes Stuckin line face delays as loads are diverted to Caragabal and Boyd's Siding. Wheat quality varies with federation season near blank. old stock affected by weevils. A 1910 18 grain dispatches to meet Imperial Government orders, new site stacking aids drying, local celebrations feature Mc Niven’s orchard and a presentation to Mr Niven, with Vicar and church community noted. The Harvest Festival plans at the Presbyterian Church, Kyawra, are announced.
Auction sale conducted in various district parts by Wheatley and Martel auctioneers stock and station agents Eugowra. Includes Masgey Harrie machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Linens manures Northern Assurance Co. Auction sale details limited readable.
From Our Own Correspondent the local first eleven beat a Holmwood side by one wicket and 19 runs in an all day match. Holmwood won the toss and batted, Newham top scored with 48 and Johnstone 44, but Dwyer and Stack forged a decisive stand. Stack retired on 32 as Dwyer’s patient 28 aided a 154 total.
The Harvest Festival in Bedgerabong featured a combined service with ministers J T Thorburn and H L Mirrington. Funds from a busy fish pond, fruit salad stall, cool drinks, supper pavilion, and an auction at the School of Arts Hall supported local causes. Private Shean received a gold medal and bank notes from Councilor Nowkes amid community celebrations.
Private Shean came back from service after a long absence to a public welcome at Bedgera, where the Thanksgiving service and community gathering honored his return. Local officials and Rev Wy, Hy Mir ringot spoke for the Bedgerubene people, and the ceremony featured the public tribute at Tesday night. The School of Arte crown and councilman JH Sowkes presided over the event, praising the homecoming as a emblem of local unity.
T P Wigmore has acquired the Newspaper Agency of Trundle from Charley Bottrell. The firm will supply District and Metropolitan papers and periodicals, plus Fires-Class Hilliard Table, Hairdressing Saloon, Fruit and Confectionery items. Also agent for B K Motorbikes and Cycles and accessories.
After a fine spell, ploughing continues with no rain this week. A sale at Meadow Bank on Saturday the 9th will auction the plant furniture and effects of Mr J Cantrill. Harvest Festival decorations filled the Church of England last Sunday with fruit vegetables hay and grape vines. a Monday auction in the church grounds by Mr J Mediya realized 23 shillings 10 4.
News from Trundle reports Lion Townsend awarded the DC M L for saving a Major during the Heeresheba charge. He rose from private in 1943 to lieutenant with the honor, while his brother Esatbourne is a noted relative. Military Medal awarded to Private F Wilson with details yet unavailable. A public send off for Private Eric Forrest was sadly missed due to late notice. Forestry seizing drainage poles caused inconvenience. four die sales in February with two more listed and the wool sale set for 28th.
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