Peace Terms Expand as Armistice Edges Toward Finality
Sydney reports that peace preliminaries are drifting into active terms with new clauses. German cable system unreturned under naval terms. Rhine bridgeheads to remain Allied occupied until Germany pays reparations. France seeks a separate Republic for Rhine area and notes potential independence if League fails. Folch’s terms push for immediate monetary payment and two commissions on international commerce.
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Sydney
Germany
Foch
Tutteland
Rhine
France
League of Nations
Folh
Obituary for William George Dark 26 in Forbes District
William George Dark aged 26 died at Forbes hospital on Saturday from typhoid fever. A native of Forbes district he worked as a vegetable and fruit dealer. He leaves a widow and a young family. funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Roman Catholic portion of the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Dark
Forbes Hospital
Deans
Forbes District
Anlare
Forbes Police Court hears riotous behaviour and damage cases
Hughie Grant pled guilty to riotous behaviour in Lachlan Street and damaging a plate-glass advertising window owned by BE Richardson. Fined 10 shillings for riotous behaviour and 2 pounds for the damage, half paid to Richardson. James Milton fined 5 shillings with costs for allowing a drunken conduct. Thomas Glynn, drunk and disorderly, fined and costs. a twelve month prohibition order was issued on his father’s application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughie Grant
Helm
Lachlan Street
BE. Richardson
Grant
D. J. Moloney
Richardson
Mirror
Thomas Glynn
Raonkin Street
Inspector Jones
Patrick C. Glynn
Alleged Larceny and Unparliamentary Language in Morgan's
A report shows Jon Shanahan, a returned soldier, fined for using offensive language at Morgan's billiards, while evidence on a larceny charge against Grifiths involving JT Stison property is held over until next issue. The fine totals £8 and £3 12s, with details partly unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiison
Rederte Grifiths
Jon Shanahan
Morgan
No sweep on Forbes Cup, says Hobart official
Tattersall writes from Hobart that no sweep will be added to the program and the club does not see a path to promoting a Forbes Cup sweep. September fixtures include long-standing consultations, with prior promotion efforts continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Hobart
Anzac Day Plans Discussed at Forbes Meeting
Forbes Anzac Celebration Committee met in the Council Chambers to approve the sports programme, seek a public holiday and a racing license, and arrange a united memorial service with local churches. Proposals covered a publican’s booth, Red Cross support, and cycling and pedestrian events amid debates over registered versus unregistered competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M'Namara
Ant
Messie H. R. M. Pipott
WW. Grimm
Forbes
Publican
Me Austen
Archie Cushinin
Lieve Club
Thomson
Phil
White
F. Conkeyncede
Coshman
Aviston
Tocal
Orange
Shadowland and Nightwatch Scratched From Australian Cup
Shadowland and Nightwatch are withdrawn from the Australian Cup leaving contenders such as Tragic Star Aires Cielo Hemmon Molly's Robe and Blue Crags in focus for lead-up races. Oakleigh Plate chatter centers on Tragic Star Aires Cielo Hemmon Molly's Robe and Blue Crags with Outlock Lucknow and Tragle Star tipped for Newmarket Handicap.
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Tragic Star
Aires
Cielo
Hemmon
Molly's Robe
Blue Crags
Outlock
Lucknow
Tragle Star
Jottings and local ads from Sydney and Forbes period
Jottings note listings from G D Green Co Sydney lead ing aye night specialists and D J Murphy Forbes advertise in this issue. Town Band to perform in the park tonight weather permitting while Turner Keane sell Mr T Nine's groceries next Saturday. Sheep prices rose at Homebush last week with supply not meeting demand. Auctions expect reduced offerings. Riversleigh Forbes sellers Murray and M Girr obtained 22/2 for xbred hoggets through Winchcombe Carson Ltd. Co Buckland promotes summer outfits and offers order details.
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G. D. Green & Co
Sydney
George Street
City
D. J. Murphy
Town Hall Chambers
Forbes
Turner & Keane
T. Nine
Homebush
Messra Murray & M.girr
Riversleigh
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Co. O. Buckland
Map to repair fencing and weeks of work offered
Edward Weaver and Co. advertises fencing repairs with options of one or four weeks work. A note of thanks from H F Hurley of Union Street Forbes to the Forbes District Repatriation Committee for settling accounts related to illness is included.
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Edward Weaver & Coy
Forbes
Forbes District Repatriation Committee
Wire-netting supply for Sydney expected April end
Wire-netting in A grade 42 by 1 by 17 inches is quoted at 45 to 55 pounds per mile. Available for Sydney, with delivery planned toward the end of April. Seek particulars of requirements to be supplied.
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Reeves
Brook's Picture Theatre
Jessee
Lachlan
Cunningham Bros
Hunter River
Forbes Mode
Victoria Park
Sydney
Tenders for Fire Box Erection in Town Hall Forbes
Tenders will be received up til 4 p.m. on Monday 17th instant for erection of a fire box in the Town Hall Forbes. Plane and specifications may be seen at this office. J W Mills Town Clerk Town Hall Forbes March 4 1619.
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J. WW. Mills
Shearing and Crutching Contractors Open for Engagement
Jones and Maxwell announce readiness for shearing or crutching with a two stand portable plant under their supervision. Registered Graziera Association of New South Wales contractors invite inquiries at Rankin Street Forbes.
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Ones & Maxwell
Graziera’ Association of
New South Wales
Jones & Maxwell
Rankin Street
Forbes
Ice Supply Offer for Summer Deliveries in Rankin Street
The undersigned offers Beat Crystal Ice in any quantity this summer with delivery or counter sale in the shop. All orders will receive prompt attention from HH D LEE, Butcher, Rankin Street.
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Lee
Butcher
Rankin-street
Moore Brooke and Co and Baxter to Auction at Forbes
Moore Brooke and Co in conjunction with W H Baxter of Sydney announce an auction in Forbes on March 1919 at 12 noon. The sale will be held at Lachlan Chambers Forbes.
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Bogan Gate
Forbes
Burrawang Estate
Burrawang
Goobung Creek
Gale
Messrs Moore, Brooke & CO
W. H. Baxter
Local Fair Plans Include New Prizes and Races
The programme was ordered printed with a £2 prize for a cart horse race where the winner pulls a ton or makes way for the next horse. Prizes were added for comic events, with Mr Hugh Blaxland to be consulted on those.
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Hugh Blaxland
Forlce Inspector at Forbes Seeks Help to Keep Order
The force inspector at Forbes requests aid from the force to maintain order in the procession and at the sports. Spectators crowding into the ring will be stopped. Runners and cyclists and their attendants will receive pass tickets issued by the secretaries.
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Forlce
Forbes
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Peace Matters
W. G. Dark
Forbes Police Court
Hughie
James Milton
Church Service
Rov. H. HM
Mirringt
Church of England
Fia
Town Hall
Father O'Brien
Hinself
United Service
L. Hutchison
Benepit Pitures
MI Nelson
Lave Hansard
Wrt Union
A. D. H. Nelson
Nelson
RED Cross Ladies AT Work
Red Cross
Sporting Mens
Musketoon
Shadowland
Nightwatch
Moorefield
Ancot
L. Belley
Hixmount
Allworth
Selley Wor
Star Comedian
Happy Queen
Court Jester
Huseblua
Bathurst
Palm Leaf
Oupo
Coolsone
Laddy Christmas
Agia Minor
Sydney Stadium
George Cook
Albert Lloyd
Hippodrome
Fernand Quendreux
Les Coyle
Jarnac
St. Kitts
Silverton
Youendah
Fill
Jim Rogers
Hedeerabons
Helenworth
Tom Merritt
Hurley
Union-street
Glendenning
Black Star
Brae Lenny
Daroobalgic Freezing Works
Lo J. Marsden
Post Offes
Bunda
Credubly
Heathervale
Cunningham Brloe
NM. Smith
Turner & Keane Hav
Nine
Maztraki
Forber
Wan
NW. Tic Dson
Exroobalgie Freezing World
Mareh, W. Angliss & Co.nb. 1, Pty., Ltd
R. P. Grinsted
Lachlaostrest
Lucerne Seed
Cunningham Ehge
Stock & Station Agents
Jemalong
Cyprus
Jemalong Saw Mills
Hunterstreat
Sjohn Meagher & CO. Ltd
Manchester
Calico
Harvard
Tsual
John Meagher & CO
Hughes’ Corner
Fao
W. G. Ashford
M. A. M. Pigott
M.H.R
Calare
A. HW. Grimm
M.L.A
Ashburnham
J. G. R. Bryant
Department of Repatriation
Cledez
Hon
Wutable
Biegman
Austen and Pratley
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