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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
5
A terse telegraphic report from Sydney’s Friday assembly describes debate over a routine matter. Members allegedly discussed work performed, with mentions of Leyton and an increase vote. The session adjourned with little opposition and a sense the decision would pass.
The Legislative Council on January eight considers the Burellan route toward Mizroul and Gulong and Burrows railway project. The proposal aims to expand rail connections and support regional transport development with government backing and potential funding measures.
Seunin Rowell told Melbourne listeners that strikes are an effective weapon but workers must be careful in their use. The remarks frame collective action as powerful yet prudent amid labor tensions in the city.
A chaotic report from Sydney describes a new locomotive contract and cabinet push for New South Wales railway construction. It notes a Home Rule meeting at town hall with proposed resolutions, debates over municipal prerogatives, and friction between authorities and religious leaders amid ongoing political tensions.
A Melbourne report notes a major Victoria education initiative focused on primary schooling. The plan targets substantial funding and policy changes, with a quoted figure of 224 million for program rollout and improvements across schools.
At Parker Tooke Club on Wed and Thu racing featured trials and handicaps. Winners included Ayrbrook ridden by Peruvian and Master Faith with strong showings, while fields faced heavy betting and mixed results across six furlongs to one mile events.
A man was found dead at Yuunda station near Arduide in Quarmsland with a bullet wound in the head. Police believe the victim was targeted and a colored man seen fleeing the scene is being sought as a possible suspect. Authorities are investigating the motive and compiling witness statements.
Fragmented OCR text describes a coal strike involving Lancashire and Warwickshire workers. Crowds, arrests, and police action accompany days of agitation over wages and shipyard access. Mentions English strike levies and union leaders amid chaotic scenes and disrupted transport.
Members of the Forbes Jockey Club gathered at the Aston Hotel Matalgit with President W Brooke in attendance. A formal statement outlined race-related expenditures and committee actions, noting ongoing caretaker arrangements and a search for a new Works Committee head.
The Forbes Hibernian program lists a Saint Patrick’s Day racing card with events including the Hibernian Flying Handicap for six furlongs featuring Pantheon Saint Etienne Lady Mee Lady Stanmore and Lady Rice plus entrants Newarer Arice and others. Odds and entries reflect expected action as the event nears Wednesday.
Disjointed text describes a crowded gathering or ceremony with distorted proper nouns and unclear actions. Mentions of a Friday arrival, religious or community figures, and a conclusion promising a future opening event. Many unreadable phrases hinder a clear event or outcome.
A fragmentary extract reports on Forbes matters including a Father Campion case and an award for Norman Edwards in the Anat examination. It mentions holiday plans of Jamison, Mr Marriott of Orange taking duties, and Sydney civic notes. The text references a miner’s progress, a Melbourne trip, and social events with local figures prominent in Forbes and Sydney.
Commercial news from Homebush lists prices for sheep and cattle with multiple grades. Prime merino wethers and ewes show ranges from 16/ to 18/0, crossbreds around 14/ to 18/8, and good merino around 6/ to 8/. Oxen and bullocks fetch varied sums from 20/1 to 8, while cows and heifers appear near 5/ to 10/ per head. The record captures wholesale values across several classes and weights.
The Musselyns Council debated paying the town band with Mayor leading the motion. The council noted the annual payment of 819 and discussed intervals of public park performances. Alderman Reymond, treasurer, confirmed band attendance. clerks to inform the band and seek an agreement before further subsidies. The Mayor should join the board as a monetary contributor.
The NEth rifle results from the Wednesday Major M Bontell section show scores for Mesara A J Baldock Jos Bhurnhes and others. The Nial shoot for trophies is set for Saturday section on March 74 and Wednesday action on March 27. Sir William Lyne continues to make slow progress as Tess Lowarila recovers. Warvigal ULUb events note lower covectows throughout the day.
Notice is hereby given that we have decided to discontinue the treatment of sheep and lambs for the present until further notice. Meanwhile we continue the ice and rabbit part of the business. Q. 10. Siddall, managing director.
Auctioneers Bir J. Miller of Tienborne sell the whole Hib stock farming plant and effects from Watson's Farm four miles from Tienborne on Wednesday March 20 1912 at 12 o clock. Includes 10 draught horses mares foal cattle sheep harness gear furniture and Sundries with near new harvest and farm implements. Miller relinquishes farming and offers the whole lot for absolute sale.
Tenders are invited until Saturday 2 March for the erection and completion of the residence of Mr A J Baldock at Camp Hill. Pimms and specifications from the undersigner J H Bates Architect.
A long fragmented listing describes a vast auction of furniture pieces such as dining sets, cabinets, chests, beds, carpets, glassware, and chandeliers, alongside extensive livestock including horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and hay. The notice names items and quantities, with sale context implied but details obscured.
J Me Rodgers of Bedgerabong expresses gratitude for the medical staff and hospital services received during a recent illness at Forbes. He reluctantly notes external interference and defends the institution’s care while praising the core treatment and skilled staff.
March church schedule lists varied services with times and names including Rev A W Parton at Meadowbank. Several entries mention Forbes and War san alongside other speakers and unspecified locations.
March church services listed for Forbes and surrounding areas. Details include times at Bedgerabong Weetone Datoobalgie and nearby localities with multiple morning and evening sessions noted, highlighting a March 1 schedule and varied start times.
Sunday service at the Church of England marks a 7 30 p m schedule with choral singing by soloists and a 400 voice capacity expected audience. A special program features hymns and a brief sermon, inviting parishioners from the community to attend.
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