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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1916

Page

6

Ensuing Eugowra Weddings and Local Losses Report

From Our Own Correspondent reports a wedding in the Church of England with Maggie Anderson and William Welsh, plus other nuptials and social events. Also noted are auction sales by Geo. Etheniete, distressed roads, Wheat shortages, holidays in the district, Trooper Will Harrison’s return, and a committee meeting about Easter Monday sports for the Sevant of Arik institution.

Seley Church of England Maggie Anderson W. Anderson William Welsh John Welsh Galwang Bugowra Sam Anderson Grace Weeks Ernest Welsh A. J. Gardner Fortes Weildius Sydney Messrs Collier Ziley Douglas Bernis Wheatley and Martel Geo. Etheniete Fd. Gesper Kuguwra Will Harrison Benin Matel Rey Douglas Harrison Sevant Arik Wangorla Gooluseng Walter Hogan W Weardsworth Bluete Harold Mate J. FP. Mate Godlazong Eweowra Ayrans Creek GH. Walsh D. Bartley Frideay Izima Frans Milteon B. Glennan Neutral Bay Ganlagong Commercial Jame Stack TP Minness Agell I. Hayfon Mesara A. E. M‘millian W. J. Hodge T. M'Inness J. Hart Watson P Haydon J. Euwards

Hide Sale Records Set in Australasian Trade

The Juha Spiesse Coe weekly ride sale saw a 72-pound hide fetch the highest price ever recorded in Australasia at £512.01 per side. Other top prices included a 7-pounder, 3 of 10- and 8-pound hides, all driven by strong demand from tasters seeking marked quality. The firm notes such remarkable prices largely reflect interest from ta mners for highly marked hides.

Juha Spiesse @ Coe Belue Jrredicere Olitadmer Australadia GSI

Bedgerabong Notes on Weather and Local Events

Pleasant weather dominates in Bedgerabong with mild warmth and promising rain. The Rev J Calder spoke on Italy at the School of Arts with Miss L Rogerson performing piano and song. Mr Noakes welcomed Calder and noted his Boomerang trek and future chaplaincy as May duties loom. A planned Allies Day balance sheet meeting and a church interior completion are reported, along with updates on Privates H W C Shean and W Darbes, Marty’s recovery, and W Barber’s pneumonia.

T. Brown MUP Tittle Loral HW. C. Shean W. Darbes Marty W. Barber

Bogan Gate Salutes Private Hewitt Before Frontline Service

In Bogan Gate a send off for Private Harold Hewitt honored his enlistment with the Boomerangs. A large crowd heard speeches by Keast Marshall Christie and Herbert, Hewitt received a weather watch, supper followed, and dancing continued into the night. Hewitt left by Saturday’s train amid public adieux and best wishes.

Keast J. McLeary Harold Hewitt Talhurst Hewitt Bogan Gate Pioneer Regiment Melbourne Will Broderick Bob" Martin Bogan Cate

Goolagong wheat leads as a thriving center in state

News from Goolagong highlights advertising success in Sydney papers boosting its status among top wheat centers. Local business people celebrate rising yields and a flourishing community with plans to improve streets, transport, and social events.

Sydney Goolagong Goolwgong

Poultry Market Prices Ahead of Easter Sales at Watson Noble Co

Commercial notice from Messrs Watson Noble and Co Darling Harbor on upcoming auctions. Supplies are rising with Easter demand ahead. farmers urged to ship now to beat holi rush and maximize prices. Prices posted for gobblers ducks muscovy pigeons and hens, with guidance on timing and delivery to Thursday market.

Messrs. Watson, Noble, and Co Municipal Poultry Markets Ltke Watson, Noble, and Co Darling Harbor

Tom's Lagoon News Roundup and Local Accidents

The writer notes warm, muggy days and hopes for rain to ease district conditions. Reflections of stubble fires dot the landscape as past bush fire fears fade. Master Bert Webb shows slower progress, and Master Arthur Fletcher suffered a painful arm injury with a wrist fracture and a severe shake. Misa D Webb and Master Joe Webb visited Millthorpe for a Progress Committee meeting held last night.

Bert Webb Arthur Fletcher Misa D. Webb Joe Webb Millthorpe

Back Out from Gallipoli Revealed by Corporal

A corporal writing from Tel-el-Kebir describes the December back-out from Gallipoli. He recalls the clockwork logistics, the daring retreat under Turkish fire, and the final embarkation to Lemnos. He notes frostbite, scarce rations, and Christmas on Greek shores before camping near the British zone in Egypt.

Tel-el-Kebir Gallipoli Itz Peninsula Fraser Artillery Johnny Turk Anzac Lemnos Australia Southland Mediterranean Fritish Egypt

Weather and social events in Trundle district

Fine days and cold nights with little rain. A Parkes Hospital fundraiser sports carnival and ball is planned for Friday. A Trundle Dramatic Club meeting drew good attendance. Archdeacon Nield unveiled Trundle Church Roll of Honor. Mrs C Bottrell mourns loss of her brother Ted Webb in mine accident at Mt Boppy Campbelligo. mother delayed by bridge fire. Deep sympathy for the bereaved.

Parkes Hospital Trundle Parkes

Letters for Soldiers Sent by Royal Mail Steamers

Royal Mail steamers leaving Sydney for Egypt and the Dardanelles carry letters for soldiers. Post letters at Forbes the Thursday before the vessel sails. Steamers Orontes March 24, Khiva April 1, Mooltan April 12, Omrah April 19. No postal address changes needed for troops.

Sydney London Suex Canal Egypt Dardanelles Forbes Royal Mail Orontes Mareh Khiva Mooltan Omrah Gallipoli

Pegeing Away: A Lesson From The Tortoise And Hare

A long poem extols steady effort and daily toil. It compares the hare and tortoise and urges perseverance, noting the tortoise wins by continuous pecking away and consistent work. It emphasizes discipline, rest, and gradual progress leading to eventual reward.

Seeds for Present Loch Seeds for Present Loch Parcels Delivery

Seeds for present Loch parcels delivery offers a range of flower and vegetable seeds with multi pack pricing. Includes asters begonias petunias cosmos zinnias sunflowers and many herbs and vegetables. Special 3 for 2 on certain packets and 12 for 2 shillings sixpence post free internationally.

ATI Kentucky

Auctioneers Offer Machinery and Supplies in District Sales

Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers announce sales of Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Burns manures Northern Assurance Company offerings. Auctions conducted in any part of the district.

Massey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros Paton, Burns’ Manures Northern Assurance Coy

Trundle Hotel Changes Hands in Western Australia

The new proprietor announces takeover of the TRUNDLE HOTEL from Mr Chris Young. He pledges best efforts to maintain the house’s popularity with strict attention to patrons and travelers, promising everything will be kept up to standard.

Chris Young J. J. Kelly Trundle Union

Bogan Gate Hotel Opens With Modern Conveniences

G T Bogan Gate announces the installation of a new hotel building with ample accommodation and modern conveniences. He invites both old and new patrons to enjoy first class table service and a selection of wines, beers, and spirits.

G.T Plessura

Special attention given to the re quirements of country people

A brief note highlights free yard and commodious stab accommodations for country visitors, emphasizing practical comfort and value during their stay. Local organizers promise attentive service and welcoming facilities aimed at rural guests and travelers seeking affordable lodging and space.

Morton Takes Over Noted Eugowra Hotel

C L Morton announces continuation of a long established hotel in Eugowra with top lines for the public. Promises good table and stabling, host brands of wine beer and spirits, and twenty loose boxes for travellers and locals.

C. L. Morton Lou Laneyrie Eugowra and

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eugowaa Hes Eral John Bridge Watson, Noble & Co Bedgerabong Hean Heneral Commercial News Sydney Poultry Markets Tom’s Lagoon Trurdle Eure Dar J. A. Dransfield Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers Eugiwra Trundle Hotel William Mintosh Western Australia J. d. Moloney Stock, Station & Commission Agent John Darling & Son Meadowbank Manufacturing Co George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel Tris Office Union Hotel J. Kelly Moloney Trundle & Tullamore T. J. Martin & CO Late Lowing & Co Club House Hotel Eugowra Telephones W.a.tolmie Massey-Morris Machinery Co Dalgety & Co., Ltd Bicirley Corres Dench Boots & Shoes W. W. Black Bogan Gate
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