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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1912

Page

3

Welcome meeting backs priest housing in Forbes parish

After Sunday Mass at St Lawrence’s Forbes parishioners held a meeting to welcome Rev Father Doran and to form a committee to arrange a suitable presbytery. Speakers praised Father Dorans credentials and urged timely provision, noting past burdens borne by Dean M’Auliffe and planning for a residence until a new presbytery is built.

St. Lawrence's Church Father Doran Forbes A. J. Reymond Reymond Father Dorin D. J. Moloney Dean M'Auliffe Dorans Fo M'Mahon Michael Amich Ble R. KB. Reymond Father Campion Dr. M'Donnell Arthur Sam Father Martin and Cannon Yorkes Beline J. J. Walsh P. D. Leyne J. P. Meagher J. J. Flannery Dr. M’donnell F. Acret A. Acret A. Sam Jas, Barry H. Besgrove T. Kelly Secr Junr W. Rath D. F. Underwood Broderick H. M'Canay Flanagan T. Cheser Mesdames Kerr Leyne Connolly Porter Kelly Dunn Harkett Mo Cannon Connell J. Baker Misses Leyne Coleman Dwyer Gaggin Gilchrist Kenny Lawler M. Gageln

Forbes Police Court Alleged Assault Heard In Adjourment

Edward Taylor faced charges of assaulting S Ampleby and using insulting language. Pleaded mor, case adjourned for hearing by Police Magistrate. Also prohibitions: Jane Betland sought 12 month prohibition against Thoms Betland for excessive drinking and health and estate waste. A. W. Venables and Co. won £54 in judgment against A. C. Morris.

Edward Taylor S. Ampleby R. EB &: Reymond T. H. Broderick Plainiff Taylor Mor Jane Betland Calarie Thoms Betland

Rifle Meeting at Bathurst Shows Modest Entries

The 14th annual Western Rifle Association meeting at Bathurst drew 44 entries, far below last year. V. M Millan won the first day’s The Gilmour with 34, amid a difficult wind, while R and R M’Millan of Eugowra claimed second with 33. Jenkinson and Banham earned prizes in multiple events, with Crippen, Patterson, and Shirvington also notable scorers across aggregates and service matches. The second day featured Denman and President’s aggregates, with J Stinson taking the top aggregate of 98 at Millthorpe, and Crippen and Banham achieving 41s in the 10 at 700 event.

Western Rifle Association Bathurst Gilmour M'Millan Eugowra R&r Wo M'Millan Eugowras R. M'Millan Hugowra W. Shirvington Forbes Jenkinson F. J. Crippen J. Patterson Hicks F. Banham Bates V. M'Millan N. M'Millan Drew Prises M Millen Goldrick Constable Jenkinson Chelmsford F. Bonham R. M’millan FJ. Crippen Denman M. M‘millan B. M'Millan R. M‘millan J. Stinson Millthorpe Cutler W. Myring Myring Corr Ro M'Millan

Anniversary of Ireland's patron saint observed midweek

Sunday marked the birthday anniversary of Ireland's patron saint. The day is usually observed on Wednesday. The Bothiret stock shows a large annual decline with large stock down 295 and sheep down 0.271.

Ireland

Forbes Senior Cadets Transfers and Promotions

Area order No 4 records transfers between J and K Companies Forbes Senior Cadets J Moreland E Bartley T and A Hunt move to K Company J Leyne moves to J Company Exemption J L Flannery permanently exempted Examinations yield non commissioned officers Color-Sergeant J Leyne Elliott Sergeant J A Hugo A Davis H Atk ins V Chesher C Weaver A Hay C Tozer Corporal A Stone L Garstang J Hunter R Prow A Hunt Promotions Leyne to color sergeant J Company Fr A Hugo H Atking C Weaver C Tozer sergeants J Company V Chester J Hunter 4 Stone L Garstang corporals J Company R Prow lance corporal J Company C Eliot color-sergeant K Company Hay A Davis sergeants K Company A Hunt corporal K Company

Forbes J. Moreland E. Bartley A. Hunt J. Leyne J. Company J. L. Flannery Elliott J. A. Hugo J. Hunter 4. Stone L. Garstang Eorporals J. Company R. Prow C. Eliott Hay A. Davis

Residence for Father Doran at Deanery

A parish meeting in Porbes discussed providing housing for Rev. Father Doran during his temporary pastorate. The Deanery offered at £1 per week, with free or nominal rental cottage, near the church. A plan to furnish and equip the residence with £100 pledged. aim to settle Father Doran by Monday next.

Father Doran Porbes A. J. Reymond Father O'Kennedy Ralph Reymond H. Rath Aloso Boyle M. Smith T. Kelly Connelly A. Walsh A. Sam and Boyle M'Donnell R. Reymond

Obituary of Forbes Cab Driver Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson known as Bob, longtime Forbes cabman for 19 years, died of pneumonia after a hospital stay. He earned a reputation for honesty and was described as a sturdy Scotchman in early settlement days. His widow cared for him. funeral arrangements were conducted by W. E. Luthie.

Forbes Robert Wilson Wilson Bob W. E. Luthie

Forbes to Stock in Bingal set to begin later

A 1912 NSW Public Works note from Under-Secretary W J Hanna explains work on the Forbes to Stockinbingal railway will start from both ends only after ten miles of plan and section are ready by May. One mile at Forbes is staked and steel bridge tenders due May 15. Plant and staff will be assembled in the interim.

Forbes Railway League J. P. Lynch M.L.A Ashburnham Public Works Department Sydney Bir Forbes Stockinbingal Lachlan

Ice and Rabbit Segment Tops Siddall Business Notes

G. E. Siddall, managing director, reports ongoing Ice and Rabbit operations. The brief item highlights continued focus and leadership at the company, with Siddall steering strategy and daily management.

G. E. Siddall

Progressive Eugowra forms Pastoral and Agricultural Association

A public meeting at Eugowra on the 13th instant planned a new Pastoral and Agricultural Association to replace the Taralval carnival. Donors of a guinea will vote for the committee, with a meeting on the 27th to elect officers. An open verdict was returned on Robert Murphy’s death at Cowra, with evidence showing he was struck and fell outside a Canowindra hotel.

Eugowra FP. A Taralval A. M. Telford Sec. Pra Tem P. and A. Association Pf, A. and II. Association At & Pm Hugowra School of Arta Robert Murphy Cowra Canowindra

Insure with F. Rath Co District Representatives

Personnel accident coverage offered by F Rath Co district representatives. Workmen s compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms on application.

F. Rath & CO Personel Workmen's Compensation

Auction notice for no reserve on ground sale

Instructions from Mr A Ball who completed his contract at the new reservoir to sell by auction on site with no reserve. W K Garnsey senior auctioneers contact tel 41 for details.

F. Sledinberg Rankinst Forbes A. Ball

Married Couple Seek Elevation and Work Roles

A married couple seeks employment with a farm or station. The man offers experience as a competent farm or station hand and the wife specializes as a cook. They are applying for positions and are available to start promptly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Forbes Police Court Messrs J. H. Hassall J. W. Mills A. W. Venables and Co. v. A. C. Morris MR Robert Wilson W. J, Hanna Ooma” Estate Edward Weaver & Co., Forbes Sellar & Quodling Cooma Ooma A. J. Baldock Camp Hill J. H. Bates Miss Jordan A.lcm Trinity College of Renfree Street Nicholson THE Clyde Engineering Works Messrs RB Hornsby & Sons Engineering Works Cooper Shearing Machine Coyp., Ltd Lachlan ST Coles and Co Edward Weaver & Coy H. A. Corderoy, Esq Municipal Globe Hotel Sharp Forbes Freezing Works Progressive Eugowra W. EK. Garnsey, Senr W. K. Garnsey SENR Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association Methodist Church March Services A. W. Parton Mr Aller Meadowbank Contractors W. K. Garnsey, Senr H.P Presbyterian Services March Weelong Daroobalgie Gaggins Ancient Order OF Foresters Court Lachlan No. 7651 W. J. Thomson Town Hall Moving H. Brook Department of Public Works Arthur Griffith Wongajong Public School Bue T., Lynch Maro Mr J. Donaghey Fitzroy Disston Pratt Yours Truly S. Donaghe T. S. McDade Rankin Street Mits Miss Weekes Mra M'Cable Pitt Street Hunter & Phillips Lilliner
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