Farmers consign to ROBERT ROBINSON & co Sydney Forbes
Farmers urged to consign chaff hay wheat and other produce to ROBERT ROBINSON & co with promise of highest prices and correct weights. Mention of prompt returns and cheques posted the day after sale. Forbes staff unload waggons. Representatives listed: E. Cooper Parkes and Walter J. Kelly. Bogan Gate Thos J. Martin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Robert Robinson & Co
Sydney Goops
E. ©. Cooper
Parkes
Walter J. Kelly
Bogan
Thos. J. Martin & Co
Hews of the Week from Our Own Correspondent
The week notes a Sydney cricket visit at Eastertide, a likely May postponement of the Chrysanthemum Show, and financial tallies from the gas works for 1916 showing revenue of £15809 and expenditure of £1255. It covers weddings, a charity harvest service, travels of Mr Howard, a weather change, cadet examinations, and local council activities including hospital repairs and property sales. A serious accident injured a boy from dynamite detonators, and council plans for municipal works and rate discussions are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Eastertide
Parkes
Beargams
Methodist Church
W. Howard
RR. &, Howard and Sons
Honolulu
M'Inner
Bowman
Commercial Banking Company
James H. Wallace
Kiama
W. Cooper
Jim Fitzgerald
Dodd and Co
Clorfinnda Street
Mediyn
Farnsworth
B. Farnsworth
St. Andrews
George Oriel
Johnston-Street
Forbes Public Meeting Seeks Soldier Welcome Committee
A small crowd attended a Forbes public meeting to organize a welcome for returned soldiers and a send off for those leaving. The Mayor represented the council as eight aldermen were absent, with debate over forming a dedicated committee and honoring the soldiers, including arranging medals donated at cost by local jeweller LU Hansard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Forbes
Moegars
Sami
C. D. Buckland
T. M. Dunn
H. Gilmartin
P. Tune
T. Lovell
G. I. Seont
A. J. Baldock
H. E. Barlow
J. Donaghey
C. Br, Thomson
W. Sty
Mr. Scott
Walcome
Barlow
Messrs
Shaw Strickland
Norman Johnson
Garstang
Rankin Street
Khali
Pipe Laying Planned to Supply Parkes Water
The council aims to deliver 480000 gallons daily to Parkes via a 10 inch main from Lake Metcalfe. Cottnell already secured sanction for 6 miles of pipe and seeks approval for the remainder of the 74 mile distance. Pipe work is supervised by the Council and funded from revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Metcalfe
Parkes
Cottnell
Forbes Court Matters Scripted in Street Offense Summary
At Forbes Court on Tuesday James Milton sen charged with allowing a cow to stray in Lachlan street. He was fined 20 shillings and costs. James Nicholson pleaded guilty to being on the licensed premises of the Estate Hotel on Sunday Feb 22. Nicholson was fined 2 pounds. Jana Stuckbury fined 10 shillings for indecent language in Lachlan street. Hugh Galvin fined 10s and 6d costs for indecent behavior in Grenfell street. Leslie H Brown granted a second-hand dealer’s licence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Court
James Milton
LachJanstreet
James Nicholson
Jenkinson
P.M
Nicholson
Jana Stuckbury
Lachlan-street
Hugh Galvin
Grenfell-street
Costa
WARDEN'S COURT REFUSES MINING CLAIM AT WARANGLA
John T. Parker and Martin Rymer sought authority to enter Mr. P. J. Cleary's land at Warangla to mine for silver and lead. Samples showed no metals. application refused and the deposit forfeited. Thomas Williams, agent for Philip Jones, sought three months of suspended labor for Old Lachlan mine leases. Evidence claimed 600 tons mined, £500 wages, ore sent to Kembla for processing, and transport delays due to wheat carting. Warden Holcombe supported Jones's mining venture despite difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Parker
Martin Rymer
P. J. Cleary
Warangla
Mines Department
Thomas Williams
Philip Jones
Cacow
Lachlan
T. H. Broderick
Calarle
Cadow
Jones
John Plum
Mr. Jones
H. Holcombe
Daroobalgie Shire Plans Farewell Watches for Soldiers
Councillor Sty announced four watches presented to departing soldiers with five more gone and five ready to go. Shire committees were named for the farewell effort. H. E. Barlow was named treasurer, and debates covered welcoming methods and funds. A further meeting was set for Thursday with a welcome home for Private Garstang to be arranged later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sty
Shire Council
Aince
Daroobalgie
Farwell
Messia
Wallace Hunter
H. E. Barlow
C. O. Buckland
Gilmartin
J. Donagh
Excerma letter from Corral Brown of Randwick Sydney
A damaged letter from Corral Brown of Randwick Sydney praises Excerma for curing many soldiers with skin ailments. He claims many suffered boils and chafing and were quickly cured. Signed in old fashioned style with formal tribute and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anitwick
Randwick
Sydney
Letters for Soldiers Sail on Royal Mail Steamers
Steamers leaving Sydney for London via the Suez Canal carry letters for soldiers in Egypt and the Dardanelles. Letters should be posted at Forbes the Thursday before the vessel sails. Royal Moll steamers Khiva April 1 Moollan April 12 Omrabh April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Suez Canal
Egypt
Dardanelles
Forbes
Royal Moll
Khiva
Moollan
Omrabh
Quality and Service from H J Fowler Chemist
Experience proves quality and service drive satisfaction in every prescription. H J Fowler pledges personal testing of every drug parcel to ensure top quality and fit for sale with 24 hour service and free town delivery. Country orders can be sent by rail train or coach with refunds at his expense if not as ordered. Rankin street chemist invites doctor or patient to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Fowler
Rankin-street
Woods Opens Albion Offices As Auctioneer In Forbes
J T Woods formerly of West Wyalong and Victoria announces lease of Albion Offices Forbes and district. He begins January 17 as Auctioneer and General Commission Agent with aim to secure public support. He will contact Victorian buyers visiting soon to source sheep and cattle on the spot and promotes the amplioneering branch of his business. He invites property or stock owners to provide sale particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Woods
West Wyalong
Victoria
Forbes and District
Albion
Next Bank OF Australasia
General Commission
Woods
Albion Offices Bank of Australasia Forbes Listing
Albion Offices on Lachlan Street Forbes operates as part of the Bank of Australasia network. Contact telephone is 231 for inquiries and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Next Bank of Australaasia
Lachlan Street
Forbes
Wheat! Wheat! Lindley Walker and Co. Government shippers
Lindley Walker and Co Ltd announces authorization as government wheat shippers with full facilities at Forbes Railway Yards. Government certificates negotiable at local banks issued for all wheat received. We also take delivery of government guaranteed wheat at 4 shillings. Our representative at Forbes Station Yards will be located there to handle deliveries and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Railway
Forbes Station
Wheat growers urged to seek essential information
H. W. Schofield asks who can provide complete wheat growing information. Lindley Walker & Co. Ltd, head office Mark Lane Sydney, offers services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Walker & C C., Ltd
Mark Lane
Sydney
Late Cockram and Son Timber Sales Notice
Late Cockram and Son advertise best timber stock with cash buyer terms for all logs in any quantity. Speciality notes include large supplies of firewood in all sizes and prompt delivery to all parts of town.
Forbes Mill Closes At Noon On Saturday
Customers are asked to note the mill will close at noon on Saturday. The historic booklet Forbes and district, an illustrated guide, is on sale at the office and all local agents for 1/-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baturdaya
Forbes
Forbes and
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Order of the Commissioners
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Sterciury
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J. —. Allen
Pastoral Finance Association, Ltd
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Massey-Harris Co. Ltd
Broadway
E. Facey, Forbes
Harris’ Boots
J. Harris
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