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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
6
Weather silt continues with heat and drought affecting markets and sheep trade. Local sheep dealers and Victorian buyers seek stock while butcher difficulties persist. military movements note Lieutenant Carrie visiting town and recruits being processed, with mentions of Parkes hospital and personnel transfers around Bogan Gate.
A community euchre party and dance at Retross Fund in Selijui Aristas attracted visitors from Goolagong and Canowla, raising funds for the local fair. Floris Lovett won the ladies’ trophy, Dave Herbert claimed the gentlemens title after a near draw, with strong support from Miss Combes and May Nor Colletta. Proceeds benefited the Retross Fund. announcements urged donations and upcoming events in April.
On Thursday and Friday villagers prepared for a farewell to Private E. Smith amid notices of private communications. Attendees gathered at Forbes and Aru Hall to pay tribute with songs, speeches, and gifts while townsfolk praised his service and anticipation of his return.
A St Patrick Day event at the School of Arts Hall featured a brilliant performance by Tha Wi with praise for Joint Secretaries Mos Animes Enis Toluis and Oliver and the workers who prepared a full hall. Evening speeches by PokkoC MEA Dp Bertram Woolwood and sergeants Bartlett and Percy followed, celebrating the event and organizing activities for the night.
A Thursday night meeting of the Towns Lagoon Progress Committee discussed sand hole hazards used for sand removal near the rowd. The secretary was told to notify the municipal council about dangerous holes near the crowd. The annual school pleas set for April 18 were noted. donations from Mrs O'Brien at Blaniford supported prizes for children. Mr Julie Glynn, chairman of Mr Wo Mylua, travels to hospital for Laver, and plans for the front service were mentioned.
Fragmented report details a 1910s community gathering at Parkes featuring entertainment by the Trundle Folks, donations from local businessmen, and plans for a later town event. Mentions Mrs Maloney, Mr McIntosh, wine merchants Fal Jon's, and Parkes hospitality venues with unnamed attendees and a noted weather note.
Wheatley and Martel auctioneers stock and station agents offer auction sales across the district. Readable notices list Clatterbuck Bros engines and chaff-cutters, Patos Buros manures, and Northern Assurance Company items among sale offerings.
Truwole Hotel has taken over from Mr Chile Young and promises their best efforts to maintain the house’s popularity. The new management pledges attentive service to patrons and travelers, with standards kept high.
Advertisements announce multiple sales and auctions around March 26 to April 5 across Stuyers CE Walder and Co and others. Properties include a Kia Ora estate near Bimbeen station, a Spring Street allotment in Forbes, and a 24 never freehold mill site at Farbea Sawmills. Listings cover machinery, household items, and farm gear with detailed locations along the Bogan, Ungarie, Trundle, and interlinked rail lines.
George Tolhurst Bogan announces his installation in the new Gate Hotel building. He invites friends and the public to visit, noting refined amenities including ample accommodation and a first class table with wines beers and spirits.
Offers are requested for rubber stamps from TMS Office. Bidders should submit pricing and delivery terms by the stated deadline.
An admiring note lauds a booklet titled Historie Forbes printed in a fine 11 page edition by Forbes. Describes superb typography, half-tone engravings, vivid color design, and precise registration. Notes the piece as a premier example of first rate printing from a country office.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a mare and an organized event for Friday night in March. Lacking full names or places, no clear actions or authorities emerge, but reference to a meeting or muster suggests a planned gathering with sympathetic attendees. Debatable details remain unreadable.
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