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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
3
Mr J Meagher returns to Forbes from New Zealand after illness and convalescence with family updates noting health gains. Dr Frank Calder of London Sydney era, 54, long time Forbes resident, dies. service details and his public civic role described.
A heated correspondence questions the authenticity of a “Move On Clause” letter. The writer defends the attribution to a signer named Sewette and challenges claims by several observers about the letter’s true author, citing public criticism and political tensions surrounding the issue.
Fragmented report on Forbes Tennis Chun event and related lawn tennis discussions. Mentions officials, committees, and attendees including names such as Stevenson Booth and My Booth, with references to meetings, votes, and organizational details surrounding a lawn tennis association in Australia.
Shortly after three on Friday a fire broke out at a Rankin Street wool and tallow store owned by BV Venables and used by Morre Wright Huxton and Co. B White noticed the blaze and raised the alarm from Forbes branch. Firemen arrived within a minute and quickly confined the flames to the produce store and adjoining shed. Fire brigade actions and evacuations prevented a larger disaster despite flames and smoke feeding on fatty materials. Insurance covered stock worth £200. damage assessed at £270. The cause remains unknown.
The Public Works Committee plans an inquiry into the proposed Forbes extension from Canon Jeladva toward Bugowra end of June. Local secretaries are asked to provide names and addresses for notification as the inquiry will be advertised and conducted under parliamentary procedure.
Mrs Edward Field died after a long illness at South Forbes on Saturday morning. She was 68 years old and had lived in Fortes nearly her entire life. Married at the old parsonage at 21, she leaves six grown children, all married except one. The funeral was held at the Church of Highland cemetery on Sunday morning with Rev Walter V. Thompson officiating at the graveside. The burial arrangements were to the Hunde or Mr WE Luthie.
A local gathering at the Forbes Gamera Club featured a trophy contest with participants including notable members like Mewes, Thani, Clifford, and Sturvington. The event aimed to inspire skill and sportsmanship, with plans noted for an additional trophy competition on Monday night to conclude the series.
The Forbes Golf Club season opener yielded a tight finish with Gilchrint's team edging out and a tie for second as Moody, Planmory, and Blaney led a field of players. Several matches featured close margins and notable performances despite partial scores and garbled OCR.
Edward Weaver and Co and Sellar and Quodling announce an early date sale at Forbes for the famous Ooma Estate. Auctions cover 11000 acres in blocks. Liberal terms offered. Participants include Cooma Wit vail at Forbes.
Edward Weaver and Co. announce a public auction for three draught mares and a foal from Ronald Leslie Esq. at Rogerson's New Livery Stables Forbes on Saturday next, March 30, at 2 30 pm. Described as bay draught mares of 7, 3 and 1 year, a grey draught mare of 7 years, with strong terms offered and the seller Mr Lusite leaving the district.
The report notes rifle shoot results with Major M Donnell present and prizes to Baldock and Murphy, while Crippen led the ride. Police investigated a ransacked Bushman Mine office at Parkes where three children found a gold cue, the seven year old boy confessing to entering by a window and stealing items.
Instructions from Mr A Ball who completed his contract at the new reservoir require sale by auction on the ground tomorrow Wednesday 27th instant. Terms no reserve. Garnsey, Senr Auctions.
Norwich and London Accident Assurance promotes personal accident and workmen's compensation insurance. Rath & Co named as representatives. Branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms on application.
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