01 May 1917
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
1
A chaotic caucus meeting spills into late hours as members discuss reform and public order. Officials recount disruptions by attendees, note widespread use of improvised songs, and expect further sessions to finalize a plan.
The Jemalong Shire Council discussed a request from the YMCA secretaries for financial support on a special community day. Councillor Low moved to request municipal help, praising the YMCA's work and urging local committees to aid in fundraising efforts and unit assistance.
Racing fixtures list a series of upcoming meets with dates and venues including Mey Uiates Poke Da he Wadihwstay Dubay Wt, Cowen Pik, Club Wortenslay, BALls Wiwisnay and others. It notes events at Macquarie Wt lub Petty and Narromine with midweek and weekend meetings across Bathurst, Wellington, Narromine, Laurel, Durlsworth, Parka and Forbes, indicating a busy regional racing calendar.
A dense, faceted timetable fragment lists many NSW towns and routes with times shown in scattered form. It mentions Cowra Molong Grenfell Parkes Sydney Melbourne and several minor stops with late service notes and potential gaps.
Printed and published by George Washington Brownhill at the office of The Forbes Advocate Lachlandt Forbes.
Cars stored washed and polished by competent tradesmen at Pars Bir Hire Garage 21 Reaxcastle Ch. Full stock of accessories always on hand.
A brief insurance notice from Standard Insurance Co. of N.2. Ltd. outlines hailstorm damages affecting crops and stacks, with claims relating to live stock, foaling risks, and other farm assets. The document mentions payments, coverage gaps, and assessing compensation for affected policyholders.
F. Rath & Co local agents advertise 10,000,000 funds for fire and accident coverage under Scottish Union and National Insurance. The notice lists live stock, property, and business assets, with emphasis on lowest rates and prompt settlements, inviting readers to inquire at 84 Pitt Street Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR item shows Walter J. Kelly & Co listing sales, items described in garbled form. Mentions stock, trust money, agents, and a lowont correption. No clear date, place, or complete item details available.
The document outlines the financial position of City Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited with head office at 05 Pitt Street Sydney and temporary premises at 99 Hunter Street. It lists items including year end December 1906 figures, cash in hand, subscriptions, capital, and total security valued around £939,630 with a carried forward balance of £49,383.
ED, WEAVER and CO promote Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association. Frathi a Co offers preventive coverage against accidents. Workmen’s compensation and accident insurances accepted at all branches. Terms on application.
At Jem Jong Shire Council meeting Councillors debated government action to compel stock owners to destroy horseflies, and considered altering rate variation for Crown land tenants. Reports covered engineer involvement, road works, and financials while noting attendance and staffing details.
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