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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
2
Authorities press for quick completion of the Forbes rail line with 100 tons of rails and a week’s output from Broken Hill steel works. A September through traffic target is set, urging public works to avoid delays and ensure a Riverina Victoria link boosts irrigation and agricultural areas.
During April eight well offs at Forbes and 24 polite of rain were recorded. For the car monthy Just end ed, 04 polity of rain were registered. The ally were January 0, February 102, March 152, April Ged.
Local bowlers anticipate a lively Wednesday afternoon at Lith Inst for the Forbes bowling event. Noted players are expected to attend as the sport gains popularity. in Saturday ladder play Dr. Hroadbent defeated C. W. Muller 1-4 in a notable match.
Mrs FL Mate of Waterview Goolagong paid record sums for cattle at the Sydney sales. A champion shorthorn bull sold for 1100, purchased by Sorman Falkiner, the highest price yet paid in NSW. A 17 month old shorthorn heifer brought 0 guineas. The Gulf Choir opening attracted few members, with ring holes matted by Flannery and Allen. Loyal canvas season resumes with players Mestre Flannery, Allen, Herborn, Lee, Stinson, Byrnes, Coberett, Crocker, Gough, and others anticipated to perform well.
A public meeting will be convened by the Mayor during the Lordship’s Bathurst visit to discuss the referendum on early hotel bar closing during the Wir. The session appears in this issue’s advertisement and aims to address the related question.
A letter from the Premier's office to Forbes War Service Committee secretary Lozell outlines a travel concession. Wives and relatives of soldiers may buy single fare tickets for a round trip to visit troops in camp, with return journeys completed within a single trip window. A certificate from the camp officer is required.
Messrs T and J Debenham & Co advance their machinery and engineering business to become a leading state depot. They approve plans for a new building doubling current premises and will soon showcase a wide display of engines and farming machinery.
In France Major General Rawlingen invested Sister Marie Legrand with the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. A friend of the Amiens convent, she helped hide rifles and stores during German occupation in 1914. She buried arms in a garden and concealed them in cellars, evading a German chief’s threats until recovery.
Farmers in the Tila district largely enlisted ploughing operations and expect spreads into mid year. Anticipation remains that last year’s harvest levels may be sawn and markets could react to timely rainfall. Freight and government handling deterred earlier, but good rains boost Forbes district productivity this year.
Archishop Cerretti apostolic delegate arrived in Bathurst on Saturday to take part in the Catholic diocese golden jubilee. He was welcomed by Dr Dunne bishop of Bathurst and spoke of the church’s strides. He was later given a civic welcome by the mayor and blessed the new Catholic orphanage.
Forbes Town pagnntered a programme of music at 6 Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The event featured a concert by the local bandmaster and members, with afternoon tea offered.
The Rev Father Cagney opened a mission at St Lawrence Catholic Church on Sunday. Attendance was fair and sermons addressed both men and women during a designated week. Daily Masses and evening services were planned with devotions and sermons. A river-area lady walked four miles to attend the service.
Mr George Sheehan of Glowdy and farm Forbes returns from Sydney with the draught colt Windermere Kalelit. The jet black yearling, imported from New Zealand, is by premier Prince Himyt and out of Windermere Solpise NA. Windermere Knieht holds government and stud certificates verifying conformation and lineage.
A Forbes correspondent in Rath ure Advocate voices concern over the town hall programme paragraph. He notes bandmaster Bill Aeretd criticises the scribal draft while stressing plans for a neat pocket programme to guide dancers through the evening. Authorities ban rough daub that cheapens the hall’s appearance.
Correspondence asks Forbes Council to spare Gum Swamp elderly residents from rates. It notes lack of gas water or road access and miners rights homes, arguing 10 shillings per week income makes rating hardship and asks council to allow old pioneers to stay free from rating.
The Forbes area hears of Private Lanes, a former bookkeeper at Carrowobitty, returning to Australia invalided. A military wedding occurred at Hogan Gate. Lt Herbert Rosy wed Ming M Pett. Mrs Allan Burke left Forbes for Orange and is now in hospital for appendicitis. Several soldiers on final leave returned to camp. others prepare for service or camp duties.
Personal item notes Mrs M A Strickland of Bundaburra nearing her 91st year yet hale. Marriage planned on Sind inst, pairing Mrs Nina Newell of Bandon Cowra Road with Mr N Lavercombe of Sydney. Also reports Bathurst orphanage donation by Hon John Meagher MLA. Death of Elsbeth Mine Lean Garling at Forbes, and Mr J B Reymond's eighty second birthday.
A temperance gathering at Forbes aimed to support six o clock as a campaign standard. J T Woods and G F Cochrane were elected joint secretaries and J Murry treasurer. Bishop of Bathurst and local clergymen backed the cause amid warnings of hall security and counter protests.
General Haig states that German forces released gas to aid infantry assaults along a 2000 yard front, but Allied defenders repelled the attacks. The report notes the gas was used to support German infantry efforts which failed to break the line.
An official dispatch from Sydney on a Tuesday states Dublin commanders have surrendered, ending the rebellion in Ireland. Authorities declare the revolt fully quelled and under control, with no further resistance expected at this time.
Report from Sydney states the British steamer City of Lugh has sunk amid ongoing hostilities. Unofficial advices indicate the Compulsory Service Bill has been withdrawn from the House of Commons due to pressure from advocates of compulsion and voluntarism. It is also reported that married men in the category up to 35 years in the Derby group have been called up.
Jottings report Sydney residents spending £10072 per week on cinema admittance. A sermon titled The Case for O Clock was preached by Rev. F. R. Swyny at the Methodist Church. Forbes gaol closure debate cited by Bathurst Advocate. Local tennis prep for season. J. G. Anderson joins Forbes club. Stephen Dolphin, 34, gas worker, run over at Redfern tunnel. died after transport to Sydney Hospital. Forbes land valuations rise. sale notices by T. Woods Auctioneers. Liquor referendum has 120 new Forbes names. court dispute over night watchman award dismissed. Sand Bag Circle donation list. temperance and o clock closing debated. meeting adjourned to next Monday.
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