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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
4
T C Ginty announces he has taken over the license of the central Post Office Hotel from E E Richardson and will continue the business with the best of everything and strict attention to patrons’ wants as the motto.
An old Albion Hotel listing promotes Forbes property as a leading commercial and family hotel. Describes the beat in every department and credits H. V. Croft as an advertiser or contact.
Bruce Thompson proprietor invites Forbes visitors to call at the Royal Superior Accommodation. Excellent menu and good stabling. Royal Hotel meets all trains. Sole agents for Schweppe's Aerated Waters.
L F Martin formerly of Orange announces takeover of the Club House Hotel from Mr Lal Wallace. He will run it on up to date lines with TIM WINES AND SPIRITS dispensed as usual. Tables supervised by Mrs Martin. Stabling and storage for motor cars available. Motto: Treat Others as You Expect Others to Treat You.
A notice announces that Hosley has taken over Central Livery Stables, late Jack Robb's. He pledges careful attention to the business, promising trustworthy handling of all affairs and confident service in horse care and related operations.
Jas Maguire's Suits make a good and lasting impression on all who wear them. They are made to the latest style with artistic cut, best workmanship, and finest materials. Satisfaction assured in every detail. Address all correspondence to Jas Maguire.
London reports General Townshend surrendered Kutelamara after 143 days of resistance. British and Indian troops, totaling about 2,070 men, destroyed guns and munition before capitulating. A Turkish communique adds the garrison of 12,000 also surrendered unconditionally. An April 24 supply voyage to mid‑British lines failed. aeroplanes found the ship aground near Magasis four miles east of Kut.
The flagship Russell under Rear-Admiral Freemantle was mined and sunk in the Mediterranean. One hundred twenty four crew members are missing while later messages report 24 officers and 671 men saved. The vessel, launched in 1801, displaced 14,000 tons and cost £108,095.
TMH Cement Field Marshall Lord French reports midnight progress to crush the rebellion. Rebels confined to Sackville Street and nearby areas with barricades and limited fires. police and military control, phones and telegraphs under surveillance. Jacob’s Biscuit Factory and the Four Courts are held. Cork and Limerick unrest subdued. clergy casualties reported, Casement venture criticized by German papers, urging continued hope for arms landing to influence American opinion.
Western Front bulletin claims Verdun battle ended and signals success against enemy plans. An Amsterdam telegram reports two German aircraft attacked and downed by Belgian shells.
Dick Cleary fell from a load of chaff sustaining a leg fracture below the knee. George Miles was crushed by a chaff-cutter spindle resulting in a badly smashed leg and an above knee amputation. Crops are up across the district but wheat-earting delays kept some farmers idle. winter feed secured. Private G Mintosh received a wristlet watch from Councillor John Jones. Several privates including Jack Thompson Heal Thompson W Browne Munday R Turner were home on final leave.
Condobolin report notes Mayor Tasker praising hotel staff at a Royal Hotel wedding breakfast. He claims ninety percent of girls employed to live at the hotel have married husbands. A separate incident recounts a black man playing a joke on a Chow, stealing two ullock titles from Sam Yook and selling them back, with Constable Dwyer pursuing and eventually handcuffing the suspect on a motorbike. The Lechlander criticizes the constables’ performance while praising Jacky for apprehending the Chinaman.
Molong reports the death of Mrs M Uwyer of Glendale Cummock after a long illness leaving a large family. Also noted is the death of Mr George Murray 78 a longtime Cumnock resident. Private Chas Goldspink was honored by the MU Oddfellows with a wristlet and Bible on the eve of mobilization, and Private George Garlick was bid farewell by townspeople.
Parkes Dayles, who is at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, shows a slight improvement in health. Mr Pike, headmaster of Rourke Public School, appointed to fill vacancy at Parkes Public School after the death of Mr F Caley. Private Fred Humfrey of the Australian Light Horse, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Colin Humfrey of Cookamidgera, wounded months ago, has returned to the front. This week had multiple presentations, including wristlet watches from Presbyterian Church, a gold wristlet watch and compass to Lieut. Savage, and a gift to Mrs H F Pulver from her many lady friends.
The report notes intense artillery fighting on the Ave court Esnes Cuinieres area west of the Meuse. Haig says Bedfordshires raided near Arras, Germans attacked near Hulluch and Loos, Irish troops counterattacked, many German casualties reported, and nineteen aerial combats occurred with two British machines damaged but all returning.
A British airman, wounded during a raid chase Monday night, was picked up by a Dutch fishing boat 400 miles from the Dutch coast after spending 30 hours in the water. He had to descend when fuel ran low following an overextended pursuit of a Zeppelin.
A Forbes Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association meeting discussed abandoning the shire chambers as a venue due to scheduling clashes with the Shire Council and Farmers and Settlers. The show schedule was revised with new classes and prizes for ponies, fat oxen, and wheat tests. A caretaker visit covered the ground for a new industrial hall and poultry shed.
Workmen are on site and expect completion in time. The appointment of a permanent caretaker was discussed but deferred for now. A cottage may be needed for a caretaker, but this can be addressed later.
In Bathurst a fully attended Australia Day Committee meeting, after debate, voted against forwarding Bathurst funds to Sydney. The mayor cast the deciding vote. Critics warned of stigma and questioned Sydney's administration of funds, while supporters said local Red Cross could use the money wisely. A plan to deposit £5000 for six months and hand £1100 to the local Red Cross was approved by 14 votes to 1.
Steamers leaving Sydney for London via the Suez Canal carry letters for soldiers in Egypt and elsewhere. Letters should be posted at Forbes two days before the vessel sails. Royal Mail steamers from Sydney include af ful Towa Karmala May 15, Osterley May 20, Marea May 27.
An advertisement from The Edgeworth Laboratories claims Surma Hair Remedy restores natural colour to grey hair without staining or damage. It promises a permanent fix within weeks and invites detailed descriptions of hair troubles for a personalized result.
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