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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
4
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Advertisers should note the Forbes Advocate now exceeds 8000 copies monthly with a steady rise in circulation. The paper claims the best reach in Ashburnham’s electorate, asserting circulation as the key metric of newspaper success.
In New South Wales the Holman Ministry endures amid cabinet mutterings and rival plots. A referendum on Upper House reform and liquor policy is framed as a compromise, with leadership shifts considered and a Royal Commission discussed for future issues.
The Straight Tip from CCO Buckland urges ordering cold weather salts now to avoid non advanced pricing later. It notes new season goods were bought early at reasonable prices but stock is not large.
Two boys aged seven and nine appeared in the Children’s Court charged with stealing bags. The younger was discharged while the older was placed on twelve months probation. This morning more boys faced similar charges before the court.
The Forbes Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition, in connection with Forbes Presbyterian Church, will be held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the town hall. Each evening features a first class programme and food. Entries are taken at the Presbyterian School Hall on Tuesday evening at 7 pm.
Nominations for five directors of Forbes Pastures Protection Board must be lodged with Mr T Lozell at the Shire Chambers Forbes by next Monday. Retiring directors Wallace Hunter G Thornton J N Noakes and B Skinner eligible for re election. Extraordinary vacancy follows Harold Glbgan's departure.
Finance committee recommends placing a girder over the town clerk's office and leaves the matter to Aldermen Hates Patterson and Muller. The committee also approves the painting price for the stairway vestibule and ante-room and calls for fresh tenders for the final section after the next meeting.
The mission at St Lawrence's Catholic Church drew a large attendance as Rev Father Cagney delivered a fine sermon. The event has been successful so far and will continue next week. Women will be welcome to attend, with sermons praised for their clarity and inclusivity toward other denominations.
Measures Thos Strickland Tt Lealle and 7 A 4 report Bathurst burrs on the common threaten district. Strickland asks the Porkhes Municipal Council to clear the land as stock passing through the area carry burrs. The Council will inform landowners burrs will be cut at the proper time.
Mrs Hudson found a leg iron on the old race course last week and a bystander recalled a Forbes constable sent to keep order. A bullock driver was chained to a log after a disorderly incident, and later the missing team bullock was found drinking at a bar with the chain draped over his shoulder.
The NSW Recruiting Campaign organising secretary warns against hostile influence in the district spreading the rumor that no more men are needed at the front. He states there is no foundation for the claim and that the committee continues to push a steady flow of fit men to join the colors while military authorities remain ready for reception.
A Tuesday evening social at Calaris aided Forbes Hospital with strong attendance and a satisfactory outcome. MC Jim White kept the event lively with Bert Moore providing music, extras by Molly Murphy and Tom Sayers, and a generous supper. Credit to Mrs Murphy and A. W. Haugh for organizing efforts.
Members of Forbes Band Board met last evening chaired by Messray G. T. Weaver. They informed Robert Hollyford the band cannot play during show week and plan to perform at the Presbyterian flower show midweek. Buckland’s bid to supply uniforms was accepted. uniforms will be dark serge with red facings and military cap. A uniform fund credit of £69 8s 2d and payments of £4 16s 6d were noted. An invitation from Mr Baldock to attend the bowling opening on Wednesday was discussed.
Nelson of Forbes lands in Sydney from the front with Western Front service in a Canadian regiment. Lectures by war correspondent H. S. Gullett set for Forbes, with half proceeds to the Forbes Recruiting Association. Sergeant-Major Clayton, Lone Pine veteran, staying with H. Garnham at Yamma. Private J. Brownill writes from Egypt about canal life and hoped-for postwar calm, noting Shaw Strickland’s return and reflections on the Peninsula.
Tenders invited for extensions to Forbes Garage as Forbes Tennis Club opens season with exhibition by J Q O An dergon and Herb Coram. Auctioneers Edward Weaver Co and Wok Garnsey co sponsor sales of cattle at 1 pm May 1 at Forbes yards and a Stony Creek farm sale May Bay. Bowling green opening draws visitors from Sydney Dubbo Wellington Orange with tea on ground and a smoke concert at night. Cattle sale at Weaver Co yards May 1 at 1 40 pm features 500 head mixed cattle, with Weaver Co Forbes and Wheatley Goulburn as joint auctioneers.
It is sixty years since J B Reymond grew Forbes wheat. Reports include Egypt service stripes for Fred Lovell, Bergt Ford’s son’s expected Forbes return, new Forbes postmaster Mr J T Fountain and family arrival, and hospital stays for T J Cleary. Weddings, camping plans, and leave news abound. Observations cover Forbes residents’ travels, naval and military movements, and visits from dignitaries, with notable items about Rev Father Cagney and bowling officials.
Senator Pearce declares Australia has excelled in recruiting, far ahead of other dominions, and states the Government will assume responsibility for any action on conscription after a full review of the issue.
Sydney Friday report notes the Premiers' Conference will assemble in Adelaide on the 22nd to address mainly wartime questions and policy implications arising from the conflict.
The Labor Conference gave its support to Mr Griffith regarding the B M A controversy. The move aligns labor groups with Griffith in the ongoing dispute within the association.
Melbourne reports that Justice Powers ruled the Federal Arbitration Court award in the Commonwealth Clerical Workers' Association case, with minor clause exceptions, should apply to women as well as men.
Senator Pearce says farmers are treasonous for resisting the federal wheat embargo on marketing their crop. He criticizes farmers for defying national policy and urges alignment with government controls amid the embargo.
The cost of kerosene, petroleum, and spirits rose by one shilling and sixpence per cake in New South Wales. The increase affects consumers across households and businesses as fuel prices move higher in local markets.
Sydney reports a referendum on abolishing the Legislative Council. Mr Beeby cites recent political upheavals as needing serious reform of party government. Sir J Carruthers calls a repeal referendum absurd, warning it serves only to save the ministry’s face.
Sydney reports on Friday that Wis believes Mr John Storey will be chosen as an honorary minister during Mr Black's scene in England. The note cites local belief and names Sydney and England as framing locations.
The Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau highlights growing attention to water conservation across Australia as officials urge prudent use and coordinated measures to safeguard supplies amid climatic variability.
The West Australian Minister for Works admits heavy losses in some state enterprises. The statement signals financial strain across multiple government ventures and points to further review or restructuring plans.
The Australian Red Cross Society in Egypt will erect marble cross headstones over Australian graves. Each stone will bear the name, rank, and unit, plus the soldier’s age and date of death, and the inscription led on servdes.
The Victorian Ministry decides to refer the subject of food supply to the Premiers Conference while general stocktaking will be conducted statewide.
Soldiers letters destined for Egypt and beyond to be posted at Forbes two days before the vessel sails. Royal Mail Steamers from Sydney listed: Karmala May 13, Osterley May 20, Morea May 27. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds priced 1 shilling 6 pence.
Austro German officers in uniform surrendered at Dublin port office alongside Sinn Feiners. Two Austrians were arrested at Ball's Bridge for bomb making.
An Amsterdam message says civilians are exiting Metz as martial operations prompt evacuations. The report notes noncombatants withdrawing from the city, signaling shifting frontline dynamics and humanitarian concerns amid ongoing military activity.
A Turkish officer allegedly stabbed Von Der Goltz. Von Sanders’ Constantinople house was bombed. Enver Pasha’s whereabouts are unknown.
In Dublin hospitals 66 dead, 122 rebels and civilians. 172 Buildings destroyed or damaged. About 2000 of 16,000 revolt participants have been imprisoned. The Test escaped in civilian dress. In Parliament Mr Aquith said Sir Roger Casement trial would proceed swiftly. Mr Birrell resigned as Ireland secretary, citing underestimation of Sinn Fein strength. Loyalists suffered 9 officers and 49 men killed, 32 officers and 232 men wounded.
The Tuesday Zeppelin raid covered a wide East Coast area with reports of five or more airships crossing shore. One explosion and five incendiaries caused eighteen houses damaged and six killed, including a soldier and three women, with nineteen injured. Zeppelin L20 fell near Stavanger, Norway, with several crew killed. L9 crew claim raiders halted East Coast attacks due to fuel shortages and winds pushed L2d east.
Mr Asquith introduced the Compulsory Service Bill in the House of Commons claiming it would apply to all married and unmarried people aged 18 to 41. Senator Pearce, acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister, declined to commit the Commonwealth to conscription. A Paris Times correspondent notes French relief at the decision, aiding Allied plans, while a Paris official report says German positions northwest of Dead Man's Hill were captured with 100 prisoners and four machine guns, as bombardments near Verdun continued.
Owing to engine trouble between Meran burn and Molong the Forbes mall reached Sydney four hours late on Wednesday. Mesera Winchcombe Carson Co wired last night 19000 sheep and lambs were penned at Homebush with a good market. Purcell's xlred wethers 38/9 Leslie's merinos 24/6 Campbell's crosebred ewee 2/11 lambs 26/9. Eighteen hundred cattle yarded. Smith's bullocks 25/10, Whi- Yer'as 19/11, Leste's helfera 15/18, Bowman's steers 17.
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