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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
2
Itte notified that Mr Ray mond Meillon formerly of Jerilderie has joined in partnership. The practice now to be carried on by Robinson Melllon at Metropolitan Buildings Templar Street Forbes under the name Robinson & Melllon. Dated 3rd February 1918.
A nurse certified by AT.N.A. will attend morning cases. Address listed as Corner Wombat and Oxford Streets, Catup Hill.
Station and Form Accounts and auditing services on Tradeamen's Ave offer general accountancy work including inventories tax return preparation and income tax filing.
The Jewslong Shire Council held its usual monthly meeting on Saturday last but due to new considerations the report of the proceedings is delivered on Friday next.
The official opening of the Murbus Lawn Tennis Lab will be held on Saturday at 2 PM at Whan Station. Members and guests are invited to attend. Weather is forecast ideal for tennis and light refreshments will be provided.
A Cedgera shire incident reports a curious weed growing tall on a property with pods three times larger than standard burrs. The council plans to send a sample to the Government Botanist to identify the plant and determine next steps.
Ernest Marsh, a worker at the Uarochalgie freezing works, was admitted to Forbes Hospital on Sunday with a severe foot injury. His left big toe was amputated after it was caught in machinery during the day, details noting an industrial accident at the plant.
A special Forbes meeting was held yesterday morning to consider Mr G. A. Durgess proposal for Travelling Stock Routes and reserves reform in the Forbes protection district. Reporting is delayed due to limited space and will continue in Friday's issue.
Forbes names players Baldock Jay Holcombe Qumnkett Brownhill Bates Stmnson V Stinson Flannery Garquield G Kevin Grinsted in western competition season finale at Bathurst. Championship tour will include Brownhill and Jas Grinsted leading a small squad.
Sawmattiers for vanndidates for the Workes Posture Protection Boal cloned yesterday afternoon. Ratepayers were evidently satisfied with the performance of Messrs Wallace Deuter, J. H. Noakes, Skinner, and Thorn ton. The four gentlemen mentioned were returned unopposed.
The Shire Clerk has been removed amid ward arrears and late payments. Final poll results are due, and if arrears are not settled any proceedings will be taken.
The feature presents a dramatic tale about a girl's brave ascent from a polluted swamp to purity and success. Maya, a leading actress, stars amid a setting of radiated beauty and awe.
William Thomson and Timothy Ryan pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour in Lachlan Street after a Saturday night altercation near Dunn's Hotel. Thomson and Parkeridge faced drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges, with Constable Frankish and others giving evidence. fines were imposed for several defendants.
Court records show John Birnie and associates fined for allowing bakers to work after hours against the bakers award. Several workers faced penalties for night shifts, with statements from inspectors and employers about responsibility and compliance.
A fragmentary review discusses a controversial film titled "Parent- Nee" shown at Brook's Pictures, critiquing its portrayal of family and child privacy. The writer argues some scenes are protective yet probing about parental honesty, while a separate note hints at a planned showing of "Hina Way Arizona" with Keystone Film Cite.
Saturday takings from Red Cross stalls include Flower Stall, Sweet Stall, Chocolate Wheels, Produce Stall and Refreshment Room at the Town Hall. Raffle of a Picture, Cake, and Comic Art Gallery items are noted with partial sums and contributors named such as Miss Goddard and Miss Hansard. Total code one.
Alexander Wilton Gibbs aged 7u appeared at Forbes Court charged with receiving and fraudulently misappropriating 1840 of Bank of Australasia funds on December 28 1917 while employed as a clerk. Evidence linked receipts and missing deposits. Gibbs to stand trial at Orange Sessions May 14 with bail set at £200.
Forbes Police Court heard Philip Mulcahy charged with inciting Herbert Cuningham to damage a town hall engine owned by Edward Grime and Michael Glynn. Witnesses testified Mulcahy discussed getting a youth to handle the engine and showed intent to interfere with the dynamo at the Lorne Pictures site and Haydons Hotel.
Reports from Forbes note a marriage in Leeton, the Railway Commissioners arriving by train and traveling to Cootamundra. Wounded soldiers Private W. G. Changon Private J. C. Lewis Private J. Williams and Private F M Williams are listed, with Private Joseph Green dead of wounds.
A local euchre party and dance are planned at the Sons Hall Forbes to raise support for Nurse Crowther’s candidacy. The event promises music and socializing with proceeds aiding the campaign.
In the small debts court, Ales Mak sued Liond King Sam trading as gienms Leet. The case resulted in a judgment for 25 14 in charges.
Michael Cheurge Coltar was found guilty as Mr ot J Maloney pled. he received a fine of seven shillings and six pence for waving to rabbits in public.
A fragment recounts a youth disturbance last Saturday at Forbes town where six youths joined a confrontation. A plan to send one boy to a reformatory was discussed, while another youth appeared sober and cooperative during the event.
Phillip Halyer testified he found the cover removed from the contact breaker and a chisel driven into the magneto on April 18. Missing parts and wiring were replaced and the plant put back to work at a cost. The P.M. noted the distinction between crime and offense, upholding a magistrate’s dismissal of the case.
Messra J Keane and Co sell household furniture on Wednesday 15th following Constable Newton's instruction. Mr M Cannon to donate pigeons to hospital shoot that week. Lake Cowal duck shoot last Friday yielded about 2h bag. May 16 W K Garnsey, Sewer to auction Bun Lee Co stock-in-trade bankrupt store. Childrens hacking cough remedy promotes Wounds Great Peppermint Cure. A list of names including L Gabbett Smith Parkes Golding H J Wille and others appears. Sheep supplies at Homebush last Thursday totalled 37 000 head with easing values. Hogget price to 1 7 at Winchcombe. Dyes and tailoring services advertised alongside Peppermint Cure for coughs.
The Melbourne town hall hosted a large gathering for a new recruiting drive led by the Governor-General. Thousands failed to gain entry as speakers urged immediate action to bolster five divisions and sustain Allied efforts, warning Germany and urging Australians to unite to prevent Britain’s isolation.
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