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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

3

Newly Born Child Found Dead Near Forbes Mine

A newborn male was found suffocated in a tightly wrapped parcel on vacant land near Shirvington's brick kiln by Forbes. Constable Coleman and the coroner investigated, with Dr. M’Donnell performing the post mortem. verdict: wilful murder by unknown persons, dating to mid May.

Forbes George Rath Junction Mine Shirvington Rath Coleman Mr Donnell Spencer William Coleman Polles Revine Alton Tyr Llm Adil Broweht Lockuy M'Tionnel Wrick Yard

Coroners Inquest Hears Of Dead Newborn In Brown Parcel

Edward Patrick M Donnell testified at Forbes about finding a decomposed newborn boy inside a brown paper parcel near the junction gold mine. The body showed no external violence and the coroner's verdict pointed to suffocation as the cause of death after no post mortem was performed.

Ning News Weath Edward Patrick M'Donnell Forbes Colemyn George Rath Junction Eile Butts

Police Activity Report Notes Arrests Near Tyater Case

Police activity increased over the past days as authorities work to unravel the Tyater case. Constable Colin leads the inquiry while Advocate representatives report ongoing efforts and one arrest to date.

Forbes Tyater Colin Advocate

Forbes Freezing Works Faces Forced Valuation and Auction

An urgent meeting of Forbes Freezing Works stakeholders approved seeking compulsory valuation of the company. A sale of the freehold is to be auctioned by Edward Weaver Co and Moore Brooke Co under a joint arrangement. The community hopes a reputable buyer will take the works as a going concern to benefit Forbes.

Forbes Freezing Works Lwl Albion Hagel Angus & Co Ble Footscray Melbourne Hie Pew Beep Golly Upmwen Angus & Coen Forbes

Bakers at Work Again Under New Arrangements

Sydney reports bakers resumed work Tuesday under new arrangements that are functioning satisfactorily, marking a recovery in production resumed after disruptions.

Bakers Sydney

Immigrant intake falls short for Victorian commissioners

Immigrants from the United States have disappointed the Victorian commissioners with only 287 Fettlera arriving in two years. The limited flow of arrivals undermines efforts to bolster population.

Sydney America

Compulsory Unionism Debate At Melbourne Meeting

Federal Attorney General defends preference to unionism as compulsory. He doubts Labor support and criticizes arbitration courts and Wages Boards for raising workers’ wages. He calls for redirecting baby bonus funds to improve youth technical and scientific education and would abolish the bonus if it depended on him.

Melbourne Labor Party Irvine Arbitration Courts Waves

Electoral Rolls Chaos And Fresh Roll Call Demanded

Sydney report from Archdale Parkhill before the electoral commission criticizes rolls as chaotic and claims a fresh collection of names is needed. evidence cites Queensland rolls containing irrelevant names and about 2000 drafted people added to the list.

Sydney Archdale Parkhill Forlora Queensland

New Magistrates Appointed to Executive Council

Report states between zero and forty four new magistrates were appointed to the Executive Council yesterday.

Sydney Hetween Tlw Connell Vesterday

Declining Birthrate Speech From Armidale Bishop

Sydney Tuesday Bishop O'Conner of Armidale spoke with vehemence at Manila on Sunday about the declining birthrate. He warned there were more coffins than cradles.

Sydney Bisho O'Conner Armidale Manila

Farmers and Settlers Senators Choose Two Candidates

Sydney Liberals oppose the Farmers and Settlers demand to affiliate two Senate candidates as impractical yet will not wait to see who the candidates are before commenting.

Sydltvey Tunnschy Senate

Smallpox Reports Hit Sydney Area

Reports of smallpox spreading in the metropolitan Sydney area surfaced yesterday with cases noted in multiple districts. Health authorities urged testing and isolation while tracing contacts to prevent further spread.

Sydney Piresday

Country Party splits over farmers and settlers candidates

Mr Wetherspoon speaking as Glen Sammes attacked the Country Party for not acting rightly. He urged farmers and settlers' candidates to unite but warned they must resist the frether party to secure food stability.

Sydney Wetherspoon M.lc Glen Sammes

Wife accidentally shoots husband in Corown incident

Sydney report states Mrs Maffue, handling a revolver in Corown, discharged the weapon. The husband was struck in the groin and died several hours later.

Sydney Maffue Corown

Napier Shipping Store Destroyed by Fire

A large shipping store in Napier New Zealand burned down on Tuesday causing about £5000 in damage. No injuries reported and authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.

Sydneyy Napier New

Earthquake in Sicily Sparks Chaos and Rescue Efforts

Latest dispatches describe aftershocks and widespread damage in Sicily. Evacuees fled to the shore, prisoners were guarded, and relief workers tended the injured as rescuers recovered bodies in affected towns. Reports also mention unrest in Mexico and Russia with arrests for arson and vandalism.

London Sicily Nike Terrile Wolten Santa Venerina Honcardino Alsato Pascapone Trestatcent

Public Mining Battery Proposed for Forbes

A movement seeks to install a public mining battery at Forbes to boost local industry. A committee will collect mining data and draft a petition to the Mines Department via Ashburnham’s Mr A Grimm, arguing the setup could revive reef work, create jobs, and supply water to operations.

Forbes Mines Department Ashburnham Grimm Awa Lemble Hamdicap Foen

Forbes District Hospital Hosts Community Meeting and Benefit Events

The Forbes district hospital held its monthly meeting with directors including J Donaghey and G Rineted. A Harriers Club charity day on June 2 was approved. sub-committee meetings set. Matron's report notes 44 patients treated since last report and urgent drain repairs plus new carpet. Net proceeds from a recent dance and a hospital social were noted. staff pay increases and leave granted. Visiting committee named. accounts totaling 2127/1078 approved.

Harriers Harriers Club Sparta Meserk Donagher Lynch Edwards Martel Witt Morehott Prottemis Ilotance Weet Wer Nurees Gilmartin Forbes Igekes Claw Forbes Muller Vereta Orchestra Fred Flowers M.L Itbs Westetnance Horpital H. Grinm Murphy Messrs Ford Cochrane Rath Stone

Brook's Pictures Complete Change of Programme Each Night

The notice announces nightly program changes with Spencer's Famous Films featured for each performance.

Spencer

Notice from stock and financial agents on cheap loans

Btock Station and Financial Agents announce they are ready to lend at low rates on Broad Acres with £17 800 at 4 4 percent and £11 000 at 4 9 percent, up to £50 000 at a fixed rate, plus 0 percent on market value. Lending on Homestead Selections Settlement Leases and Purchases at a higher rate. All business handled with strict confidence.

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