Forbes Seeks Businessmen to Seize Chance to Sell Wares
As business men we know you will not miss such a good chance of bringing your wares. Everybody is urged to act, highlighting a broad call to vendors and tradespeople.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
3
As business men we know you will not miss such a good chance of bringing your wares. Everybody is urged to act, highlighting a broad call to vendors and tradespeople.
The district notes ongoing cold weather and poor stock conditions with many farmers hand feeding stock. The piece mentions the premier's visit and a dance planned for Cort Ronsett that was postponed due to illness but friend reports she is recovering.
The piece reports J T Hophert of Styall Park laid up with a severe influenza attack, Dr Bossman attended Parkes on Monday and Tuesday, and M Werbert shows improving health. It notes James M Keeownen, once of Hogan Gate now Forbes, awaiting appendicitis surgery at Nurse Kemp's hospital, with best wishes for recovery. Weather described as dry with a gloomy winter outlook.
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GOOLAGONG From Our Own Correspondent reports drought fears affecting farms in the district. A Goolagong Half Way League meeting selected two delegates to WAU. A match between Goolagong and Canowhadra was played. Canowhadra won 9 goal to none. A listed tournament is in progress and photographers are covering events. Local stock numbers remain high with attention on the Old Sheep and other flocks.
Fragmented OCR describes a town event with references to water supply, nematic fever, and a royal procession. Mentions Henaroe Shire Corwell, Pupwlay, and Prietdily Societies. Details are garbled but imply a public gathering, illness concerns, and legislative consideration.
The article notes a severe drought draining the countryside with fires, cleared land, and shortages of Jamil and Teg supplies. Farmers face idle horses, hard ground delaying sowing, and a need for earthworks on Forbes Stockinbingal rail line to provide work and feed through the winter. Government action is urged to use the opportunity.
Mr Jno Taylor Mayor of Gren Toll returns from Tasmania with Mrs Taylor after an enjoyable day abroad. Hospitalized Mr V Ul Seek of the Men's Supply Stores described as recovering, and a grant hearing scheduled for Monday. A school history program and the manager Gyte Shape of NSW return from six months away. Mrs Soape and family expected home in weeks.
A serious shooting accident occurred near Bathurst while a group including Mr Irhne Cutler the champion Kiteman and Mr Roy Gorry were present. A gun went off unexpectedly wounding Mr Gorey in the right wrist as the weapon was being prepared, with pellets injuring clothing and flesh. The injured man was transported to hospital as the others assisted.
Fragmentary OCR mentions 21 of stone created at Cockie Creek works and a parcel giving 9 mel ro te, with unreadable details. The readable facts suggest material quantities and a work site reference but lack clear actions or dates.
Parkes area notes report five horses dying after eating wheat including Claude Locutus. some animals ate bagged seed wheat at Mr Whittaker’s farm. A mare in foal to Senaria is cited as heavier loss. Nearby incidents include two boys 7 and 5 escaping injury after a crash with a horse drawn vehicle. other local events include a tire fire damaging possessions and a meeting noting Western Champion connections.
Fragmented report records a memorial for William Cobett and other local deaths, weddings, and church notices from Young area. It notes Cobett’s amputation incident, a marriage of Miss Bruce to Mr Vincent, and a long-time resident Mr Thomas Needham’s death at 80. Other items mention Rev C J Walkden Brown officiating and local residents connected to Wombat Road and Belmore.
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