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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
3
Drovers panning through Baree nong must give notice at Bare nong by order of the manager. Any shooter found on Baree nong after this date will be prosecuted without respect to person or persons, uk crefoyANAGER Bareenong.
The Mignon piano has supplied to Uke Musical Public including colleges and convents for forty years. It is widely acknowledged as a reliable instrument. Samples of high class pianos are available, with purchase arrangements and a liberal allowance on installment plans.
Shanahan and Peasley advertise first class car hire with careful drivers. Amy Journey handles day and night availability with solo agents for Neekly Thread Tyrea and Tubes at Lulla Court Street opposite Albion Hotel next to AH Bank. Locations and contact numbers listed as 1 P50 2A.
From our correspondent reports sultry weather gives way to a rain shower then bright skies as a large French mail arrives. Local lads Crawford Pros Lockey Bros Hodge Neebitts Christie and others face service abroad with several in hospital. A public send-off and presentation honors Wesley Cox and includes school children performances and patriotic songs. A fund of £4 is raised by the children for soldier insurance. Local business notes include Mro A Greaves selling land and Harry Oliver about to move. G E Green & Co will visit Bogan Gate.
Goolagong residents honored Gunner Gabbet who is being re enlisted after three years abroad. A large crowd attended a farewell social with speeches by local figures and a presentation of a cheque. The event followed by notices of a plain and fancy dress ball and a successful cricket season with trophies awarded to Jack Slack and others.
An advertisement promoted Heenzo a registered essence for cough and sore throat. It claims big savings over ordinary mixtures, requires no boiling, and offers a bottle by mail from a Gow Hean chemist at 178 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
The ad promotes WEAN S TONIC NERVE NUTS to combat neurasthenia and nervous breakdown symptoms such as headaches insomnia and rheumatism. It claims the product enriches the blood nourishes the nerves and restores health. Pricing listed: small box two shillings, large box for seventeen shillings and three pence.
The notice announces a personal visit by Mr. FE Green for eye examinations at Eulercaimp's Railway Intel Consultation. The service promises a free eyesight scan and encourages attendees not to miss the opportunity.
Mina May Ann Hugo and Henry Sullivan wed at the Church of England Parkes on Wednesday. The bride wore white alk with pearl trimmings and a pale pink train, and the groom received a fur set as a gift. The couple then visited Mrs Stone’s residence for breakfast before departing for Sydney to honeymoon, planning a future home in Forbes.
At Forbes Methodist Church on a Wednesday the marriage of Elsie Carn of Bonmts and Thomas Hawke of Forbes was solemnized by Rev F Ro Rywny. The bride wore white satin with pink trim and a orange blossom wreath, escorted by Edward Kelly. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom's home with guests in attendance.
Thomas Glynn a returned solicitor faced three charges at Forbes Court. He admitted being drunk on Wednesday evening and using insulting language toward Alfred Marcus Godfrey, plus unlawfully assaulting Hayden. Godfrey testified Glynn struck him, causing a wrist fracture and facial injuries. Hayden suffered a black eye. Glynn requested remand after stating he had three stitches in his head. The magistrate granted a remand to next Tuesday. bail terms were set at 285 pounds bond and a 50 pound surety uplift.
New pictures from Lorne Pictures were shown in the town hall last week. The program includes Tie Mysterious Mrs Terry with Billie Burke and Phn Little Afterlain featuring star Stry Pickton. Other titles include Who is Ne, and a set of Far East and German exposure reels. Local proprietors report strong audience interest and more pictures booked.
A playful notice advises readers to wear comfy clothes for a brisk walk and sip hot Nip to ward off doubt about the weather. It promotes Wood’s Great Pepper Mint Cure as a warming aid before stepping out.
Seed wheat including Florence and Comeback varieties offered for sale. Samples available at W Wymer's Hairdressing Saloon in Forbes.
Messiah, Rath and Son acting for Mesers John Warling and Son announce readiness to receive government wheat shipments at Forbes in any quantity.
Machinery builders advertise complete refrigeration plants for dairies ice houses meat and rabbit freezing water cooling and various other uses. They boast economy simplicity and strong user reputation with many plants in service and stock of duplicate parts. They claim superior ammonia coils piping and engines and offer a range of steam and gas powered options.
Fragmentary notice invites readers to send tree samples to ROL CULVER at Hoffaane's Chambers Pitt Street Sydney for treatment claims. The message references mothers and begging readers to act promptly.
Traders report rabbit skins nearly unsaleable though Austen and Pratles secured a forward order at higher Ardmey values. Wool purchases to cease after April 24 amid War Precautions Act, with emphasis on stopping wool buying of any description. Fox shins hides tallow and sleep ink priced to clear, but resupply affected by wartime controls.
Sundbiy announces a wellness meeting on Friday May 8 with focus on health and well being activities. Attendees encouraged to participate and share wellness tips. Local organizers urge turnout to discuss community health initiatives.
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