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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
4
It is notified that Mr Hay mond Meillon solicitor formerly of Jerriderio has joined in partnership. The practice carried on by me will be continued as Robinson and Melllon at Metropolitan Buildings Temple Street Forbes from February 18 1518.
Prospectus requests applications to the Principal for a thorough modern education in a splendid climate at a fine house with grounds in Saint Helier, Orange. The text mentions a 4.5 designation and refers to power level notes and a Touve tweet.
The notice lists publication slots for The Forbes Advocate issued Tuesdays and Fridays with no ads booked for a period. It includes subscription rates per quarter and year, both in advance and booked, under proprietor Brownhill.
Mir VW inspector of works reported the aims and directions of an inspection of dairy facilities. The Milking Gown Spectator noted conditions as good or dew with issues in leaks and orderly maintenance.
The War Service Committee convened on Wednesday to discuss welcoming returned soldiers and arranging quarterly events. Mr Scutt and Lie Red Crowe Society are involved, with plans for a formal reception and support activities led by local volunteers and Messrs Meddie and J. Bran Mot.
A distorted report from Warr Bers ben Vunuintee notes a meeting on Treilay evening. The motion to authorize a medal and related items appears carried, with references to service, retreat, and a local committee.
Tenders accepted at Forbes Council meeting include W Bailey for twenty cords of wood at per cord for the wunitury depot and G Chambers for fencing at Buandaburre crossing. payment not specified. Also approved work on South Condobella road with a 06 per chain rate for supplying and placing stays and running wires through a culvert.
In Wednesday play Bath and Mirrington beat Broderick and Coberott 30 24. Gaymard and Boyne lead Grinsted and Jones 21 10. Kevin and Hansard forfeited to Nelson and Donamhey. In the championship Muller and Welohery play tomorrow.
A young heir to vast wealth marries a girl before war. He fights near Belgium and dreams of return. she dies from shock in Meantime his heir grows up unknown as the sole successor to Lord Hurkden’s fortune. The tale screens at Brook’s Pictures featuring Charlie the Swagman.
The Merry Mashers tour features 16 artists including the American step dancing marvel and Jap the wizard. Patriot songs and tableaux promise inspiring performances as bellringers receive standing applause nightly. A leading professional group chosen from America's top talents with many seen in film dramas. Tickets priced 1 shilling and 2 pence, children half price.
The annual Town Band ball at the town hall on Wednesday evening was a big success with SEL digren's orchestra providing music and a programme outside before the dance. Supper was excellent and reflected credit on the Indies. A waltzing competition was won by Mr and Mrs Harmon, Mr T Merritt.
A local alderman W D Geddes known as Private Bali Geddes plans to join the front. The article praises his readiness and enterprise while noting his family and business obligations as he volunteers for military service.
Yesterday's rainfall figures from multiple districts list amounts for Anglesey Hurrawang Darce hong Blinks Bennie HO Boydin Bown Gate Co Bergen Pork tiv Bedgerabong Carrawobby Cormnelin Caduw Cowra Darogbalpie Eugowrn tid Eu long Forbes Ile Yarraat Geeron Grove Mill St Ineh Bower Kayrie Jumalonge Manna Moobone Pine Park Trafrio Lands Peak MM Markes Hesehank Palladiins Wehfi Wowingragong Wilto Warroo Ot Wilbertroy B4 Walle Willain Yiurmowonga Yurneena and others.
The article notes 2400 sheep processed daily at The Meat Works and hundreds of men employed, detailing uncertain conditions and a push toward safe operations amid growing industrial activity in Forbes. It mentions future importance of the industry to the town’s electric city status and the need for continued employment stability.
Fragmentary text references unnamed lines, places, and persons in a historic setting. Specific names, dates, or outcomes are unreadable, yielding a tenuous, non-assertive glimpse of a possible battle or line deployment with no verifiable details.
Mrs Jessie Emily Nock faced a will dispute in Sydney Probate Court as the case to probate Edward Nock of Forbes proceeded. Witnesses described family relations and the late hotelkeeper's stern attitudes, with testimony about his treatment of a foster son and wartime enlistment pressure.
The report summarizes confusion over promises made at the Recruiting Conference, with statements from Mr Watt and Senor Russell noted. It covers wartime recruitment figures for Armidale and Tamworth, government shipbuilding plans, and political friction between the Commonwealth and States, including Senate moves and related protests.
The Forbes frontier area reports Pvt. James P. Jeffs missing and Pvt. Richard Sania gassed. Enlistee Don Herborn passed medical tests, while Jemalong Shire official H Noakes attends a Sydney conference. Local soldiers cited include Hennessy Bourke Sivaker Turner Taylor Beiwart Mackie Hell Crowe with related letters and deaths.
Scattered notes report a mixed local scene. An auctioneer pair from Loeco Pare sell stock and household effects at Vines Eugowra, May 20. Sheep numbers rise with loans and farm activity noted near Thorney and Sydney observers. Community meetings discuss seed donations for settlers and a Farmers Association appeal. A theatre performance day ends with positive reception from the Model orchestra.
The pamphlet by Prince Lichnowsky, former German ambassador to Britain, argues German foreign policy resisted British peace efforts before World War I. It traces GermanAustria relations, Balkan tensions, and the ultimatum crisis, concluding Germany bears responsibility and predicting a postwar world order dominated by Britain, France, Russia, and Japan.
The Hayseeds return with a new comedy The Hayseeds Come to Sydney showing how Dad Mum and the family travel to Sydney and win big sweep money. Don’t miss Charis Chaplin at the town hall every Saturday with racing gossip and tailor notes.
George Christian an elderly Forbes resident known as Old George died at Forbes Hospital after a long illness. He once salvaged a vessel near Australia by volunteering to dive through steam and water to fix a jammed engine valve, an act praised by the captain as saving the ship. Burial was at the Catholic cemetery after a church service led by Rev. Father O'Brien.
Lieutenant Baldock of Forbes, son of Mr and Mrs Ballock, arrived home with his parents after over two years of active service. He has been wounded, endured heavy shell damage, and faced severe strain while in action. He is on twelve months furlough and may return to the front if fit. He was twice recommended for the Military Cross.
Western stock sale at Condobolin yesterday lists buyers Pilling Troudie Litxow Raed BRS J Newh Busowrn Pagan Cuwrn Lath ow 1473 1080 Aad OM Campbell Wowr tay T. J Tout Condobolia 28/7 87 w hled Wr sori J Poole Condobolin 7 x weogaeT Fox r Tatt For Bronehlal Coughs take Woode Great Peppermint Cure 1/6 and 2/9.
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