Smeaton son wounded by gunfire in the leg
Personal notice reports Chun nel Jack Smeaton wounded in the leg by a gunshot. Family and friends hope for better news as military authorities confirm the injury.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
6
Personal notice reports Chun nel Jack Smeaton wounded in the leg by a gunshot. Family and friends hope for better news as military authorities confirm the injury.
The Rufowra branch held a general meeting in Lith Niist on Saturday evening with T. Boyd as president and several members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. a financial report was presented. officers and committee members were elected and delegates named for the district council at Forbes on May 1 and the annual conference in Sydney in July.
The annual Trundi School of Arts exhibition drew a large crowd with lush flower displays and prize tables. Proceeds, totaling about 2950, were pledged to the Red Cross fund as visitors admired chrysanthemums, carnations, roses, and exotic arrangements across many stalls while judging rewarded notable growers and collectors. News also notes a death in the district and a later donation to Red Cross headquarters.
Local notes report summer workers returning to Goolagong and Forbes visitors, with racing at the Trundle racecourse on June 6. Auctioneers Cahill & Betchell promote stock sales, while a Bank of NSW clerk suffers injuries from a fall. Specialist Mr J E Green will visit the Trundle Hotel to offer free eye checks.
Geddes Federal Meat Mart Trundle issues a brief note to Trundle residents advertising no supply limits, best quality guarantee, and moderate prices. Roy Geddes signs with a phone number, urging local patronage and personal order attention.
Weather notes a northerly wind, dust clouds, and a light rain with a minor downpour. Local items report Mr W. G. King visiting from Traversdale and moving to Queensland, a recovering Mrs Constable Senr, and a planned district ball. Red Cross donations include clothing and medical supplies from Mrs S. Brown and others.
Sales conducted in any part of the district on up-to-date lines. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
Wheatley and Martel Agencies conduct sale events across the district featuring Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Burass manures and Northern Assurance Co products.
Notice fragment indicates Boon Gate entry. page reference suggests continuation on Page 3 with local news updates.
Gahill and Petchell Auctioneers announce sales across the district with stock and property lists available on request. Dalgety and Co. Ltd. mentions liberal advances on wool and stock. Correspondence invited.
The Trundle Hotel resumes operations with best liquors and a crowd table. It promises all the comforts of a modern hotel for the public.
G T Tolhurst announces the opening of his new up to date hotel building offering five class tables ample accommodation and a full range of wines beers and spirits to greet old and new patrons and friends.
Local Agency for the Northern Assurance Co lists goods including stock, live stock, and accident policies under the Bogan Gate entry. Contact via PHONE 5 for details and availability on the sale items and property listed.
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