Belgian Day in Forbes Boosts Belgian Fund to £500
Forbes held Belgian Day highlighting a morning and afternoon of fundraising amid showers and sun. Youth collectors Jim Delohery Reggie Flannery Ella Thomson and others gathered money through raffles and stalls, with proceeds from champagne bets sweets and a pumpkin seed guess adding to the total. The town band cadets and local volunteers supported the event aiming to reach £500 for Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Belgium
Jim Delohery
Mrs Delohery
Jim
Delohery
Reggie Flannery
J. Flannery
Regele
Ella Thomson
C. R. Thomson
Bank of New South Wales
Raffles
Miss Whitfield
Shecutatora
W. M'Comiskey
Arthur Marlin
D. Thomas
Miss Burke
Thin Bird
H. V. Croft
Albion Hotel
The
Albion
Nown
Rankinstrest
W. Sinclair
Miss Wilkinson
Forbes Hotel
W .G. Johnson
B. J. Grinated
Wickham
Forbes Town Band
Stalls and stallholders at the fair event
The text lists multiple stallholders and helpers at a fair or market stall setup. Mrs C and Auber Jones are named along with Thea Robinson and a group of Mesdames and Misses including Lomge muir J Robinson E Weaver J Hill Hunter and Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auber Jones
Laweets
Thea Robinson
Mesdames Lomgemuir
J. Robinson
E. Weaver
J. Hill
Misses Hunter
Misses Burke
Donations Listed From Mission Fundraiser Event
A donation list records contributions for a district school concert and patriotic pictures held at Redgerabong Hall. Names include Mrs R. K. Rawlins, Mrs Gillin, Miss Crippin and many helpers such as Miss Linda Hegarty Milas Gorman Miss Burt Mollie Merritt plus cadets Fraser Paterson Thomas Wilks Ells Thomson Williams and Ruby Bartley. Amounts appear in pounds shillings and pence with the total noting several small gifts and bottles of champagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippin
Linda Hegarty
Milas Gorman
Burt Misa Mollie Merritt
T. P. Mark
Philip Jones
Cadow
Redgerabong Hall
Messrs
Reymond & Sons
J. Baldock
Ht. V. Croft
Albion
Dave Master
Jim Delohery
Mies
Freda Stitt
Wandary
Foo
Sivsrs
Phillipe Case M. Brown
Fraser & Paterson
Thomas Arthur Wilks
Mies Ells Thomson
Williame Misa Madge
A. J. Reymond
Ruby Bartley
Ponent G. Bolam
Gunn & Morrison
A. O'Brien
Cadet A F Jones Sues Cadet T Webb in Disagreement
Cadet A F Jones engages Cadet T Webb with other listed individuals and small sums noted among recipients. Messrs B P White & Co, Mr F L A Helnks, Mr T W Bolam, and Mrs Reades contribute amounts in the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Jones
T. Webb
W.L. Skinner
Mesers
B. P. White & Co
A. Heolnks
T. W. Bolam
Mra Readesi Cecce Snes
Value of coins and notes collected Saturday revealed
The collectors on Saturday tallied different notes and coins with pennies topping the list as the highest valued unit received, followed by other currency types. Details show penny totals leading the overall take and hint at a broader breakdown of coins and notes collected.
Auction sale realises £75 17s in front of hotel
Mr T Garnsey conducted a successful sale for the fund at the Vandenberg Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Bidding was brisk. items returned for resale extended the sale, with a high bid of £5 for an autoharp. Turkey, canaries, bags flour, a doll and other goods fetched modest sums, while many buyers who purchased later returned items. The event total reached LT B I /-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Garnsey
Messra
W. K
Hugh Stitt
J. B. Reymond
Bons
Myra Seward
W Heinke
Sylvia Hooda
C. ‘Leel
Fennie
Harrison
H. Green
A. Hadalle
F. Bly
Dr. Delohery
BR. Strickland Ea
Dr. Broadbent
Hd.Grinsted
Mr Hayes
H. W. Thatcher
A. J. Ballock
TL Brook
W. Pennington
F. Kevin
Speck
W. Ed. Marsh
Martin Bros
T. Field
J. J. Sweeney
Grand Total Earns Confidence From Treasurer
The grand total stands at £427 so far, with treasurer Mr Thomson confident £500 will be realized once all items are in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Forbes District School Concert Aims to Boost Bel gian Day
Rain dampened attendance yet Forbes District School concert at the town hall drew a well filled crowd and over £40 in takings. Headmaster Mr G F Longmuir praised the organizing effort with special commendation for Miss Mitchell and the teaching staff. The program, though varied, left the audience with pleasure and teachers satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elven
Popila
Forbes
G. F. Longmuir
B.A. A.T.C. Lyd
Mias Mitchell
Roll of Honor Details Forbes War Wounds
Wounded list from Forbes includes Trooper Clarence Browne son of local manager at Wright Heaton Ltd and Trooper Cassimir Combe who volunteered from Forbes. Ex Forbes boys A W Dunne P F Dunne and Corporal Bert Davis also wounded. Browne and Combe were in the 2nd Battalion with unclear injury details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Browne
Wright Heaton, Ltd
Forbes
Dardanelles
Browne
Cassimir Combe
Trooper Combe
A. W. Dunne
P. F. Dunne
Tom Dunne
Hotel Victoria
Bert Davis
Masara Ino, Meagher & Co
Small Debts Court Docket At Forbes Morning Session
Cases heard in Forbes Small Debts Court this morning include Municipal Council versus W T Read over sanitary service with verdict for amount and costs. Michael Leavy and Philp Strickland involved in goods sold for £10 2s 4d, verdict for amount with costs. Michael Lee versus FL Aplett in Eugowra resulted in verdict for amount with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Small Debts
Municipal Council
W. T. Read
Michael Leavy
Philp Strickland
Michael Lee
FL Aplett
Eugowra
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Jame Acheson
In loving memory of Elizabeth Jame Acheson who departed this life on May 18 1914. Gone but not forgotten. Her life was all love and labor. Her heart for her family beat true. She cheerfully did her duty. Inserted by her husband Robert Acheson and her sons John Hugh and Thomas Acheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Acheson
John
Hugh
Thomas Acheson
Unclear fringe schedule notes from parish events
Fragmentary OCR lists times and speakers including Forbes and Rev J Calder along with locations like Bedfern and Fernbong. The readable items show two services or sessions at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. plus a 2 p.m. credit, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
Social fundraiser for Wandary School Patriotic Fund
Event at Mr M Doyle's residence Grawlin on Wednesday June 2 1915 to aid Belgian relief fund. Proceeds go to Belgian relief. Gentlemen pay six pence. ladies provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandary School Patriotic Fund
M. Doyle
Grawlin
Infant and cadet concert features a patchwork march and a near miss
The program blended songs and rifle drills with acts by boys, girls, and infants. Highlights include Tipperary by the boys with Bert Sayers and Ned Hayes leading, the “March of the Allies” by the girls, and a near accident during the first tableau “Unconquerable” that reduced the tableau sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipperary
Bert Sayers
Ned Hayes
Loxley
Heather Kinnaird
Harding
Te School
Will Harrison
RF. Anderson
BLA
Longmuir
Bhaw
Audet
Beale
Miss Mitchell
Miss Robertson
Belgium
S. Broom
Australia
Glory
Nominations and Programs For Principal Events Declared
The notice splits Nett proveeda between Parkes District Hospital and the Belgian Fund. Nominations for two principal events announced for Monday May 17 with closing Friday May 21. Other nominations close Monday May 24 at 4 p.m. Special trains from Forbes Hack Day depart 12.5 and return 5.20 p.m. A G F Bollinger secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes District Hospital
Mt Ybatv
Wolebs
Forbes Hack
Bollinger
Notice warns trespassers at Burrawang and Walla Walls leases
Notice warns any person or persons trespassing on Burrawang freehold land and Durrawang Lagoon against shooting fishing or watering stock with gates locked. It states trespassers will be prosecuted and stock will be impounded. signed by C H Edols Burrawang and Geo M Crowe manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon
Burrawang
Durrawang
Edols
Very Darth
Walla Walls
Geo. M. Crowe
Boot Shop and Saddlery Sold With Reduction Sale
Announcement that the boot shop and saddlery business is sold with a genuine reduction sale at the Canberra Boot Store starting Saturday next and running until May 21 1915. Outstanding accounts must be paid before the end of the current month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mellor
Canberra
Fashionably Cut and Perfect Fittlog Suit Offer
A large stock of new saltings has been unpacked offering ladies a tailoring service with fashionably cut suits. Only one class of workmanship is claimed THE BEST.
Wirth's Mammoth Show Featuring World-Renowned Acts
The advertisement proclaims a premier all-star program with top circuses from around the world. Acts include Manimo the Deunk on the Wire, Massa Mamev the Russian Cossack, The Homaz Trio, Francesco the Parisian dancer, Stampens the Steel Skinned Man, Foolish Ford, Rowland Family Acrobats, Joey and Geor ge the clowns, Flying Codonas, and Wirth's Doy from Australia. Admission to the combined show with reserved chairs ranges from 3 to 4 shillings, with a huge menagerie open from 4 to 3 for lion cubs and Juma the baby elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
Manimo
Deunk
Massa Mamiev
Homaz
England
Franceco
Stampens
Ford
America
Rowland
Joey and
Gehorge
For Sale Cottages in Forbes Streets Grenfell Parkes
For sale several cottages in Grenfell and Parkes streets Forbes offered cheaply by M Lean and Co Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell and Parkes Streets
Forbes
Cheap
Fox
M'Lean & Co
Orange
For Sale Town Residences and Farms in Orange
For sale items include town residences small farms and orchards in a cool climate. M Lean & Co in Orange invites interested buyers to bend for particulars about homes cheap and orchard holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Lean & Co
Orange
Clothing and Camp Kit Auction Notice
Articles of clothing jewellery and bedding along with camp kit will be sold as described. Lane may be inspected at the room above the salon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Hean’s Essence touted as cheap cough remedy for families
A set of customer testimonials from New South Wales praise Hean’s Essence as a superior cough and cold remedy. The ad claims one bottle makes a pint of mixture, saves money, and relieves throat irritation, with directions on the label and purchase through chemists and stores in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Trunkey
N.S.W. Oe
G. W
Chemis
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
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H. Edols
D. Nicolas Ale Eiele
al Mesarg
Weaver & A
Joseph Doris Gies
Arthur Colgan
A. A. Grimm
M.L.A
Arthur Sam Petes
John Robinson
T. J. O'Neill Ouhnanyee
Rk, Rica
Ode
E. J. Smith
Ea Ceynes
J. Casserley Feneae
L. W. Dawson
EH. FH. Day
Reg. Coward
Jag. Quirk
M. Slater
T Haheay
Ke, Harris
T. M'Murray
Wm. Parker
J. Davison
R. Shelton
Burns
BE. White
J. B. Farrand
John Baillee
Heetor Rutter
John Cooper
N. J. Radnedge
J. Wilhiams
W, Garnsey
R. B. Rawlins
Gurmsey
Primnery
Pat Caldwell
Maloney
Meagher
Coudcroft
Cobcroft
Baldock
Calder
Baldock & Calder
Mra Styehe
Edna Baldock
M. Dowling
Street
R. KE. Rawlins
Gillin
Raffles and Collections
Abe E Ben Penne
Turkey
District School
Roll OF Honor
Presbyterian Church
Sheriff-atrest
Parkes Jockey Club (Regiatere
A. P. Mellor, Forbes
Jas, Maguire
Templar Street
Bonningtons
F. Rath & Co
General Smiths
Grinsted
Lachlan Street Newsagency
Spalding
Harrington
Photographuo
E. J. Grinsted
Forbes Garage
A. E. Peppercorn
Wirth Bros. Ltd
Circus & Menagerie
Inbar Railway Station
John Smith
Court House
Roomboe Salon
A. S. Wickham
Fubile
Humbers Ltd
Motor Hous Ltd
Balfour Street
Ball & Welch
George Street
Coobe
Teta
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