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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
6
A Trundle report notes Saturday night rain totaling two points with a stormy sky and unusually strong winds for the area. The piece recalls a letter from the Trunsey Times writer using the name Orange who insults Trundle residents as ignorant ill mannered and selfish.
A Trundle gathering of landholders was held to discuss the Royal Commission opening in Trundle on the 14th. A committee including E Carr and F Gibson was formed to place evidence before the Commission. The meeting approved the share farming system and opposed government settlement of men on land as share farmers at the country's expense. It was agreed to ask A Coghlan to attend the Commission sittings representing the men on the land.
The Royal Commission planned to take evidence on share farming in Trundla today but did not arrive. Residents were not notified, causing a good deal of trouble. A later visit is anticipated.
Up to early Thursday morning 40 points of rain fell here. Red Cross social preparations are under way at School of Arts next Wednesday. Wooleringa links saw a dead heat last Wednesday. Private Ron Tell and Private Cantril in khaki are back from illness. Mr W Reynolds of Lake Dachurst brings cattle to Carlisle country. Mr and Mrs J Hews returned from their honeymoon. Local sportsmen journeyed to Dubbo for faces with a good outing. Prudent Prince scratched for Grenfell meeting after injuring fetlock. Mrs S Berry and Mrs Osborne organize the School of Arts ball on tre June. A new Ford is bought by Mr Peter Alles. Reverend Robertson has returned to the Post and preached Sunday night. Mrs T Diempnes sprained her ankle last week. Mrs O Shannasey of Fifield improving after illness. Mrs Lineck of Fifield passed through Trundle from Sydney where she had been holidaying.
Advertisement notes best rubber stamps in Australia with printed catalogue. Mentions linen stamps and business stamps and cites "sADVOCATE" OFFICE.
Weather has been cool with no rain. Farmers report sowing finished and crops look good. Local tennis group re-forms the Click and schedules fixtures for the season. Hospital Sports Ball and Concert profits reach £90. Infant of Mr and Mrs Walker died, prompting sympathy. Soldier’s Relief Association met and appointed local speakers. Fundraising efforts include a sale, a Red Cross event in Yarraband, and a proposed Euchre party in June. Train runs are inconsistent, and repairs paused at Began Gate. Private E Hodge and Private W Thompson are due on leave. Forsythe visited Coolanindra camp. Parkes officials and a local charity effort are noted. Dullen led Sunday Methodist service with a large crowd. Jacobs and Leander entertained, with Friday profits donated to Retailers’ Helpline. Further patriotic fundraising discussed for Mureultate.
Sunday showers cooled the air and moisture aided ploughing as 30 points of registration. A Farmers and Settlers Association meeting in the town hall chose a delegate for FP and S. urges farmer organisation to resist exploitation and imitate unions. Marriages and rumors intensify amid wartime activity.
Exzerma is described as a liquid compound non poisonous that allegedly cures eczema with rapidity and thoroughness. It claims the worst cases are cured in two weeks by simple application with a small tea-latins packet. The notice is from FIELDER Randwick Sydney offering at 5/ and 2/6.
A reorganising meeting of the Farners no Settlers Association at Pepper's Hall Tomingley on the 12th elected officers for the year. President J Sawyer. Vice-presidents M Griffin EA Millgate. Hon Secretary William Maker. Hon Treasurer Graham. Delegate to D C and Conference President. Auditor W Tink. Coghlan praised support from Thiffen McKeown Sid Albert. Copelan left for Trundle to represent farmers at the Royal Commission sittings.
The week was quiet with a rain bump on Saturday yielding 17 points of rain and a strong south west wind. Sunday and Monday nights were cold with frost on exposed water. Farmers report dry generous soil and mixed farming pace with some cold symptoms among residents. Mr J. Rogers remains at home after a Sydney trip and will report in June.
An old advertisement promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for bronchial coughs. It markets a peppermint flavored tonic claimed to soothe chest congestion and coughing attacks.
A note from Tom's Lagoon reports recent frosts and steady rain needed for crops. W. J. Collite returns from leave to resume duty Monday. Billy appears well. The Progress Committee will meet Thursday night to settle accounts from the recent picnic. A strong turnout is hoped.
Mr Justice Pring reports to the governor from the royal commission into petrol corruption. He finds no evidence against Griffith of corruption or sharing money, but cites suspicions around Morgan’s improper proposals and Reed’s inaction. Morgan faces conspiracy charges. Griffith denies complicity though suspicions linger.
A historical note explains using Formaldehyde or Formalin to treat wheat to remove smut, cheaper than bluestone. Instructions include mixing 45 gallons water with 1 quart Formalin, soaking or moistening wheat, then drying. Recommends obtaining Formalin from H. J. Fowler, chemist, Rankin Street, and notes effectiveness on oats, barley, and potato scab.
Auctioneers Wheatley Martel and J J Sheehey in conjunction with P J Bshind Peel Farm Eugewra offer the whole stock at public auction on Wednesday May 24 1916 at 11 am. High class draught horses cattle sheep and machinery including waggon harvester Massey binder McCormick binder reaper and other equipment. Also hay and harness leather gear and sundries.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers stock and station agents advertise Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros oil engines and chaff cutters Paton Burns manures Northern Assurance Co auction sales conducted across the district with agencies in Eugiwra and Egiwuera.
TRUNDLE HOTEL. Late of Western Australia, announces takeover from Mr Chris Young. New management pledges to maintain the house’s popularity with strict attention to patrons and travelers, and to keep everything up to standard.
A L Morton announces taking over Clus House Hotel from Lou Laneyrie in Hugowra district. He pledges to run the popular establishment on the best lines with Cool Table, good stabling, top wine and spirits, and 20 loose boxes. Telephone number 4 listed.
Buyers can attend with confidence as Mr P. J. Shine disposes of his farm and retires. The horses are described as second to none in the line, having been carefully bred and selected by Shine.
G T Tolhurst Bogon Gate Hotel announces its new up to date building inviting friends and the public to visit. The hotel offers ample accommodation first class table and a wide selection of wines beers and spirits with the latest conveniences.
Kelly announces he has taken over the Union Hotel Trundle with plans to run a up-to-date house offering commercial and public dining. Special attention to country patrons, free yard and ample stabling are provided.
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