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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
2
It is notified that Mr Rigs mond Meillan, solicitor, has joined partnership with the author. The practice formerly carried on by the author will be continued at the Metropolitan Buildings Forbes under the name Robinson and Meillon. Dated February 18, 1915.
A meeting of the Railway League was held in the Connell Chambers last evening. Attendees included Albert Bennet, Mr Bonnell, Mr Mesure, Mr Thomas, Mr Woolf, and Mr Thomson. Funds raised totaled £7 16s for luncheon pies for children and £7 for other expenses. It was decided to remain in joint venture funding the catty front works and a banquet was planned with a special vote to remit the dinner costs.
Abgheney Webster, returning winner for Ashburnham, reverses prior stance endorsed by the Chief official and supports establishing a polling booth at Wyalga. The shift reflects a change in approach to local election logistics and access.
A Colle piel medical case notes skin irritation on a triad patient taken to Aileannra for care. Blisters appeared and faded over weeks, with the girl experiencing irritation while in Sydney. Doctors described the condition as non economic and noted persistent skin irritation.
A local notice announces an auction sale of land held by Walter Kelly and others on a specified Saturday. The property is described with a millage and title details, with proceeds benefiting the listed heirs and owners. Bidders are advised of conditions and the viewing location at the stated address.
A damaged notice announces a clearing sale at Eugowea on Wednesday March 2, with items from Wongewea and Alpine sellers. The advertisement promises reliable attendance and features Sheehy Wheatley Martel of Bucowro as the local agents handling bonds and arrangements.
A chaotic scene described in OCR text shows youths throwing objects leading to police involvement. The passage notes a boy being harmed and later handed to parents for care, with police remaining vigilant to prevent further incidents.
William Hart held the bad man title as Roy Stewart races Hart for the west honors. The Bond of Fear, his first triangle flye reeler, screens tomorrow night at Brook's Pictures. A two reel Keystone Triangle The Sultan's Wives shows Keystone beauties in the Palace pool and harem scenes. Pathe News and three other pictures complete the program.
The Forbes Advocate urges the council to grant Alderman Geddes a leave of absence rather than hold a by election. The paper notes other councillors at war have previously received leave, and argues the action would be legal.
The Immortal The Hayseeds Come to Sydney screens Thursday night at the town hall in an immensely popular piec ehousehold tale. Dad Mum and the whole family travel to Sydney for a sweeping adventure that has delighted large crowds in cinemas.
Saturday afternoon news reached Mr and Mrs M George of Furry Road Forbes that Private Cecil Francis M George age nineteen from Forbes had been killed in action in France. He enlisted 1917 after parental consent and sailed from Liverpool in November, serving in the Great War. His parents and Whit residents hold his memory in high esteem and mourn a brave son.
Fragmented text describes names, places, and events around a court proceeding. Mentions Red Cross, William, Forbes, Ferbes Court, and a remand until today. Includes scattered phrases about selling, chains, and an arrest or detention context without clear sequence.
A fragmentary report outlines hospital nurse Crowther and Miss Nelson among candidates in a local carnival election. Vague references mention Brook’s Pictures, Miss King and Miss Flint as others, with crowd attendance noted and claims of campaign events and social gatherings.
Mr Jox resumes duties after illness. John Meagher on a side periodical visit to Forbes. Private John Math reports a successful voyage from Fremantle conveying returning Australians including Private Styles, George White, Victor Taylor and himself arrived at the West Australian park. Louw Vandenberg in hospital at Orange, hopes to recover. Private J B Scott leaves Forbes after final leave. Sister M Benedicta, formerly Lorna Underwood of South Forbes, now at Trangie convent. Trinity College exam accolades noted for Mrs and Mrs FP Underwood’s daughter, and a sermon address about the late Private Albury Janes. List of wounded and killed service members follows, including Private Thomas Ellis Cowral, Private Ernest Calder dale, Sergeant William Musses, Private Malachi McLedd, Private Frederick Ray Orr, Private Arthur Taylor, and others.
A garbled local page recalls Missed events in the Wilted Empire Day service at Fortes and nearby towns. It mentions Rev J T Thor and Rev Reginall Swany, a reader in Vileborio, and Witl End, plus weather notes, sales, and health advice including Buckland Great Peppermint Cure.
Members of the Forbes PLAS consider changing Grenfell show dates after a received letter from the Grenfell show secretary. The group debates altering the September schedule and confirms two weeks’ delay. discussion includes Secretary Edwards and others.
Alderman W Geddes on final leave departs this afternoon by train for camp. At a Forbes gathering Deputy Mayor M Donnell and others bid him bon voyage and express pride in his service to Australia and the King. Geddes, with a young wife and child at home, is praised for duty and character as he heads to the front.
General French issues proclamation alleging pro German conspiracy in Ireland and promises voluntary enlistment to avoid conscription. Dublin reports about 300 arrests including Sinn Fein leaders De Valera and Countess Markievicz. Police raid Sinn Fein headquarters seizing key papers as shockwaves hit Dublin Belfast and Cork.
The Sydney telegram reports Australia Day funds total £202,000 with 118,018 enlisting in New South Wales, while war leadership stresses national unity. Ministers deny dissent in the National Party amid Labor outlook on postwar governance and public debate on strategic islands in the Pacific.
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