Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Forbes Advocate in Forbes, New South Wales

We have pages in New South Wales

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 24, 1912

Page

5

Charities to Benefit from Wealthy Donor Scheme

Telegraphic report from Sydney states charities and philanthropic institutions in New South Wales Victoria and Queensland will receive up to 21 000 000 from the wealth of West Indian millionaire W R Wall The Premier was shown the plan and praised the generous gift The charity fund would yield about 24 000 per year for distribution and welfare initiatives

Sydney Bricay N.sw Victoria Queensland Ike W. R. Wall Morgan Milionairé

Don t Believe It Airbourne Fractured Canvass Claim

A fragment reports a delegato of a Victorian deputation saying a house to house canvass would revest vo upd Achelen in Melbourne alone. MpWatt replied that he did not believe.

Fragmentary Totaliator item from Melbourne paper

An unreadable OCR fragment from The Totalisator in Melbourne mentions Roy Mackenzie and a goal context. The text is incomplete with names and events unclear, offering no concrete outcome or date.

Fire gutting damages Penday Wickes and Nana's Copinor

A blaze gutted sheshonrma Penday Wickes and Nana's copinor wah in Melbourne last night. Damage is estimated in the thousands of pounds.

Sheshonrma Penday Wickes Nana

Lithgow Strike Aims to Free Prisoners

Ambiguous report notes prisoners at Lithgow are the subject of a strike by unidentified improvised groups seeking to secure their release. The text references labor action and prisoner conditions but lacks clear dates or organizational details.

Sedgey Shin

Income Tax Changes Highlighted in Sydney Friday

A Sydney report notes an income tax increase totaling 2.00 in the previous year as authorities consider adjustments to levy structures. Officials emphasize revenue needs and potential impact on households.

Sydney Ioan

Finger print evidence case under appeal in Melbourne

The Chief Justice reviews a leave to appeal in the Edward Markco case. The trial relied on fingerprint evidence which the court questions as reliable. The judge notes that fingerprints resemble signatures rather than conclusive proof.

Melbouran Drilay Chie Justee Ugh Court reYlasing Edward Markco

Butchers end weekend hours spark labor dispute in Sydney

In Sydney the butchers reject longer Saturday shifts as unions and workers push for shorter hours. The disruption follows Sunday closures and a push to limit overtime, with potential impact on local meat markets and customers.

Fragmented Gablegrams On European Politics And War

The jagged notes reference German Emperor relations and British and Canadian positions, mentioning hunger, conferences, and leadership shifts. Names like Metiordedt appear amid scattered mentions of Germany, Britain, and possible talks, with unclear dates and locations.

Audlvalle and Cambridgeshire Place Names in 19th Century Map

Fragmentary OCR lists places and proprietors including Lister Keye, Macartneys, Rotleway, Cruteheris, and Gregory, with references to valleys and road names. The text hints at property or street designations in a rural or provincial area, possibly enumerating landholders or locales in a historical register.

Audlvalle Rotleway Cruteheris Lieve Koyn Mordatyy Anal Val Gregory Buaniees Ub Win

Racing notes from Forbes to Wagga events in week

Sporting news from Monniquetion reports on racing at Murrinwburgilt Forbes and Wagga. Horses such as The Whiner Mount Terrell Romonia and Pun Vheon are cited with odds and results. Local riders and owners including Mr Bir nard Newell of Nanton and Billy Onjons feature amid a week of races and handicaps across Queensland and New South Wales venues.

Birnard Newell Nanton M'Lean Cowra Billy Onjons Forbes Wagga Romonia Vamiarist Gatile News Aplem Anni Bayer Amd

Farewell to Rev. Buchatan at St John’s Church

A Tuesday night function at the rectory saw Rev. Buchatan farewelled after years in charge of Chikpatinh winee Inet No vember. The event, attended by around 100, honored his administration and service as commissioner of the Bathurst diocesan fund. J Sddwarie, Forbes mayor, presented a silver water kettle and two silver vases donated by workmen. Mrs Worsniy voiced best wishes for the Rev’s future, and prayers were offered for his health, kindness, and continued service. The gathering looked forward to his return visits to Forbes and hoped for his continued involvement with the fund.

Buchatan Bas Bathurst Diocdiam J. Sddwarie Forbes Tualchaks Wiel W. We Thomson Thowisuth Ulu Cme

Dunstan Reinstated as Rector at St John’s Church

Muddled report states Rev Dunstan returns to St John’s Church amid questions of appointment and residency. Readers note lingering uncertainty over him serving in the parish and possible shifts in officiants at Ballarat and surrounding communities.

Not Guilty Plea in Forbes Mah Case at Dartinghorse

Forbes resident Scull and two others pleaded not guilty at a Tuesday hearing before Judge Murray in a robbery and assault case. Prosecution alleges victims were robbed and trousers torn during a disturbance near Chenlur Quay and Lay Wied. Jury later discharged.

Janus Sectors Thumie Owens Dartinghorse Jos Tage Murray Plumas Hat Scull Forbes Bydney

Fodder bids and fire damage loom in rural district

A local syndicate sent a representative to Sydney to obtain fodder at below market prices. He reports heavy supplies secured and notes the quality is high. In the same week, Lewban’s residence at Smithfield burned, with no insurance. The piece condemns local sanitary neglect and urges action by authorities to prevent disease and further disasters.

Sydney Puying Lew Ban James Snook Smithfield Lounell Bore Bilin Vounell Torbye Parkes Mose von Vernell Borne Sibre Council Jemalong Ulttoe

Forbes Musical Society The Pirates of Penzance rehearsal

Representatives of Forbes Musical Society performed scenes from The Pirates of Penzance at a Monday rehearsal. Vocalists and cast members delivered strong renderings with notable support from Winton Baldock, Major-General lines, and conductor Geo Morrow. Next read will be Monday at 7 PM.

Barts Kenteuen Olembern Bath Geo Morrow Jn Wark Aline Parrand Planta Balai

Por Shildren's Marking Cough av Slight, Wood teat Honpermint Cure

Por Shildren's marking cough as slight and a wood teat remedy called Hon perm int cure are noted in this brief item. It mentions a home remedy and a medical claim without detailed evidence or dates.

Labor daily paper discussed at town hall meeting

A meeting in Sydney explored establishing a Labor daily paper. J J Pattervon supported the plan amid strong attendance while Miss Maunins warned of misrepresentation and urged a broader Labor press to counter bias in NSW and Queensland coverage. The group formed a committee to study status and fundraising.

Queensland Labor Rhe Atriie Brisbane Steople Nsw Labor Harty Lwo Sbeety Sydney Tls Mila Thu Nul Shu Liebor

Church of England names and times distorted OCR fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Forbes an 11 aan and 780 yeah with names Back Yoman Rovery Dustin Gikeabine 11 an Finnd 2.90 pane Trundle 7.80 p.m. tey W. Thomson. The readable items are unclear and dated details incomplete.

Forbes Back Yoman Wii Rovery Dustin Trundle Tey W. ¥. Thomson

Presbyterian Services May Schedule Announced

May schedule lists Forbes at 11 and 7 30 with Weylong at 3 on May 20. May 26 features Empire Service at 2 and a Presbyterian Methodist service led by Rev J M Dowell.

Forbes Weylong Empire Service J.m'dowell

1601 Acres Splendid Grass and Water Near Temora

Abundant water and fencing noted for property area of 1601 acres near Temora. Describes lush grass, secure fencing, and close rail access. Miller & James advertised as agents for inquiries and purchase offers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Melbourne Roy WT Mackenzie Lorian Assembly MR Mgowen Waccuee Ivevrovo Juan Om Mexica Feollag Canada Guyal Wuyreunney Tasaarraw Ledewoue Chrae Germany Reriata Australia Oxford Monniquetion St Wien Thoaday Bug Numdhong Dart Vince Mount Terrell Forbes Jonkey Club Mavick Wlarke Power Voronite EPG Wrage Handley Murat Haiti Ithos Anat Inwanhar Forbes Police Court Wetore Meyers de Hy Hassall Amd J Wy Mills, Js Jim James Hawsoies Abslyne Weahey Hefenitinh Wilson Condobolin Malba Wupledin del Lotto Stnick Aly Oulovar Roorth ST. John's Church T. D. Dunstan Wes Dunstan Teves Howell Auten Soho Keuleh Rsiemalo Dynsma Mudge Wooulyer Ballarat Christan Forder Weilnesday A Forbes Mah Forbes Musical Society Labor Daily Paper Counel Jolf Hele Wan Une Steve Hy Lallowins Mesdamon Myer Bart [Ley) Solway Atuwors W. Tuckey Lawson R. B. Cuguuins Ty Selby JJ Batterson Venn HH. O'Shangluessy Lynes Mr Culliming Church OF England Fresbyterian Services May Methodist A. W. Fariun Advocate” Office Wongajong Georow Scott Bros New Forbes Road Grenfell PPS Fogue Bates See PAC & HL Association Watchimaking Am-Street D. Hansard Mas Leon Hansard Mowas T. S. McDade Harrington. Ltd Mit WA Malpterbon Ngonty Fine Teen Bennett & Barkell, Ltd Castleronehateot Trumph BSA Rudge-Whitworth New Hudson Motor Cycles Town Hall JT Mature Spenser Lyceum Spencer's Provines, Ltd Hee and Haar Harry Lauder Daisy Worrly Forde Gworge Hobos Achaline Tweris Victorie Moukes Wi Evans Aiuo Spencer Margaret Oatorpole Hylteprice Mintyre Mrs Bob Ryan Miss Jordan Trinity College of Music London Farrand-street M. Lee Green & Taylor Rankin Street J. Hill Eureka House Birnie Rankin Strait Bakery West J. Birnie Rankin Haglish Woleet J. Donaghey Lachlan River Cpland Trebeck, Son & CO Weaver & CO. Forben Loyly Forbus Doyle Family
Search Courier

Search the Forbes Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Forbes Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication