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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
6
Fragmented report describes dull cold weather, heavy rain, and scarce feed for livestock affecting farms. It mentions crop and stock losses, rising prices, and a prolonged drought relief plan discussed by local authorities and residents. The piece references community notes and upcoming events amid economic strain.
Grenfell Supire Day proved a grand success with a Royal Mall gathering supporting the famous patrione funda. Dignitaries including Rev. E Walker and Rev. G As IMM spoke as a large procession toured the town. Auction gates yielded substantial funds and gifts flowed from locals to Miss Ela shot Stay Browne and others, with the Crentell Rinfire Beague organizing a wide community celebration.
Last week a heavy rain fell across the township boosting crop growth on higher lands. The ladeschool children celebrated with salute to the old flag and Union Jack, while funds were raised for Belgian relief totaling £2 0s 3d from the day’s proceedings.
Valedictory banquet and social to be hosted by Mrs William Todd and family at the School of Arts Trundle at 8 30 p m. All friends invited. Signed J H Pearce Soint Han Saes.
Mr Taylor becomes secretary of the Farmers and Setteey section succeeding Mr T. Melliday. Town reports no word on shows or races this year. Ambler's Picture Co. to present entertainment Saturday night featuring A Tale of Two Cities. Influenza is widespread, many sick in hospital. The flying squad continues drills and lectures with growing attendance.
Yarrabanda members from Lachlan District meet at Condobolin to endorse resolutions on honorary duties for a Peace official, protest commodity seizures, amend the State Electoral Act for preferential voting, fence wheat-employment sidings, improve water for passengers, align tax and rail procedures, and adjust stock carriage rules.
A 12 year old girl Randall died 45 hours after being crushed by a wree while carrying lunch to her father at Yarrabandai. She died at Parkes hospital. Other casualties include Darken of Parkes among the wounded at the Durdan len. The article also notes the death of John Thornbury aged 65 and lists surviving relatives. Parkes raised £500 for Belgium driving a large procession with local groups and a Belgian flag seen at the showground where £100 was raised and street collections brought in £58.
A pony race meeting at the local racetrack Tuesday raised funds for Belgian aid. Despite cold conditions a crowd enjoyed races including Many Colors winning the dual and Australian Mecmal winning the Telal Stakes. Notable results included Liveratte Welne second in the Pare well Handicap and Ora overcoming Glait Things to win the Fave. Canowindra residents pledged 40 to 25 pounds each to boost the fund, with expectations the money market might ease after the event.
KHLLY announces near Trundle that the Union Hotel will be run as a thoroughly modern house with up to date public dining rooms and full conveniences for country visitors. Free yard and commodious facilities promised to locals and travelers alike.
Lowing and Co and Bogan Gate stock and station agents announce the purchase of the Dustness of Lowing and Co and will continue trading under the old name. Correspondence invited from the public and surrounding district. Thos J Martin.
Auction sales conducted by Massey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros Ot Magines Chalf Cutters Paton Hinras Manures Northern Assurance Coy across the district. The notice lists participating agencies and implies a sale period within the region.
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