Urgent appeal for Forbes Ladies Benevolent Society funds
A letter to the Forbes Advocate from Hon. Treasurer Baldock appeals for donations to support the Forbes Ladies Beneficent Society. It notes reduced aid in recent years, influenza distress, bread-winner losses, and a need for food and clothing as winter approaches. Donors are asked to send contributions to Mrs Miller at the Lands Office, Forbes, by May 30, 1919, with government subsidy on donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Advocate
Tus
Publc
Forbes and District
Forbes Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Baldock
Treas
Forbes Ladies’ Benevs- Tent Society
Mra Miiler
Lands Office
Forbes
Rainfall extends as mild weather aids water supply
Rain continues across Forbes district and surrounding areas with occasional heavy showers. The steady rainfall has alleviated water shortages, with Forbes recording up to two inches since the latest break in dry spells and reports of heavier falls near Aneny’s between Fifield and Tillamore. Local conditions suggest more rain to come.
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Tanka le
Forbes
Jetane
Old Aneny
Fifield
Tillamore
Forbes News Notes and Local Sales Update
Jottings report the sudden death of Joe Girdham's mare from water grip, Turner and Keone announce a fortnightly stock sale beginning June 7, and the Manna View sale yields a £7700 result amid owner expectations. A fire at Paleastrian leased by Wheatley damages stables and horses. beef and sheep market figures show cattle yarded at Homebush and lambs at lower prices. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised for chest issues.
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Joe Girdham
Forbes
Sus Bicinca Ag
Mesara Turner & Keone
Manna View
Palestrian
Wheatley
Unrest and sabotage mark late week in Sydney and New Zealand
The Tobacco Worker's Union plans a full walkout in sympathy with yesterday's striking girls. A high explosive damaged a police sergeant's Greymouth home but caused no injuries. New Zealand records a long standing effort for dairy export schemes. Victorian farmers oppose tariff hikes without interstate commission input. Mr Brooks of the Employers' Federation urges unity amid industrial unrest. Anepay plan designs for aftercare of discharged soldiers with special emphasis on ill health and alcohol related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Worker's Union
Greymouth
New Zealand
Belus
Brooks
Eployers’ Federation
Bocerlons
Troctor Agnew
Schorged Diuwall
Soldiera
Oth Sinte
Sunday Sport Versus a Charles II Sunday Law
An excerpt discusses a sundry ruling from England that once fined two boys 2s 6d for playing cricket on Sunday. It argues the restoration era’s Sabbath strictness is outdated and that Sunday should remain a day of innocent recreation and rest. It notes public mood shifts from Puritan restraint to leisure and criticizes reviving rigid enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gunning
Charlea II
Queen Anne
H Ellis acquires Canowindra newsagency business
H Ellis announces the purchase of the established Stationery and Newsagency from Mrs Goddard in Canowindra. He expects to maintain the valued patronage built by his predecessor H Ellis, former newsagent and stationer of Rankin Street, and notes the contact phone number 87.
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H. Ellis
Canowindra
Goddard
Rankin Street
Returned soldiers urged for road work in Forbes Shire
The council seeks names of returned soldiers willing to undertake road work in the Shire area over the next two months. Names may be left at the Shire Chambers Forbes up to 4 p.m. on 6 June.
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Forbes
Refreshment Rooms on Laghlan Street Sold to H M Ball
H M Ball has purchased the Laghlan Street refreshment rooms from J Malcolm. He invites customers to visit the shop, promising satisfaction and highlighting cigars as a specialty. The new owner will be found at the premises offering refreshments.
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H. M. Ball
J. Malcolm
Rabbit Skins Offer From Austra lian Agents Auste n and Pratley
Austen and Pratley announce a large overseas order for rabbit and furred skins. They declined many offers to secure the best supply and invite sellers to share in their good judgment. They will supply under contract and advise getting a quote before selling elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen
Pratley
Note Our Address Rankin Street Forbes
Address line reads Note our address Rankin Street Forbes with phone 236 in the local item.
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Rankin Street
Forbes
BOWLS RESULTS AND CLUB BALLOT ON SUNDAY PLAY
In the vice-presidents trophy Buckland beat E Kerlin 31 16 and Stinson beat Plunkett hi 27. F Kevin beat OBrien 76 in the CanSistency handicap. Sharp Anderson match Cobcroft Jex Muller semi final. Committee notes ballot on Sunday afternoon play. yea tally corrected to 41 to 0. No associate member voted.
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Buckland
E. Kerlin
Stinson
Plunkett
F. Kevin
O'Brien
Sharp- Anderson
Cobcroft
Jex
Muller
Turner and Keane Offer Entire Stock and Household Effects
A. Beddie, Esq. authorizes Turner and Keane to sell the entire stock including 26 young cows with calves, in calf cows, yearling cattle, two horses, carts, farm implements, pigs, poultry, teeth tools and sundries, plus high class household furniture and effects as part of the estate.
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Turner & Keane
A. Beddie
Ideal Tea Rooms Ad Promises All Hours Meals
The notice touts Ideal Tea Rooms run by Mrs O'Brien-Hay's offering meals at all hours and custom wedding and birthday cues with made to order notes. It claims choicest confectionery in town though it notes they make all others except the confectionery and advertises hot pies to build up the system and guard against the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien-Hay
Proposed Road Through Portion 75 Braulin Forbes
Department of Landa Sydney invites objections to a proposed road through portion 75 Braulin in Jemolong Shire Forbes. Gazette notice notes maps Ro 14807-1605 and outlines inspection at Crown Lands and Pallet Office. Objections to Minister for Lands due within one month for consideration.
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Department of Landa
Sydney
Parleh
Braulin
Forbes
Jemolong
Winnecedenry
Crowt Lands Office
Pallee
Arthur J. Hark
Grazing Rights Offered for Forbes Rifle Range Area
Commonwealth of Australia invites offers until noon on the 15919 129th June for grazing rights over 24 acres at Forbes Rifle Range. Details available at the Post Office and Commonwealth Surveyor General. Offers addressed to the Department in Melbourne with envelopes endorsed Offer for Grazing Rights. Highest bid not necessarily accepted.
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Commonwealth of Australia
Department of Home & Territories
Forbes Rifle Range
Fost
Uavelle
Commonwealth Surveyor-General
Trome End Territories
Pest
Melbourne
Forbes Fortnightly Stock Market Sale Aims to Attract Buyers
Turner and Keane announce ongoing sales at Forbes with cattle already booked and room for new entries. The first sale of the season is planned, hoping plentiful stock and wider attendance from districts beyond Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Keane
Agali
Wand
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Ladies' Benevolent Society
Sun
Forbes Gun Club
N. Flannery
See
Sharefarmer
T. BE. Drane
Turner & Keane, Forbes
Venables & CO
Rankin ST. Newsagency
Jemalong Shire Council
Laghlan ST
Lata Malcolm
Apply F, Rath & CO
Woodhouse
Orange Grove
Carrawoblity
J. Tyley
Farnell Street
North Hill
An. Aicorm
Forbes Hospital
Tod Pascoh
Austen & Pratley
Alec Beddie
Lachlan ST
Meagher's
Fhone 243
W.S. Ferguson
Massey-Harris
Clyde Engineering Coy
Clutterbuck Bros
Southern Cross Windmill Coy
Gaston Bros
W. Dwyer
A Duggles & Sullies
Queensland Insurance Coy
R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan Street
Alcorn
Tod Pascoe
Jas. Pascoe
Lillian
Moho
Studelaker
GAR
Martin Pymont
W. A. Foley
Forbes Literary Institute
Librar Anm
Forbes Literary Instituts
W. J. Jones
Mead
Adelaide
Launceston
Brisbane
Rockhampton
Towneville
Autehiers
Eritieco
Jj. A. Andrew
P. M'M. Glynn
Home and Territories
Forbes Fortnightly
Stoge Market
Meagher
Amazon
Manchester
John Meagher
Dove
Hughes’ Corner
Atylae
Gentlemor
Mercer
Taglan
Olskin Coater
Algo
Austen and Pratley
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