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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
4
Fay and store stock sales held every Thursday at the Corporation Yards Bathurst. Pat stock sales occur at Lithgow Yards each Tuesday. Stock bales at O Connell monthly. Splendid Fabric for stock appears to be a noted listing.
A local column notes Old Orkney whiskies and distillery themes. It mentions a May event at the Press chapel, new tailoring premises on Rankin Street, and the postponement of a church opening from June 2 to June 24 due to contractor delays.
The church seeks a rector as Rev W. Puritan av treumbent receives nomination. The bishop must approve. Two congregation representatives join wardens and clergy to approve the appointment process. A parish meeting is planned at St John’s Chute on Wednesday to advance the nomination.
The Dewar Shield event at Narromine Saturday featured Hokie Narroniue Wellington Mu Dubbo and others. Wellington claimed win with 48 points while Nurros placed third as the competition tested the teams’ top players and form.
The Forbes Rifle Club held a musketry event on Saturday with results listed by grade and participant. Notable scores include Grady and Paterwa with high marks in A and B grades, and multiple shooters completing courses with varied results.
The write up notes Brooke's solid form and the team’s general fluency while praising Farrand for a steady showing. It highlights a mixed performance with lapses from Nia and Biumwinees and mentions Palm and We Bem Palm contributions impacting the lead.
At Forbes Jockey Club on Tuesday evening officers and members including A J Reymond J H Bales R B DB Reymond G Danvers Lavell A Gibbilal and others met with Reymond chaired. The minutes show two main items postponed for a June 4 meeting: show program drafting and race course lurker appointment. A proposal to invite Mr A Thorley of Hogan Gate to demonstrate his starting machine at Forbes and fund his exemption with £14 was carried.
Sydney Friday report by Mr M P Gowen notes suspension of certain members at Parliament House. Legal aspects of tre information and Crown officers receive attention. Gowen calls for forthcoming action when thaw comes to proceed.
About one thousand applications have been made for positions in the Commonwealth Bank in Melbourne. The surge reflects strong interest in banking roles and growth in the financial sector.
In Daceyville on Friday twelve cottages undergo a local experiment as part of a field test. The partial report notes ongoing work and unnamed officials overseeing the effort at the site.
Mr Grimich plans immediate action to relieve the serious condition arising from bar-bound harbors.
Auckland dispatch reports visiting ambassador Mr Enyee arriving Friday night amid wet conditions. The British ambassador at Washington is connected to the visit, as details of the itinerary unfold in the capital.
A Jameson or Jamieson named defendant pleaded guilty to using obscene language at Forbes on Tuesday night. The magistrate warned of consequences and asked about plans to leave town, noting drunkenness as a possible aggravating factor.
Defence Department statistics show cadet attendance at fudét parades far short of expectations with only about 65 percent turning up. The estimated strength appears lower than projected, indicating reduced participation and possible absenteeism among cadets.
Federal and state governments finalize agreement for inspection of all beef destined for county markets. Budney leads Friday talks. plan outlines unified standards and oversight across agencies.
A series of livestock movements shows multiple owners and routes. Sheep and cattle travel between Flemington Bundaburra Yauma Cobar and other towns with owners including Grawlin Ashcroft Strickland Gibbons Doyle Trigga and Robinson in charge throughout May.
The Royal Agricultural Society announced a raise in prize money for the next Easter Show. Details indicate a substantial increase to attract entries across events and divisions.
The Labor Council held a protest against government delays in hospital policies. Speakers criticized Premier M'Gowen and urged stepping down to allow a leader to implement the labor platform. A motion to halt death sentences for the condemned Ball was defeated 4 to 8 amid shouts from the minority.
Report from Melbourne notes a sensational gold return from wash dirt. The 17 quarter something yielded H1304k value, boosting prices to around 14 shillings per ounce and lifting the Victoria market amid widespread interest.
Quirindi coroner forwards the alleged manslaughter case against Putytok Law to higher court for trial over the death of Thomas Gallagher.
London reports a Malta arrival by Winston Churchill and Lord Kitchener for a high level conference. The note hints at international political moves, transport challenges, and potential steps to standardize defense and alliance efforts.
A fragmented report details a cricket match with Australia and Warwickshire. Highlights include Warwickshire all out for 275, Australia 1 for 82, and notable scores from players like Nourse and Brooke, with several undetermined spellings and names due to OCR errors.
Mr Ned Darey, once in Mr D J Moloney’s Forbes office, now lives at Murey, and Clive Hunter has passed exam sections. Parkes mourns the death of Robert Thomas, a Lachpiyn ship pioneer, aged 67. Sir Ryder Taber Batten-Howell and retired Major Ryder share anecdotes. A Forbes business figure, John Tavisly, opens ventures on Tukin Street. a wedding at Parles unites Nuria Stewart and Sarah Tearle Piel with a toast by Rev AW Paton.
Roman Catholic Bishop of Barburet His Lordskiy de Dunile arrives in Forbes on Wednesday night to take up duties as the newly appointed parish priest for Mudwes amid local officials. The gathering included Warden O Reanedy and Forbes Irish community members as they awaited the morning procession and dedication.
An OCR laden notice mentions Brooke, streets, and alleys in spring. references Ty Wine, pledworks, and Abus Steeples VWiewe tally. notes Kuala N60 and Culhao's Ney Juysution. describes a landlady, wide Bey hye, and Bey Bey phrases as a jumbled local snapshot of property, people, and street life.
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