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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
Turner and Keane offer station and farm accountancy services including auditing inventories and general accountancy work. Monthly renderings and income tax returns prepared.
An advertisement touts Ladies' and Gents' Hair Brushes of sound quality, claiming long life and sound economy. Prices range from 5 to 17/6 each, with cheaper grades available.
A brief item touts a desirable residence with excellent climate and location, noting spacious grounds and a well maintained estate. The listing emphasizes modern education opportunities and a thriving AM program as appealing features for prospective owners. The tone mirrors a veteran real estate advertisement from a bygone era.
Mr A W Muir tendered his resignation as Forbes town hall caretaker on Tuesday night and the board accepted it. Applications are invited for the position with preference to returned soldiers if all else is equal.
A Tuesday shower produced 23 points of rain at Forbes and 36 at Parkes with Conundobolfu Gy and Cowra at 18. A Wednesday afternoon thunderstorm added ten more data points. The rain will help crops endure a bit longer.
Captain Boddy reports communication with military authorities about welcoming the returning Anzacs. Authorities state the Forbes arrangement to hold a welcome within days of the men's arrival will not interfere with other plans to greet them at dinner.
A benefit program for Luc aboyve features Fox film Her Greater Love at Hrouh’s All Tires. Lorne Pictures forgoes Monday show to avoid competing with the War Service Committee event at Brook’s Pictures, boosting attendance.
An examination process begins Monday at Forbes Gi triot school with about 60 boys and 50 vendors in the race. A committee of Reva Swyny Mirrington Thorburn Father OBrien Mesdaniel WP Stunter W A Garting C R Pha hon Te Kinnairdwill oversee the proceedings.
Contested tourist pride in Queensland and a clash at Cairns where Sergeant Major Barnes confronted insults toward the flag. Heedless taunt about Flynn’s Flag led to a confrontation. medical aid and first aid were required after the altercation.
Messra J. and N. Talwee bring a new comedy company to the town hall for a show titled Turn to the Right on Tuesday. The plot follows two American crooks who learn to turn to the right through humorous missteps and a display of Christian spirit, with farce and wit driving the performances.
The West Ven District met at Wellies to discuss ministerial shifts. Rev G and Waein-Purner were noted, with two ministers invited for mission service. Walkien-Brown accepted a fifth year in Orange, while deliberations considered new revenua and appointments. Representatives debated staffing, future titles, and a plan for conference advancement.
W. H. Bruce the Peoples Tailor announces Mr Loo will visit Hotel Australia Forbes for a brief stay before Christmas. Customers advised to call early for fittings, with Sulta 49/6 to 6/6.
On Tuesday evening at the Methodist School Hall Rev. G A Holland of Cobar Tibooburra and Willamulka will deliver an address titled The Way back Minister and some of the things he sees and does. The lecture should be well worth hearing.
Forbes leading jeweler A Hansard has bought extensively and is showing one of the best assortments of white brush ware ever seen in Forbes. New lines arriving daily.
Mr and Mrs J J Flannery leave Forbes by train for Melbourne to view the Cup race. Miss Rutie Stella Henry, formerly of Orange, dies in Sydney. many Forbes friends recall her social circle. Corporal Reg Prow, wounded and a POW in Germany, was previously listed as missing. Private J J Styles admitted to Tidworth Hospital England with pneumonia. A quiet wedding unites Mervyn Hurst and Maude Betland at Parkes Road. Sydney will be the Hurst residence. W E Luthie to be assisted by Rankin Street in the near future. Ted Yous moves to Sydney to join his brother in a store. Albert White to join T Pensley’s new business, both formerly with Luthie. The Hull Bulletin notes the Dathwart advocate started 1948 with a court action, and the Pathurst Press took the lead with William Farrand overseeing the pay book. Mrs Stibbard of Rankin Street sustains burns in a gas-stove accident. she recovers. Mrs Buckley, sister-in-law of Dr. Moloney of Forbes, dies in Sydney. funeral notices confirm. Privates Walter J Styles, Walter L Gitn Whirkent, Corporal Fine tick G Allison, Private Ernest Roy Adame, Corporal Alex Conte, Corporal Dow ephot Flore Kondobolint, Private Vivian Ko Por lun Milvale, Sergeant Cart Witt sew Marker, Corporal Olaf F Olsen, Private Thomas H H Powell, Private Phil Hip J Radnedge. The residents previously lived in Forbes.
Local briefs report forthcoming court items and public notices for Forbes region. Items include a Tuesday court session, bids for property sale, notices of a charity event and dance, new postage stamp availability at Forbes post office, and local business chatter about cherries sent to Sydney and railway fare adjustments.
Sydney reports war loan totals of 43 423 275 pounds and state revenue gains of 283 894 pounds in October plus 1 404 681 pounds over four months. Federal Treasurer outlines income tax changes raising rates and lottery tax, with a 62 percent note. Walter Fraser, railway clerk, dies at home with wife found dead. he left a will to kill his wife and self. A National Party Parliamentary Committee forms to cooperate on country interests without harming government or party.
A writer argues for freezing ground to manage Forbes deep- lead mining. He proposes first determining the deepest level, sinking a suitable shaft, freezing the wet drift to build concrete walls, forming a chamber with a pumping plant to remove water, and advancing drainage safely while noting limited profitability.
Private Tom Cripps writes to Mr and Mrs Thomas Cripps of Forbes sharing his on and off duty in France. He mentions air battles, a French pilot, and the WAACs doing war work. He notes letters from home are delayed and reflects on a difficult pace and claustrophobic surroundings.
C O Buckland supplies the material for summer outfits with a focus on cool comfort and precise fit. The firm promises thorough knowledge of customer requirements and invites orders now.
Condobolin residents report wounded soldiers including Private AG Turner with mild back wounds in Manchester and Lance Corporal H E Willard seriously wounded with lung injuries. A village soldier earned the Military Medal at Villers-Bretonneux. The Condoboe Cooees dance raised nearly £20 for front line recognition. Local girls’ club grows to 40 members as crops suffer and drought persists. Municipality and shire honor flags exceed quotas, aided by Matchett of Borambil Station who donated 7000 to Stillmore recruits. Several residents in blanket land with no serious cases. J A Rawsthorne recovering from a broken ankle.
At Forbes Court yesterday the defendants J W Mills Henry Webster and Michael Conroy pleaded not guilty to a public nuisance charge. Constable McGannon and others testified to Conroy's drunken behavior at Morgan's billiard room near Flannery's hotel and his lack of steady work. The magistrates warned Conroy and advised him to leave town. he faced potential confinement but was given a one week cooler sentence with a warning to depart.
Forbes Council debated gas production for about ninety minutes. Alderman Webster highlighted 10,562 feet per ton as the annual average, noting high coal and wage costs dragged the gasworks into losses, while a newer generative furnace showed gains. The discussion covered management, wiring, location issues, and calls for a free hand to manager Bardsley.
Reuter reports Turkey’s unconditional surrender and Austrian troop pullout from Italian territory while Vienna signals peace hopes. UK Commons reacts to Turkish capitulation amid five day talks leading to armistice. Reports cover Dardanelles access, prisoner repatriations, and Balkan advances as Mesopotamia actions push a decisive pace. Local council discusses gasworks management and efficiency measures with figures on gas production and unaccounted waste.
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