Three Years in Khaki Endures Narrow War Escapes
Private H. E. Tribolet recounts wartime service from Ypres to Passchendaele and the Belgian front. He survived bayonet charges and multiple wounds at Flere Le Sur Lagnicourt Bullecourt and was wounded again on patrol. After extensive treatment he was deemed unfit and sent home to Australia. His lifelong wish was to visit Berne, birthplace of his father, but fate prevented it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Tribolet
Ypres
Somme
Flere
le Sur
Bapaume
Lagnicourt
Recruiting Recruits Reported From Local Militia List
The following new recruits have enrolled since the tenth of the month with some opting to hide their names. John Dooley rejected. W B K Thomas passed. Roy Herborn rejected. Charles Butting passed. Roy Collits passed. Leslie Collits passed. B J Smith passed. W H Smith passed. Jack Barbe passed. G B MacPhillamy passed. Thomas J J King passed. John Charles Murphy passed. George Campbell passed. John West. William Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dooley
W. BK. Thomas
Roy Herborn
Charles Butting
Roy Collits
Leslie Collits
B. J. Smith
W. H. Smith
Jack Barbe
Juvenile Ball Aids Convent Garden Fete in Town Hall
The Juvenile ball drew about 250 attendees in the town hall on Tuesday night to aid the Convent Garden Fete. Organized by Mr and Mrs T Merritt, with music by Acret's orchestra, it featured fancy costumes and prizewinners led by Miss E Smith and Miss Bubs Cripps, among others. The Pierrot Pie Set, arranged by Mia Merritt, showcased several participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. P. Meagher
J. J. Flannery
Miss Meagher
Bubs Cripps
Forbes Honor
Dulcia Black
E. Collins
M. Langford
Snow
M. Privilege
A. M'Pherson
Wattle
Jessie Duon
Folly
C. Golding
M. Golding
France
Magele Buckley
Flower Girl
L. Bullock
Mabel Buckley
Dirk Whitting
T. Field
M. Shanahan
Edna Stibbard
Jack Croft
R. Prior
K. Kelly
A. Morgan
M. Bardsley
EB. Smith
Tory Strickland
Mias E. Smilth
Forbes
M. Prior
Butcher
Mise M. Bardsey
Mia Merritt
Violet Dunn
N Lawson
Bob Merritt
J. Bullock
JOTTINGS on Jack's Day and local sales drive
Letters posted at Forbes on Tuesday aim to back Jack's Day for England and France soldiers with new donations. Official canvassers listed include C B Mac Phillamy and T Strickland plus Morgan Bros and others for a November 16 local event. Market notes report Homebush sales, prices for wethers and cattle amid price rises and dull tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Neat
England
France
C. B. MacPhillamy
Messrs
T. Strickland
Morgan Bros
WH. M'Dourall
J. J. Martin
Moser
G. T. Weaver
J. G. Killen
C. C. Buckland
Messrs Winchcombe
Carson Liu
Trespassers warned on Grudgery land by Robinson Bros
Notice posted by Robinson Bros warns trespassers that any shooting fishing or trespassing on Grudgery after the date will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Previous permissions cancelled. Sept 19 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogabigal
A. Harrison
Bogabizal
Timber Truss Bridge Tender Notice and Lands Objections
Department of Public Works Sydney invites tenders for erec tion of a timber truss bridge over Lachlan River at Willanthry on the road to Euabalong. Tenders close 2 pm November 25 1918. Objections to land purchase notices in Forbes prior Nov 25 1918. Also notices seeking a worker for bush work with wages and cottage, stray livestock rewards, and classified ads for a piano box buggy and a weatherboard cottage. Disease: none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Sydney
Nolle
Lachlan River
Willanthry
Euabalong
RT. Ball
Railera
R. H. T. Wilson
M. M. Canty
Central Division
Bland Shire
County Gipps
Pariah of Lake
Forbes
Land Board
Arthur J. Hare
Department of Landa
Currowong
Crown Lans
Sitch Land
Simultaneonly
Arthur J. Hate
THIRROUL FOR SALE Complex sale notices and bids at Blayney
A string of notices include a sale by A Smith of Glenroy Farm South Lead with November dates and rebates, plus a public auction in Blayney for a residential property overlooking Blayney town. The Blayney listing describes a four room residence with extensive outbuildings on 65 plus acres, water, wire netting, and a touristic retreat caption. Terms require 25 percent deposit and balance over four yearly payments under Torrens title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaynbey
Areniteet W. Lamrock
Hoube
Torrens
Blayney
Nominations Closed for All Events and Jockey Club Rebates
Nominations for all events close Thursday November 28 1018. Parkes Jockey Club offers up to 100 miles rebate one way and Forbes Jockey Club will pay a similar rebate for horses racing at Forbes Meeting. Pocket programmes available on application. D J Moloney secretary Pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes J
Parkes Jockey Club
Forbes Jockey Club
Homebush Stock Sales Reach Forbes and Condobolin Firms
Yesterday's sales at Homebush featured G A Boreham of Forbes with 2 ewes and multiple sheep lots, P M'Girr of Parkes selling 4 steers, a cow, a vealer and calves, G C Golding of Forbes offering 2 heifers and 12 vealers, Gulfo Estate Condobolin with yearlings, plus individual bids and figures, with November events listed for Forbes Meadow Bank Eugowra and Rev J T Therburn in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
G. A. Boreham
Forbes
P. M'Girr
Parkes
C. Golding
Gulfo Estate
Condobolin
Calyea
Rew Season s Wheat Arrives for Mulhol Land Co
Moone Prooke Co agents at Forbes notify clients they will receive 1918/19 wheat on account of The Br. J. Mulhol Land Wheat Company at Forbes Red Bend and Boyd stations. Personal and prompt attention promised to all forwardings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. J. Mulholland Wheat Company
Forbes
RED Bend
BOYD
Moone, Prooke & Co
Turn to the Right sets Record for J and N Tait
J and N Tait present their new comedy company with Turn to the Right by Winchell Smith and John L Haszard fresh from triumphs in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and acclaimed in New York and Chicago. The Sydney Sunday Times hails the play as unmatched in recent Sydney productions. Box plan at Grinsted's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & N. Tait
Winchell Smith
John L. Haszard
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
New York
Chicago
Sunday Times
Grinsted's
Jacks Day At Olympic Picture Palace Appeals For Donations
The event at Olympic Picture Palace invites district residents to attend special attractions to honor sailors and support the fund. A special luncheon in Olympic Hall runs 12 to 2 pm priced at 1 shilling 8 pence. Joint secretaries G Irvine Scott and T M Dunn urge generosity in backing the British Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Picture Palace
Olympic Hall
Price
Jack
G. Irvixe
Scott
T. M. Dunn
Harvesting Machinery Advertisement Offers Farm Equipment
Two reaper threshers, one harvester, one reaper and binder offered in good order. For further particulars and prices apply to I. J. Weaney, Mount Wangan, Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Weaney
Mount Wangan
Forbes
For Sale Harvesting Machinery and Harness Items
For sale harvesting gear including Tolnson Dig E Harvester and Robinson Harvester with price on farm offers. Also Sunshine Harvesters, Deering Binder, McCormack Binder, showing costs, freight, and farm prices. List includes plows, cultivators, draught gear, and a canvas-stretcher set with payment terms and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolnson
Robinson
Deering
M’kay
M'Kay
Forbes District Hospital Seeks Wheat Scrip and Wool Gifts
Forbes district hospital appeals to farmers to supply wheat scrip and wool at full rates to reduce fuel costs. R P Grinsted invites calls or correspondence from buyers. Organisers E W Vennels and E A Austen request donations of wood and assistance with unloading and transport to the hospital in Lachlan street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan-street
Forbes
E. W. Venables
E. A. Austen
Turner & Keane Co op Grain Co forbus suppliers
F and S co op grain co ltd Turner and Keane loco agents are now booking orders for binder twine and corn sacks terms arranged if required. Farmers let us know your requirements at once. Chick wheat limited supply on hand of last season's wheat for sale at reasonable prices. Turner and Keane agents Forbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Keane Loco Agents
Turner & Keane
Forbus
Second Hand and New Furniture and Wheat Sacks for Sale
Oak bedroom suites from £16 per suite. 10 wardrobes 10 chests 1 sideboard plus nickel plated bedsteads 70 wire mattresses and stretchers. Patriotic picture frames bought direct from manufacturers. Large quantity of second hand furniture at Forbes for J Darling & Son. Wheat sacks for sale at government price. Cheap fowl feed available. Inspect goods before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
J. Darling & Son
Laws Sprays 40.4 5.6 AB Reg TOR Vion Dae and 17 wach
Fragmentary OCR note lists numbers and names including LAWS SPRAYS 40 4 5 6 AB Reg TOR Vion Dae and 17 wach with unclear context.
Wheat Supply Notice From Farmers & Settlers Co Operative Grain
Wheat for 1918-10 season to be received on behalf of the Government agent by The Farmers & Settlers' Co operative Grain Co Ltd at Forbes Red Bend and Daroobalge Sidings. Gareema representative Mr Cleary. Deliver wheat to your company and share in the profits. Book orders with us at once. terms arranged if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Settlers’ Co-Operative Grain Coup., Ltd
Forbes
Red Bend
Daroobalge
Gareema
Mr Cleary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist School
G. R. Holland
Cobar
Wilcannia
Tibooburra
Sahil
H. J. Lewis
Wynoa, Forbes
Innes Vale
Gunning Gap
P. F. Darcy
W. Iver
Barwon Street
M. Doyle
Grawlin
M'Kelvey
Parkes Road
Jamil
H. Coram
Cricket Ground
Thirroul
Main Road
A. F Callcott
A. Smith
Glenroy” Farm
South Lead
Bartha
Forbes Meeting
Wgrath
Leeds & CO
Orange
H.R. M. Pigott
J. B. Young, Esq
Baelreot & Sharp
Jas
Magiire
Roy Colling
D. J. Moloney
Homebush Stock Sales
Presbyterian Services
Town Hall
Wrnolk
Methodist Services
Presbyterian Church
Vyumesna
Daroobalgie
F. R. Swyny
United
Methodiet Church
H. D. Lee
Rankin-street
Forbes District Hospital
Wood League
F. & S, Co-Op, Grain Coy, Ltd
Verandah
George Rath
Rankin Street
Hosh
Hunter @ Phillips
John Meagher & CO
Nottingham
Lorne Pictures
Kathlyn Williams
Lorne
War Service Committee
Hughes
AiMan
Austen & Pratley
Tissore Repp
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