Rails dispute over oak poles in Forbes Court case
In Small Debtors Court Joseph and Jeremiah Carroll sue Ernest Kelly for 14 shillings per hundred on 650 oak rails claimed, with testimonies on rail length around 16 to 18 feet and payment status. The case notes conflicting measurements and an eventual agreement that the plaintiffs accept 40 pounds in full settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debta Court
Joseph Thomas Carroll
Jeremiah Carroll
Ernest Kelly
R. Meillon
Messra Robinson and
Meillon
Plentiff
D. J. Moloney
Kelly
Moloney
Mr Feilion
Daroobalsie
Daroobalgie Works
Joe Carroll
Carrolls
Jeffries
Paddy Sullivan
Meilion
Hosie
Wilson pleads guilty for drunkenness at Forbes Court
At Forbes Court Ja George Wilson pleads guilty to being drunk on Lachlan street. He is fined 10/ and faces a further charge of unlawfully assaulting Albert Bevan, who owns Bushmans Home on Lachlan street. Bevan testifies Wilson struck him and knocked out a tooth after a dispute over lodging. Constable M Gannon recounts Wilson’s drunken conduct and arrest. Wilson is fined £3 or a month’s hard labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Court
Mesara Wallace Hunter
Henry Webster
George Wilson
Belog
Lachlan Street
Wilson
Albert Bevan
Et Forbes
Bushman
M'Gannon
Bricky
Bevan
England
Sydney Optician Offers Eye Tests at Albion Hotel
A prominent NSW optician advertises eye examinations for strain headaches and vision issues. He specializes in cataracts and eye inflammation, conducts all work personally, and announces a next visit on November 18 at the Albion Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Albion Hotel
Maguire’s Suits Offer Lasting Impression and Quality
Good judges of tailoring judge by appearance but true fit comes from the suit. Maguire's makes suits lasting in shape and style, crafted with expert workmanship and finest materials. Satisfaction assured in every deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Maguire
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Ad
Norwich and London Accident Insurance offers personal accident and workmen's compensation. F RATH & CO are shown as representatives. Other branches of accident insurance are accepted with terms on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maure
F.rath & CO
Simiriet
Fortnightly Auction Sales Continue at Forbes Municipal Yards
Moore Brooke and Co and J C Keane and Co announce continued stock auctions at Forbes municipal yards every second Saturday with special sales by instruction. Thanking sellers and buyers for support in establishing a continuous yard business, the auctioneers pledge ongoing sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal
Moore, Brooke & CO
J. C. Keane & CO
City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Balance Sheet Summary
The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd reports at year end figures with head office at Pitt Street Sydney and temporary premises at Hunter Street. Chairman Thomas Hughes J. oversees capital £87,500 reserve fund £20,250 balance carried forward £19,283 funds in hand £77,192 and total security £339,033 under manager Robert Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt-street
Sydney
Hunter-st
Cunningham Bros Stock and Station and General Agents
Cunningham Bros Stock and Station and General Agents advertise themselves as sole agents for Nobby Thread Tyres and Tubes and district agents for Mitchell Cars. They list agencies with several insurance and life companies and invite correspondence for stock and property lists on application.
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Cunningham Bros Stock & Station & General
Fire Insurance Offer From Sydney Firms
ED WEAVER & CO and Scottish Union and National Insurance Co Ltd advertise £10,000,000 in funds and cover for fire accident live stock dwellings stores stock-in-trade farm buildings crops and risks at low rates. Local agents listed with Forbes printed and published by George Washington Brownhill at The Forbes Advocate office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Brownhill
Tie Forbes Advocate
Lachlan-St Forbes
Liberal Advances Made on Wool and Stock
Liberal advances are reported on wool and stock markets as buyers seek better terms. Analysts note cautious optimism amid fluctuating prices and steady demand from farmers and merchants.
Local Agents and Farm Implements Announced
Local agency listings include Dalgety & Co for cool, wheat, and machinery with Nicholson & Morrow Farm Implements and Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machines. Also offered are Bundle Chaff Cutters and Victoria Insurance Co Ltd with fire crop hailstorm and stock policies including special farmer’s policy and foaling hay and stock coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety & CQ
Nicholson & Morrow
Wolseley
Victoria Insurance Co., Ltd
Large Order Secured Prompts Market Hope and High Pricing
A terse note says the group has secured a large order and warns trappers to obtain quotes. It asserts that everyone will pay a high price for beopekins and station products, hinting at rising costs and competitive bidding.
Keep Smiling and Quick Wit From Wartime Jokes
A collage of wartime humor and riddles features quick quips about equality, outfits in bad weather, dogs that snap, and women’s sight, plus several jokes about soldiers, grandmothers, mourning, and barbers. The tone is light, with punny exchanges and social commentary.
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Forbes
ME Melville
Grace
Richardson
Rankin Street
Webster
Redfern, Sydney
Parkes
Harry G. Moulder
N. H. Besmard
Vandenberg Hotel
Boyd & Clark
James Dunnistock
Property & General Commission
Metropolitan Buildings
Worwich
London
Association
the City Mutual
Thomas Hughes, J
Guard of Advice
Robert Kerr
Fast Tlon
Hilt
Mss
Lachlan Motor Garage
Cars For Hire
Phil Holyer
Shanahan & Peasley Nave
Little Court Street
A.buc, Bank
Lachlan & Streets
Agenta
Commercial Union Fire Assurance Co
Mutual Life & Citizens
Anauliance Co., Ltd
Co-operative Life and Probate
Australia
Weaver & CO
Scottish Union and
Wnational Insurance Coy
Pitt Street
Edward Weaver
W. G. Johnson
Templar Street
J. Girdham
The
Rankin Street Motor & Cycle Works
Avent
H. & B." Cycles and Motors
Studebaker Cars
North Pole
FEA Tures
Studebaker
Lesding
H. V. Croft
Walter J. Kelly & GO
Morey
Lowe
Parkes, Forbes
Peak Hill
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
G. Hugo & Low
Standard Insurance GO. OF N.Z., Ltd
G. Hugo & Son
F.reth& CO
Austen and Pratley
Bheopekins
Walter J. Kelly & GO. Auctioneers
A. Turner
Lou Laneyrie
Ilists
Johnny
Jinks
Binks
Charlie
Goliath
David
Boas
Tor
Boss
Peatree Statios
Eugowra
Victoria
Firenoodle
Uo Brown
Brown
Peaker
Lye
Irishnan
Barbor
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