Repatriation Money or Medals for Returned Soldiers
A Forbes Repatriation Committee meeting discussed permission for the Anzacs Welcome Committee to fundraise for welcoming returned soldiers. The Rev Mirrington noted gifts of money or medals are not allowed. pendants or wrist watches may be acceptable. £32 1s 2d had been spent on assistance to soldiers, with Sydney responsible for half. Fortnightly meetings were proposed, with stricter attendance, and consideration of local influence on property resSubdivision for soldiers is raised for next talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Repatriation Committee
Mesars G. I. Scott
G. Thornton
K. E. Rawlins
H. H. Mirrington
O. F. Leder
Anzacs’ Welcome Committee
Mesera T. Lowell
J. W. Milla
Mirrington
Thornton
Sydney
Rawlins
Hawlins
Returned soldiers housing loan proposal gains support
Rev H H Mirrington proposes a government loan up to £500 to help married or prospective soldiers buy or build homes. Deeds held as security, rent covers interest and a sinking fund, with redeemable full payment. Local committees must approve properties. motion to Minister of Repatriation and allied committees for backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.H. Mirringtom
A. F
Department of Repatriation
Alan
Mirrington
Lozell
Mesars Thornton
Rawhing
Judgeott
Meeting Horse Nominations and Rates Noted
Forbes trotting glub lists 10 percent allowed on full boxes one way up to 100 miles for horses at the meeting. Nominations close Friday November 20. Programmes available from Jack Leader, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Leader
Mhonew
Forbes Police Court Case: Tracey Guilty on Damaging Tinware
At Forbes Court Mr Coghlan J.P. Concilius Tracey pled guilty to damaging tinware in the lockup. He was found guilty on two counts: using indecent language in Court-street and being drunk and disorderly. He was fined 2 shillings 10 pence plus 6 shillings 6 pence for the damaged tinware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Court
Coghlan J.P
Concilius Tracey
Lachlan Street
Meillon
M‘gannon
A. B. Woodhouse
Tracey
Woodhouse
Lost brown tare with branded mark near shoulder
Notice offers £1 reward for a brown tare lost on Wandary alock route bearing an on side mark near shoulder and near G.8 over heart. advert by EDWARD WEAVER & CO Forbes offers £000 on approved Freehold UF Land with three small keys and three year tunn interest at 3 percent. contact Edward Weaver & Co Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandary Alock
T. Doherty
Edward Weaver & Co
Forbes
Wheat reception notice from Mulhoiland Wheat Company stations
Notification that 1918/19 wheat will be received on account of The Br. Mulhol Land Wheat Company at Forbes Red Bend and Boyd stations. Moore Brooke & Co. Agents handle forwardings with prompt attention. contact Ni Do Lee Butcher Rankin street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. J. Mulholland Wheat Company
Forbes
RED Bend
BOYD
Moore, Brooke & Co
Department OF Public Works
Sydney
Lachlan River
Willanthry
Willanthryo Ewabalong
R. T. Ball
Public Works
Ballats Ways
Farmer & Settlers’ Co-Operative Grain Coy., Ltd
Daroobalge
Gareemao
Mr Cleary
Terme
Nominations for All Events Held Tuesday November 19
Nominations open for all events on Tuesday November 19 at 5 pm. Weights declared Saturday November 28. The club offers a rebate on long journeys at full box rates. Forbes agrees to pay on return trips while Koracs compete at both meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Koracs
Missing bedclothes and assorted losses reported
George Henry Bray and Lewis Fin ley pleaded guilty to stealing a rug and quilt belonging to Mr W Prior of Tomy splar street. Each was fined £1. Full evidence in the above cases held over. A grey tweed overcoat was found on Boyd Road and a gold bar brooch with a black stone was reported lost in Lachlan Street with a reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry Bray
Lewis Finley
W. Prior
Tomy Splar- Street
Lachlan Street
Jack's Day Special Attractions at Olympic Picture Palace
Appeals for special donations to a district fund mark Jack's Day events at the Olympic Picture Palace. A special luncheon will be served in Olympic Hall from 12 to 2 pm, price 18, as Irvine Scott and T. M. Duns urge support for the British Navy and Sallora's recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Picture Palace
Olymiple Hall
Jack
Irvine Scott
T. M. Duns
Jolt
Sees
Public Meeting for War Victory Demonstration in Forbes
Mayor J Bates calls a public meeting in Forbes Town Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday at 8 20 pm to arrange a demonstration celebrating the close of the Great War. Aims include coordinating the local public display and related ceremonies in Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Town Hall
Forbes
J Bates
Wheat Scrip Buyers Call for Full Rates
R P Grinsted, Lachlan Street, advertises readiness to purchase wheat scrip in any quantity at full rates and invites interested buyers to call or correspond promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Grinsted
Lachlan Street
Forbes
Charming Country Residence At Blayney Auction Listing
Public auction listing details a 6 acre Blayney property with a four room residence, kitchen and amenities, brick storage, stables, dairy and orchard. Land subdivided into seven paddocks with 180 trees, water supply to house, and a five percent title under Torrens act with 25 percent deposit and four yearly payments. The property sits on an elevated site overlooking Blayney, near the railway, promoted as a summer retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayney
W. Lamrock
Houke
Torrens
Furniture for Sale and Wheat Supplies Update
Large assortment of new bedroom suites and furniture from Quk, including wardrobes, chests, sideboards and bedsteads at bulk quantities. Also patriotic picture frames and other items bought directly from manufacturers. Forbes reopens for J. Darling & Son for the wheat season with wheat sacks at Government price and cheap bowl feed available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quk
Forbes
J. Darling & Son
Nottingham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Metaon
Forbes Trotting Glub
Léth
C. P. Walkden Brown
Forbes Police Court
Main Road
A. F Calloott
Thirroul
H. Coram
Cricket Ground
Rodgers
Prince and Grenfell Streets
North Hill
T. Twist
New Picture Palace
Lee
Rankin-street
Presbyterian Church Notices
C. Radburn
Gordon Bray
Daroobalgie
J.T. Thorburn
Cleaners and Pressere
Orange
Forbas
Jack Dooley
R. J. Heaney
Forbes District Hospital
Wood League
E. W. Venables
Parkes Jockey Club
S. J. McGrath
Boyd Road
H, W, Darke
Daroobalgia Port
Amar Yous
Leslie Davis
Tamplar Street
Robinson Bros
Jack's
Daneine Crom
Buckie
Acrot
Jas. Maguire
Roy Collins
Bogan
Cha
Nee Es
Currawablity
Leura
Todd & Wadge
Dedarrabong
Yarrabandad
Leeds & CO
H. R. M. Pigott
Glayney
J. B. Young
Enq
George Rath
Rankin Street
Australia
Surance Company Ltd
Gunningham Bros
A. Harrison
Bpevlal
Laiies
Pai Hunter
Phillips Ee
Turner & Keane
W. Stricklaus
Rankin-streat
Jemalong
Cyprus
Jemalong Saw-Milla
Sydney and Country
Public Service Board
Hunter Street
J. Garlick
Local Government Department
John Meagher & GO
John Meagher & CO
Lorne Pictures
Leonore Ulrich
Ann Pennington
Mary Pickford
Redwoods
Hughes
Howe
Hughes’ Gorner
Xitas
Austen & Pratley
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