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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1917
Page
2
Sunday services listed for December 2 in Burra with morning and evening times. Rev H H Mirring ton to lead. Dodgeraboug and local venues referenced.
December 2 services listed for Forbes at 11 a.m. and 2.90 p.m. Meadow Hank in Eugowra at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev J T Ther huen scheduled. December 9 events include Forbes at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Daroobalgte at 3.15 p.m. Rev. J. T. Thorburn, B.A.
The notice lists worship times for December 1817 with morning services at Forbes at 11 am and Jerusalem at 1 pm, Joppa at 1 pm, Daroobalgie at 7 pm led by Rev. F. R. Swyny Intercession Services occur Fridays at 7 30 pm.
The Director of the Returned Soldiers' Branch explains that while in the absence of the Minister, local assistance will be provided to settle soldiers on lands, including Ooma. It outlines procedures, lists tentative allotments, and notes that four blocks near Forbes have been allocated to specific men, with others reserved for District returns, stressing probation and eligibility safeguards.
A returned soldier Lieutenant Crago is appointed to represent the Returned Soldiers' Settlement Branch at Ooma and has taken residence at Goma. Councillors Sly and Brown will handle inquiries. application forms are available from the Crown Land Agent at Forbes and inquiries to that officer or the Director of Butchers' Settlements in Brisbane will receive prompt attention.
A Forbes letter explains that three returned soldiers were promised blocks for farms after a stranger with a self drawn map claimed the Forbes area was cleared for settlement. Officials admit miscommunication caused delays and a shortage of bricks for Forbes blocks while other districts received priority notices.
The Brook's Pictures to feature Dorothy Dualbon in a double star evening with Wild Winship Wau and a Virginie reel, plus Mae Murray in Sweet Kitty Bellairs. The program offers exciting and historical fare, with a delightful Bath beauty tale as the evening’s lighter feature.
Despite poor weather, Forbes bowling green opened last Wednesday with President A. J. Baldock declaring the year open. Len assisted ladies, then rain interrupted play after about an hour. Practice games begin tomorrow. A strong member turnout is urged as the first match is in two weeks.
Forbes hotelkeepers meet this afternoon to discuss raising spirits to ninepence per umbrella. Towns already move in this direction as bulk spirit prices rose during the war, and Forbes is likely to follow next month.
Fifteen candidates from Ferber District School sat the intermediate exam yesterday. homes of several sitters are nearby Markos. Supervisors listed include Ale Wile, Tees, TH, Mirrington, Chorlowen, Swyoy, Miss Silpatrick, and others. Results to be announced soon.
The Kennedys, world famous entertainers, perform at Preokos Mckee Hall on December 4. Critics praise their global tours and immense talent, promising an exceptional night of music and entertainment for Brasp residents.
The Queensland Department warns against a fraudulent sheep dip marketed as a veterinary product on the south-western coast. Officials note the substance is worthless for worming or disease prevention, with dangerous contents and misleading labeling.
A garbled but frontier tone report describes a life saving vest devised by Mesars Maton pilio of Borbes. The device supposedly supports vital organs, wicks moisture, and promises protection for soldiers in combat while exiling some opponents. The piece notes a sales push by Mesa Mannon & Co and a public exhibit in the West Wer Area, with other local owners invited to view samples.
A large sale notice promotes a big clearing sale at Prockiass four miles from Condabatin on Wednesday November 28. Items include high class goods, plants and furniture. The firms Mattie Turner and GLaneyric with Condobatine Coaldgbrowgh Meared Co and W. Wheatley & Co advertise the event as the most important sale in years.
A Strasherd summary notes Forbes on leave personnel including Corporal James Horsfield Bandsman J Turner and Pirate A Jones. It records fate of Private Ryan Hart and Private Bert Williams, hospital ship arrivals for Sergeant Bill Clark and others, plus community events such as Mr Sam Frost's 88th birthday, a quiet wedding of R W Elliott to Chrissie Cheeher, and obituaries including Mr G. W. Taylor. Local civic matters feature Alderman Wordites and notes on funeral and church events.
Mr Arthur Collits receives a wartime letter from Private W Collits claiming Fritz is beaten and they hope he learns it before winter. Sergeant Will Patterson writes from Farrrand Street detailing postings in Poland and an instructional camp until March. He marks his third birthday away from home with Gallipoli and France prior deployments.
Arthur Biot presided as not guilty amid a murky Forbes Court scene. Key testimony centered on Elliott and Moloney over a parcel of embroidery alleged stolen from Mrs Alice Morris. Police, shopkeepers, and witnesses disputed ownership and timing, with the judge urging caution before the Small Debts Court matter and a local race incident noted.
Sydney reports show 76 percent opposed to the governments conscription plan at a Newtown gathering where Holman Hall and Cook faced mixed receptions. Garland and Storey argued against conscription while Hughes spoke to returned soldiers in Brisbane and a message to General Birdwood supported conscription.
Reports from London and Sydney note a Navy League branch formed in Sydney with Sir William Cullen stressing liberty at sea and land if Germany prevails. Navy ministers push for a stronger navy and advance the armour programme. Casualties list 44 names including 155 killed and 340 wounded. Frame's Day total reached £215,607. NSW drink money for the year ends at £6,607,000, the lowest in years. A poisoning case at Sunday hospital follows a fatal incident in Melbourne. Arrests linked to a charity case involving Margaret Taylor and her daughter at Trawool.
The list shows weights for the first day Parker races with categories including Opening Handicap, Threshers Handbing, landscap, Spring Handicap and Farmers' Handicap. Notable entries include Mervs Pride 10.10, Master Jaugh 3.0, Admiral Dawn 7-5, Moorelia 4.27, Many Rao 9.0, Diamond Boe K.1, and Pine Park 7.7 among others.
A brief notice mentions Johoho now in Hazeldean Cooma praising new season goods and well sold suits. It also promotes Buckland's fine stock in shades and designs and Geddes meat purchases. A reminder to buy War Lawn Bonds with savings is included.
Sir Douglas Haig reports the Bourlon position has seen no repeat attacks since yesterday. Mutual artillery duels continue northeast of Ypres in the Passchendaele sector with no infantry operations. A Rome correspondent notes several enemy assaults on a ten mile front near Montefernera Onterpermica Sam aring were repulsed, three divisions destroyed, and heavy artillery expected to break the line.
A Morbes widow Mrs W Twist receives a compassionate wartime letter from Lieutenant W H Lips of the 20th Cattalk detailing her son Corporal Twist's death by shell fire on September 20 while in an attack at Ypres. The correspondent praises his soldierly qualities and notes burial on the battlefield with a padre to follow. Private Jack Gow of Belgium confirms Twist's death occurred while aiding a wounded comrade, adding that Twist died nobly in a guard-chum rescue attempt.
Forties nurse Betty Draper writes from Salonica describing disembarkation at Suez and travel to Alexandria then Salonica, notes diverse international staff, cooler weather, and life at a big hospital. Mentions Monastir road, the sinking of the Mooltan, censor limits, and guarding against submarines on a naval dispatch boat with a destroyer.
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