Through the District The Song of the Machines
In Forbes district wheat fields the machinery hums as harvesters and reapers strippes work through golden ripened crops. Rain on October 12 13 helped, but hot winds quickened maturation and farmers rush to harvest. Notable grower George Golding with 2000 acres may yield 12 000 to 16 000 bags. others across Back Prairie Lands report promising hay and wheat crops with various varieties and large share-farmer agreements discussed by John Gunning and H Garnham.
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Forbes
Mat
George Golding
Incigower
Golding
Inch- Rover
Hig Farm
John Gunning
Mr Gunning
Jay & Mon
Gundlog
Hilton Jones
George Hawke
Dick Gunning
Mr Jones
Barmedman
H. Garnhbam
Commonwealth
Yandilla King
Golden Drop
Comeback
Florence
Federation
Corona
Strickland
Messiah
Gilmartin
T. Doyle
Dan O'Dea
Crops on Grenfell road yield high in Forbes district
Farmers along Grenfell road report record wheat crops with yields of around 45 bushels per acre. Victor Ridley notes a minimum of ten bags per acre, Beasley and Ruge also posting strong returns, while James Henderson expects about 4000 bags from 300 acres and Wandary growers have large plantings.
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Grenfell Road
Forbes
Riverina
Victor Ridley
Ridley
H. L. Beasley
August Ruge
James Henderson
Hack Wandary
Wandary
Stitt
Greek government faces Allied demands on railways and troops
London reports that Allies press Greece with new terms including adequate railway facilities, withdrawal of troops near Salonika, and policing territorial waters against Austro German submarines. Ministers debate the note amid ongoing discussions and staff conferences. Premier Skouloudis has not yet decided, while the Government Journal notes hard points in acceptance.
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London
Greece
Salonika
M. Skouloudie
German War Report Publishes Serbia Break and Casualties
A Berlin communique claims Rudnik and Mitrovitza occupied with 2700 Serbians captured. It says 100000 Serbians were taken, King Peter vows to fight, and archives burned. Battle of Kosato Plain continues as Bulgarians report huge losses. 10000 wounded in Sofia. Some Austro German troops withdrawn toward Romania on the Danube.
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London
Rudnnik
Mitrovitza
Turkey
Peter
Servia
Kossato
Sofa
Rutchik
Danube
Roumania
Bulgaria
Rumors From Russia Stir Patience Amid War News
The dispatch reports Germans suffering severe shortages as Serbians and 50,000 Austrian prisoners move through a ruined landscape. Refugees flood roads near Frizvend to Monastir while British aid workers in Greece strive to ease hardship. Greece’s stance draws criticism as war tension persists and aerial raids occur with limited damage to Verdun and Briolles.
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Ksyuney
PauliSnes
Boyd
Peace
Wien
Cranty
Caweroons
Greece
Dillon
Sergia
Germany
Verdun
Briolles
McLean & Co Orange Offers Farm Orchard Cot?age Ads
McLean and Co of Orange advertises canceling you and Cheap Farm Orchard or Cottage. For buying or selling, write to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlean & CO
Orange
Ideal Country Home and 400 Acres of Land Auction
Mwlean & Co Auctioneers of Orange offer an ideal country home and a splendid residence with 400 acres of land at a low price. The notice markets an auction format and highlights the property as a bargain in a rural setting.
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Mwlean
For Sale Timber and Mooring Boards at Forbes Sawmills
Sale notice from Cockram and Son offering 20,000 feet of rough lawn timber in lots from 10 to 14 shillings per 100 feet and seasoned mooring boards 4 to 5 inches at 16 shillings per 100 feet, Forbes.
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Cockram & Son
Forbes
Jottings From Forbes District Items Of Note
Local notes cover school holidays, new Forbes recruit Daniel Cavanagh, Norath post office activity in November, cattle losses in Queensland, a garden fete for Rectory debt, chaff shipments to Gunnine, and the grand Scotch night at the town hall. Fire damaged 200 acres of wheat, weather remains unusually cool with early signs of mild year, gas supply improvements, and a stray box of misc notices. Also mentions AWU meeting, iron and wool values, freight truck movement, voluntary trainees recess, and a new post office letter box drawing local attention.
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Forbes
Daniel Cavanagh
Norath
Kidman
Queensland
Guulead
Gunnine Bland
Peak Hill
RB. Steel
Thos
Strickland
Boodaburra
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Eskbank
API
Drill Hallow Institution
Anderson
Longnivir
Dardanelles
Buckland
Two Children Burned to Death in House Fire
Near Cudal on a Saturday a house caught fire while the mother was away. A five year old boy rushed inside to save his sister and both children perished. The girl was found in the arms of her brave brother after rescuers recovered the bodies.
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J. Lockey
Cudal
Wheat block at Forbes sparks truck loading complaint
A Wheat Grower letter to Bydmey laments difficulty obtaining trucks to haul chaff and wheat. On Friday about 500 teams waited in and around railway yards with no prospect of trucks. Similar delays occurred in recent days for sheep and stock movements. Railway authorities deny blame.
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Bydmey
Sheep Vane
Forbes Wheat Yard Struggles With Truck Shortage In Record Move
Up to 9 am this morning 16038 bags of new season wheat crossed Forbes railway weighbridge. Nineteen trucks cleared yesterday, another block today with 12 wheat teams and five chaff loads plus eight teams outside. Only four trucks available. blame not placed on Forbes authorities as commissioners delay trucks. Largest load yesterday was 145 bags. Government to take charge from tomorrow morning.
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Forbes
Thea
Fortes
Private Jack Hall Added to Noble Roll of Dardanelles Dead
The name of Private Jack Hall is added to the roll of Australians killed at the Dardanelles. He died of wounds after being severely wounded and succumbing to injuries. Son of J. F. Hall, former Forbes District Surveyor now in Tamworth, he was 21. Hall enlisted from Forbes as a field assistant to Stall Surveyor Wt Lee.
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Jack Hall
Dardanelles
Hall
J. F. Hall
Forbes
Tamworth
Lee
Australia
Empire
Buckland Tailoring On Premises Under Personal Supervision
The article promotes Q. Buckland offering tailoring done entirely on his premises under his direct oversight with careful attention to detail. Historic Forbes 80 pages is available at this office and through local agents. price per copy includes post 1/1.
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Q. Buckland
Forbes
Gale
Seeds for Present Sowing Flower Seeds and Vegetables
A vintage seed catalogue item lists flower seeds at 1d and 6d packets with varieties such as Aster Carnation Petunia and Morning Glory, plus 3d packets and a section of vegetable seeds priced for 2/6 per dozen, highlighting Rock Melon Cucumber Pumpkin and Kentucky Wonder Beans with bold marketing lines.
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Kentucky
18 16 horse car with gear and spares for sale
Vehicle for sale described as 18 16 horse with seat 8 and mileage 40 to one gallon. Geare and general transmission in perfect order. Includes boots, Headlights, lamps, spare tubes and cover, pump, tires and wheels. Owner leaving for front in 2 weeks. must sell for £100 cash, present value £225.
Local tile supplier announces summer delivery plan
A notice states that an unnamed party will supply tile publicly during the summer months and arrange delivery across the town from the Guichery area. The business is now held by J. Stanbury, with delivery arrangements through him or the Federal Butchery. Cash on delivery terms apply and a food stock remains on hand.
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Nove
J. Stanbury
Historig Forbes Memento for Absentee Friends
Illustrative and attractive memento by Forbes and District. Nearly 100 copies sold, orders should be placed early as the first edition is not unlimited. On sale this office and all agents.
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Fingal
Bedgerabong
Wegeon
J. Simmonds
Doubleday
Ivery
Joe
Simmonds
Grawlin End
D. Gordon
Gordon
Gunningbland
Messrs Weaver
Wynola
Messrs Winter
Bert Cassidy
Coonamble Way
A. M'Dermott
Sydney
A. J. Reymond
G. D. Baggett
Old Anglesey
Pine Park
James Leslin
LEGAL
Russia
Austria
J. A. Dransfield & GO
West Maitland
Hean
Cho
L, Williams
Land & Property
Lords Plage
Orang
Forbes District Hospital
Council
Church OF England
Burrawang
Ter
Gardner
Overston
Hon
Reader
Presbyterian Church
Lyre Bird" Brand
Messrs
J. Y. Hudson & Coy
Aw.u
Alusa
AM .Ul
PLM
Aml Gol A
Aml Ibem
oSpa
Ossortie Hall
Boa Ness
A.W.U. Lotal
Tom Arthur
Talbot
Vandilla King
Rywer
Firbank
Late
Somerville
Te Aroha’ Farm
Eugowra
South Forbes
H. Bowler
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Treas
Hubert Robinson & Co, Grain & Chad Merchants and Auctioneera
Sussex Branks
Stull
Robert Robinson & Cow
Sydney Coods
E.G. Hooper
Parkes
Walter i. Kelly
Hogan Gate
Thos, J. Martin
Morgan & Gray
JAS, Bell &C
ARE
Rankin Street
Door Donaghey's
Ige
ICE
W, Db, Geddes
Historig Forbes
Forbes and District
Bys Ponte
Bitemerth Laboratories
Barker’s Corner
Hughes
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