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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
7
Sunday services listed for the 20th Sunday after Trinity include Forbes at 11 a.m. with Choral Communion, Overston at 7:30 p.m. led by Mr HH Beasley, and Ray A J Gardner at 3 p.m. in the local church schedule.
October services scheduled across Forbes Meadow Bank Eugowra Daroobalgie Bedgerabogle and Grawh with times including 11 7 30 and 2 30. Details list for October 5 12 19 and 26 with varying localities and morning and evening sessions.
The Forbes Advocate reports the past quarter's vital statistics with births totaling 64, including 34 males and 30 females, deaths at 18 with 11 males and 7 females, and 2 marriages. This summary reflects local demographic activity for Forbes.
Forbes Harriers Club will wind up their season with a music and song evening at Brook's Hall next Wednesday October ninth at p m. Mr F H Brook will screen Almdaria during the program and local artists will contribute readings to the event.
Forbes post office staff favor Alured for the Epson Handies with decision in Sydney tomorrow. September rainfall was low, 30 inches noted at Parkes last month. The Postal Department telegrams a special code Allade for Mi polints, implying Alucec will win.
Mylandra Park auction details advertised by Melark 4 Archer and Flanagan Stein and Co auctioneers to romjunc tion advertise in the issue. Mr C H Grieve substitutes engine power for horses at Mylandra Park on Wednesday October 22. Twenty-two valuable draught mares 17 good draught geldings two fillies and one colt four teams of working bulls waggons harness plows will be submitted. See advertisement for full details.
Mr F H Brook proprietor of Forbes pietite palace returns from Sydney with fine star pictures for October. A special drama of 2000 feet titled Pauline Cushman will be shown tomorrow along with a strong programme. Audiences have highly appreciated this week's pictures.
The Rev J M Dowell of St Andrew's Forbes is chosen as minister of the church. Extract from the Centenary History notes Mrs J Wonter Baillie funded the church, built to serve a growing population with a large granite pulpit, stained glass, and infant classroom beneath a spacious entry. The total gifts exceed 25,000 pounds.
Thousands of wool growers urged to ship to Winchcombe Carson for top market values. The Daroobalgie School annual picnic was held on Saturday. Notices cover local business moves, hotel licensing, asphalting in Lachlan and Rankin streets, and upcoming events at Willowedene and Forbes.
The Grand United Order of Oddfellows hosts a social and euchre party at the town hall on Wednesday 15 October. Brigadier Veal of the Balgation Army will lecture next Friday evening on Humanity's reception or the life and work of General Booth.
Miss Maggie O Keeffe secured a scholarship at recent exams held at Forbes district school for study at Hereford House training college. She plans to depart for Sydney on October 14 to begin her studies. Also notes postmaster Mr Larking recovering from illness and Mr C Browne of Werleher Heaton Co Forbes returning in a fortnight after a holiday.
Herbert Clyde M Kenzie, 29, son of William M Kenzie of Forbes, died of lung hemorrhage at Parkes after a Tuesday illness. A railway worker, he had long battled phthisis and pulmonic disease. Born in Penrith, he married May Bolton of Forbes eight years ago. she died years earlier. Funeral from Sheriff Street Church of England cemetery followed service by Rev A Ty.
Mrs Ellen Field wife of W T Field of Pinnacle Reefs died in Forbes hospital after a sudden illness caused by chronic heart failure. A Par kes native and Grenfell parishioner, she leaves her husband and five children. Funeral at Church of England cemetery with Rev A J Gardner officiating.
Minister for Works Arthur Griffith told a Sydney deputation that the Canowindra Eugowra railway line would proceed this year without re-submission to the Public Works Committee. Supporters of the Lachlan south route argued it would serve more land and wheat production, but Griffith said the committee’s and cabinet’s approval stood and work would start before Christmas.
London reports Sir J MacFadyean warns tuberculosia grips Europe as democratic senators adopt a US tariff plan after a caucus. Sir Edward Carson fears disaster from Home Rule and UK schism. Greece asks Powers to intervene in its dispute with Turkey. Constantinople floods kill 80 as details emerge.
Homebush stock sales show a brisk turnout of 46 000 penned and a strong market. Prices focus on bulls and wethers with notable pounds shillings figures for Strickland Gower Ruttedge and Read Read’s prices. Yarding numbered 2500, with Read Morrison Traynor and Rourke among key buyers and sellers.
The listing highlights Old Orkney Scotch whisky branded as Mine's 0.0, promoting its popularity in the market with a brief note on its appeal and availability.
Final acceptances announced include notable names such as eR Boltane Radnor Simon Frisco Beau Soult Diva's Isle and Andelosia Beragoon, forming a diverse field for the upcoming event. Strong contenders are highlighted by racing pedigree and prior performance, with organizers listing these horses for scrutiny.
Sydney reports show Alured closing to two points of Cider with Gigandra favored. Relieva and Hartfell supported Merton Lad who also lined up with Alured, while Tofua drew lengthy backers.
Sydney Friday brief from the Public Service Board states the service is in a highly efficient rate.
Brisbane patrons at several hotels refused to pay the raised liquor prices Friday. The report notes a notable rise in charges for beverages, prompting discontent among customers and possible disruption of service.
The sanitary inspectors conference moved motions supporting municipal depots and registering boarding houses, signaling steps to regulate living facilities and public health infrastructure.
The New South Wales Rifle Association carnival will begin next Wednesday with prize money amounting to £5068.
In Sydney on Friday the Norton-Griffiths agreement passed the Assembly amid sharp criticism from Mr Wade who said the tax measures did not safeguard the people. The Premier indicated he favored his colleague’s scheme and claimed it would bolster State credit.
The government planned to finalize the financial aspects of the scheme ahead of a final House approval. The debate continued late into the night as members argued over the terms before the resolution could be accepted.
Mr Wadeanya states an intention to devise a means for the public to learn the entire tactic bearing on the Medlow matter, signaling a move toward greater transparency and disclosure of strategies involved.
The Legislative Council refused to expedite the five Railway Bills. Work now under consideration was stated to involve an expenditure of £17,000,000, with officials noting the large financial commitment and need for careful review.
Melbourne reports the Federal Attorney General states he has not issued any instructions to prosecute newspapers carrying unsigned articles during the Federal campaign. In Bidney, the Baptist Union condemns bozing contests in Sydney as brutal and degrading to character.
Report notes a possible general strike in the printing trade amid stalled talks on feeding machines. An amicable settlement has not yet been reached.
The Labor Council voted to provide financial support to the wives and families of Dublin strikers. The Public Works department spent £626,000 in the last financial year.
The State government proposes a large electric power scheme tied to Burrinjuck irrigation, including a power station on the South Coast. Four smallpox cases were reported in Sydney yesterday. The Dalby butter factory in Queensland and its contents were destroyed by fire.
At a committee meeting of Forbes Musical Society last night, sub committees were formed to manage stage properties effects scenery printing and plane. The society publicly thanks Bert Goddard EB O Ryan Riemenschneider L J Hagarty and others for valuable services. Opera dates set for November 13 and 14 with practice nights listed and tickets available at Cook Fane’s Rankin Street and Shee.
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