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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1912
Page
2
Fifth Sunday after Trinity schedule shows Forbes parish at 11 am with morning communion at 7:30 pm. Crawling and Grrawling names appear. Werungia hosts 11 am service and Marmong at 2:30 pm with Rev. W. Thomson noted.
Directory style notice lists October services with times and offerings for Forbes and related parishes. October 13 and 20 show 11 and 1 80 offerings, October 27 lists 1 7 110, with additional parish names Bedgsrabone and Daroubalgie appearing in the fragment.
October sermons announced with times at Forbes Bogan Gate Trundle Maidowbank Eugowra and Daroobalgle. Rev A W Parton appears for October 20 and 27 with services at Forbes and nearby towns. Mr Shelton also linked to Forbes and surrounding districts with early morning offerings.
An OCR fragment outlines weekly issues and advertising terms in the Forbes Advocate. It mentions Tuesday and Friday editions, subscription rates per quarter, and ad space policies with references to standing advertisements by arrangement.
The article argues for the value of Australian manufacturing over primary production. It credits progress in mechanization and domestic industry, notes past calls to rely on primary resources, and urges Australians to buy locally made goods under the Manufacturers Day banner, highlighting national pride and economic independence.
The article extols Australian patriotism and unity, praising local spirit and the push for a strong national identity. It argues Australia can harness its climate, soil, and productivity to achieve vast development, foreseeing major progress with peace and educated workforces guiding the way.
JOTTINGS reports a mix of local notices, advertisements, and brief updates. Buckett’s Ranila-street Tailor displays summer fabrics, while land, timber, and railway projects are touched on. Local sport totals and society events appear with mentions of storms, holidays, and school activities amid scattered community notes.
A jumble of items reports council information requests on Lachlan River pumping, licensing hearings set for November 4, and various local events. Also noted are rifle club travels to Sydney, race results, a coroner inquest at Lanark, wildlife sightings near Calare, and community notices from Forbes district.
Local entertainment night featured Lance Skuthorye's Buckjumpers and Rough Riders performing in Fortes on Saturday. The show included a crowd-pleasing display with burlesque style acts and burking wiles. A second performance followed later in the evening drawing praise from attendees and a noted lady observer who enjoyed the show.
The notes reference Ae Lewis the Tanious Victorien and Duke Foote, with bets on Melbourne Cup outcomes and a mention of Tartana and Cribburn Strait as prominent entries. Trainers and riders are noted, while uncertainties about form remain. The piece blends results, expectations, and upcoming races in a dense, era‑lingo style.
A rural gathering near Wentworth examined irrigation schemes along the Lachlan River, noting potential 6000 supporting 12000 acres and a yearly fruit output. The discussion covered private schemes at Bir Banivel M'Caughey's station near Navrandera and at Yanga Ste Him, with optimism about higher yields from systematic irrigation and river regulation.
A misread minutes describes a shaken directors meeting at Rathrdas where the official agenda was dimenased and an extraordinary requisition sought. Mr Siddatl petitioned for a general meeting to address the removal of directors Rev IO NlitRe and misn and potential share forfeiture. The chairman noted no response to the requisition and prepared to address it at the annual meeting in October.
Aly WL Peters leads Forbus Fire brigade in a formal notice from the Fire Commissioners outlining penalties for erecting wires, shavings, rubbish, or other debris that endanger streets or properties. The charter prohibits any obstruction near homes or buildings and prescribes a fine for the first offense not exceeding £5 with harsher penalties for subsequent violations.
Farmers report a promising wheat run with unusual yields in some belts as wet April sparked growth while rainfall patterns varied. Observers note rising expectations for the harvest amid fluctuating temperatures and ongoing field work across farms and co-ops.
Local report from Grenfell recalls community events including Mrs Crommelin and Bertie Crommelin at a gathering, Mr Powter of Glen Innes visiting Forbes, and Mary and Kathleen Crowmetlis noted among well known residents. Also mentioned are Father Dorey’s return, Mr Simart’s crown land appointment, and tributes at a smoke concert as the town reflects on recent changes and events.
A varied and excellent motion program was shown at the spa hall on Friday night with favorable weather bringing a large attendance. Two screened features included A Fug of Prudence and Charmed the Flames won by Geo Morrow and Morris, Mitchell Morris. Tonight another strong bill features the British sensational production Where Was One Hited.
Miss Margaret Cooper leads a touring company in Australia and New Zealand with many notable performances at the Palace and Queen's Hall in London. The article notes her popularity, extensive touring, six consecutive Palace seats, and return to London at year end to resume engagements with a strong supporting cast including Tires Witty, Manzoni, and Lawreyne.
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