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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1918

Page

6

GOOLAGONG SALE AND DEPARTURE

GOOLAGONG reports a Saturday auction by Messrs Hingham & Co for Mr Ernest Drady with lively bidding though horses dull. Residents wish Drady and family success after he plans to relocate. A Flower Show to benefit the Church of England runs tonight and tomorrow with expected strong turnout and blooms. It notes Mr Bartley’s hospital departure for illness and recovery progress toward Cano Windra, with optimism for a speedy return home.

Messra E. Hingham & Co Ernest Drady Drady Warren

Shearing and Crop Outlook From ETI Report

The article describes full swing shearing in progress with flocks in good condition. Weather is favorable but forecasts warn rain could slow progress, potentially jeopardizing an autumn harvest. Urgent work remains to prepare for an early fall season and ensure adequate rainfall.

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Final Oct 24 registration deadline for doga notices

Authorities urge doga owners who have not registered to do so by October 24 in Moaira 1, Bingham & Co. Office registration costs now are cheapest long term. Local remarks note Tebus with Prince Viridis and Metropolis outcome, while Beil and Pearce deal with injuries and absence from events at the coast.

Doga Moaira 1 Bingham & Co Prince Wviridis Chaling James Haydon Sen Latha Epsom Pat. Haydon Thos Logan Leonard Pearce

Cheertrawernel Cricket Club to Clash for Holmwon Cup

Cheertrawernel Cricket Club visit Holmwon Cup battle against our focal clerk as both sides aim for a sought after win. The match, seen as a stern test, features plans to field strong lineups and deliver a spirited performance.

Goolagong I Branches of Toslrance Work Efforted Stock

Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice about branches of a tolerance or work effort program, listing stock and property items on a pile or display. Names and exact actions are unclear, but the fragment indicates an organizational posting or stock list with related properties.

Toslrance Appile!ion

Boggan Gate Weather Report Signals Mixed Rain Expected

Weather at Bogan Gate reports heavy blows with light to moderate rain in places on Friday, about 16 points registered in some areas. Monday brings clouds and a dust plume, with a light shower at noon and possible rain overnight. Conditions favor shearing with few breaks and sheds likely to cut out.

Jnst Mowett

Accident at railway crossing saves Mrs Clucas party

A Friday incident near the township saw Mrs Clucas driving a sulky with two children and a friend when the horse balked at a railway crossing. Mrs Cliran calmly led the children to safety as men rode to help, the horse rearing and the shafts breaking but no injuries reported.

Man Injured in Fall While Handling Wagon Load

Mr Gamble of Gunningbland eld- Ing sustained a serious accident on Friday while pitting a foal of wood. A wheel ran into a rut and the load slipped, causing him to fall on his head and injure the ling. Tr. Mason attended. Mr Gamble is progressing as well as can be expected.

Gamble Gunningbland Eld- Ing Mason

Black Thief Mr W. Ow Confined at Home

Local notice reports Mr W. Ow, described as a vbr thief, confined to his home for several days. Hope voiced that he will be seen out again soon, reflecting a cautious update on the suspect’s status.

W. OW Black

Medal Presented To Private Oliver In Bozanate Farewell

A Saturday night farewell in Bozanate honored Private Harryiver Oliver, a former bookkeeper for Ww. Martin & Co. and resident of Trundle. Residents praised his service as speeches by Christie Pett Ross and others followed by a three recruit appeal led by Sergeant Williams. A medal and wristlet were presented, dancing and Red Cross supper closed the event with hopes of future honors for the gallant soldier.

Harryiver Bozanate Olliver Martin Trundie Oliver Rind Grouns Christie Pett Ross Herbert Williams Olii Ver Newton J. Magill Hotne Oliiver Althowgh Red Cross H. Oliver School of Arts Bertram Osborne and Ware Bled

Northern Assurance Co. Agency Details and Fire Cover

Stock and property particulars on application listing local agents for the Northern Assurance Company. Includes coverage for fire risks and general property insurances such as live stock and ancident items with terms under negotiation.

The Northern Assurance Co

Eurowgra Show Committee Minutes Open to Protest

Eurowra Show Committee meeting in We School of Arts hall on Tuesday evening. Attendees included R Greenhalgh Luhrmann Gosper Laneyrie Kirby Childs and secretary Douglas. Apologies from Douglas Wheatley Sinderberry and others. Minutes approved and correspondence to be dealt with. A special meeting planned for October 14 to address protests. Eulimore children resume school work under Miss Gladys Telford after a fire destroyed the former building. A. M Nickle pursued new school plans. teacher to lead subsidised schooling. hope for a new district school and regular teacher appointment.

L. Kirby Childs A. L. Laneyrie Eulimore Scnogl Eulimore Gare Milas Telford

Weather and sale items from Lees store and local accident report

After a dry spell the rain fell twice adding to crop prospects but insufficient for pasture growth. Lees' store advertises a new boot and shoe assortment worth a visit. An accident near Hadley in June left his elbow dislocated after a horse bolted and he was rushed to town by car. A reserved clearing sale at Mr Kent's Carn on Wednesday 16 October begins at 2 pm, offering bargains from the late Mr J Kent.

J. Hadley Hadley Wortes Harry Langford Hirst Fl. Kent J. Kent

Mary's Rock Draws Long Queues At Slippery Rock

Visitors flock to see a famous Marys Rock display, causing confusion about its location. Locals note consistent crowds last week and worry about misleading cues and misdirected tours. The area around Slippery Rock, Dripping Town, and Escort Rock forms a budding local attraction amid mounting interest.

Mary Connell Marys Towle Mary's Rock City Witt Town

Village Fair Reminders and Local Health News

Community notice calls for a 9 Village Fair in Arta Select on the 8th and 11th of the month with a juriedEngh A concert on the following Wednesday. Secretary WH requests donations of produce, poultry, vegetables, crafts, cash, or any helpful items to support the fair. Ralph Kirby left for Sydney for travel and recovery. Colin, Colin of Bath, and Colin’s health are noted with months of rest ahead. Rymper remains in Forbes hospital slowly improving. Claude Morton departed for Sydney last Monday and is expected to return soon.

Arta Tall Ralph Kirby Sydney Cohn Gees Orso Hid Colin Bathurett Rymper Ia Forbes Hospital Claude Morton

Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers sale notice

Ageodlea includes Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Burs manures Northern Assurance Company auction sales conducted in any part of the district.

Massey Harris Clutterbuck Bros Paton Northern Assurance Coy

Trundle Hotel Reopens With Modern Comforts and Bar

The Trundle Hotel resumes operations offering full public accommodation. Guests can expect a well stocked Beat Liquors bar, good table service, and up-to-date hotel comforts reflecting modern standards.

The Federal Meat Mart Ad Promotes Prime Beef and Sausages

An old advertisement for The Federal Meat Mart highlights Prime Beef and Mutton and Sausages as a specialty. It notes Sydney prices for Fat Cattle and Sheep and emphasizes Morton cleanliness and strict business attention.

Sydney Morton

Boot Repairing Firm Taken By Arthur Devlyn

Arthur Devlyn announces he has purchased the boot repairing business recently run by A. Bullua and will give strict attention to all work entrusted to him.

Arthur Devlyn A. Bullua

Concert and Cricket Open Season At Eugowra

A grand concert and operetta by pupils of the Convent School will be held at the School of Arts hall in Eugowra on Wednesday 26 November with front seats priced at 3 shillings and back seats at the door. The local cricket club announces the season opener on Sunday 13 inst with Town versus Country. Prospects look bright with new equipment and a call for players. A Logan Cup challenge has been issued to Goolagong Club, aiming for first Sunday in November. Local shops advertise summer dresses at discounted prices.

School of Arta Eugowra Lees Ricket Cfhow Goolagong Hill View Acret J. J. Kelly Numurkah Vic

Sports and Flower Show Raises Funds for Soldiers

A Saturday sports and flower show drew a fair crowd with keen events and fine weather. Proceeds totaled about £66 for local returned soldiers funds. Stalls and refreshments earned various sums, sweets brought in £15 12, auction £7 / 10, and overall the day was a success with thanks to promoters.

Mezdames Smythe Medcalf Medlyn Lister Bertram and Ware J. Medlyn

Cahill and Petchell Auction Sales District Dealers Advised

Auction notices from District Agents at Trundle Bogan Gate Tullamore Fifield and Tottenham for Dalgety and Co Liberal advances offered on wool and stock. correspondence invited for district sales and consignments.

Trundle Bogan Gate Tullamore Fifield Tottenham Dalgety & Co., Ltd

Dusty crops and wildlife mark a variable season

Keen disappointment frames local notes as crops lag and weather stays unsettled. Dusty days on Friday and Monday spoil outings, sheep shearing continues, snakes are plentiful and some killed, a tennis match between Bedgerabong and Gunning ends with Gunning winning by ten games. Influenza lingers with lingering effects while fishing reports show fair hauls from visiting anglers.

Bali Bedgerabong Gunning

Quandialla Show Showground Progress and Attractions

Progress on the Quandialla showground is reported as steady with voluntary labor abundant and buildings erected. A special train from Forbes will run to Quandialla departing 7 p.m. and returning 10 30 a.m. the next day. The New Hall construction advances and a £98 Beale piano will be in hall on show night. The region awaits rain as moisture shortage worsens.

Forbes Quandialla Mexsrse Dacey and Knox Bim Alf. Redman Grenfell Hospital

Tom's Lagoon School Social Aids Red Cross Funds

A social at Tom's Lagoon Public School on Friday September 27 supported the Red Cross and Australian Prisoners of War Funds. Activities included dancing, music, songs, recitations, stalls raising funds, raffles, and a hoped total increase from poultry sales on October 13. Local committee led by L Coutte organized the event and reported a net of 27 pounds 9 shillings 5 pence with further gains anticipated.

Tom's Lagoon Public School Red Cross F. Webb Bert Moore Mra Muir Nellia Webb Mastera Les Hayward Leo Little Misa Hayward Miss Hayward Misa Molloy Alisa Allison Mra Peacork Joe Webb Mra Little Alma Tribolet Mr Fowler Connie Burland Mra Peacock Evelyn Leydon Maggie Chamagne Hughes Gracia M'Raa Mra Goddard Alma Muir

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Churchy of England Bartley Canowindra Vricket and TENN Cheertrawernel Cricket Club Boya Arthur Lane E, Bingham & CO General Commission Solmiers T. J. Martin & CO Late Lowing & Co Hood and Broderick Queen the Naked Rock PAIK Wheatley and Martel HOTEL Federal Meat Butchers Geddes S. F. Lind General Carrier & Produce Arthur Devlyn Trundle Loas Wher Cate Woodview Canberra Clarindon Marshall's Platina James Brown Melrose Station Simiposan Heart Tallare Cahill Petchell Trundle Phone Offce Brother Snake W. A. Tolmie Station & General Commission Atlab Assurance Coy LTH Clutterbuck Bros. Machinery B. M. Franks & Go Tom’s Lagoon Boots & Shoes W. W. Black Bogan Gate
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