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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
4
Mr Stewart Hodgetts of Killara Goma announces he has commenced practice as an architect in the Fors Bes District. He offers to prepare plans specifications and supervise and carry out residential or other building work for the public.
On the spot coverage highlights Neal ness and style as elements of a well dressed man, emphasizing cut, finish, and the Heal Thing in a fashion showcase hosted by T. E. Drane (Late ALF.).
A girl, nearly pulled to safety by rescuers, slipped back into a shaft after being found just out of reach. The shaft was 350 feet deep and was filled in on the fourth day as workers tried to save the child during an election turmoil period in Guten land.
Acting Judge White heard an application by Mr M Bean for a new trial in the Walsh Moore Brooke and Co case. Grounds cited that material evidence not available at trial is now forthcoming. The honour ordered reception of the application within 21 days.
A first offender, Neorke John Whittwher, pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzlement and was sentenced by the judge. The court imposed the death penalty under the Firstite Nak Whittaker statute, with execution to follow after formal sentence steps.
Rumors say the Claibden Estate Subdivision sale has fallen through and the listing emphasizes the property write off. Officials indicate an auction may be advertised for November, with details to follow in local notices.
Details from Thomas Strickland at Bundaburra highlight an exceptionally prolific ewe that produced ten lambs in four years, with a black ewe daughter birthing five white lambs in the last two seasons. This year the old ewe has only one lamb, noted as ample for her care in a dry season.
The question of union among Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches in Australia was discussed at the Forbes quarterly meeting last Wednesday. The vote was practically unanimous in favor of union and the final result is awaited with interest.
A Bundaburra resident Mr Thomas Strickland reports the Bundaburra Creek is much lower than in years past. He notes a five mile stretch with only two passes crossable on horseback, some holes up to twenty feet deep, and expresses relief at the dry spell.
A social held at the town hall on Tuesday night by the Forbes Wall-Holdeay Cricket Club drew about fifty couples who enjoyed dancing to White's orchestra. Supper was by contribution and secretary Mr F L White reported a small profit.
A visitor who had been drinking caused a disturbance in Forbesfurt on Wednesday by seating himself in the jury bow beside Mr J. J. Patterson. When the judge noted the stranger a constable removed him, and the man protested his removal.
A Wednesday evening Methodist Church social honored returning soldiers Megara Fon Wyndham Tes garth and D Teggarth as J T Woods circuit steward and Mir Peacock delivered welcomes. The gathering emphasized justice and fair dealing as core Christian principles and included a brief address recalling an English bride welcome.
A Rankin Street show tomorrow night features The Firefly of France with Sesane lawaka wao and The Bravest Way Wallow Reid in a Jesse Last production The Whelly ag Francs follows a rich American who joins the ambulines corps and becomes entangled in a German plot A beautiful young woman also enters the story
Today's issue starts the emotional serial Victor Pelham's Love Story promising readers a gripping tale as the lovers draw closer. The Advocate previous Friday concluded a similar romance with a hopeful ending.
A romance film titled The Bravest Way will be shown at Star Pictures Open-Air this Saturday with Sassue Kayakawa in the lead. The program promises an emotional appeal to lovers of romance, youth, and beauty with prices listed for admission.
Megs Hop White and Company dispose of their Lach Tan Street Forbes business to Messia W and J Thongs well known South Forbes residents. Will Thomas had long been connected with the South Forbes business while Jack Thomas recently returned from the war as a lieutenant and Military Medal recipient. Two progressive young men take over on November. White and Co will keep the produce department further up the street.
At a Forbes Town Band meeting the group plans to enter a local contest in Oringe in November and to hold a New Year's Day band contest in Forbes. Solo and town hall concerts are set for New Year’s Eve and the following evening a variety program will decide several competitions. The board approved raising bandmaster Sundegrim’s salary to US per week.
Turner and Keane urge Wool transport via trucks after Railway Department rejects wool carry due to stock needing trucks. They report Sydney Farmers and Graders Cooperative Co wires that railway officials will permit use of fat trucks for wool hauling if available, urging action on claims.
The management says water service will resume at the works next Monday week after a one hour outage caused by drought. The firm has large stock to operate and expects to restore full operations, with Sidney A. working manager and Marshall possibly transferring to a new post to support resumed production.
A special brain will run from Fore Bee to Quandialla next Wednesday leaving at seven o clock for the day’s event. The return trip leaves Crow Quawivdin Mawt GF pom Tide peers for Up wk Ory gee arrancement with Forbes and other visitors along the new wood. The trip offers Forbes people the chance to see the new Line and a warm reception for Catlin residents. The note promises careful arrangements and comfort for all, with depart 7:00 pm from Gurcoma 7:50, Caragaibul 9:00, Quandialla arriving 10:45, and return to Wareenhal 7:10, Garema 9:25 arriving back at Far bas 10:45.
The article reports on local affairs in Forbes including the appointment of Rev Father Sexton and hospital treatment for Father O'Brien, welcomes for Corporal Stan Hay and Sergeant Collins party from England, and the return of Corpl Stan Hay with colleagues. It covers school staff changes, presentations to Mrs Hutchison and Mr Hutchison, a wedding at the Parsonage, and planned Band events and sales by local firms.
A Forbes ton advertisement failed to light the courtroom on Wemenday night as gas jets refused to work. Candles and ink-wells were improvised and a constable fetched candles to proceed. Judges and barristers endured a unusual scene, arguing that faulty fittings caused the outage, hinting at a rise in electric heat for Forbes works.
The Baldock Trophy shoot starts October 22 with ranges at 200 300 400 yards seven shots per range. Winners of Wednesday and Saturday sections advance to a decisive shoot off. Handicap list includes T Kelly Stinson Patterson Fielder Urippin Measley Miller Duskland Shirvington Hansard White Laithie Leafler Tuohey Mars Evans Brown etc. Tom's Lagoon School hosts annual welcome home for soldiers with a large crowd and a detailed roll of honor to be displayed.
The Forbes District Court heard the case of Thomas M Dunn suing Arthur Blume for damages over entering Dunn’s land and removing timber. Witnesses described pine logs cut, royalty payments, and land ownership. Judge ordered non-suit with costs payable, while a separate list of races and results followed in the issue.
A Forbes Rifle Club committee meeting led by G W Brown discussed sale of serviceable rifles from the Department at £2 10s 0d in four installments. The Forbes team includes A Miller and W Shirvington for a match against Eugowra tomorrow starting 10.20 with 500 and 600 yard ranges and seven shots per man. Luncheon on the ground. Emergencies listed.
The notice highlights bargain pricing at M Dade and Harrie shops with new summer stock appears at New Seywon. Mina M Grant lectures for the SOW Alliance on Prohibition education, noting recent mixed district meetings at Hogan Gate and Cares Nalie venues.
At a Tuesday meeting of aldermen a petition signed by many ratepayers urged Forbes as a landing place for the world flight. Alderman Bassett and others endorsed Forbes suitability, noting the honor and potential prominence. The motion to refer Forbes’ claims to the Aero Club in Sydney and have Captain Roy King advocate the town’s case passed.
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