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J. O. Anderson offers monthly station and farm accounts and auditing services. Provides general accounting work and income tax returns.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
4
J. O. Anderson offers monthly station and farm accounts and auditing services. Provides general accounting work and income tax returns.
Dentist Kevin Frank announces he remains at the same address with a new rear entrance via Mr J Kevin next door. Telephone 273.
The notice lists the Right Reverend the Bishop of Bathurst as visitor. Principal Miss E. W. Tolhhurst MA Dipl Ed Meth. Promises splendid climate and position with thorough modern education in all branches and fine mice and grounds.
A selection of Ladies and Gonta Hair Brushes of soul quality offered for sale. Buying one promises long life and sound economy. Prices range from 1/9 to 17:4 per unit for cheaper grades, with earlier price points noted.
Local shop advertises assortment of toilet and perfumery wares from brands such as Goda Piver Yarileys Atkinson’s and Nyol Lines. The listing highlights varied scents and grooming items aimed at shoppers of refined taste.
Fragmentary text describes unnoticed observations of a white street scene and a quiet announcement of aptitude in a factory. The writer nods to an advisory note and mentions Hansard and a trading retailer, Morbes, with uncertain context.
Sultry weather and looming storm threaten crops across the district. W H Bruce, The People's Tailor of Sydney, notes customer rush before Christmas as shoppers are urged to call early for new season samples. Rain delays risk further crop damage if relief does not come soon.
Last Saturday's box collection for Cardinal Mercier's Belgian Relief Fund raised £17 4s 4d. Donors included Mira Officer £6 5s, Bal dock and Hunter £6 13s, Hansard and Lesila £2 4d, Humphreys and Boyne £2, Speck £2 2s 4d, plus Mr A J Raymond £2 0s. A public meeting at the town hall Monday 21st inst at 8 pm will discuss War Chest Day and continuing it with Jack's Day at Forbes. Officials urge strong turnout and expect a good sum via the hoope of a 10 pm Jack's Day event.
Marguerite Clarke headlines the Lorne Pictures program with The Amazons a four part Famous Players drama. The Bond Between with George Beban screens, and on Monday William Fox presents The Nigger. The Palace Theatre Sydney featured Guy Bates Post in a similar role.
The first Quandialla show runs Wednesday the 23rd with a special Forbes to Quandialla train departing Forbes at 7 am and arriving at 1 30 pm. Return leaves Quandialla at 6 30 pm arriving Forbes at 10 45 pm, stopping at intermediate stations. Secretary Mr Norman Conn praised publicity efforts and a good Forbes crowd is expected if weather allows.
Crown Prosecutor T. I. Crawford described the Prisoners' Aid Association after a session. The group aided released prisoners by providing tools for honest work and paying fares or fines to keep families fed, hoping jurors would contribute to sustain the good work.
A feisty critique of The Volunteer a WWI era tale starring Maile Feana and Penny Pill as a Quaker youth Jonathan Monden Hall. The piece notes patriotic tension and dramatic scenes amid military context and family conflicts portrayed in the studio production.
Inoraing Willan O'Brien faced charges in Forbes Court over a theft allegation involving Robert Martin. The defendant was remanded until Saturday for the production of a warrant from Bogan Gate. Ball was fixed at 20.
Reports show multiple deliveries of sheep during the month were short by about eighty head in a district. A known agent failed to deliver a mob of 500, another buyer lost sheep, suggesting a coordinated theft ring. Police are on the case, promising sensational disclosures if they catch the culprits as sheep vanish from the Goma area.
Personal shifts at Forbes telegraph office as Mr Dick Burgess resumes duties. Dr Heydon expected at Broken Hill, while Mr Carr’s Western district work ends for Forbes. Wounding of Lieutenant J. P. Tunn reported with VC suggestion. local church figure Rev Swyny to depart April. Death of J. M’Auliffe noted. war loan support by W G Matchett. various local arrivals, enlistees, and returning Forbes residents featured.
Beginning in November the Forbes to Sydney mail train departs Forbes at 4 20 p m instead of the current 7 46 p m. The notice outlines the new timetable and its effect on travelers and postal deliveries.
Mr Watt told the House taxation would persist postwar and a penny postage rise passed. Sedition and income bills progress, while AG party ballots and proportional representation stir party divides. Anzac quotas and meat policy debated as heat and fires rise.Holman criticises Labor stance.
At Forbes Quarter Lessions Judge Docker announced his retirement from the Bench. D J Moloney praised the judge's service and family considerations. The judge recalled 40 years in Farlee district, mining days, and growing agricultural prosperity as he bid farewell to local friends and colleagues.
Minister for Recruiting Mr F B Orchard urged ballots to mobilize Australia’s 66,000 military men still medically fit. He noted 200,000 Australians had already served in France Palestine and Mesopotamia and argued many remain to join the war effort to defend freedom and future peace.
The annual spring flower show and bazaar opened at Brooks Hall to aid the Church of England Rectory debt and runs until this evening. A fine range of stalls and a brisk food hall mark the event with many helpers and esteemed organizers Mr A D H Nelson and Mrs B P White praised for their efforts. Stalls feature produce sweets refreshments and flowers with a long list of named stallholders and assistants.
Readable fragments list prize winners for roses, phlox, sweet peas, verbenas, and confections. Names include Mra Rh Rawlins, Miss W. De, Miss A. Spearing, Miss Leila Ridley, Miss Frances Buckland, Miss Bray, Mrs Broadbent, and Mrs J. H Cutler. Trophies presented by Mir D. Hansard.
The obituary notes the death of William Churchward at Forbes hospital after a miners illness. A miner by trade from Parkes, he moved to Forbes to operate a shop later occupied by a Mr John Airnia Awistaw. The funeral was held at the Church of England cemetery in Mirnington.
Sunminer slits eyed for cool comfortable fit as Buckland supplies the material. The report notes Buckland brings the fabric and expertise to meet the clothing maker’s specifications.
A brown snake about five to six feet long was dispatched on the main thoroughfare near the South Forbes Hotel on Tuesday. Many others have been encountered in the vicinity of the town.
The Seventh War Loan closed with Forbes not reaching its quota, about £5000 short, while Jemalong Shire exceeded its target by £10,430, subscribing £35,490. Towns underperformed or overperformed varied, with Forbes among the undersubscribed and Jemalong earning the honor flag and a bar as a result.
In a rival race for the seventh war loan Bogan Gate led Trundle by 279 on Monday and surged to a final win of 980 55. Bogan Gate, with a population around 80,000, is said to have set a record for the Commonwealth. The town raised 19,420 while key locals including Mr Mediva and Mr Steadlyn aided drives. Final totals showed strong community support and notable contributions from Carey Aros, Simmons, and others, with a large fundraising push across the region.
Eugowra's total for the seventh war loan exceeds the quota with a final sum of £4149. Local banker Mr E Bernard aided the effort as manager of the Bank of New South Wales. Several residents and families contributed amounts ranging from £5 to £400, including Mra Ly, FL Herbert, E J Barnes, and multiple Vitnell and Greenhalgh family members, bringing the grand total to £4140.
Total subscriptions to the seventh war loan reached £97,000,000, about £3,000,000 short of the target. The closing date is extended to Monday October 25, after which those who have not contributed will be assessed for proportional contribution based on means.
A notice notes C. C. Buckland, with fifteen years experience in Forbes, invites readers to add their names to his growing client list at the tailoring shop.
Pupils of the Convent of Mercy Forbes excelled in a Stott and Hoare's Business College commercial examination. Intermediate Shorthand results include Kathleen Tolhuret 96 percent and Lisle Martin 93 percent. Advanced Book-Keeping stars Evelyn Hugo 84 and Connie Christie 92. Typewriting speed listed for several students. Certificates awarded to all successful candidates.
Commercial news notes Mr W. P. Mein of Booroomasin Silon Brewarrinng has bought Stoney Crossing Western Land Lease, comprising 10 324 acres, from the Howlett estate. About 2600 sheep included. Agents were Winchcombe Carson Ltd and Cable & Company Brewarrina. Lease expires at L943.
At Homelush on Monday, buyers viewed various lots from Gulgo Estate Condobolla and multiple Forbes consignors. Prices quoted include wethers, ewes, shorn sheep and steers with several individuals such as Bavert Mahto Lawler Tasnell and Kinentoo Station represented among buyers and sellers.
The Forbes Methodist Circuit met at the Parsonage with Rev. F. R. Swyng presiding. Members present included Wheatley Hayward Thornton Uphill Wyndham Woods and Mrs Venables. The balance sheet showed £9407 noted. £7 was raised locally for the Bazaar. The meeting discussed Sunday School work and a forthcoming church anniversary in November. The Rev T. Holland received permission to visit for evangelising the white arenery Myfa Plated. Forbes to host in November. Traps and cross-lines were reported as busy with plentiful fish locally.
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