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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
2
Advertisement for accounting services by J O Anderson offering station and farm accounts audits inventories tax returns and general accounting work with monthly statements and bookkeeping follow up for farmers and tradesmen in the community.
This item describes a fashionable size 34 leather lined shoe with Morocco grain finish. The note mentions how the author acquired the possession, hinting at a personal provenance.
Ad rates and subscription details appear for Forbes Advocate with references to afternoon issues on Tuesdays and Fridays and various booking terms. The fragment mentions advertising rates, subscription terms in quarters, and ownership by a proprietor, indicating a local newspaper pricing and circulation note.
A customer notes purchasing a complete tea set without inspection and feels satisfied with the result. The text references local figures and places in a dated tone, highlighting quick acquisition and contentment with the product.
An odd clipped notice from Sydney presents Bruce's Economic Tailoring or Mr Lee at the Hotel Smnbrella with the latest novel Tes ih Gowseadon's waupled Ad. The advertisement invites patrons to eat early and notes suits from Pote ai. The People's Tailor, Sydney, appears as a signature reference amid garbled phrasing and random words.
Forbes Bowling Club announces its new committee for the coming year. The elected members include O. Fox, G. Weaver, A. Allen, D Flanfeey, G. W. Brown, A Neyne, and others. Five votes were polled for party candidates, with five informal ballots.
This week 30,000 carcases of mutton will be sent from Forbes Freezing Works for abroad food supply to the Allied forces. The prime quality meat has been in the freezing chamber and marks the largest single order ever placed at the works. At noon Sunday a fire destroyed a one room hut near the trucking yards, owned by Alexander King. Estimated damage is £5 with no insurance. Coroner T M Dunn will dispense with an inquiry.
Sydney dispatch notes the Federal Cabinet sending a cable to Mr Hughes on wartime changes in Britain, casualty list includes 172 NSW killed and 228 wounded, proportional representation affirmed in National Federal ballots, and a new postage rate likely next week. AMLA miners call for medical exams and compensation, Galvanised iron manufacturing planned at Port Waratah, officers’ faiths listed, and Turkey exchanges planned for 1000 prisoners. A Suva report claims an aboriginal settler abducted natives in the New Hebrides. a punitive expedition followed with several natives killed.
Master Don Maxwell, a telegraph messenger in Torbes, rode his bike yesterday and hit a large dog in the street. He was thrown heavily, sustaining damaged hands and bruises to his head.
At the public meeting in the town hall last night Mr R Thomson treasurer read the balance sheet for Australian Red Cross Day. A total of ELS45/14/4 was raised with expenses of £17. Mr Dunn moved and Mr Austen seconded adoption of the balance sheet. A hearty vote of thanks to secretaries Miss Enna Baldock and Mr OA Peppercorn and to Mr Thomson. The motion was moved by Mr Killen and carried by acclamation.
The world famed woman impersonator Julian Eliinge arrives in Forbus on Wednesday at the Lorne theaters. In an amoral drama titled The Clever Mrs Carfax he dresses as a widow and pursues a crook while delivering entertaining lines and a fashionable persona.
Writing home to Cowra, Serpoont W O Niel states realised prices at a recent English auction included sheep five pounds, lambs three pounds, cheese eggs eleven shillings per dozen, beef and mutton priced per ewel, and various produce such as apples, tomatoes, and berries at two pence per pound or higher.
Red Cross Society members are notified of the usual monthly meeting on Thursday in October, replacing the usual Friday. An important attendance is hoped for, with the weekly market stall continuing to raise funds. About 65 shillings has been netted to date and reports urge more helpers for stall duties, especially Saturdays, to aid patriotic community work and quick sales of all produce.
Constance Talmage stars in a vaudeville bill at Deank's Pleasure where she headlines amid a week of acts. The note touts her appeal and demands patrons renew seats to avoid missing the show. The bill also features Montaca Love as Caedina Mercier in The Rosa Hearter with Loving controversial hype.
Inoculation against typhoid continues for two more weeks only to cover remaining residents. Over the past eight weeks 2446 doses have been injected at Forbes and district, with £122/6 spent on treatment. Many still must complete the course and about 100 doses remain. Dozens in Forbes have suffered sore arms from inoculation in six weeks.
Open air pictures planned by Lorne Pictures with a site secured behind the Albion Hotel next to A E Peppercorns garage. Property owned by Mr Gaymard. Contractor My T Twait. Project aims to be ready before the hot weather arrives. The theatre will be a roomy and comfortable picture venue near Forbes post office.
Thomas W. Nielsen appeared in court on a charge of not destroying rabbits to satisfy the F P Board. Counsel stated he occupied a closer settlement block near Burrawang and was not the owner on July 25. He had taken possession only three weeks earlier. Counsel Dowling said he would withdraw the APES.
Private William N G Styles of Forbes hospitalised in France since September 21 with wounds. Wounded again are C T Hall and R B Walah, both Forbes. H E Tribolet, Forbes lad, returned home on leave after active service in France. Tribolet had severe combat, later invalided home. Miss Lorkley from Manty notes delays for Forbes performances. Mr Cleary Cooke Lee of Forbes died at Rosedale, pioneer of the Mart district. J C Lee, grazier, was related. Mr Charles Lee of Minehenwer is a nephew. Father O’Brien visiting Orange. Father McKeown of Grange away for a week. Privates Vo Ashworth, AL Booth, TR Smith returned to Forbes in uniform after weekend leave. New casualties include Wm Gee Channon Forbes, Albert H Cutts Forbes, Penela P A Carthy Forbes, Mystrath Grenfell wounded. EO J RL Joaynes Dana Creel injured. Jos Graham Rentally injured. Mr W Rowsdley, AX manager, travels to Sydney for federation of manufacturers conference. Twin babies for Mr and Mrs Randol Donnell. Death announced of Mr Gus Miller former member for Monaro in State Parliament. Mr A K Trethowan, MLC, president of Farmers and Settlers Association of NSW, in Forbes.
On Friday the school marks Beg Day with children bringing items that will be donated to the hospital. The simple collection aims to support patients and raise community spirit through this charity event.
Henry Nelson faced a court on a charge of being of unsound mind. Dr MDonnell testified Nelson was not fit to be at large while Constable Chamberlin detailed incidents in the park and lockup. Nelson ranted about goldfish, rabbits, and demanded a cell with no pictures, threatening violence and claiming leadership.
In Small Debts Court ST Turd acting for Minnie Cinteule pursued Elwen Abhineg for E110 rent arrears. A verified writ was issued for the amount claimed, with seven rounds of activity described as unusually plentiful in the bush. Tracks leading into burrows suggest young rabbits suffering from rapulos.
Notes from Homebunh include steers values at £11 10s per head. Forbes Court fined several parents for keeping children from school. F Bullock earned £1000 honourarium plus winning ride share for King Offa in the Caulfield Cup. Forbe Parenta and Citizens Association to meet in Council Chambers at 8 15 pm Thursday. Model Band may perform in Victoria Park if weather allows. Mr Beeby to resign leadership of the Progressive party. Returned soldiers attacked by extremists in Hughenden Queensland. clothes torn and badges stripped. Casualties in the A.S. total 288 591. Free second class railway tickets to relatives of Angacs returning on furlough. Paragraph notes Mr W M Hughes buying a chateau in France and inviting British publicists to see the Australian army. Hendigo Federal Electorate has 623 eligibles, with many in urban, suburban, and rural areas. about 60 percent single.
Edward Buckley died at Orange Hospital aged 48 after a year with heart failure and dropsy. Native of Forbes son of Mrs K Buckley of North Hill, he served as Overseer at Tantallon station Belgravia under W Hood until death. He leaves a widow and daughter Emily Buckley who lived in Forbes then Sydney. Funeral Sunday at Orange Catholic cemetery conducted by Rev Father O'Brien.
Miss Bertha Barlow aged 19 died Sunday at South For best hospital ward due to long lung trouble. She lived with her step father William Berwick. Her funeral was held yesterday at the Church of England cemetery with Rev. H W Mirrington officiating.
A public meeting in the Council Chambers chaired by Mr A J Reynolds discussed merging Jack's Day with War Chest Day or holding them separately. After debate, an amendment to hold only Jack's Day on November 16 passed 11 to 4. Plans included fundraising stalls, a concert, a fish pond, cake stalls, lucky envelopes with prizes, and a luncheon with proceeds from donations and tickets.
Reuter's and Times cables report Germany offering to discuss evacuation details and ordering U boat commanders to stop sinking passenger ships. Berlin suggests Neutral Commission to probe atrocities charges, while London notes a disputative armistice basis and a pledge to cease passenger ship sinkings. Haig reports 8000 prisoners north of Le Cateau as rain hampers advance.
Reports from Amsterdam claim 15 600 Germans driven across the Dutch frontier and altered lines toward Ghent. A French cavalry corps lies miles west of Ghent as Brussels reportedly evacuates. Berlin hints at a reply to President Wilson rejecting his conditions and may pause the submarine campaign to aid peace efforts.
A dramatic scene unfolds as Germania bangs on Civilisation's front door claiming entry after confessing to crimes, while Civilisation accuses her of past destructions and nearly collapses in fury and fear. The heated exchange escalates toward a violent, surreal confrontation.
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