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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1917

Page

6

Snake bite dangers spark push for smarter first aid

A Sydney snake charmer’s death from poisoning prompts warnings about bite risk and treatment. Experts note tiger snakes paralyze nerves while black snakes break down cells, and urge washing wounds with permanganate before any scarification. They stress that most poison is on skin or clothing, not inside the wound. Regular exposure can confer immunity through controlled injections.

Sydney le Souet Sydney Zoological Gardens Sidney “Sun Alistrolia

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Monday

Meat and livestock sale at Homebush included T A Hunter of Caragabal with two tags at 34/6 and 68 WG, various lot details noted. 18 19/8 and 1 ow Ley prices listed. Condobolin sales show 4 w VAT ATy and 42 OO among entries. G Forbes sold 9 bullocks.

Homebush T. A Hunter Caragabal Ow Ley G. Forbes

Police Court Hears Explosive Possession Case

A court case details an arrest for possession of explosives and fuses linked to intent to commit a crime. Jurors and evidence are discussed, with references to an analysis and a written advertisement, plus remarks about expelling a man and actions taken in July and on a Tuesday.

Ey Police Court Ten

GOOLAGONGS PICNIC PRIZE WINNERS LIST

A large crowd enjoyed a public school picnic at Recreation Ground on Saturday 13th. The program featured many races and activities with notable winners in multiple divisions including Char lie Keyete and J Nancy Raffles among others.

Charlie Keyete Lindsay Sloan Loftus Rucles J Nancy Raffles Molly Anderson Unice

CHICKETERS' SPORTS AND DANCE FOR CRICKET CLUB FUND

A Saturday event on the 20th raised about £ through a cricket club fundraiser. A local hall dance drew a good crowd, with enjoyable entertainment and support for the club. Local races and contests followed, including Hack Races, Wicket throwing, Pony Race, Envelope Race, and Footrace won by several competitors, with multiple entrants.

R. Dwyer I. Haydon Dwyer H. Stack Haydon Ned Haydon W. J. Hodge S. Grant R. Haydon U. M'Cutcheon

Flower Show Opens Saturday at Presby Church

Members of the local Presbyterian Church urge attendance at the Flower Show to be held Saturday afternoon and night, the event opening at 3 o clock in the afternoon and 8 o clock at night.

Local cricket club resumes play and invites new members

Cricket is back in our midst with energetic club activity and a growing finances. A practice game occurred Sunday with Monday bringing complaints of aches. Eu-Fowra is expected to visit next Sunday the 28th to clash with the local team in the Arat match of the season.

Ifla EU- Fowra

Local Rain Refreshes Trundle Farmers After Heat

Last week brought very hot days but 80 points of rain at the weekend eased conditions for farmers. Some have begun cutting hay as grass and water are plentiful and demand for cattle and sheep remains keen. A Beale Tolmie Sydney sale of horses, sheep, and cattle yarded thousands of livestock with prices for draught horses up to £27. Master Harry Beale, son of Beale & Tolmie, was injured while riding to tend horses. his condition is not yet known.

Beale & Tolmle Trundle H. Bedale & Co Sydney Caulfield Harry Beale Beale Beale & Tolmie Ancioncera

Bloomfield Wilson & Co Grand selection of sundry goods

Bloomfield Wilson & Co advertises a broad assortment of silk silkless goods including drapery ironmongery groceries boots and shoes. The notice highlights a wide stock and varied merchandise.

Condobolin Wheat Farm Shows Early Maturing Varieties Prospects

The Government demonstration farm at Condobolin aims to expand the wheat belt as rail links extend to Broken Hill. This season crops look promising due to early sowing in April, careful variety choice, and good cultivation. Varieties used include Sunset Canberra Hard Federation Firbank and Florence with Sunset near harvest by mid November. Canberras strong performance supports district suitability while Early Pederston chosen for timing advantages. Forty three acres allocated for next season.

Condobolin Broken Thi Condobolin Farm Far West Canberra Hard Federation Firbank Florence Yiell

Married and Single clash ends in six wicket victory at Eugowra

In fine weather the Married defeat the Singles by six wickets after a spirited match. E Gillett top scored with 19 for the Singles, while Lance Kirby made 84 for the Married before Spalding finished unbeaten on 42. A team will travel to Goolagong next Sunday to face a local representative side.

Benedicots Lance Kirby Eric Gillett E. Gillett Ralph Kirby Ad A. Kirby Fred. Spalding Outield Fred Spalding Goolagong Eugewri L. A Fe Smd J. Kirby F. Spalding H. J. Green

Government Wins In Debate Amid Clear, Convincing Arguments

A sizable audience watched as the debaters presented clear and convincing views. The adjudicators ruled in favor of the Government, and the proceedings were enjoyed by all attendees.

Bedgerabong Weather Shifts Through Seasons

From Our Own Correspondent notes erratic weather in Bedgerabong with sun, rain, and chill. A Saturday storm brought rain all night, crops grow fast, Jemalong began shearing about 40 000 sheep, river rose after a fall, Cowra rainfall could bring flood waters next week, mosquitoes quieter with cold.

Jemalong Cowra

Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers in Evogowra Notice

Auctioneers Wheatley and Martel in Evogowra advertise stock and station services with agencies including Musaey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff-cartera Paton Byss Manures Northern Assurance Dory. Sales conducted in any part of the district.

Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers Stock & Station Agents Evgowra Musaey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros Paton, Byss’ Manures Northern Assurance Dory

George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel Opens New Building

George Tolhurst Bogan announces his presence in a new up to date hotel building. He invites friends and the public to visit for latest conveniences, ample accommodation, first class table, and best wines beers and spirits.

George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel G.T. Lina Ble

Severe thunderstorm drenches area aiding crops

A strong thunderstorm paused over the locality Saturday night delivering heavy rain across Bovent Avenue points and continuing past midnight. The timely downpour benefited the flourishing crops and pastures in the region.

Church of England Concert and Social Event

The Church of England concert and social at the School of Arts promises a successful event for the local church. Mesdames Midley and Townsend are joint secretaries, working hard to ensure a fine concert and a pleasant dance. Locals are urged to attend for a good cause with expected strong turnout.

School of Arts Church of England M.idley M. Townsend

St Josephs Convent Annitat Concert And Social

The annual concert and social by the pupils of St Josephs Convent will be held on the 28th proximo. The Sisters are busy preparing the little ones for the event. the programme has long been noted for its character and patrons may expect its continued excellence. The adjourned fortnightly debate at the Literary Institute last week drew a good audience. Mr Arthur Balfour was absent. Debate topic: Should the totalisator be the only legal means of betting on racecourses. Premier Lance Kirby led the Government. Opposition Leader Ralph Kirby. Supporters: Kirby side Messrs F.il fett, F. Stevens, I. Luhrmann, M. Bradley. Opponents: A. A. Puddicombe, A. J. Ashcraft, T. Lee, M. Gooper. The discussion was spirited and interactive.

St. Joseph's Convent Arthur Balfour Lance Kirby Ralph Kirby Messrs F.ilfett F. Stevens I. Luhrmann MH. Bradley A. A. Puddicombe A. J. Ashcraft T. Lee M. Gooper

Change of business notice by Ferguson takeover

W S Ferguson announces taking over the Masaey- Garris Agency from Mr E Facey. He states he will run the business as an optical farmer applying strict careful attention to meet farmers machine requirements and asks for public support.

E. Facey Masaey- Garris W. S. Ferguson

Testimony on Exzerma Aiding Missionary Recovery

The Very Rev Father Treand of Randwick Presbytery writes May 21 testifying to revolts achieved by Exzerma in aiding a baptismal missionary named Kezema who suffered and then returned to Jagel cured. Prices and stray notes from Randwick and Plelder appear in the fragment.

Father Treand Randwick Presbytery

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Homebush Stock Sales Prves Perous Man Waa D. Shanahan D. Slater J. Trelford Ralph Trelford J. Grant J. Slater G. Waleh J. Walah C Trelford C. Keyte V. Anderson Grace Eve Liorrie Shanahan Bor Llyra W. Hayward Llyre Cornwall C. Trelford Leite Trelford C, Keyte K. Hodge Riley W. Walsh KR. J. Farrington A. M‘guinneas M'Ken A. M Chicketers Cricket Bloomfield, Wilson & CO Eugowra Bedgerabong Spirita T. J. Martin & CO Late Lowing &Co Bogan Gate Annitat Mary's Dream G. M. Allison Austen & Pratley Peter Pang Eton Exzerma Marshall Harris’ Boot Palace Commonwealth Australia Liberty Loan Molloy WORF Toi Moore Commonwealth Bank of Australia Boots & Shoes Www W. Black Bogam Gate
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