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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
2
Meetings list appointments for November at Forbes, Meadow Bank, Eugowrn, Bodgerabong, Daronbalgie and nearby parishes. Rev. W V Thomson presiding at Bodgerabong and Daronbalgie services, with times noted for each date. AMV J McDowell signs as organizer.
The discussion centers on rising state debt and borrowing under Mr McGowen. Critics warn of a fiscal wild ride and warn that future generations may bear the cost of current expenditures. The piece argues for scrutiny of public funds and borrowing practices.
In Forbes district reports a long, mixed summary covers farm activity, local council matters, and social events. It notes Mr Elliott’s 100 acres under crop, weather effects on hay, quality concerns, a Forties race meeting, church presbytery matters, and community notices including accidents, taxation, and public works.
A concert to support the Church of England Restoration Fund is set for Friday in November 1814. The program includes vocal and instrumental pieces, with entertainment by Polony and the Three. Box and Cox are billed as the evening’s humorous finale.
In Forbes this morning at the Licensing Court Hetero Myers Jamfesus and Daw ing applied for a curtailment of the licensed premises for a proposed picture show at the Federal Hotel Forbes. Arguments centered on space noise and town impact with hotel owner Lawson claiming room for a large crowd while opponents object to disruption to nearby residents and street activity. Sub-inspector Butler and others debated whether the exclusion would harm country trade and whether a smaller setup could satisfy the venture. The court debated balance between business interests and community quiet as Lawson sought permission to install a new picture show with limited premises.
A historical market note details prices for merino and crossbred wools, with ranges for prime, extra prime, shorn, and medium grades. It records demand as unusually strong for export quality, listing prices by head, yard, and weight, and cites buyers and regions.
The fragment lists Sydney based names and affiliations including Samimersy and Mapit Purbos, The Sneat Hotel Adatratia, and Sarah Banderwon leaving The Forbay Hospital relation. Mentions Horfield connected with Hortes Tame Oo At Ter u fe works holiday and A G Mopein with a duratal hyainom. Forbes and Moe Moneta appear in context of a voyage year end plans.
A late telegram reports a fundraising effort to aid an unnamed Mt Lyell issue. The message says about £800 was subscribed and the Lord Mayor expects to raise £50,000. The details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Opinion remains split in Sydney on future use of Government House. debate centers on preserving the historic museum or installing a new blue cover over the yard, with supporters and opponents weighing the civic value and costs.
In an inter state match at Aelalae South Australia beat West Australia by 865 runs. South Australia dominated with strong batting and bowling to secure a decisive victory in the contest.
In Sydney observers discuss the possibilities of a partition in the New Hebrides, with authorities and locals weighing risks and benefits of a potential division and its impact on regional stability.
Fragmentary note records a 1982 event where Koye departed bubite schools to pursue agriculture, with unclear surrounding details and dates. The text mentions Sydney and Friday but lacks full context or names of entities beyond Koye. The piece lacks specific actions or outcomes to elaborate further.
Ambiguous note describes a maternity allowance matter with unclear references to a TV connection and minimal figures. The fragment mentions attention to the allowance and attempts to link it with a maternity movement, but specifics remain unreadable.
A fragmented report shows Mr RK De Meagher and council actions regarding restoring Mis Ozht to the electoral roll. The Leeistadlye Council rejects a bid to declare the person restored, citing legal and procedural concerns and the solicitors’ positions.
Longreach Queensland reports detail a terrible incident involving Muss Naled Davey who was using a tool when a sound startled him. He swung from a tree as his horse bolted, his shoulder cut by a pocket knife, and he collapsed in a pool of blood before being dragged from the botlaw Tow with great difficulty.
A human skeleton was found near Went worth Falls in Ink Bully area. Clothed remains showed extensive decay and deterioration. Authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances and origin of the remains.
The sectarian voice from Sydney reports Milan as governor of New South Wales may push to ease Protestant tensions. The discussion notes concerns over religious bias and cautions against inflammatory behavior as political leaders navigate sectarian issues across the territory.
The Governor of the Federal Bank backs a proposed multi ten storey development in Sydney. The plan envisions a haldine twenty storeys construction, reflecting official support for major urban growth in the region.
The article describes a recent competition by the Forbes Camera Club featuring entrants such as G8. Curry of South Portus and Muay of Bulony. Exhibits include river cone thyr horital and various other photography works, with judges noting quality and craftsmanship.
Lominn dispatches from Monday describe a Bulgarian victory framed as miraculous while detailing a large Turkish defense collapse. The war column claims Turkish forces retreated under Greek pressure and Bulgarian casualties rival Bulgarian losses, with numerous accusations of atrocities and mutilated enemy corpses. The Turkish Porte weighs a new winter campaign as King Peter of Servia receives congratulations for Wien victory.
London report states General Diez and three other rebel officers in Mexico have been sentenced to death. The dispatch notes the severity of the punishment and the ongoing instability in the region as authorities move to quell the revolt.
London reports Monday rumors of a plot to assassinate the Ceareviten fre du weibed, fueling bustle and concern across the city as authorities investigate potential conspirators and motives.
A large audience enjoyed the new fall program on Saturday night at Brook's Pictures. The £1 prize went to Will Peart Austin and 10 shillings to Master Joy Archer. The bill featured Across Australia and a bicycle tour by Francis Birtles with multiple travel snapshots. Lectures were planned for Thursday and Saturday nights including Sir Austin Simpson's Heirloom and other titles.
Yesterday's racing card at Bathurst lists the Followline Handicap over four furlongs at Pine Park with Pine Park and Paria among top finishers. Race details include entrants such as Mavarite, Murat, The Bie Folow, and Kurta with close finishes and odds cited, while other handicap events cover seven furlongs and 7 1/2 furlongs with multiple named horses and jockeys noted.
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