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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
4
Architect Stewart I Hodgetts of Killara Goma and Imperial Army announces he has commenced practice as an architect in the Forbes district. He offers to prepare plans specifications and supervise any residential or other building required.
Fragmentary note lists time slots Tuesday and Friday afternoon and includes terms like Quarter 0 Cor and For Quarter booked in advance with annual pricing references. The text shows unclear abbreviations and possible misreads, offering little verifiable context or entities.
Bedford Taylor & Weston Ltd announce a special sale of 600 prime fat and forward bullocks at Orange on Thursday next. From Cynthia Downs Station Queensland these cattle are described as prime and fat with many in forward condition. Buyers needing fattening stock should attend the sale at Orange.
A brief note states that a portion of local and other news could not be published because of limited space. It indicates ongoing editorial adjustments and promises future coverage.
The secretary reports corrections to the show awards including Little six class pony 12 to 14 hands won by H G Wilson. Rider under 16 years awarded to G Wiseman. Pen and Ink Drawing landscape to H A Barlow. Special for plain sewing should read Mrs J T Tyley Senior.
Mr Jas Marion, hon sec of N.8.W. Alliance, will lecture on Prohibition in Forbes Tuesday night. He will be accompanied by Mr Marsh Little, baritone and author, praised by the Morning Post, noted as a renowned Australian singer with a powerful voice and elocutionary grace.
Mr W Ath Commonse Ranger reports to Forbes Pastures Protection Board that rabbits are scarce in the municipality. He notes no rabbits sighted for a month and burrows possibly dug out by rabbiters. Several persons are hunting but no rabbits have been seen in the town or other parts.
The death of Clara Forbes Hudson aged 11, wife of Mr J Hudson, occurred yesterday at her residence. She had resided here most of her life and had been ill for some time. Three children survive. Interment was in the B.C. cemetery today with Rev Father O'Brien and Cumming officiating. A church service preceded the funeral. Funeral arrangements were by Mr T Paisley.
Meera V LD Cox A M Cox Alan Stewart and EL J Hannan returned from Forbes where Mrs K Cox judged fat sheep and dairy cattle. The party praised Forbes hospitality and the return route via Catlel Orange and Bathurst. Dom secured a Jumper string from Mr Judd and arranged Romney Marsh exhibits with Mr Doyle. Department of Agriculture confirmed the display of the splendid products collection.
Private Wingell from Queensland visited the Blick family on Parkes road after arriving home recently. Sister Arnold, with the Australian nurses, arrived from Egypt via Salonica and England, sharing war history and nursing duty. Captain Lowing of the Light Horse is in Forbes, as townsfolk prepare a farewell for Mrs Fogarty and Miss Fogarty. J. O. Hutchison of the Landa Office staff is promoted to Kempsey and will leave month’s end. Hutchison has long served as secretary of the Forbes Literary Institute.
Tenders are invited for a second storey addition to the Government Ravings Bank building at Forbes. An auction will sell furniture at J T Woods corner Hill and Oxford Streets Camp Hill on Saturday September 13.
After a long absence on active service Trooper Harry Patterson son of Alderman and Mrs J J Patterson of Torben returned home on Wednesday. He was among the Light Horsemen who served in Palestine and took part in major actions with Australian forces. He looks thin after desert service but has landed safely and was warmly welcomed by his parents and family.
Trooper Barnard a Forbes King rode the train this morning after a 12 month absence. The returned boy went to Palestine and joined the Light Horse but did not take part in any actual fighting.
Sergeant Frank Elliott, son of Mr and Mrs J Elliott of Grave Hill Forbes, arrived home by car from Orange on Wednesday. He enlisted with Canadian troops early in the war and served throughout the campaign in France. Elliott has spent years in Canada and came to Australia via Frisco. Friends will give him a glad welcome.
Mrs Chisholm of Goulburn and Miss Renia MacPhillamy, Forbes, who returned to Sydney after abroad service in Egypt and Palestine, were warmly greeted. Described as heroic volunteers, they ran desert canteens for nearly three years, feeding up to 61,000 meals daily and supporting Anzac Mounted Division. An anecdote from Jerusalem underscores their close ties with soldiers and the force.
Sir, after years of office the Government should not postpone the crucial issue of properly maintaining public hospitals. While poverty is cited, funds are spent on commissions for minor questions. Our hospital patients suffer as health demands go unmet. Public sympathy and hospital committees oppose this indifference, yet Parliament offers only excuses. Yours sincerely, Robert H. Lalor, Seven Hills.
Following a heavy rainfall, a continuous downpour began and persisted into the day. Reports up to 9 am show totals across multiple stations including Forbes two points, Parkes 40, Condobolin 30, Coolana 51, Bergen Park 82, and Wandary 34 among others, signaling good prospects for continued rain.
A Fortes Pastures Protection Board meeting was held with chairman Wallace Hunter and members Laldlaw Sly and Law present. A report by G Burges proposed three funding options for stock routes and reserves including local rate setting or charging stock using roads. A suggested rate was sixpence per hundred sheep per day and half-penny for large stock. A full report appears Tuesday.
At a Rifle Claw meeting Brownhill Buckland Miller rippin Fielder and Sweet set start date for a trophy shoot on Wednesday next. Events include 200 and 300 yard rounds, then 600 and 900 yards with cash prizes from nomination money for second and third in each section. Shoot dates span September 10 14 17 20 24 27 and October 1 4 with new members to obtain nomination forms from secretary Mr Pielder and sign before Captain Mr Brownhill.
Forbes grazier Mr Shaw Strickland chartered an aeroplane to travel to Grenfell races. The flight covered 0 miles at speed with costs around 4 shillings per mile, total £10 for air travel. Final Forbes trips occurred Wednesday afternoon with passengers May Ward, W H Bautert, J Hammond, Master Stitt, Lieut Timms, and Miss Edna Baldock.
Fragmented notes report the last council meeting endorsed five building applications. Ads promote Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds at 1/9 and 2/9, with other trade mentions and a storm damaging a water works chimney.
At Forbes branch meeting of the Grasiers Association presiding was Mr Wallace Hunter with Mosse W H R Stitt Z A Holola W Low G Laidlaw A Wheatley and J G Killen secretary present. Apologies from T Bray Strickland. Delegates to Orange or other suitable place proposed. Committee endorses abolishing wool draught allowance and urges reports of faulty stock-train issues to railways.
His Worship the Mayor Alderman L McDonnell will host a Civic Reception for Right Rev Bishop Long D D D L L C b E Brigadier General on Wednesday morning September 19 at 10 am at the Town Hall. The public are cordially invited.
Tenders invited for the erection of a new manager's residence at Savings Bank of NSW Forbes Branch. Plans and specifications available at the Branch. Tenders close on the 22nd with Messrs H. E. Ross and architects, Enitable Build Carrs EL, Byrdney.
Egg setting advertised by Padman Leach and Baron as a practical venture. Purchasers can order fifteen egg settings with ten chicks guaranteed using Rhode Island Reds noted for strong laying. Delivery to rural mail boxes, with free packing and freight, and direct shipping to country customers at the same price.
Municipality of Forbes announces unpaid rates incur 4 percent interest from February to payment date. Interest will be added to the amount due and legal proceedings to recover all outstanding rates and interest will begin on Monday. By order A W Mills Town Clerk. Town Hall, Forbes.
Loving memorial note for Private Roy T Brewer who died of wounds at Peronne France on September 4 1918 aged 20 years 6 months Inserted by his mother father sisters and brothers reflecting sorrow and remembrance one year after his death with lines about missing him and the Lord’s love.
A loving tribute to Pte Roy Brewer MM who died of wounds in France on September 1 1918 after two years service. Sleep on dear Roy in a soldier's arava. A grave we may never see. Remembered by Mrs JFP Fowler and family in affectionate remembrance.
In loving memory of our dear friend Pte Roy Brewer M M A LF who died of wounds in France on 4 September 1918 after two years service. You are gone from this world for ever. Oh how the thought fills us with pain. For the dearest wish of our hearts to see you back home again. Inserted by bio schoolmates D A and M Fowler.
A NSW audience will hear Mr James Marion on the success of Prohibition in America with notes from U S and Canada. Soloist Marsh Little, famed bari tone, will perform from the author Boys of the Dardanelles. Tuesday September 16 at 8 PM. Free collection. exposure of wet propaganda. convicting facts from varied sources.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency sold 242 Merino on account of F A Edola Burrawang Estate at Flemington. The stock brought 50 shillings and 4 pence, averaging 44 shillings 2 pence. Also sold for J Evans Walgett Lombs to 24 shillings 10 pence.
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