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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
4
J C Anderson Armstrong advertises estation and farm accounts tradesmen's accounts rendered monthly inventories taken auditing and all general accountancy work income tax returns prepared seeking clientele in Forbes area.
Dentist Mr Frank Kevin announces he is staying at the same address. Entrance to his rooms now via Mr J Kevin’s new premises next door. Phone 273.
Tax return preparation offered by ROBT. OFFICER at a new office location between Bank of Austral Asia and Albion Hotel. Returns prepared personally by the officer for filers seeking local service.
A concise description touts a desirable climate and location with well kept grounds. The piece promotes a thorough modern education across all branches.
The Hallway Department issues cheap tickets for a Melbourne excursion by train leaving Forbes at 3.80 p.m. on Wednesday September 11.
The advertisement from A L Crommelin of Grenfell promotes an auction set for Thursday September 1st featuring the Tinpot property of 2557 acres in Warraderry parish with sheep, plant and furniture. The notice indicates other readings are held over in this issue.
At the Forbes police court this morning before Mr Helm B M James Werls pleaded guilty to riding the Steckinbingal express from Quandialla to Porbes without paying fare and paid 10 shillings while 6 shillings 2 pence remained unpaid. Ernest Fr McKay pleaded guilty to being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours at the Club House Hotel and was fined 20 shillings or seven days.
Rawlins versus Facey, an alleged slander action, settled with the defendant paying all costs. Theenae Bowler, Rawbit Inspector, versus Matthews, a defamation claim, settled as the defendant withdrew all allegations and admitted letters to the Forbes PLP Board were groundless, paying costs.
An accidental overheard remark reveals a jeweller, Dd Hateard of Kin-street Forbes, retiring from business after purchasing an entire street at unusually low prices. The notice requests inquiry and references a prior query.
The article notes estimations for sheep and cattle weights at Forbes. Officials W Fuller and W Aline han assisted by Bill M Kalvey assessed the fut sheep weight as silk and the current weight as estimated by the same trio. A bullod weight and prizes referenced with near values are recorded alongside local participants CG J Ail son and Mr Ring with close weights.
Mir RE Rawling led a Red Cross stall at the show with excellent results netting funds. assisted by Mrs Lull Mrs Officer and other helpers. Four raffles have been drawn with prizes including cigarettes cake and ooleta and more draws await.
Measre Redford Taylor and Wea ton Ltd Wellington advertise a special horse sale on Tuesday 7 September. They offer 100 Liebt and Broneht horses for sale with special buyers attending for all classes especially food sound and heavy breeds. Sellers are urged to advise early what they can sell to obtain full market value.
The Imperial Force announces a broad renaming of citizen military forces and senior cadet units to align with AP numbers. The Third Battalion will replace the current Senior unit as part of preserving tradition and record.
The active company will perform in Forbes Thursday evening at Lithinet. Since their last Forbes appearance they have traveled the world and now bring many new attractions. The show promises to be well worth seeing.
Pupils from Forbes District School win prizes in cookery class contest. Emma Golding earns first prize for bound cake, Donia Davis second for sullikta cake, Eileen Deegrave first for songe sandwich, and Edna Urey second for plum pudding. Mary Golding takes second prize.
A quarrel among Forbes aldermen Webster Facey and others culminates in threats and challenges over a motion. The dispute centers on a planned debate and possible vote at the next council meeting.
Forbes Jockey Club staged a show race meeting with over 1500 spectators amid good fields and high class racing. Andralong won the opening handicap by a neck after a strong finish. other trials saw All Foot and Andralong also figure, with several close finishes and totalisator figures recorded.
Char lie Chaplin appears at Brook's Theatre for an hour with two Chaplin reels No 1 Bhanghterd and No 2 Charl ie's Elopement plus cowboy drama Broncho Auby's Deputy and western Judge Not On Saturday Kenry presents Whi Repay with drama and Lonesome Like Plumber reel Then Monday Miss Thda Burn in William Foxs Darling of Paris Fox in Blom Policy noted
A traveling showman writes to the editor praising Forbes town for allowing a travelling show on the streets within the town boundary. He notes wartime food restrictions and acknowledges the aldermen for granting the concession after extensive travel and experience.
Personal, Mr Roy Dickens of Tumut appointed to succeed Mr B Knight as manager of the NSW Government Savings Bank at Forbes. Jair W. Giles of Parkes, owner of the Western Champion, is his father-in-law. Visitors include Mr Giles, Mr M J Condon of Lachlander Condobolin, and Mr Lay Laneyrie. Mr Condon’s nephew just returned from the war. Mr Condon travels by his own car. Mrs F Cheeseman sues Railway Commissioners for damages after her husband’s death from a tram-car collision. jury awards £1500. Sergeant K J Hackett, Forbes, wounded in France. Hon G W Fuller opened Forbes show and attended King George V’s and Queen Mary coronation as one of 18 Commonwealth representatives.
Grenfell racing day crowned Torawn and Sham Chain Lightning as top winners in the event. May Drama and Messie TM also earned strong finishes, marking a lively day of competition at the Grenfell track.
The Red Cross fancy dress ball at the School of Arts drew a large crowd with visitors from surrounding areas in support of the society’s good work. Prizes went to the Red Indians from Goolagong for best fancy dress and to Eugowra Pierrots for second place. a waltzing competition awarded a prize later donated back.
Reports from Sydney and Reuters detail French and British actions. Guiscard captured. Chauny Jussy and Lafere in flames. Plogsteert and Hill 63 seized. 16,000 prisoners taken near Messines over four days. French gains extend along Neuve Chapelle, Givenchy, and the Somme region. British shipbuilding decline blamed on influenza. output expected to improve by year end.
Meetings of Land Boards under the Crown Lands Act will be held at the Court House Porthea on 7 October 1918 and following days at 10 am Each day Land Board Office Forbes September 1918
A purse containing notes and rings was lost on the showground on Wednesday. A good reward is offered. Apply ADVOCATE OFFICE.
Reward offered for information leading to recovery of an oilskin rug missing between the railway station and Red Bend. Apply to THIS OFFICE for details on the reward.
Rest Colonial pine offered by Wright Heaton and Co Ltd, timber merchants, available in any quantity. Includes prompt delivery and full trade service.
William Hindson of Skelton Cumberland England marries Lurline Myrtle Bailey of Temp lar atreat Forbes at St George's Church of England Parkes. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R Seymour Smith on September 4.
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