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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
3
In Sydney on Tuesday the Deportation Question sparks irritation amid union leaders. A general strike may be dropped while the Trades Council weighs an organized irritation strike across Australia. Melbourne saw two men arrested for disobeying lawful commands, with more arrests expected in the coming days.
A quarrel among four brothers at Abermain ends tragically with one man dead and another seriously wounded. Police report shots were fired during the dispute, with the wounded man taken to Kurri Kurri Hospital for treatment.
Christchurch reports the death of Thomas Romayne, once general manager of New Zealand Railways, who perished at a West Coast coal mine. He was traveling in a bucket tram when it tipped, causing fatal injuries and leaving 40 workers frightened by the accident.
In Melbourne The State prime minister faced a stormy meeting where backers shouted support while opponents jeered. A speaker demanded a vote of no confidence, carried by a large majority, before the session ended amid tumult.
In Hobart today the inquest into the death of Lillian Dobson was concluded. The coroner bound Alfred Dobson over on a murder charge following the circus incident surrounding the death.
A carpenter named John Prentice fell from a scaffold at the second door of a building at Manly yesterday. He struck the footpath and was killed instantly. Police and investigators prepared reports on the accident tied to the scaffold construction.
Yesterday's wool sales in Sydney showed strong demand with 10 141 bales traded. Merino wool was in demand with greasy merino fetching solid prices and buyers showing robust interest across the market.
Mr Peter Hoard, C M G, appeals across rural and urban Australia to back a Dominion wealth conversion scheme. He urges manufacturers and business members to invest in the Lowen fund to redeem loans to the Commonwealth and strengthen ties with the mother country.
Jemalong Shire Council met with Council Clerk and A J Booth engineer as scribe. The discussion covered Local Government franchise, road works grants, and attendance at the Shire Clerk Conference. Requests included approval of travel for Jumell and notes on Main Roads funding and future tenders. Local government franchise opposition and support statements were reported from ministers and associations. The meeting also noted holiday declarations and inquiries into Bedgerabong-Bogan Gate Road and telephony line permissions.
A fragment discusses wool loading at railway stations, noting efforts to help wool growers and guidance given to railway operations and commissioners. It mentions charges, allowances, and potential advertising benefits for a large audience, with a quoted proverb about the Worden Advocate and a dated remark.
A Forbes team won the Bonny Cup at Trundle in a match against Condoba and Forbo Chiba. The Forbes players were hosted by Trundle Club at the Hotel Trimile after the win, with Mr Moullyn delivering the cup and praising Forbes for their strong display. Forbes to play for the Hoomwa Cup next Sunday in a match displayed at Mr Stinson’s shop window.
A town body extends water and timing for a garden contest, allowing ten special points in judging the vegetable division and delaying water receipt to end of the prior month. The piece cites Mrs Mahoney of The American Moxusive on seed beds and sowing, urging prudent seed selection and proper disposal of seed stock for winter, with a nod to local shops for supplies.
The Forbes Teachers Association held its meeting on 20 August at the Forbes High School. Officers transacted business and adopted proposals on school organization uniformity, entry standards, keeping retarded pupils at appropriate levels, headmaster control of upper-class groups, and entry examinations for High School and Intermediate levels.
Royal Agricultural Society backs Easter 1024 wheat shows with Farmers and Graxlers' Cooperative donating 20 for best exhibits of Waratah and Baca varieties. Waratah described as early and high yielding. Bengt praised for heavy yield. Varieties recently introduced and now widely grown. advice urges early ordering from o. Buckland. Biscky store touts quality and low prices with Strong western supply claims.
Menora J B Reymond and Sons Limited announce their office is now at the Town Produce Store in Sherritt Street Forbes with full stock of salt Lucerne hay oats flour iron pollard meal and chick wheat. Orders taken for Champ Saur wines fruits rough dressed timber hardwood battens for droppers and gates. Forbes July 1926.
Tenders will be received by the Shire of Jemalong up to 12 noon on Sunday September instant for Contract 1926 28 Quarry 2800 cable verda of ntuno Forbes Bagowra Road at Forbes. Specifications available at this office or by post on application to J. Lozmel Shire Clerk Jemalong Shire Council.
For sale items include a 9th Cal international eater priced at £10, a McCormick kit at £20, a Sunshine Yells 18 Hoe at £15, a Six Furrow MKay-Disc Plough £26, a Five-Purrow McKay Disc Plow £20, a Five-Tom Row Wargon £20, and a five-row wooden Anply order lot.
A fundraising supper and dance to aid the Church of England land Building Fund is planned for the night after the races on Wednesday October 7. An orchestral music program and light supper will be provided, with a picture show billed for Monday night but delayed by a breakdown. Personal notes report Mrs. Minnie Ryan and Mrs. Walle at home, and sympathy extended to Mrs. Wemonda whose mother died at Queanbeyan. a longtime resident’s home and property losses are noted, along with district remarks on land sales at six pounds per acre.
Announcement proclaims that Petro home opens a general store named General Stonekeeper. The notice claims a broad selection and invites public interest, describing location next to Hawke Broa and promising economical offerings.
Auction sale scheduled for Wednesday next at the Old Calarie Mine under instruction from the Owner. Numerous items listed include galvanized iron, sawn timber, piping, large timber, pine and cypress, galv tanks, and 300 gallons capacity tanks. Items to be sold by public auction starting at £26.00. машины
Three vehicles offered as part payment for Moon care with aid available at exceptionally reasonable terms. Hasex Six single seater done little work and a double seater Ford pedal body wet starter perfect order with worn tyres. Overload doubleeater down four thousand mutton. Apply to arrange details.
Laundry A B C Cummins announces opening of an up to date Laundry Cleaning and Dye Works at the Old Times Home, Lachlan and Brown Streets Fort Dearborn. Experienced tradesman offers high quality work including stain removal without fabric damage, salts cleaned press and repairs, hats renovated, skin waved dyed and general cleaning services.
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