Brisbane Wool Market Reports Mixed Demand and Strong Rates
Winehcombe Carson Ltd report Brisbane wool sales opened strong with prices held across wools though skirtings and scoured fleece showed irregular demand. Large bullock drafts sold at 22 to 24 pounds, steers to 18 7 6, heifers around 7 16, fat sheep demand solid with crossbreds around 22 6. Local butchers active at high rates as competition persisted and cattle yarded near last week’s levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winehcombe, Carson Ltd
Brisbane
EH. Taylor & Co
Alowes
Sydney Poultry Auction Report Shows Scarce Yet Firm Prices
Sydney poultry auction notes scarce stock at Watson Noble Co markets with rising prices. Hens fetch high values, roosters and pullets sell freely, roosters reach up to 16 shillings for prime lots and hens vary from 6s to 7s 6d, suggesting tighter supply and potential higher activity next week.
Queenly Wattle Hymn Keeps Nation's Hope Alive
Poem praising the golden wattle as a symbol of Australia. The speaker celebrates the flower’s glow from forest to harbor, linking its beauty to national destiny and childlike pride. Samuel Cornstalk is named as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Cornstalk
Turkey prices listed for several weights and ages
Market notes show trline heavy to 8 4. Mugeavy drake 11 to 13 shillings, prime 14 9. Ducks T to 8 6. English 6 ¢ to 6 6. Prime 7 8. Geese and to 10 shillings. Pigeons 2 4. Gobblers 20 to 26 shillings. Prime heavy weights to 42 6. Hen turkeys 1 to 12 6. Prime heavy birds to 14 6 per pair.
Forbes Rifle Club opens season for Major MDonnell trophy
The Wednesday section held its first shoot for Major M'Donnell’s trophy at the Forbes Rifle Club. Competitors shot from the 200 and 300 yard ranges with results listed following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Rifle Club
M'Donnell
Waybills From John Bridge For Coming Season
John Bridge & Co Ltd forwards a copy of their waybill book for the coming season. The front cover features a life-like soldier portrait from the Australia Day Fund postcard, with an accompanying letter praising our "Live wires" at Gallipoli and France. The reverse shows a photo of Pyrmont wool store storage for 30,000 bales on or about 30 acres of space, used in winter for military trainee drilling facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bridge & Co., Ltd
Waybill
Frm
Gallipoli
France
Pyrmont
Tsny Gymnasium
Forbes Harriers Win 100 Yard and Mile Championships
Members of the Forbes Amateur Athletic Club closed the season with 100 yards and mile championships. Mitchell Brown won the 100 yards從 Foo and J. Tozer placed. In the mile, Jack Tozer led early as Miggens surged then collapsed near the end, leaving Tozer to finish first with Gar Jones and C. Wiggins also in the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbs
Mitchell Brown
C. Foo
J. Tozer
J. Moreland
Tozer
Cooee Youre Wanted at the Dardanelles song success
A recruiting song by Peter L. Tighe with Edward H. Tyrrell has powered to a third edition and is recited in Newcastle Maitland and Singleton. It sells through Paling and Co with positive press reviews from Sydney and Newcastle papers praising its patriotism and appeal to troops at Liverool Camp and recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanetles
Peter L. Tighe
Edward H. Tyrell
F.V.C.M
Paling & Co
Newcastle
Maitland
Singleton
Sndney
Sydney Morning Herald
W. H. Paling
Dardanelles
Edwd H W. Tyrrell
Town and Country Journal
Megsie
H. Paling and Company
Sydney
Edward OH. Tyrell
Flv.c.m
Edward Tyrrell
Tyrrell
Tyrrell Jr
Edward H. Tyrrell
Liverptool Camp
Mesera Paling and Co
Peter L. Tiche
Edward MW. Tyrrell
F.W.C.M
Letters From Soldiers From Forbes To Frontline Front
Mr F Oliver of Forbes received a note from Sergeant V B Fetherston formerly of the C P L Office Forbes who left for the front. The July 29 letter says the 11th Light Horse Queenslanders were in Aden eight days awaiting action before sailing to Port Said and Cairo. Fetherston describes meals costing 4d per man per day, Greek watering, visits to Cairo and Heliopolis, and seeing Joseph and Marys well. He mentions Reg Frow nearby and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Oliver
Forbes
V. BK. Fetherston
C.P.8
11Th Light Horse
Fetherston
Aden
Port Suez
Cairo
Heliopolis
Joseph
Mary
Kinet Herod
Reg
Egypt
From Egypt to Cairo Mail Letter Home
Mrs M A Ridley of Camp Hill Forbes received a letter from Private Roy Ridley written in Egypt. He describes a long voyage via Port Said Suez and the Canal, journeying to Cairo with stops at Alexandria and Heliopolis, noting Indian troops and ships passing, and meeting acquaintances including Percy Shepherd and Keith McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Ridley
Camp Hill
Forbes
Roy Ridley
Egypt
Sues
Cairo
Suez
Alexandria
Hhormual
Heliopolis
Percy Shephard
Arthur Ridley
Keith M' Donald
Hean's Essence Cough Remedy Promises Savings
Advert reads that Hean's Essence cough mixture saves money and soothes coughs and colds. Testimonials from Australian users praise its effectiveness and economy. Each bottle provides a full dose for home preparation, with directions and water sweetening. Sold by chemists or post free from G W Hean Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Fred. Hayman
Clarendon
Nus.w
E. Hamilton
Hill Rind
Nos.a
E. A. Grice
Dorroughby
N.S.W
G. W. Hean
Chenincastlereagh Street
Sydney
Forbes district honor roll of fallen and wounded soldiers
Forbes district soldiers listed by status with killed and wounded designations. Names include Barton H Forbes, Elliot J I, Coleman T H, Died at sea James B Tiphey, Died in camp T H Coleman, various others marked WOUNDED or INVALIDED HOME. Note: place names missing imply enlistment outside district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Barton
Forbess
Bird
Field
Bradford
George Forbes
Combe
Cassimir J
Elliot
J. I
Ferguson
Gombert
F. L
Hurley
Hall
Fifield
Shine
Joseph
Eugewray
Watson
H. H
Coleman
T. H
Elliott
Claude
Tiphey
James B
Kendall
V. H
Bartlet
Yarrabandal
Booth
William H
Browne
Clarence
Burke
Charles
Forber
Chathan
Arthur
Eugowra
Connor
Oothw
Vornell
Pred
Trondles
Cousins
W. M. Trundle
Crocker
Alun
Cusack
John Trane
T. EL
Douglas
Roy
Rugowra
Dunne
Edwards
W. W
For
Foster
Woe
Parber
Grant
J. D
Hogan Gate
William
Whel Holland
C.F
Wendary
Humfrevy
Fred
Jolnaon
Norman
Kelly
Chas
Eugowry
Long
John
Trundle
Merriel
W. Fifield
Muir
Archie
Mmillan
Engowras
Toa
Ferber
Connell
Bisane
Strickland
Shaw
Parbes
Thompson
Jack
Forbest
Turner
A. B. Turner
Cecil
Nmospitat Brownhill
Jas
Street
Young
Vivian C
Sires of the Season Advertised Sires and Fees
The Advocate highlights sires of the season with fees and owners listed. Entries include Blue Pen at Eugowra owned by U. T. Boyd for £3 3d, Murillo at Wellbeton owned by Harry Taylor for £20, and numerous others at Forbes, Trundle, Bogan Gate, Narromine, and more with various fees and proprietors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Pen
Eugowra
U. T. Boyd
Murillo
Wellbeton
Harry Taylor
Culneas
Shenanaghan
Tichborne
FE. Davis
Othone
Leith Morton
Narromine
F. Brophy
Ruineas
Sir Rice
Bedgerahong
J. Rodgers
Hls
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Brisbane Wool Sales
Kathurst
C. Shirvington
J.C. Jenkinson
H. B. Sweet Ag
P. Ford Fesees
C. D. Buckland
Id D. Bevan
Wickham
A. Treanor Welt
W. E. Lushie
D. Hansard
A. M. G. Haydon
H. B. Barlow
G. White
P. Mazaraki
John Bridge
Forbes Harriers
J, Toxer Gar. Jones
C. Wiggins
Amin
14See
A. Tazer
Cooge
Conse
Cooee
Messie
George E. Bradford (Forbes
Heroes of
Trotters
Blackwood
M. Field
Fee
Huon
Tamona
R. Parnell
Eureka
South Lead
Laneyrie
Fea
Ebony
Bogan Gate
Chris M'Keowen
Royal Chief
Chris M’keowen
Draughts
Flash
Glen Idyll
G. Sheehan
Fee Lady
Pure Gold
Kaiyrie
M. H. Cannon
Fes Lalass
Clemmle
Norwich Farm
W. EB. Day
Fey
Dandy Twig
Wongajong
Méssra
George Laidlaw & Co
Ford
Venables & CO
Buy Marshall’s
Myall
Grace E. Blucher
J. Harris
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