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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
4
Superior accommodation for visitors from the country offered at The Chimes Magleay Street Potts Point. Terms and all particulars of application to the principals.
Cardiff Private Hospital on Todman Avenue appears in a fragmented OCR item tied to a weekly publication. The readable bits reference Prematernity services and a payment rate of 14 guineas weekly, with mentions of MRSH Watson-Brown and A.T.N.A. Not enough readable detail to confirm exact event or action.
Insurance on growing crops and rape Maro in feal at low rates. Money advanced on all classes of security. Farmers consult before going elsewhere on Promissory Note. I guarantee not to register ensuring absolute privacy. Debts collected Phong 112 Box 65.
St Helier's Orange offers thorough modern education for girls with focus on languages and exams for Sydney University and music boards. Miss M E Lawrence recently co-principal of Glen Olive Memorial Church of England School Toowoomba joins as co head. The school sits on several acres with large rooms verandahs and healthful sleeping out areas for pupil comfort.
Walter J Kelly & Co district agents for Dalgety Co Ltd based in Parkes Forbes and Peak Hin. The note lists agency coverage for Dalgety brands and likely regional distribution duties.
The Forbes Advocate lists subscription plans with quarterly and annual rates, including advance and booked options. Advertisements are priced by inch with a minimum nine-inch booking, behind G. W. Brownhill as proprietor.
Leading authorities praise a two seat car as unrivalled for rough roads with features described as superior, including a gin berette. The Humbera Led firm is cited and an Australian address advertises for interested buyers with price listed at £190.
The Forbes Amateur Swimming Club holds its annual meeting in the Mayor's room at Town Hall on Monday night at 7 pm. Members, prospective members, and all interested are invited to attend.
From time to time inquiries arrive about Royal Mail steamers leaving Sydney for the front. To ensure letters reach the Dardanelles vessels, post at Forbes two days before sailing. Arshin sails Saturday September 14. Ogterley sails Saturday September 25.
Captain Cooper of the 42nd Lachlan-Mauijuarie Infantry informs the Parkes Central Recruiting Association that an officer and a medical officer will attend Parkes every Wednesday to pass recruits for the Australian Imperial Force. Enlistment hours are 9 am to 4 pm at Parkes drill hall. Recruits posted a fort‑night will be vaccinated and granted 14 days leave before reporting back.
A new booklet titled Historic Forbes and District is being compiled to showcase Forbes town and its surrounding area. It will feature photographs of chief buildings and places of interest, informative letterpress, and aim to indicate past and present progress and the town’s bright future. The booklet will run about ten pages, printed on art paper, richly illustrated, and sold at a readily commanding price. Further details will follow.
A resident petition to Council urged more flood space along the Forbes-Starkinbingal line across the Wat. Police Works Department replies that about one and a half miles of opening for the flood channel will be provided after an officer visits Forbes, aiming to meet the drainage need.
An obscure vintage advertisement touts Old Orkney Beotch Whisky as unexcelled in quality with a boast of “4 peerleus whisky” and unclear branding, reflecting period marketing diction.
Mr George Archer of Forbes suffered a painful accident at Bunda purra bridge this week while timber was being unloaded from a wagon. He tried to save himself by grabbing a rope on a pulley, his hand touched the wheel, and he required medical aid at Forbes. An operation was performed and two fingers were amputated.
Sydney reports Minister Holman claims military records show 74 164 men enlisted in New South Wales up to September 3 with 24 000 accepted in four months. argues federal figures may be incorrect. Other items note Senate tax bill progress, German goods ads, sugar import ban, Premiers Conference mixups, referendum date set for December 11, and wartime measures.
Canowindra Jacket Club show meeting listed for Thursday and Friday 20th and 24th inst. Five events each day with £150 total prize money per day. Nominations close Friday next 17th inst. Special train departs Cowra at 10.30 am daily. Hon. secretary Ern. E. Murray offers pocket programmes and details.
The assembly debated early hotel closing on Wednesday morning with Tom Brown moving for a 9 pm closing. It passed 44 to 26 but is non binding and awaiting cabinet action to amend the Liquor Act. The Premier gave no comment and the cabinet met without final discussion.
May Ethel Williams formerly Forster sought a divorce from Wm. Ernest Williams a miner on desertion grounds. They wed at Forbes in 1906 and he left for Cobar after one night, then vanished for 12 months. He returned briefly, left again for 18 months, and later disappeared with two children after a maintenance order. A decree nisi was granted returnable in six months.
Recruits sent off with enthusiasm at Forbes last week found no one to meet them upon arrival at Lithgow in the dead of night. They wandered for an hour, located the recruiting station, and were told to return in a fortnight to be sworn in. During the two weeks they were unpaid and out of pocket, raising questions about officials and the overall handling of the enlistment process.
An Evans centenary event was decided at a Saturday meeting at TugoWare to unveil a monument on Tuesday the 28th. The Premier is invited to perform the ceremony, with a banquet at Bukowra that evening and a possible ministerial stay for the local show. Invitations go to prominent public figures and relatives of the late surveyor Evans. The fourth plate on the monument will honor the long-time supporters who followed Evans.
Grim messages from the Dardanelles reach Forbes as soldiers Andrew Edward Hurley and Francis Leon Gambert are reported killed in action. Hurley, 40, enlisted January 27 and served with the 13th battalion, leaving a widow and five children. Gambert, a Sydney University B A graduate and former Forbes staff, died after reaching the firing line, details uncertain.
Phil Holyer moves bleeyele and motor depot to the farther end of Rankin street opposite the Commercial Bank. The expanded premises allow more space for show and repair work. District agent for B. n B. motors and bicycles lists Triumpha Rudge-Mult 3- Speed New Hudson and Japa spare parts stocked and repairs of every glass on the pretired.
An old herbal ad touts Woods' Peppermint Cure as safe and mild for asthma throat and cold symptoms. It promises healthful ingredients, no narcotics, and urges mixing to treat ailments despite grandiose claims.
The Forbes area reports late war news including deaths and enlistments. William Burge, former Carigabal Station owner, dies in Grenfell Hospital. Alderman Arthur Sam departs Forbes for Sydney to attend a municipal conference. Privates Sloane Chatman Kelly and Loxell write home from the front, and Corporal Lewin, son of Rev J H Lewin, dies at the Dardanelles. Local lads Lindsay Brown and Roy White enlist. George Molesworth dies in Sydney. Private Street returns to Egypt sick but not wounded. Trooper Magill comments on writing paper needs and Red Cross drives. James Toohey’s death prompts many condolences, including from Rev Johnstone. Private Jim Brownhill at Luna Park Hospital faces knee surgery but expects to return to front soon.
The tale tells of a man in South Australia who runs a shop and prefers customers to wait until he stands. Fowler's Pharmacy in Rankin Street promotes Wintergreen Cough Syrup and Antigeptic Pastilles, claiming steady weekly sales and strong word of mouth recommendations.
A crowded Forbes town hall event raised funds for Australia Day with donations totaling 3982 pounds 15 shillings 3 pence from Forbes district and surrounding centers. Prizes in raffles and art unions were drawn, with winners including Bert Watcher and Miss Nellie Gilmartin, while Red Cross volunteers provided refreshments and T. H. James treasurer presented a detailed balance sheet.
An elderly resident Mr John Beggs aged 77 died at Mrs Walter Strickland’s residence this morning. Funeral at 4 pm today to Presbyterian cemetery. At Rae-street home of Mr and Mrs S R Bullock their infant Clement Samuel died yesterday morning aged one year ten months from internal troubles.
The acting foreman at Forbes Gas Works and another staffer resigned. The Hassett v Brook film shoot begins in Sydney next Monday due to court business. Charles Jenkins shot his wife in Orange and surrendered to police. Vet Sir J W Bodey will be at Haydon's Hotel Forbes Monday to Wednesday. Pine Park horse rated .4 in Cowra Show Handicap next Friday. Warroo colt expected to perform well. Cudal show winner Mr C J Haselton of Engowrea won all-round horse light harness and Indy’s back. Tailor services promoted by C D Buckland with emphasis on genuine, well-fitted suits made by local tradesmen.
Reported by The WA Big Russian Victor from Sydney on Friday details Russian forces breaking German positions near Tarnopol. It cites heavy German losses, 8000 prisoners, 200 officers, and 30 heavy guns as Russians reclaim territory along the Ser region and push Vistula front ceasures while Czar expresses joy and gratitude. A Turco Bulgarian railway cession issue and Wilson's stance on a Dumbia incident are noted.
A British bombing raid on England killed twenty people including ten children and twelve men plus two women with 106 additional casualties including four soldiers. French planes struck Challernage railway yard. Zeebrugge bombardment by British forces left about 40 dead and 100 wounded. A port for marines and submarine sheds suffered heavy damage. Berlin fears Russian resistance in South West Russia and East Galicia. German officers’ brutality fuels Polish discontent.
Jottings announce H yr & P, Raubin Street Garage offer first class car hire with repairs and accessories at Sydney prices. A Forbes P A H Association committee meets at Shire Chambers to fix 1916 show dates. Walter J. Kelly Co hold a Parkes horse sale on Friday 24th inst. Art union yields £80 17 and £47 for a suit of clothes. T H James notes Forbes papers donated printing and advertising costs. Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports sheep, cattle, and hogget prices at Homebush. Euchre party and Red Cross fundraiser set for Friday September 17 at Forbes Town Hall with C B R Thomson treasurer.
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