Bogan Gate Weather and Local Events Report
The district enjoys fine weather with most crops well ahead and stock thriving though a few cases need care. A Red Cross meeting organized a series of fundraising evenings. Jelbart Bros motor tractors impressed by pulling seven ploughs. A school incident left a child with a compound ankle fracture. hospital care underway. Troopers Magill and Haylork farewells planned. Belgian collectors held a meeting last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mra Schmidt
Puble
Jelbart Bros
Stuck
Mra Gallagher
Parkes
Johkn- Bon
F Magill
Magill
Haylork
Stomp
Letter From Front Describes Wounded and Army Aid
A letter to Mrs W Magill from her son at the front recounts a patrol under fire in which Cooper was wounded and several soldiers aided him. The narrative details shrapnel hits, the loss of King’s leg, Hewitt, Belton, Gibbons, and Kennedy being wounded, and the group carrying men back to a trench before retreating. The writer asks for Red Cross distribution help and magazines for troops, and notes Belgian relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Magill
Suma
Jada
Red Cross
Toa
Beyrr
Cooper
Toode
Nwo
Kine
Boswell
King
Beret Hewlite
Stan
Hewitt bin Head
Hewitt
Carrie
Hla Loz
Hla
Corp. Belton
Ommyx
Gibbons
Kennedy
Meshwowunda
Apnlyine
W. Maells
Arapiles
Moran Gate
Whisky Distilled for Australian Climate Highlighted
A fragment notes Old Orkney Peeteh Whisky specially distilled for the Australian climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orkney
South Wandary Debating League Ends Season Vividly
The South Wandary Debating League held its final meeting where a resolution authorized the treasurer to hand over available funds to the Forbes Red Cross Fund secretary. The South Wandary Cricket Club annual meeting is set for Friday night at V. Ridley’s residence. Local residents traveled to Grenfell for show and races. Mr J Burr won the Shire Trot with Fairwert, while Mr R Parnell and Mr J Henderson had entries. Parnell plans to take his horse to Young for show races. The community notes seaside holidays, avec Miss Mabel Parnell’s return from Iandra. Foxes increase, posing poultry risks. a master fox was dispatched after a loud scuffle with dogs and the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wandary
Loekery
Forbes
Red Cross Fund
Ridley
Grenfell
J. Burr
Shire
R. Parnell
J. Henderson
Parnell
Young
Mra Doyle
Girawlin
Mabel Parnell
Iandra
H. Sharp
Green Hills
J. Maxwells
Bundey
Fox
Reynard
Weather, rain, and rural life in Bedgerabong
A fragment from Bedgerabong notes reflects on variable rain, pasture conditions, and a hopeful outlook as shearers prepare. The writer mentions drought then relief, rising summer signs, occasional insect and pest concerns, and a local lecture on Germany scheduled for Saturday night amid widespread colds.
Tullamore Weather and War News From The District
Weather in Tullamore shows spring signs with rain scarce and crops needing more moisture. Private W Rathbone wounded at the Dardanelles, and his family notified. his son also wounded. A send-off held for Mr Millar of Tullamore station before frontier service. Wool first district load passes the dam. Sleeper cutters busy. timber scarce. many locals enlist or plan to. Treating sick nearby at Trundle. The Forbes Advocate available through J A Beckett newsagent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althowgh
W. Rathbone
Dardanelles
Rathbone
Tulumore
W. Dixon
Tullamore
Tottenham
Millar
Fem
O A. Millar
Luncheon and drink booths chosen for show effort
A Bugawra P A and H Association meeting at Bishood of Arts hall decided to back the Red Cross Fund luncheon booth, accepted Hughes tender for the fruit stand, and W Niven for the cool drink stand. Arthur Grimm to open the show. Farmers and Settlers Association met next, urging Forbes road repairs and traffic access on the Parkes road to Boree Shire boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugawra P. A. and H. Association
Bishood of Arts
Grdinet
Meyers J. W. Lees
J. Sinderberry
F. P. Luhrmann
D. Douglas
M. Wheatley
L. Kirby
H Wl
Greenhalch
J. K. Greephalgh
T. Boyd
W. C. Childa
B.A. Thorncroft
Red Cross Fund
Hughes
Parkes
W. Niven
Artur Grimm
Farmers and Setlers’ Association
School of Arts
J. R. Greenhalgh
T. Bey
J. Malicek
W.C. Childs
Jt, Noble
AOG
Minter
W. Somerville
Jemaonge
Forbes-road
Parkes-road
Boree Shire
Oleq
Mucharl
Accidents and injuries plague Sunday events
A string of weekend mishaps involves Jack Banham crossing Mandagory Creek on foot with a bicycle, a runaway pony incident near Canewindra, a boarderless rider and a fence leap at Cir Heonure yard, a motorbike crash on a bridge, and two Lugowrn collier wounds. Also reported are Private Sioan’s Dardanelles injury, Leslie’s health, Lilly Welsh’s death near Parkes, and Mrs Marsh’s declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Banham
Banham
Canewindra
Lene
Rerien
Edestrionns
Tim
Meain
Cire Heonure
Lugowrn
Iic
Arthur Chatman
J. Sloan
Sioan
Presen
Malialios
Pital
Charles Kelly
Eugowra
Dardanelles
Mrsilfett Jed
Leslie
Wedding Bells at Orange Church of England
A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of England, Orange, with Canon Taylor uniting Margaret Bolam of Lachlan Park Forbes and James Victory of Wowlingragong Forbes. The bride wore white silk with lace, wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of roses orange blossoms and asparagus fern. Bridesmaids wore voile crepe and pearls. The bride’s mother wore white with hot, best man W Pedlar, groomsman Harald Cassidy. The couple’s gift exchanges included a travelling bag and black furs. The wedding breakfast was at the Great Western Hotel, with toasts, nets from Miss Golding, and a honeymoon in Sydney aboard the Forbes mail. The bride wore a navy coat and skirt with tartan trims for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Orange
Canon Taylor
Margaret
T. W. Bolam
Lachlan Park
James Bolam
Miss Frances Bolam
Rene Victory
W. Pedlar
Harald Cassidy
Great Western Hotel
Golding
Oaklands
Forbes
Forbes Mail
Sydney
Condobolin’s Mourning Over Gallipoli Deaths
Gloom spread through Condobolin as CW T Brown of Gilgal station reports the death of their sixth son Private Frederick Clarence Brown aged 21 who died of wounds from Gallipoli after landing at Anzac early April. He was famed for marksmanship and wrote of his readiness to face death. Also mourns Gunner Walter Brown who died from injuries after a transport accident in Egypt and was later returned home awaiting medical discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cw.t. Brown
Gilgal Station
Condebalin
Gallipoli
Frederick Clarence Brown
Egypt
Lai
Fred
Inds Im the District. His Whole Heart On A Soul Was In Heauty
Throweh
Walter Brown
Toval Arehery
Vietorig Barracks
Mena Hospital
Cecth
Kewn
Lavena Starr Weds Herbert Kent at Goolagong Church
Lavena Starr eldest daughter of Hilton residents wed Herbert Kent third son of Kla Ora Goolagong at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Brown officiating. Bride given away by her father, Miss Mabel Starr bridesmaid, Mr Allen Kent best man. After breakfast at the bride’s home the couple left for Sydney for their honeymoon. A note recalls a low Lachlan bridge at Merriganowry and local agitation for a replacement as farmers rely on it to reach Billimart station. Council plans to propose cost share with Works Minister Cann promising assistance. A meeting set to decide payment proportion. BDAPFODIE Social follows a daffodil social in the hall to fund the deteriorating hall funds. next event slated for Saturday night September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavena
Starr
Hilton
Bonda
Herbert
Mra Kent
Kla Ora
Goolagong
Brown
Mabel Starr
Allen Kent
Kent
Sydney
Lachlan
Merriganowry
Billimart
Waugoola Shire Council
W. 8. Boland
W. Taylor
D. C. M' William
A. H
Plano
Tom's Lagoon News and Local Notes
Summer weather continues with dry spells and a plea for rain as crops suffer. Private M Quirk wounded at the Dardanelles is reported by J Webb, with hopes for a non serious injury. Alma Muir remains hospitalized at Forbes. A church service is planned at Mrs Collits on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webb
7. M’quirk
Dardanelles
Alma Muir
D. Muir
Parkes Officers and Soldiers Noted in War Honors
Parkes residents hear from Quartermaster-Sergeant Darken that he was presented to King George and met monarchs in India South Africa and Gallipoli. Private Frank Stewart was killed at the Dardanelles, while Private J Bryant and Private R E Wilson are reported wounded or missing in action with Parkes connections noted.
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Eugene Darken
Parkes
Darken
Birmingham Hospital
King George
New South Wales
India
South Africa
Gallipoli
Queen Victoria
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Frank Stewart
Dardanelles
Kadina Station
C. 8. MacPhillamy
J. Bryant
EB. J. Bryant
Parkesborough
Wee
R. E. Wilson
Not
Sand Bag evening announced at School of Arts hall
Mra Tolmle announces a Thursday 23rd Inat conversazione at the School of Arts hall with music games and guessing competitions. Gentlemen pay a nominal admission. The district notes a rain fall would aid hay and crops, though wheat is secure for weeks. Correspondence this week is brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Tolmle
School of Arts
Trundle
Humberetta two-seater car sells under 100 pounds
Tum bers Ltd promotes the Humberetta two seater as the All-British answer to better motor cars. The car, available from The Motor House in Sydney, claims smoother ride and lower running cost of 1 441 per mile including tyres, targeting the moderate income buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumbers Ltd
Humberetta
Balfour Street
Sydney
Wheatley and Martel Agencies Auction Sales Districtwide
Maassey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Burns manures Northern Assurance Coy auction sales conducted in any part of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maassey Harris Machinery
Clutterbuck Bros.'s
Paton, Burns’ Manures
Northern Assurance Coy
Union Hotel Trundle Taken Over By Nice
TJ Kelly notifies residents of Trundle and surrounds that Nice has taken over the Union Hotel. He plans to run a first class up to date house with every convenience including Commercial and Public Dining Rooms. Special attention to country patrons, free yard and ample stabling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Trundle
Nice
Union
Club House Hotel Eugowra Taken by Morton Proprietor
L. O. Morton announces takeover of the Club House Hotel Eugowra from Lou Laneyrie and pledges best table, stabling, and top brands of wine beer and spirits. The old popular hotel will continue under Morton with 20 loose boxes and contact via Talephone No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Morton
Lou Laneyrie
Eugowra and District
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Bogan Gate
Prom Our Own
Mulyandry
Bedgerabong
Germany
Neigboring
Caples
The
Forbes Advocate
J. A.beckett
Newsagent
Bonningtons
Bolam
James Brownhill
Heliopolis
Merriganowry Bridge
Tom’s Lagoon
This Offich
Truadle
Wheatley and
Martel
Eugiwra
Union Hotel
Club House
C. L. Morton
Moloney
Trundle & Tullamore
Lowing & CO
Thos, J. Martin
George Tolhurst
Bogan Gate Hotel
Tolmie
Pearce
William Todd & Sons
General Commission
Malaey-Harris Machinery Co
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Shirley's
Corre
Dench
Boots & Shoes
W. W. Black
Fai
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