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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
3
The Hon John Meagher visited Forbes with local figures reporting on civic events. Families and soldiers are named with updates on letters from Cairo and England, birthdays, marriages, resignations, and a death after wounds in France.
At Forbes Police Court Thomas Burkley faced charges of assault and robbery against George Smith after a night disturbance. Police evidence described the hat loss and items found, with Burkley denying the allegations. The case was postponed for a fortnights’ time to await trial at the roaming Quarter Sessions.
Chaos Maher appeared before Mr Holcombe at Forbes Palles Court yesterday morning. Charged with being linked to South Forbes on September 6 and resisting police during the arrest. Proceeding ended with a fine imposed on the first charge.
At Forbes Patios Court morning session before Mr Holcombe I M Chari Deane was charged with riotous behaviour. On application by the police the case was adjourned for a fortnight. A separate note mentions Mrs Bathgate before Mr Holcombe to answer to a charge of neglecting to aid her child for specific time under the act.
The Shire and Municipal workmen’s award expires October 26. A new wage claim seeks a 48 hour week with 44 hours for quarrymen and certain drivers. Proposed weekly wages include drivers of sanitary cars £4, laborers £35/8, casual laborers £1 per day, foremen and overseers £4, and various hourly rates. The proposal was discussed by Jempalong Shire Council, which estimated council expenses could rise 16 percent if accepted, with the council’s Sydney representative to attend a court.
Forbes branch of the Universal Service League met in the Town Hall on Friday. Attendees included M. Brown president and Hy Hehh Reymond secretary. They adopted last meeting minutes, discussed publishing "The Case for Universal Service," and outlined a district committee structure with appointed members and fee rules. A speaker from headquarters was promised, and funds rules were set. The session ended with minor disciplinary actions for two members.
Mrs F Hayes applied to Mr ial combe P M for a suspension of labor conditions for three months on three gold mining leases at Calarte. The application was granted.
The Forbes Pony Racing and Trotting Club held at Flannerys Hotel elected officers including President J J Flannery and Treasurer H E Barlow. Members discussed rent reduction with the Jockey Club, bank arrangements, and a ballot for a 12-member committee to close September 22. Ladies were noted as admitted free to the paddock and grandstand.
Municipal authority invites tenders to form a road section at South Conchobellh Rand. Tenders close Monday at pm. Specifications available at the office. Return on the council tender forms. J W Mills Town Clerk Forbes. Lith September 116.
The 49nd Lachlan Macquarie Infantry enters a camp at Forbes in September 1416. Platoon to assemble at the Drill Hall, Forbes, then travel by 4.45 pm train to Forbes and by special conveyance. Men must bring eating gear, toiletries, boot polish, spare laces, toothbrush, hair brush, and a bed tick. Uniforms, great coat, and bedding issued. No alcohol allowed. Signed by R. Toben, Beret, QC, No. 1 Platoon, D Company, Forbes.
Wright Heaton and Co. Ltd notice states readiness to supply wool packs wheat sacks Velaff bags rock salt coarse salt fine salt sheep salt carbite tattoo is forage and all colonial produce. They offer packaging and storage of furniture and delivery to any state in the Commonwealth New Zealand or Great Britain. Letter Box No. 27 telephone No. 16.
Walter J. Kelly and Leeds Bros announce a special cattle sale at Parkes on Friday September 15 1916. The mixed yard offers 500 cattle including pure bred Shorthorn cows and heifers, young steers and growers, springers, fat hills and roans. Aimed at small or large buyers with prime beef prospects. Auctioneers Walter J. Kelly Co Parkes and Leeds Bros Orange.
Sunday schedule lists Forbes at 11 am with the Wight Rev. Whi Mearson, president of the US Methodist Conference Tampa. Rev. F Bwny Maroobalgie at 11 am and Rev. FL RK Swrny also referenced for services.
Drevora must give notice at Bareetong as it passes through the area. By order of The Manager.
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