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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1918
Page
2
J O Anderson Armstrong offers corner services including station and farm accounts monthly ledgers tradesmen's act inventories auditing general accountancy work and income tax returns prepared for clients.
Dentist Mr Frank Kevin confirms continued practice at the same address with entrance moved to the adjacent Mr Be J Kevin premises. Telephone 273 for contact.
A prevailing epidemic known as Spanish influenza tightens its grip across Sydney and many parts of the country. The article notes broad awareness yet puzzlement over the name and describes the fever’s effects and the public worry.
Tonight’s council meeting faces a crowded chamber as the adjourned debate over the Mayor’s grant of permission to erect a theatrical tent on the principal street during show time dominates. Observers expect a test of the Mayor’s handling of critics and possible last minute appeals.
Glenbrook, a Derby winner sired by Dargo and out of Infellec by Lechtal, travels from Forb es to the immediate district with Halbrook, son of Lechtal. The horse, once a strong Metropolitan performer, shows limited form since. Glenbrook’s fee is 44. The horn is currently at Tevin's Tattersall's hotel.
Forecasts for the remaining portion of the year suggest beneficial conditions for farmers with potential for wood crops and a few unseasonal wet spells. Hail is possible and wheat harvest may yield unusually good results this year.
Farmers gathered after a rally endorsed the National Party over Socialism and pledged to improve national governance. The Farmers and Settlers association president Lanqueted a platform while Barmera Cooperative Grain Company issued new shares at the event.
A strange trial described by MekoS from Cowra explains using steam to kill rabbits. Two men operated a traction engine with a steam pipe to drive rabbits from burrows, claiming superb results and greater effectiveness than regular shooting.
A local feature titled Anton the Terrible showcases daring feats of borkemonr- Ahip with plans for a preview review by the theater chief. The display includes a planned Novi Ghana PA tribute and a theme about a woman scorned. War bonds will be promoted during tomorrow night’s presentation at the town picture house.
Public inoculation cars at Forbes have been changed to operate from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday Thursday and Friday each week.
A dance was held at the town hall last night to aid Forbes footballers wounded at the front during the past season. It was not under vice regal patronage. Attendance and enjoyment figures are not available.
The Cowra Guardian reports Mr C H Bushell M L A asked how he would vote if the Holman Government taxed bread to aid wheat growers. He says he is too busy to answer by post and will debate the question at a Cowra meeting. The Guardian warns the dispute will be resolved in these columns.
A statewide rainfall report lists numerous district figures with many locations recording varied inches. Notable readings include Cudal 95, Orange 84, Rnobalong 81, Wellington 55, Condoe bolin 51, Jomalong 44, Pine Park 49, Cowra 40, and Mudgee 51, among others.
A pat riotle revue company called the Sunshine Girls plans a Sydney voyage to project support profits for Hers comforts fan Only travels Wing and steammodation expenses are covered by Pee company. Miss Lorking leads the troupe with Fortes Sil as a featured artist. Forbes visit hinges on a favorable date.
The report notes a large scale rabbit freeing operation in September 1910 affecting Sydney and Melbourne markets. Rabbits are frozen for shipment to England, supporting food supply but sustaining many workers and a growing trapping effort under supervision.
A local Forbes Court session saw multiple brief cases. Thauiet taser fined for minor offense. Thomas Slade fined for drunkenness. Mentes Branely Mentos fined for theft. Arthur Wynds pleads guilty to a felony charge and costs. Gordon Sayer and Cordis Sayers appear for motor vehicle incidents. evidence presented and next hearing set for April.
The readable text references a major weather event in Australia during the 1920s and its effect on road and rail plans. It notes efforts to predict record heat and floods and discusses transportation disruptions linked to weather conditions. Specific dates, places, and named bodies are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Forbes District Teachers Association endorsed a wire agreement from A J Reynolds and J Neville tied to Sydney mass meeting. The group supported allowing teachers to approach the Arbitration Court and approved shifting Xmas holidays to start December 20, extending the break into the hot season, pending country teachers’ approval.
The Forbes page reports probate for the late Mrs Grace Webb estate with trustees appointed. It notes private J Shanahan’s non return to Australia, Red Cross party at Hithe Mise Turner’s birthday, Harold Brown’s return from military service, another solder’s homecoming plans, and updates on Corporal van Allisen wounded in Germany. It also mentions marriages, letters from soldiers, and Byron Byrnes wounded in France.
Mr Jamey Marion, ceremonial secretary of SAW AL Hance, will speak Monday night at Metherdiet Church Forbes citing a lack of bell for the event. The Cootamundra paper comments the Union Jaoth claim was inaccurate and notes foggy conditions as the nation mourns.
Inspector Harkness urges sympathetic co operation between parents and teachers at Forbes district school. A visiting day is set for Wednesday at 2 16 pm with principal Reynolds inviting all parents and citizens to observe curriculum from Kindergarten to Latin and French. Afternoon tea from the Cootery School will conclude the programme.
Lambe prices eased at Homebush last Thursday as supplies appeared larger for upcoming sales. Buyers stayed cautious awaiting clearer demand with Barbe of Padooller Forbes securing lambs at 20/9 from Winchcombe Carson Ltd.
Messrs Edward Weaver and Un station agents Forbes report a special cattle sale held at Fortes on Friday. About 1100 cattle yarded with moderate attendance by buyers. 604 cattle sold, rest passed in. Prices reached to 2a boy for Beat bullotha, 212-10 for second cows, paddies 6/5, first calf 12, 210-1000 for young steers 4 15, and other figures indicating potential recovery if rain boosts the market. Lower demand noted despite activity.
Messrs Moore Brooke and Jyon J. O Kenne and Co agents report a successful fortnightly auction on Saturday afternoon with a large turnout of buyers. Goods sold include good bilocks worth £00 and horses to £18.
Thursday sales at Homebush show crossbred wethers and lambs led by H A Garpham Forbes with wethers to 38 4, J Collier Bosan Gate with crossbred ewe-lambs to 41 2, Leahy Trezalana with wethers to 80 0, and Cooney Milvale with crossbred hoggets to 41 10. Other consignors include Seatt Bros Millvale and Guleo Estate Condobolin with varied crossbred weights and prices.
Mr C R Brett Stock Inspector proposed a bonus on fox cub skins due to the pest problem and falling price of ereine. The proposal was dropped after several expressed that the price remained high enough to justify opposition.
In Sydney on Tuesday unrest grows in the Northern Territory with Mr Justice Higgins appointed to visit and study wages and cost of living. Discontent spreads in tramway service as hundreds resign. A gang of thieves pockets goods from homes, while a land purchase inquiry involving J H M Coll faces scrutiny. The federal session opens tomorrow with likely tax and tariff reforms.
Ward receives roll of honor notice in Forbes for Private Richard Gabell a Daroobalgie meat works employee aged about 18 years from Abbotsford Melbourne. He enlisted in Melbourne about two years ago sailed February 19 1917 aboard the Ballarat torpedoed taking many friends in the district. He served five years at Daroobalgie before enlistment and five months in Belgium and France before his death on August 20th in action.
Forbes reports the death of Private John Charles Gibbons of Union Street North Hill in France. He enlisted over two years ago, first tried locally, then went to Sydney, later joining the front. He served bravely in major west front engagements and was killed in action. A Forbes Soldiers Relief meeting is planned at town hall Friday at 8.
Sir Douglas Haig says a successful minor operation astride the Ypres Comines Canal advanced the line over two miles, with prisoners and machine guns captured. Raids near Mesures Greville and new posts near Vachy Oppy noted, while Paris reports enemy aircraft bombing Paris despite barrage and some casualties. Washington says US rejects Austria peace conference proposal. Paris papers urge Allies to strike, calling peace talk useless and a peace comedy.
Dispatches note a proposed Austrian peace overture and a cautious Allied response. Reports say American forces penetrate three miles on a 23 mile front as Metz guns fire on Peraking’s position. French and British advances continue with costly counterattacks and growing prisoner totals. A London message mentions leave granted to 7100 Australians bound for Australia.
In a Wheat question letter Minister Grahame notes government intervention saved a market by enabling shipping during war times. Cowra show and races are upcoming with records expected. Closer settlement effects are discussed. Glenlogan Estate subdivision preceded by Billimori school at Rear Cowra now with 65 pupils and single teacher Mr B J Wilson, and attendance rising to 50. The Education Department has awarded a contracting job.
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