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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1924
Page
2
The Jamalong Shine Council agrees to repair Cowra and New Grentall Ready within proposed curtailment ages on terms suggested by the Shine. Conference reach to be discussed by the Altre, with likely immediate cement and repair work to begin.
Notes on recent marriages and social visits across Parkes, Forbes and surrounding towns. References include Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson and Miss Anderson of Borgen Bark, plans for holidays in Orange and other trips, and a description of church events and acknowledgments at a Presbyterian church gathering. Also mentions Dr. Coyne leaving Forbes for Sydney, and local figures like Mr G Thornton and Rev. Forbes associated with community activities.
Tenders closed April 7 for the construction of a public hall at Caragabal. Specifications include building with timber frame and a concrete floor. Bid details to be submitted to the clerk of works at Moya Hospital, Caragabal.
A notice states trespassers on "tandalong" will face prosecution. The warning names Te A. Jones with the filing code 49/3/24 and urges compliance with property rights.
Advert says seeking experienced irrigation and farming help in lucerne and vegetable growing. Property spans 58 acres netted with pump plant installed, 20 acres followed. Mentions phony address and unclear owners near Lake Cuteshico.
Fragmentary OCR item indicates a wanted notice seeking replacement teeth or dental items from Sydney Bend Oro, offering cash in return. Readable words suggest a practical appeal without clear names or dates and limited context.
A Brisbane management proposal suggests Saturday evening tree dances at the Plo Lire Hall for picture patrons only. Mr Low Tickerstams, once Advocate in the paper’s 10/ award for best melding in the ro tur match at Wyatong, was noted but Bot Thomas is not excluded. The wicketkeeper Much Neldaman remains a key member, yet division over the award persists among ten men of the side.
The 1924 golf season opens with a mixed foursome set to decide a trophy donated by the club president. Members may choose their own party, but all attending players must have names sent to the secretary by Thursday morning. A change was made in the order of play for the second, third, and fourth trips to prevent delays and ensure smooth rounds.
The O'Donnel and Ray Fanta time Co open their Forber qennon at the Strand Theatre on Thursday. Twenty artists provide elaborate costumes and stage ware. Their first performance promises bright comedy, lively music, and a strong reputation in the region. A second night offers an entire change of programme. Box plan at Grinsted's.
The article notes difficulties in printing on a 14 to 16k press with capital equipment resembling a mongrel horse. It mentions export restrictions from Sydney and plans to install entirely new machinery to maintain canary-standard newspaper quality despite troubles. The editor promises continued publication through delays.
The article previews a theater program featuring Brain with Mantejo and Marte Provost performing in Forbes. It highlights a grand Broadway style production and the star Larry fwmon delivering a dominant win in The Mernyard.
A garbled report describes Buster Rucki and Nas June negotiating a range of suits from a tailor. The text references fashion details and a superior tailor, but the source words are unclear and some phrases are unintelligible.
The readable pieces reference names and places in a disjointed way. Mentions include Higby and Geule Green with roles like minor renter and Templar Rireer. The text also cites items priced at 288 and notes about lineage and mercer hoon with unclear context.
City council quarrels over the Forbes Town Band’s debts and trustee duties as Aldermen clash with Mayor. Letters from Mr Taody Fell and editorials in the Forbes Advocate trigger a bitter exchange about who bears financial responsibility and the conduct of band trustees and town officials.
Crippos completed their stage at the above trophy on Saturday but lost to D. Smith and K. Belaney in a gun shoot. Hayte Monday sees a shoot off for the Mannon trophy with Browall, NBA medalists and other shooters vying. Browall trophy opens April 2 at 200 and 20 yards in the cat tinge of the NBA. Shirvington leads with 144 points. Wrippen 140. Delaney 180. Brown and Bhivington among top contenders amid strong team showings.
Fragmentary OCR recalls British fleet details with scattered references to officers, locations, and schedules. Mentions of private hints, Wallway Station, Albion and Elizabeth Berets hint at wartime logistics and patrol routes but details are unclear.
Nominations closing soon for Jorrings Jockey Club event on April 29 with entries due April 8. Report of Weaverup tennis result Guth Bowyer defeating 8-6 3-? and cattle prices at Homebun, plus new residency at Ald 4 Keane. Housing, planning and town improvements highlighted as Aldermen endorse fitting the town’s development tone.
A special meeting of the Morbes Coursing Club last night debated the aborted juvenile auction event amid hospital involvement and a disputed £60 prize fund. The committee voted to hold the match on Thursday with prize money not guaranteed but to be divided rateably, while a land-use offer from Orange Coursing Club was discussed and accepted under conditions for visiting club rules. The sub-committee members named were Messrs J McCormink Cy Hugo TT Applet and WW. 1. Giteneiat.
A disputed hospital carnival meeting debated selecting a juvenile queen candidate. Arguments flared over withdrawals and nominations, with Mr Green and Mrs Heffernan opposing a favored choice. The chair repeated calls to conclude the contest, while critics urged honoring hospital workers and charity aims amid a tense vote.
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