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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
1
In aid of the Forbes District Hospital the event set for next Tuesday has been postponed to Tuesday May 4. Organisers say more time will allow better preparation and a more satisfactory programme for the fundraiser.
The Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association lists FRATH & CO. as district representatives offering personal accident and workmen's compensation cover. A concert program led by Mr A Frescott features orchestral numbers and instrumental pieces with Mrs Le Lievre and Miss A A Moye among the performers, under the direction of Mr R B Enwbele.
A young girl wandered away from a picnic near Trondle Thor and was found after about fifty hours. Residents near the scene organized a sweeping search across nine square miles with volunteers from all districts aiding police and local authorities. The child returned unharmed with only minor scrapes, and the community hailed the calm, cooperative response as the effort concluded.
A small band of helpers gathered at Mrs Crome’s Camp Hill home on Wednesday night for a charity night hosted by Children’s Aid Little Dulele Crone. The evening featured multiple competitions including musical choirs, pumpkin projects, and novelty contests with prizes and remarks by Mr Woolf praising the fundraising effort.
Local discussion in Forbes centers on whether electricity is cheaper than gas for home heating and lighting. An Advocate article notes residential costs vary by usage, with estimates around 7d per month for light and power, and cites a case of excessive bills from a 80 watt load.
The Onlooker reports Forbes and Grenfell to field representatives in a Sunday group match with Local clubs Meries Mes BEMS and Nuaresentiens. Forbes players named include Broegie AbeCormack Tav in Smith Ho Turner and others as they plan to improve the team before the season. An executive Old Boys Club meeting discussed ground options and costs with Parkes Forbes Grenfell Peale Hell and Bogan Gate invited.
Obituary notes the death of W I Fay Linwood at Tandwick private hospital after a fall and suspected poisoning. He was a former member of the Masses Harringill Dewilie Birent with military service, awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in Flanders. Survived by a widow, with no children. parents and several siblings named.
Seed wheat varieties offered with Department purity guarantee. All seed wheat grown by Thos R. Jones at Birdwood Forbes. Contact Thomas R. Jones via Mareden Road phone WW for details.
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