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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

4

Farm at Yarrabandad for sale with fenced acreage

Farm at Yarrabandad features well fenced land with 260 acres cultivated or cleared ready for plough. Includes stall residence and part of a larger holding. References to J. T. Woods Forbes or Lir Kinnaird Lenlow Fairweather Street Bellevue Woollahra BP indicate listing details.

Yarrabandad J. T. Woods Forbes Lir Kinnaird Lenlow Fairweather Bellevue Woollahra Parkes Boyd & Clark, Parkes, Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney

Trespass Warning Notice at Farm No 1 Qoma RSS

A cautionary notice warns that any person found trespassing on Farm No 1 in Qoma RSS will be prosecuted. The sign, signed by Henry Monk, also states no thoroughfare.

Qoma Rss Henry Monk

Reward for return of notes at Plano North HI

A memo from Forbes notes on Monday evening currency missing totaling thirty two pounds in three ten pound notes and two one pound notes. A reward is offered to Roy Baker Robinson Melllon for return to Mia Tyley Farnell Street North HI.

Forbes Roy Baker Robinson Melllon Plano Apply Mia, Tyley Farnell Street North HI

Buckley Divorce Decree Absolute Pronounced in Sydney Court

In Sydney this week at the Divorce Court Mr Justice Gordon granted an absolute decree in the case of Rosanna Buckley and Tracey Joseph Buckley. The ruling confirms the end of their marriage under the jurisdiction of the court.

Sydney Justice Gordon Rosanna Buckley Tracey Joseph Buckley

Caledonian Society Plans May Conversazione With Pipe Band

A Caledonian Society council meeting in the town hall resolved to hold a conversazione on the evening of May 6 and to invite the Grenfell Pipe Band for the occasion. When the Scots get going something happens.

Grenfell

Massive Clearing Sale Advertises Farm Stock and Sundries

The notice promotes a significant clearing sale conducted by Mr J J Rycane on behalf of Mr Robert Sharp of New Park. Items include farming plant, horses, cattle, pigs, poultry and various sundries. The sale is set for Tuesday April 20 at noon, with buyers urged to read the advertisement for details.

J.J. Rycane Robert Sharp New Park

Acetree Orchestra Engaged for Races and Anzac Ball

Mr WW Jkeret directs an eight player orchestra engaged for the Forbes and Condobolin Pienie Race Club dances this month and the Anzac ball on the 25th of April. The group also played at the Swastika soviet event in the town hall last night.

WW Jkeret Forbes and Condobolin Pienie Orchestra Uso

Carrawobbitty Smith Charged At Cadal Police Court

At Cadal Police Court George Patrick Smith known as Carrawobbitty Smith aged 67 and Francis Bell aged 27 were charged with stealing from Mr. UO Mibutyre's Magildra store last Saturday. They received remands for eight days. Parcels of drapery were reported stolen from motor cars and street vehicles, likely linked to this case.

Cadal George Patrick Smith Carrawobbitty

Anzac Celebration Ball Plans Are Finalized

Mrs. K. Ford chaired the Angwe Day committee last night as final arrangements for the Anzac Day ball were set for Wednesday the 27th. The ball committee praised strong support and promised extras with Acret's orchestra engaged for music. The art union reports solid progress and preparations continue for the picture show on the 29th.

Acret Art Union Committee

Forbes Chamber Presses for Forbes News in Sydney Papers

Forbes members decry lack of Forbes news in Sydney papers. Mr F B Davog said the Sun is the only Sydney tally showing Forbes items. They blame local correspondents and press not covering country news, and will request Herald and Telegraph management give Forbes and district more publicity.

Forbes Chamber of Commerce Sydney F. BR Davog Sun Forbes Expectiny Herald God “Telegraph Telegraph

Eye for Eye and other features at Strand Theatre

The Strand Theatre at Tonimuht presents a Metro double bill with Nasimova in Eye for Eye and Buster Keaton in The Sarhead. An extra program tomorrow night showcases Lack Packford in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, plus The White Circle from Paramount with Horton. Mary Pickford stars in Devid the Scenes.

Screenart Jack Pickford Sin Little Shepherd Kingdom Gome Kentucky Faramount Tonimuht Nazimova Metro Nasimova Hossquann Buster Keaton Lack Packford Kingdom Come John Fox, Jr Kentucky Hills Paramount Maurivy Tourneur White Circle Horton Charles Nay Mary Pickford

Forbes Town Band Plays Lovingly For Foray Music

Forbes Town Lud performed a civic concert at the Battys and Queen Streets intersection drawing warm local support. A collection yielded a liberal response as the group announced an upcoming programme with dates at Victoria Park Camp Hill Rang Service Hospital Nelson Park and other venues through May.

Forbes Town Battys and Queen Streets North 11 Victoria Park Camp Hill Oxford Clement Streets Hospital Nelson Park

A SNAKE ADVENTURE AT THE RACE MEET

George Brown gate keeper at yesterday's race meet recounts a close encounter with a brown snake near the official stand. The reptile struck with a sprde attack and Brown barely escaped as the snake lunged. The 41 foot long snake was eventually disposed of.

George Brown Brown

Presbyterian Church Holds Annual Meeting and Flower Show

The Presbyterian Church convened its annual meeting on Monday evening with reports adopted. A credit of 142 pounds 0 shillings 10 pence was used to buy a minister’s motor car. Attendance post induction of Rev. R. G. Cruikehank rose, and plans for May 4 and 6 flower show and search fair were set. Secretaries Campbell and Keane handle schedules. retiring committee re-elected with new additions E I K M'Gregor Geo Carson and Dr. Hair.

Presbyterian Church R. G. Cruikehank Mersra W. Campbell J. C. Keane Messrs M'Gregor Geo, Carson Dr. Hair

Forbes and Bathurst News Roundup

Personal Mr Hleoty Webster now in business at Cule diate formerly Forbes. Mrs Waller Moun died at Sydney cully this week. Meeting on Miss M Costello future in Court Chambers 7.00 pm. David Iinmaird back from Sydney business. George Hawke of Bathurst district died. J Baker of water works lost £22 then money vanished. Farewell at Goolagong for M and M Keon. Abr Sim Kaler ends Forbes stint as OOWDA. Maler to India for Calcutta Jockey Club post. Sam to marry Miss Kerin Peak Hill. Bathurst Show visitors entertain friends. Neil MacPhillamy competed strongly. Bullock from Warroo placed second at Bathurst, weighed 1401 lbs.

Sim Kaler Forbes Oowda Maler India Calcutta Bathurst Neil MacPhillamy Warroo

Blanket sale and meat price reductions advertised

An advertisement notes blankets in white, light grey and dark grey from 35 shillings per pair with larger sizes up to 60 shillings per pair. It also states meat is reduced one penny per pound at McGirr's Butchery for cash over the counter, and orders will be at usual prices.

Austen & Protley M'Gdrr Booker M'Girr

Excitement in the House and federal adjournment vote

The Sydney House of Representatives saw the government defeated by four votes on an adjournment motion raised by Mr. Jowett over excessive freight rates on Australian exports. Several ministers faced potential ousters as talks of a possible election rose, while Mr. Hughes urged assurances of support before his absence for the Imperial Conference. Separate items note a Stanley building fire in Fitt Street, Labor Party positions on national schemes, and tax and embargo discussions affecting wool, wheat, and imports in New South Wales and Adelaide.

Sydney Jowett Fowler Nationalist Party Watt Country Party Hughes England Stanley Fitt Street Dooley Orange America Adelaide X.8.w A.lap N.3.w. Chamber of Agriculture

Obituary of Mr. Cannon and family ties in Forbes district

The obituary recalls the late Mr. Cannon of Forbes and his partnership with his brother in Silver Kow. Surviving siblings include John Cannon Hyana ga Forbes and M H Cannon of Karyrie Forbes, with other relatives listed from Wallamores and St James Victoria. The funeral proceeded from For by by train to St Lawrence Church, with Rev Fathers Fox Hennessy and Cummings officiating. large attendance noted.

Wiiley Wien Mehbourne Cun Karyrie

Infant Mary Watson Dies at Two Months

The death of Mary Margaret Watson, two months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watson of North Hill, occurred last night. Funeral to be held this afternoon at Presbyterian cemetery, Neweston. Dress Braids beads medallions tassels at Misa L Bathgate's. Mens Military Tweed Trousers at Austen Pratley's for 35, Derpalr quarter sizes 37/6, Riding Breeches 39/6. These goods claim to wear through two winters and suit winter use.

Mary Margaret Watson Charles Watson North Hill Th Presbyterian Cemetery Misa L. Bathgate Austen & Pratley’s

Unity House parade seals triple alliance pledge

United Service London reports a spectacular lineup of union executives pledging support to the Triple Alliance at Unity House. The Times notes potential countrywide strikes amid divergent wage and national pool ideas. Derbyshire strike pay distribution proved difficult. Miners enjoy pony races as solidarity grows elsewhere. Reuter dispatches note Von Muller not killed.

United Service London Unity House Triple Alliance Times National Pool Derbyshire Ume Reuter Derlin von Muller

Jottings from Winchcombe and Parkes Markets

Market notes detail Homebush yarding of 31 900 sheep and 3400 cattle with prices easing. A Dell Serene clearing sale at Parkes yielded draught horses at 25 to 45 pounds and a buggy mare at 60 pounds, plus a turnout at 121 pounds. Social events include a Sisters of Mercy fundraiser concert at Uoola Kong and a juvenile dance. New goods ads for Anderson Foreman pineapple smallgoods and Brooks Millthorpe apples. fashion and fabric ads feature coats, serge skirts, and Lace ranges at local shops. A matron candidate’s handbag sale supports soldiers at the local hospital.

Winchcombe Carson Lui Homebush Mr. Keane Forbes Auc Hosier Messrs Sanders M’girr Uoolagong Sisters of Mercy Goulakong Anderson & Foreman Lotb Jmst J. H. Strickland Thos Strickland Carson's

Gifts For Soldiers In Forbes Hospital

Hive wide donations for three visiting soldiers at Forbes hospital include Mesars J A Rey mond Bons and others giving fruit magazines jam scones eggs biscuits soap tobacco and cigarettes. Guin Bros and G D Bassett with Mr Reymond drove the soldiers for car rides during the week, which were greatly appreciated.

Forbes Hospital Mesars J. A Reymond Mra Amd M'Donmell Tab Mr. Sayers Ceréon Delohery Carver Moore Villetet Gibbons Sweet Mra Baldock M'Dougal Tegarth Feeney Readett O'Brien Hay Mr Black Dunn Guin Bros G. D. Bassett

Horse Sales and Auctions Advertised Across Orange Region

A series of horse sale notices list events in Orange and surrounding areas. Special horse sales at Fores undpel wuleya les Morrow, Milking BoorLMOrh Hedlers, Garden Veale Metate at Trundle, and Brownlea clearance sale. Auctions conducted by C. W. T. Brown, M Neillyn & Crampton, Moore Brooke & Co, J Keane, and others. Dates include Wednesday 27 inst and Saturday 23rd instant, with multiple horses and calves offered.

My. J Kearns Fores J. KR. M'Willam Brownlea Conlubulin Mesera C. W. T. Brown Uondobolin M‘neillyn& Crampton Orange Merbes Moore Brooke & Co J. ©. Keane Fuller

Try McGirr's sausages and coats offered in town

Austen and Pratley have just received a large assortment of men's and boys' coat sweaters in heavy wool. Styles include greys, heathers, and eavys with prices for boys from 16/6 and men's sizes from 29//.

McGirr Austen & Pratley

Forbes Jockey Club Autumn Race Meeting Opens Amid Modest Attendance

The Forbes Jockey Club autumn meeting began yesterday and runs today. favorable weather contrasted with a disappointing crowd of about 300 to 400, though racing was lively and well conducted. Officials included President C S MacPhillamy and Secretary D J Moloney. Results featured Open Handicap won by Sir Roger, Sure Catch taking the Sure Catch Stakes, Selandra winning the Landicap, and Wellsinker prevailing in the Lachlan Handicap, with betting payouts noted for each race.

Forbes Jockey Club Farron MacPhillamy W. C. Brooke Messrs G. Laidlaw Nell MacPhillamy J. FP. Cashman A. BE. Boyne George Laidlaw W. Gardner H. W. Hogan Mrr. J Wil- Miami Tone Kerule Flay O'Grady Kirribex JC. Landicap A. J. Dicks Ftex Uhiel Langham Kasere Jean Scott Howard Curry Griffiths Lachlan Handival Furs Mr. E. Lawler Johnson Acton Chase Llawairdy Uavia Senworth Sayers Royal Acre Kind Heart Chorlume Ldis

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