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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1924

Page

3

Amalgamation Proposals Hit Show Ground Plans

The Forbes P.A. and H. Association met on Saturday with members led by president G. D. Bassett. Talks covered life memberships and firm ownership, meeting times, and a possible amalgamation of show ground, racecourse and cricket ground, plus plans to affiliate with the New South Wales Poultry Association.

Forbes P.A. and H. Association Messrs G. D. Bassett A. G Minter A. J. Meagher J. Mansthorne L. Clemens W. R. Thoms T. Carey M. Dunn A. Collitts E. J. €. Speck V. Tidley T. Lowell F. H. Harris G. Thornton H. Besgrove T. A. Garnsey J. J. Sweeney Messrs, T. R. Sharp T. J. Crawford R. W. Coward E. W. Parker J. G. Beddle Thomas Meagher and Co Gornsey Lozell A. &. Meagher Clemens Wse Speck Lovell Mr. Lozell Harris Lartach Dunn N.B W. Poultry Association Melurg Clemens and T. Darcy Basnett

Bonny Dell Cricket Club social and local news item

A social in aid of the Bonny Dell Cricket Club is planned for Wednesday night at the School of Arts. The piece notes waning local interest in cricket, mentions Nellie Maher as a town figure, and records nearby showings and upcoming events including shows and races. It also covers local real estate activity, shop and property sales, and residents leaving for city events.

Bonny Dell School of Arts Billy-go-fat Keighte Nellie Maher Nellie Tomsta Randwick Bread Street South Shore Bridge Luhrmann Bydney John Monahan Joe Premley Joe

Rifle Shooting Trophy Shooters Set For Trophy Shoots

The Wednesday section led by Hep T Channon and Shirvington plus Smith posted scores in a two stage event. The Saturday group continued the second stage with multiple shooters including H Buttress Crippen and A Davis. In the Muller trophy shoot off at 600 yards D Smith defeated R Delaney, with next Friday’s range set for the Manson trophy shoot off and plans for the Browahh trophy second stage next Wednesday.

T. T. Channon Oh Ag Ao F Shirvington Smith Hep TI T Kelly Jun O Smith H. Buttress MY Crippen Na & Ta C Nevin M. McKay A. Davis Ta A. Miller Tz AR Delaney H. Brown Muller D. Smith R. Delaney Sickey H. Krown Shirlington Manson

British Fleet Reception Sparks Western Australia Enthusiasm

The British Fleet received an enthusiastic welcome from Western Australia residents, with Sydney set to host a rival reception on April 9. Government plans include cheap return tickets to bring country visitors to view the warships. An advertising note promotes Edwards' Private Hotel at Elizabeth Street, Clay, near Nailway Station, charging 6/6 per guest daily for bed and breakfast.

Western Australia Sydney Aly Edwards Elizabeth Street Clay Nailway Albion Elizabeth Streets Tarlf

Record price for merino wethers at Home Bush sale

At the fat stock sale at Home Bush on the 10th instant the Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co sold merino wethers from Fleming Bros Alin Walgett for 62/1, the year’s high. The sheep, shorn late July, yielded good quality wool. recent rains boosted market position and value.

Weaver and Perry, Ltd

Furs Offered in a One-Week Sale at Cole’s Next Hill’s

A short advertisement announces a limited time fur sale in a shop. The dealer, I Cole, at Next Hill's Stankin Street, lists Ladies' Black and Nigger Brown furs priced at £200 per item, urging customers to come early before the week ends.

Homebush J. Leslie Wirringa Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd Cole Rankin Street Bathgate Babba Coney States I Cole Next Hill's Stankin Street Hughes Urey Navy Lalhis Lauves Laaliks

Local Land Board Meeting for Forbes District in 1924

A Local Land Board meeting for the Forbes Land District is set for April 28 1924 at 10 a.m. in Forbes Court House to consider applications and matters including additions to areas extensions term appraisements surrender and exchange under various case names and Crown and road permit items with a subsequent meeting noted for April 29 1944 at 10 a.m. and a Luco Land Board session on April 0 1924 at 10 a.m. including inquiries and considerations plus a proposal to detach part of Forbes Municipality to join a neighboring shire.

Messrs Clemens Minter T. J. Crawford Wirringa Thomas Local Land Board For the Land District of Forbes Court House Guin Arr H Grenfell Witnell George Henry Woodgate William James A.C Pugh Edgar Dowling Fsa Morton Claude C.P Stitt Walter H. R Ellen C.L Bee Donkin Harriet Beatrice Fowler John Francis Wheatley Bros Mulgutherie Exchange Parisheg Bomobbin Black Walter Law Brown William Constable William Thomas Doris Joseph Emile Strickland Briaw Bolam Thomas William Bayley Mary Jane H.P Johnson Kenneth L Dawes Alfred Vincent Kenneth John Alan Haley Levi HLF Fitsgerald Norman J H.F Corby Joseph Freeholde Parish O'Neil Patrick Joseph Doyle Bollinger Albart Forbes Municipal Counci Flood John Edmund Day Walter George Emalong Keane & Butler McKay Massey-Harris Cooper Little Wonder

Gruen Health Salts Promises Relief From Rheumatism

An advertising item touts Gruen Health Salts as a cure for backache and rheumatism. It claims toxins in kidneys and joints cause rheumatic pain and that a daily dose dissolves illness, restores sleep, and improves mobility. Sold at 2/9 per bottle, wholesale by Elliott Bros. and Aust. Drug Co.

Gruen Salta Elliott Bros Drig Co

Town Hall and Sydney Artists on April 14 prices listed

Plans open at Grinsted's on 14 April for a town hall event featuring Forbes Florence McEachern pianist and other Sydney artists. Algo visits Trundle on Thursday May 1 in West's Hall with reserved seating priced at four shillings and two shillings.

Florence McEachern Pianiate Sydney Grinsted Algo Trundle West's

Eden Studios Postcards and Photo Books in Sydney

Eden Studios offers high grade photos and postcards at moderate prices. Selections include 7/0 dozen postcards and 12 cabinets with colored medallion, plus 1k/6-ilality booklets and sepia toned prints. Located at 137 George Street near Central station Sydney.

Eden Studios Eden &Tudios George Street Central Station Sydney

Reward Offered for Beekeeping Interference in Forbes District

Serious loss has been caused to beekeepers by unauthorised interference with hives across Forbes district. A substantial reward will be paid for information leading to convictions. Information given to police will be treated as strictly confidential.

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