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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
2
The Church of England will hold its Annual Plain and Fancy Dress Bull on May 21 for adults and May 22 for children. Further particulars will be announced later.
Shire of Jemalong invites tenders closed at 4 pm on Friday for Contract 1626/13 clearing near Cookomidgera and Contract 1926/10 minor works on North Condob Nn and other roads. Specifications at Jemalong Shire Council Office Forbes. T Lozell.
The Forbes Advocate urges funds for a Forbes War Memorial to honor soldiers with a children’s wing at the Forbes District Hospital. It notes past apathy but calls tonight’s meeting crucial, praising donor generosity and urging residents to contribute to a local memorial reflecting Australia’s heroism.
On Tuesday morning at the Feiben Police Court before J.P. C. F. Denton, James Wilson aged 64 was fined £1 with in default four days for indecent behavior.
Mr K O Anderson arranges with Orange for a representative tennis team to visit Forbes in about six weeks. The report notes promising talent and asks if K O Anderson will succeed in his venture.
The New South Wales Flour Millowners Association announces a price rise of 5 shillings per ton on bran and pollard. New prices reach six pounds six shillings for bran and six pounds fifteen shillings for pollard. Flour price unchanged.
At Grange Police Court a man faced charges for possessing six quail in life. He was fined 6/8. The notice warns shooters there is no open season for quail this year and outlines the gazetted facts.
Preparations for the Red Revel function are well in hand for May 28. Mrs W J Thomson oversees the supper and decorations while Mrs W Gaggins works hard for the cricket association, aiming to surpass any previous event of its kind.
Special cheap fares are offered for visitors to Orange on the 28th 29th and 30th of the month with special passenger rates from Orange to the show ground on the second and third day of the show. Full details are supplied in the advertisement. This year’s exhibition promises to be one of the best yet held in Orange with special attractions in trotting hunting and a splendid ring event.
The Ladies Benevolent Society hosted an afternoon tea and drink stall on the tennis grounds. Proceeds totaled £79 10s 6d, organized and supervised by Mrs. D J Murphy with help from committee members and other volunteers. No expenses were recorded and the public supported the appeal with cakes and refreshments. A resolution of thanks was later passed for all contributors.
The Advocate resumes its usual publication dates today after a Tuesday gap due to Easter. A United Service will be held at the Town Hall on Anzac Day at 9 am with a good attendance expected. A collection will be taken toward the Anzac Cot.
The Crick et Association social committee will hold a meeting in the School of Arts on Tuesday night to finalize details regarding the Red Ravel.
The Milllater for Agricultura with Farmer's and Co. Ltd will broadcast monthly updates on stock route conditions across the State. Mr Chaffey believes this innovation will benefit stockowners and dealers in various regions.
The Mary Elizabeth Cook Book by Mrs. Fred Aronson Thalia compiles old recipes with dozens of new ones in an inexpensive edition. Forbes housewives can obtain it through Grinsted's.
Patrick Kavanagh narrowly avoids a serious accident while driving up Lachlan Street toward the railway. At about four miles per hour Edward Williams, a three year old lad, began to cross the street but was not quick enough. The car’s radiator struck him, yet he escaped injury.
A horse named Your Poppa owned by J Shanshan bolted through Lachlan Street toward the Advocate office before veering toward the lagoon bridge. He was recaptured later, while younger Forbes players push tennis, forming new clubs including a strong North Hill group practicing at Mrs Davis' renovated course.
Owing to the resignation of Alderman W. R. Campbell an extraordinary bye election will be held on Saturday May 2. Campbell had served two years as Deputy Mayor and would likely have become mayor, but he chose to leave Forbes.
A large audience is expected at Bedgerabong Hall on Wednesday night for a dance organized by the local committee to support the North Ill Queen in the war memorial competition. Cars will leave Forbes after seven, with Do Us orchestra providing music for an enjoyable evening as admission prices are set at a later meeting.
Railway Commissioners planned to hear Southern and Western P.A.H. associations on reducing charges for special trains to saloons. A letter from E A Butterabow M Lot details reductions to 6 shillings per mile and minimum £18 with a 10 percent gross revenue rebate still allowed. Commissioners will consider proposals soon. deputation advised not to worry.
A committee meeting at Council Chambers tonight will discuss Mr Anaten’s motion to continue the memorial movement. Mr M Cahill has subscription books to be called in. A fire inquiry by the coroner, begun last Friday, will be reopened this afternoon at the Court House with further evidence. another fire will also be investigated.
Forbes Golf Club plans the season opener tomorrow with a large attendance expected. The event features mixed foursomes and a 2:30 pm opening by President J J Flannery, followed by play and refreshments for members and guests. Forbes Cricketers To Parkes team includes Baker Green Rae Gaggin A Gaggin Conway Nixon Law Tickner Wilson Casey with emergencies Moore Wade Dire Jones. Bun leaves at 8:30 am and play starts 10:20 am.
A reader notice says Art Union tickets sales closed on the 14th and should be sent to the secretary by the 26th of April. A Forbes meeting of the Porbea Coursing Club reported a profit over £30 from the opening meeting on April 8 and discussed improvements and plans for the second meet next month. North Hill Queen Committee holds a late evening meeting at the School of Arts to finalize arrangements for the Hedgerabong dance on Wednesday night as memorial activities press on. Visiting bowlers from Sydney, led by Felix Booth, arrive for a Forbes greenside series with a dinner at the Albion Hotel and a banquet that evening.
The local troop of boy scouts camped on Mr Thornton's property with 23 boys under Scout Master Taylor. They built a water-collection wharf, pitched a new tent in minutes, and conducted various scouting activities over four days. On Monday, Mr A McLean visited the camp and gave a talk on old to the boys.
Forbes reports a quiet holiday period with no accidents among residents statewide and notes fewer incidents overall. It mentions no visit by Mr Georgy Sheherd, PM, and promotes winter underwear from Austen and Pratley with Easter suit orders encouraged. A light anecdote about a miss on a gate and a joke follows.
A long list of Forbes residents and visitors during the Easter holidays is recorded. Names include Mina Beryl Walah of Ridge Street Moore Park visiting Mrs Gavin in Rankin Street and Rev J Wealey Booth moving to Forbes Methodial Circuit to begin ministry next Sunday. Also noted are Mrs Crowhurst and Miss Crowhurst, Captain Roy King the Great War flyer, and local engagements such as a quiet wedding for Arthur Roy Smith and Eileen Belgrove. The report covers local politics, scout activities, and a death at Heighbury Private Hospital.
A three storey factory and warehouse on Gusset Street in Sydney was gutted last night. The building housed multiple lessees and damage is estimated at about £68,000. Fire crews battled the blaze with extensive damage reported.
Two brothers, Arthur and Joseph Fraser, were hauling goods to an upstairs balcony when the railing collapsed. The men fell to the pavement. Arthur was killed and Joseph was gravely injured.
Elizabeth Badger aged 60 residing at Brighton le Sands was found dead at her residence with her head on the gas stove. The gas was on and the body had evidently been dead for several days, indicating a suspected self infliction.
Maitland, injured at a saloon on Wednesday, remains unconscious with critical condition. Mrbg Maitland reported in fragile state as doctors monitor his condition.
Tension on the waterfront rises as court actions resume against Jacob Johannsen of the Volumela crew and the Moernkl crew amid renewed maritime union irritations and intensified tactics.
James McGirr of Sydney announces he will not stand as a candidate for the Cumberland post if the Australian Labor Party approves his move. The Friday statement emphasizes party approval as a condition for his candidacy with no alternative plan noted.
The Hawk heads to New Zealand for the Hawkes Bay meeting in May likely to race against Gloaming. The Hawk has won seven races since January.
The travelling clinic railway carriage scheme has government approval, with local sales impacted. Wheat market remains slow and the Lon ton market quiet amid growing nervousness, prices around 6 shillings 10 pence per bushel yesterday.
Reuter Special reports Lengrade Court in Moscow has jailed Privat named Assus for a sexual assault committed during official duties with the Polish Reparation Commission. The item also lists wireless sets for sale and local clothing services, then notes the funeral and burial of Miss Bepl-Man formerly of the Bank of NAW, describing her character and impact.
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