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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
7
Forbes at 11 a.m. Calarie at 6 p.m. Fort Bes at 7.30 p.m. Rev F Duesburr Gunningbland at 4 p.m. Ray L Peacnek also scheduled.
Mr Harry Jones reports a curious beehive incident on his land. A hive three years old was damaged and a paper fragment with legible letters and figures was discovered inside. The paper appears to date from the hive’s construction, revealing an odd historical clue.
Me George Sheehan's Bronzing progeny secured multiple wins across Australia last week. Stevedore took the 14.1 Handicap at Ascot, Libino won the Heavyweight Handicap at Urishone, Stitching won the Invercarron Welter at Hobart, and at Drishine and Wellington were also notable successes. Conway by Bronzino sold for 450 guineas in Melbourne amid ongoing Royal Show activity.
The report questions how long the cup has been buried and when it was placed, noting a discovery amid unclear handwriting and damaged text. Names appear garbled, leaving key dates and identities uncertain while hinting at a potential award and related individuals.
A four month assessment on Mr H. A. Tomkine’s Leonards property notes a calf with two tails. The extra appendage is described as positioned behind the head between the ears, giving the animal a tall appearance of about nine to ten inches.
The Forbes District Viente Huce Club presents a hospital benefit ball to be held Friday April 28 1922 at the hall with decorations arranged by the committee. Mir W Ac rel's orchestra is engaged and ticket prices are two shillings sixpence, one shilling. R J Entwisle leads the movement and attendance is encouraged.
The annual meeting of the South of the Lachlan Railway League was held at Mr O'Neil's residence Huck Yumanbil with good attendance. A conference of interested bodies on the Goolagong to Eagle line via Wyalong Condeelolin was proposed, to be held in Forbes on May 20.
Painless dentist Richard son will visit his Luthies buildings Rankin Street office next Tuesday. Forbes residents are advised to book appointments for personal attention as reduced fees take effect including painless extractions now at a half crown and other dental work cut by about thirty percent from recent years.
Over the past week the shed at the wear rifle range was broken into multiple times causing damage. Empty shells were scattered and four were stolen. Officials faced a foul while clearing a dead nanny before Easter Monday shooting. A sharp lookout is now in place for future acts of vandalism at range appointments.
A destructive fire at Pullabooka on the 4th instant leveled the villas of Mr. Jun Luthie and the connota Bod with cash, reportedly ignited by mice overrunning the coal brink area. Lily Luthie was taken to Forbes hospital with injuries, insurance partly covering the loss.
Rev E Pocknall a noted water finding expert and Presbyterian minister arrived in Forbes this morning. He was engaged by Stitt Brox of Bayd B Sta Won to locate water on their property. He claims divining rod studies show underground streams affect health and that moving a sleeper to dry ground can cure rheumatism nervous disorders and possibly cancer. He will stay about a week in the Forbes district.
Mr G D Bessett of Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce reported from Sydney on the eighth annual conference of N B W Chambers of Commerce. He noted Forbes opposition did not derail progress as resolutions endorsed the Million Farms scheme urged water conservation and irrigation, and advocated averaging farmers income tax assessments over three or five years.
At the Wan goola Cowra Shire Council meeting a letter from L J Pearce of the Goolagong Railway League proposed deleting council reservations on a Government grant for the road to the North Goola gone railway station. Boree Shire and Waugooda discussions followed with calls for notifying Boree of proposals toward building the road.
The Strand presents Gouverneur Morris tale The Wild Goose with a mate loyalty theme. Also May Alli von Extravagance and Thy Village Smithy. Monday night shows feature While New York Sleeps and a Mack Sennett comedy. Coming Wednesday James Oliver Curwood’s Hazan plus full supporting programme.
J D Anderson Junior son of J D Anderson of Forbes earns selection to represent Australia on the Southern Cross Davis Cup team. The young athlete cites early talent from Enfield and Burwood, schooling success in Victoria, and later triumphs over notable players including Tilden, Brookes, and Matters. He and teammates Tod Peach and Hawkes played for Australia in the last Davis Cup, despite defeat to America in the final.
Fragmentary advert listing Gent's Tan Calf Derby boots with heavy calf tone and Gillespie make, priced 23 pence, plus M Dade's Boot Stares. Obscure early retail copy hints at shoe shop offerings and pricing.
Forbes community items list staff changes at Forbes hospital and surveying office, retirements, and new appointments. Mentions Easter holidays, residents traveling, a young child burial, cricket and tennis achievements, a postmaster appointment, and remarks on Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's death and the sacrifice of pioneers.
Miss Beatrice Pearce of Mast Trega jana has returned home in good health following a recent operation at Forbes hospital. At a Lachlan Rugby League meeting last night a silver cigarette case and holder were presented to Mr Sonny Guco for his service as league secretary.
Disastrous fires damaged Mr George Richens at Glenora New Grenfell Road and Mr J W Ross at Evergreen Datoobalgiee on Haster Sunday night. Richens lost a chaff shed building and contents including a chaff cutter wagon oil engine harness and more with no insurance. A horse shed gear and a dog died in the blaze. Ross lost stables grain shed 100 bags of seed wheat six tons of chaff and three hay stacks around 40 to 50 tons with no insurance. The cause is listed as ice and matches. The total losses run £400 to £500 for Richens and about £900 for Ross.
A brief social night at St John’s Church hall drew about 100 couples with euchre prizes won by Mrs A P White and Mr d Shanahan Junior. P M’Girr of Forbes bought two blood yearlings at Sydney Easter sales for 40 and 60 guineas. Noolan Murray defeated Charlie May after 20 rounds in Cowra. J T Woods advertises light harness gear and confectionery at his arcade tomorrow. Anzac Day memorial service and Angae Ball planned in town hall. Flyers vs Emeralds lineup announced for Sunday. Austen & Prattley market knitted goods, cheaper yarn prices. Miss Bathgate opens smart ready-to-wears and children’s millinery plus tailor-made suits. Goose Green offers bike service in Forbes.
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