War Memorial Carnival Planning in Town Hall Meeting
A War Memorial movement committee met in Town Hall on Friday night chaired by Mr. F Hl and Mr. T Bennett to organize a carnival on May 23 and 25 with a request for a public holiday on May 26. They will urge shopkeepers to close in the afternoon so workers can join the carnival and coordinate with queen committees across the participating bodies. The carnival date aims to align with the hospital carnival schedule.
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War Memorial Movement
F. Hl
T Bennett
Aley
Coursing Club Leader Calls for Rule Fines
The president Mr J J Molly urged a Thursday meeting to draft penalties for observed yard rule breaches. Mr Cater proposed fencing the enclosure with a dwarf paling fence to enforce the rules.
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J. J. Molly
Cater
Forbes Coursing Club discusses faulty slips at meeting
At a Forbes Coursing Club gathering on Thursday night Mr Parslow warned that the slips seemed faulty as they should operate automatically and release both dogs together. Mr Ryan disputed the flaw saying the slips were fine but the dogs erred and he could not control both.
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Forbes Coursing Club
Forbes Coursing Cig
Parslow
Ryan
May Coursing Meeting and General Election Plans
At Forbes Coursing Club Thursday meeting a Merv meeting programme was drawn up with Puppy Stakes Maiden Stakes Class Stakes Open Stakes and related stakes and late nomination deadlines. Strate general elections set for Saturday May 30th with candidate nominations due April 27th at electoral centres headquarters. Votes will be cast for the number of candidates to be elected under proportional representation.
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Forbes Coursing Club
Merv
Memorial to be Erected In War Memorial Movement
Mr Cahill noted £1000 in sight for the memorial fund while Mr Austen reported about £400 received since last month’s meeting. They预计 a total near £1600 by the 24th of next month, with building costs around £2000, justifying proceeding with the project.
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Cahill
Austen
Forbes Postal Arrangements on Anzac Day 1925
The Forbes Post Office will open for all postal and telegraph business from 4 am to 10 am on Anzac Day 26 April 1925. Money orders and post office business resume. counter mail delivery for half an hour after Sydney mail sorting around 1 am. No mail deliveries by postmen. Outgoing mails close at 10 pm.
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Forbes Post Office
Sydney Mall
Overseas Wheat Market Rigged Says Canadian Agent
The Canadian selling agent claims the overseas wheat market is rigged by wealthy Americans, tied to English propaganda, with a price rise following his remarks. He notes wheat should fetch a higher value, yet acknowledges the market is often unjust.
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Poole
Alute
Dance at Bedgerabong to Morrow Night
A large Bedgerabong event tomorrow night in aid of the North Hill Queen archies fundraiser. Organisers Mr C W Stewart and Bedgerabong committee present supper and a four part dancing programme with musical items. Forbes crowds expected. proceeds boost War Memorial funds. Tickets 1 shilling for gentlemen and 2 shillings for ladies.
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Bedgerabong
North Hill
Aconsynneton
C. W. Stewart
Bedgernbong
Forbes
Bes
Forbes Pastures Protection Board Grants Extra Pay
At a board meeting the Forbes Pastures Protection Board directors agreed to add two pounds to a contractor’s original 26-pound job fee after he found his wages short and no surplus for himself. The extra £2 brings total payment to £28 for work deemed thorough and satisfactory.
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Forbes Pastures Protection
Walter
P.P. Board
Bankruptcy adjourned to Sydney court for May 4
In Forbes this morning the case of P. T H McNe mora was adjourned to the Bankruptcy Court in Sydney on May 4 before Mr Shepherd P.M. Rabbit prosecutions saw fines imposed on T Carey son FP W Gibgon and W Murray with costs for failing to destroy rabbits on their holdings. Mr Meflion appeared for the Road.
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Forbes
Shepherd
P.M
P. T H, McNemora
Sydney
T, Carey
Gibgon
W. Murray
Meflion
Herinos On Tour Through Western Town to Queensland
A herd of rinos was seen traveling in a caravan along the Widget WA Station route toward Queensland. The unusual sight drew attention from locals and travelers this morning as the group proceeded in a single file along the road.
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Ranma
Forbes
Queensland
Widgetwa Station
A Fiver for Language at Forbes Police Court
Walter Evans was fined five pounds or ten days in Forbes Police Court for language deemed too vile to mention in the hearing of women and children. The case was heard before Mr. Shepherd, P.M.
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Walter Evans
Forbes
Shepherd
Mr Shepherd Fines Drivers at Orange Court
Police Magistrate Mr Shepherd presided over a motorist case in Orange on Monday. One defendant, charged with driving in a spend dangerous to the public, paid a ten shilling fine after being unable to speak. Robert C Webb, chairman of the Bathurs PLP Board, was fined for failing to produce his license. his solicitor said they would seek a refund and argued the case was persecution, not prosecution.
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Shepherd
Orange
Tenner
Robert C. Webb
Bathurs Plp
Webb
Bowlers and Golfers for Parkes Match Weekend
Three rinks from the local bowling club will visit Parkes on Saturday. Local men train to challenge the Dubbo holders of the Gartrell Shield in hopes of adding the trophy to the club walls. The golf club plans a morning match at Porkey on the same day.
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Ylalting Parkes
Dubbo
Golf Club
Porkey
Committee Meets on Friday for Forbes P.A and H. Association Show
The committee will meet at 2.30 yen on Friday to decide the event format. Mr D J Nicolas will argue for a three days show, while secretary Mr E B A Austen will support a two days show and oppose his proposal.
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Forbes P.A and H. Association
D. J. Nicolas
Eb, A. Austen
Death of Janea Herford Estate Agent in Petersham
Police investigate the death of 63 year old estate agent Janea Herford in Petersham. A skull fracture occurred in his bedroom, his wife says he must have fallen on the fender, but officers pursue alternative theories as they probe the case.
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Sydney
Janea Herford
Petersham
Premier Fuller to deliver Nationalist policy speech
Sir George Fuller, premier, will present the Nationalist policy speech next Monday night at Mon Vale, delivering a key address on party aims and programs for the upcoming period.
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Sydney
Sir George Fuller
Mon. Vale
Yesterday's Wool Sales Spark Strong Sydney Market
Yesterday's wool sales in Sydney saw good competition with the market well above recent rates for high quality lots. Greasy wool sold to 26d, signaling solid demand amid buoyant trading.
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Sydney
Shops blown up gelignite used in wrecks near Richmond
Police found gelignite at a wrecked shop and at a second shop thirty yards away. W Cocking, a former partner of Donege and partner of Duncan, said he had been Donege’s partner for five months.
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Richmond
W. Cocking
Duncen
Donege
Forbes District News Snapshot Highlights Local Moves
Personal nurse Francis rests at Forbes District Hospital while Walter Marah heads to Sydney for an Alfred Hospital operation under Dr Pits. Gorman family visits Forbes with Mrs Gorman remaining for health. Frank Smith plans a municipal bye election campaign stressing road quality. Dabenham resumes post duties after a motorcycle fall. Pollock begins three weeks’ annual leave. Walker and Law collide while chasing a ball. Walker continues, Law hospitalized at Brentwood Private Hospital. Visitors include Warren Mayor Lovett and Marthongy shire clerk Nesbitt. Wills visit Forbes. Edith Munday’s brother William Munday injured near Orange after motorcycle crash, operated on in Orange Hospital. Mrs F Smith of Firbes attends her parents’ golden wedding in Canowindra. a Strand Theatre breakfast in Canowindra honors the Byrnes’ family milestone. Priddle departs Sydney for England. townsfolk bid farewell with gifts. Conjuring display at Forbes draws P T Bennett and Felix Booth amid sleight of hand theatrics.
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Edith Munday
Parkes
L. J. Fell
Forbes
William Munday
Byrnes
Joan Smith
FY. Smith
Jottings on Football Meetings and Local Advertisements
A Federal football team meeting is planned at Mr. Ken Conway's hotel tonight as the season nears. The note lists charitable donations from Bedgerabong School, Mrs. Ewing and Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Cowell, Mr. Hoath, Mrs. Cunningham and Miss Little, and the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild. Local ads promote clothing, footwear, underwear, hairdressing, saloons, and millinery from several shops, with various prices and offers in Lachlan and Templar Streets.
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Ken. Conway
Davidson
Forksn District Hospital
Bedgerabong School
Mra. Ewing
Mra
Griffiths
Cowell
Hoath
Cunningham
Mia
Miss Hill
Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild
Assault in Cessnock Leaves Woman Injured
Dorothy Barrett a single domestic servant was returning home with her brother when a man attacked her. She fought back but the assailant fled as travelers approached. Barrett sustained serious injuries from the brutal assault in Cessnock on Tuesday night.
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Dorothy Barrett
Anti aliens league forms in Murwillumbah
In Murwillumbah on Tuesday a resident league formed on the Tweed River to curb the influx of Southern Europeans. The district has long preferred British settlers and now seeks to restate its immigration stance.
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Tweediver
Murwillumbah
Bowler Seeks Holidays as Dowlieg Seeks Rest
The P P Board yesterday considered an application from Mr. T K Bowler for holidays. Stock inspector W G Dowlieg noted he has not taken a holiday for over forty years and is long overdue for a break from duties.
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T K Bowler
P.P
W. G. Dowlieg
Seed Wheat Advice From Mr Bartlett Warns Against Shot Wheat
Mr Bartlett, senior agricultural instructor, warns farmers not to sow or use shot wheat for seed. Partial bleaching harms seed vitality, and the best seed is plump, bright, and high-bulk weight for strong germination. The notice stresses caution in selecting seed wheat to protect crop yields.
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Bartlett
Warng Firmere
Native uprising in Africa sparks heavy casualties
Reuters Special reports from Capetown say the twentieth Blomfontein disturbance occurred in native locations. Police fired into the crowd with over 4000 casualties. Ringleaders were streeted and citizen forces were called up with general police wounded.
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Capetown
R.A
You're Mine Fined For Offensive Park Behavior In Court
At Porches Police Court Mr Shepherd presiding Donat Powter and Thomas Woods were each fined £3 or one month for offensive conduct. Constable Scarfe testified that Sunday at about 11 pm Powter and Woods, with two companions, whistled and taunted two passing young women near the park opposite the Court House. They admitted pursuing them, saying they were after a catch.
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Porches
Shepherd
P.M
Donat Powter
Thomas Woods
Eadh
Scarfe
Court House
Powter
Wonds
Communist Leader Minkoff Killed in Cathedral Plot
Sofia report states Minkoff, alleged principal conspirator in a government plot and cathedral outrage involving an internal machine, was killed by a bomb during resistance. Authorities associate him with the planned treason.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Minkoff
Roads Crumbling Across State Spur Severe Pothole Crisis
A Sydney writer notes widespread road decay with rough sections on the North Sydney line between St Leonards and Rose Ville and on the South Coast main road. He reports millions of potholes injuring wagons, buses, and motor vehicles, causing tire and suspension damage and frequent stalls.
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Fortes
St Leonards
Rose Ville
North Sydney
Soviet Declines Participation in League Armament Conference
M Chickerly informed the League of Nations secretary that the Soviet Government refuses to take part in the international conference for arms and munitions control. It cites interference by the League in the internal affairs of the Soviet Union as the reason.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Turaday
M. Chickerly
League of Nations
Jarbleipstein
League
Why It's Called the Snail Train
The Sydney Forbes mail train earns the nickname for its slow pace as it moves between cities. A two-car party of schoolteachers left Sydney, halted at Orange, then rejoined the mail train, arriving two hours ahead of schedule elsewhere.
Commuters Favor Train Almanac Revival Over Car Run
The article notes that the journey cost sixpence per head more by car than by train and mentions two extra days in Sydney. It urges commissioners to attention as they revive the state train almanac, highlighting travel timing and costs.
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Sydney
Forbes Postmaster Returns From Leave
Mr W Moore Forbes postmaster back from a month long annual leave spent with his people at Randwilk. Mrs Moore and Mins Moore to return by car on Wednesday. Mr T Kelly carried duties during Moore’s absence. Kesnes and W Bill Pry return from City of the Plains to commence local contracting. Mrs B J Leader of Metropolitan Hotel leaves Forbes Thursday for a car trip to Sydney with daughter Edna.
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W. Moore
Forbes
Randwilk
Mins Moore
T. Kelly
Moore
A .Kesnes
Bill") Pry
the Plains
B. J. Leader
Metropolitan Hotel
Sydney
Lender
Edna
Film Flashes at Strand Theater Tonight and Next Week
Tomorrow night Strand Theater screens The Clean Heart starring Percy Marmont and Marguerite De La Motte with The Heart of Lopes featuring Fred Thompson and Silver King. Next Friday Universal Jewel The Turmoil showcases a dramatic dam burst and destruction. Two more features include Triumph from Cecil B. DeMille and All Thy Brothers Were Vacant. Monday features Richard Farleton in Classmates and Hobart Bosworth in Hanks of Oak.
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Strand Theatre
Hutchiocon
Percy Marmont
Marguerite de la Motte
Lopes
Fred, Thompson
Silver King
Richard Fartelman
Hobart Bosworth
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Java
Australia
Manson & CO
Rankin Street
Forbes Advocate Office
Hughie Wilson
Hughie. Wilson Lackian Sr
P. K
Tichborne
Smith and Waddington
J. Wilson
Parkes ‘'Post
Edward Weaver &Co
Elmo Maternity Hospital
Wombat Street
B. J. Stokes
A.t.h-A
Pearce & Williame
the “Boys" Jazz Orchestra
Blace
Jones
Maraden Road
School of Arts
MR. Shepherd
Melbourne
Tuesaday
Francis
Forbes District Hospital
Walter Marah
Prings Alfred Hospital
Pits
George Gorman
Kiama
Frank Smith
W. Dabenham
R. Polock
The
Postal Star
Joonie"” Walker
Jimmy” Law
Wiil
Johnnie” Walker
Jimmy
Brentwood
Warren
Mr. Lovett
Marthogny
Nesbitt
Bath
Carlton Wills
Binnaway
D. H. Nelson
Calurie
Willa
A.B.C. Bank
Binnaweay
Wills
W. W. Priddle
Aog
Bert Priddle
Milas Priddle
Misa Polly Wheatley
England
Priddle
Old Country
Ooma
Briddle
Felix Booth
Albion
P. T. Bennett
Mr. Booth
Mr. Bennett
Booth
McKade's
Austen and Protley’s
Husingan
Forbes Advocate
Phen
W. Cowell
Rankin Btreet
J. Dooley
Lachlan Street
Les
Davis
Templar Street
Doyleys
Mises Bathgate
Liankin Street
Ladice
Misa Bathgate
Buckland Haa
Jobel Advocate
Austen and Pratley
Hugh
Wilson's
Yorkes
Tes
Juvie Ferm Stetson
Cessnock
Africa
Reuter
You're
Mine
League OF Nations’ Conference
Universal Jewel
Triumph
Jeannie MacPherson
Cecil B. de Mille
Lon Chamey
Billey Dove
Metro
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