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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1928
Page
3
At a Parkes dinner after Sundays inter group football game officials including Mayor Ald. FP Spicer announced a new grandstand and players dressing quarters would be ready for use for the upcoming match against the Englishmen. The Parkes Municipal Council would spend £1250 on the structures.
The notice outlines upcoming screenings for Monday through Friday featuring Jack Mulhall and Dorothy McKail in Man Crazy with The Texas Trail also shown. Eva Novak in The Romance of Runninghead and The Last Outlaw with Gary Cooper. Warner Bros. A Million Bid and The Laffin’ Fant with Costello, Warner Oland, Malcolm McGregor, Betty Blythe, plus Pauline.
Bathurst Monday Governor of the Bathurst gaol Mr Geo Smith has been suspended from duty pending investigations into his administration. Allegations cite a lack of discipline among prisoners at the institution. Report printed for Western Newspapers Limited by Archibald Austin Mays in Forbes.
The Great Western Puppy Stakes and the Resch Cup meeting at Forbes Coursing Club draws wide interest on May 9. The Puppy Stakes offers £75 added money and attracts about four dogs, with around £200 to be shared among place getters.
Local ads advertise Meagher’s fancy pullovers and sweaters stock and discounted items like Typewriter cartridges and ribbons. Forbes Coursing Club reports hare drives, dog performances, and trial standings with notable dogs such as Welcome Lad and British Dawn praised for pace.
Mr D J Bono, noted eye specialist from Orange, announces a fortnightly Forbes visit on Wednesday May 2. His consulting rooms are at the Vandenberg Hotel and appointments may be arranged at Koapton's Pharmacy. Mrs Kennedy of Treguiana is an inmate of Brentwood private hospital.
Tractor owners invited to a lecture by Mr. E Napier Stephenson, a noted engineer, on lubrication of tractors, motor cars, and stationary engines. The talk is at 3 30 p m on Saturday 28th inst at our store on the second floor. All are invited to attend.
Ernest James Hackett of Park Street Forbes Labourer is advised of a single meeting of creditors in bankruptcy to be held at the Forbes Court House before the District Registrar on May 8, 1928 at 10 am or as business permits. To vote, proofs must be lodged with the Registrar in Sydney by May 1, 1928. Official details given by Registrar N. Lockhart and Official Assignee W. H. Palmer.
Tasmania government pamphlet proposes a May June special on Coupon A fortnights tour of Tasmania via Melbourne. Passengers may return Hobart to Sydney direct and a complete inclusive list is requested.
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