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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1923

Page

3

Water supply gains from Lachlan River weirs plan

A Sun photo from Forbes shows the Lachlan River near the Forbes pumping station and the railway bridge. The article, recalling a proposed system of up to 24 weirs, argues that river regulation could secure water for Forbes, Condobolin and beyond, create jobs, and reduce costs. supporters cite a £4600 grant and £1009 per weir potential savings while critics warn of booms and delays.

Sydney “Sun Lachlan South Forbes Forbes Hax Pho A. Nicola Tate Nicolas and Reynond Tate Me J.B. Reynond Frank Cotton MLA Witien Loaresi Getis Inwaira Uyeriver Trriggnan C. Huddleston Uni Irrigation Commission

Obituary for Frank John Bay of Willem Bureet Forbes

Friends of Mr and Mrs A Bay of Willem Bureet Camp Mill Forbes mourn the one month old son Frank John Bay who died at home on Friday evening. Funeral held Saturday at Church of England with Rev HLH Prichard officiating. service conducted at the family vault.

Wid Mra A. Bay Willem Bureet

Treanor Passes After Influenza At Forbes District Hospital

Mrs F Treanor aged 66 died at Forbes District Hospital on Sunday due to influenza. She was mother of Mr Aubrey Treanor of Forbes and had lived locally for years. Funeral service was held at ten o'clock yesterday with burial in Forbes Cemetery Catholic section conducted by Rev Father Sexton. Local notes mention jockey Forbes events and knitting goods advertised by Austin Prosper.

Forbes District Hospital Treanor Aubrey Treanor Forbes Forbes Cemetery Father Sexton

Eden Studios Holiday Offer In Sydney Print Advert

Visitors to Sydney are urged to beware and call at Eden Studios for a special Holiday Offer. Postcard photographs priced at 8 shillings per dozen. Superior cabinets with coloured medallion 1 shilling each. Datnty Booklets 13/8 bus. Eden Studios located at 127 George Street near Central Station, Sydney.

Sydney Eden

Health scare sweeping Australia warns of deadly updates

Fragmentary OCR notes report a widespread health scare in Australia linked to insanitary practices and contaminated water sources. The fragment mentions "inlate-organiems" and "port fant" symptoms, with adults and children affected.

Australia

Correspondence on Water Waste and Metered Consumption

A letter argues high water costs stem from unmetered usage and unaccounted water. It notes meters cost the county nothing as ratepayers cover them and questions equality of supply as gardens, lawns, and farms draw water subject to metering practices.

Keane

Water charges query to Forbes mayor and clerk

A ratepayer writes to the editor seeking clarification on water charges and interest calculations. He questions interest values, meters connected, and the roles of local officials, asking the town clerk to prepare a detailed public statement for publication to inform ratepayers.

Hi Tetler Nadsreland Eturigud Warship Adauliy Fist Aiminiatea Aleruinn Thomson Ivan Porbes Forbes Tmunseigall Joan Rate Conwell Leskages C., Rathpayer

Dates for town fairs and events listed across districts

A garbled schedule lists events and dates across multiple towns. Ponte HH Judy WAnd Condobolin July 31 August 1 Hogan Gate August 6 Parkes August 14 15 Forbes August 20 21 23 Grentall August 28 29 Young September 6 8 Barmedman September Mantidrs Repleachor 6 Cootamundra September 13 13 Cowra September 11 13 Temora September 1h 19 20 Canowindra September 18 10 Wyalong September 26 26. The fragmentary items imply regional event dates in late summer and early autumn.

Wallington and Forbes Plente mooring features noted

A garbled OCR listing various names and items from a late 19th or early 20th century storefront, mentioning Wallington 3.0 26 27 Forbes Plente mooring MAT Hodgerabong Plentances Cowra PARC Wellington PURG Bart Millinery Mrs Bathgate knitting wools and notions hair care stocks and cosmetics.

Wallington Forbes Plente Hodgerabong Cowra Parc Wellington Purg Mony Corra Prc Bart Millinery Bathgate Manry Beirdremer

WAMBOYNE HANDICAPS AND ENTRIES LIST FOR RACES

Fragmented entry list shows numerous horses and owners for Maiden, Visitors, Manna District, and Wamboayne Railway Handicaps. Names include Godden Warpan, Hodges Red Barn, Dwyer Bay Mare, Ridley Clairivel, McPhillamy Colleen, and Crawford Hayseed among many others, with multiple repeats and cross references across the event sections.

Hayseed T. J. Crawford Shuiapa W. Ridley Molly Ganetatte A. D. McPhilinmy A.D. McPhilamy Godden Warpan A. B Jones Yannions N. Bagett Don Connors W. Praver Wedger F. Fowler Corner

ANZAC DAY POST OFFICE HOURS NOTICE

On Anzac Day the local post and telegraph office will open at 10 a.m. No money or savings bank business will be transacted. There will be no delivery by postman. Outgoing mail will be sorted for delivery about eight o'clock after sorting.

Worben Tait Silo Lowe Tie Ofc Yorasin

Shooting meet preview and results for Captain Cripp pin trophy

The Saturday section previews a rifle shooting event with a trophy lineup including the Captain Browshill and run aggregate prizes. Results from Friday show T. J. Kelly leading 200 800 yards, with Bhirvington and Crippin close behind. T. Gunn debuts within two points of the top contenders, signaling an open district prize and future meeting for committee discussion.

Weimus Butwriday Captain Crippin T. J. Kelly Bhirvington

Auction Notice For Keane And Butler Sale

Keane and Butler have been favored with restrictions from Arthur, A, 1 Aubten to sell by public auction at the above place and date.

Keane & Butler

Medical Treatments for Ailments Across Genders

An article highlights interval and external remedies for both sexes. It notes successful relief of long standing complaints across specialties, emphasizing broad applicability and patient outcomes.

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