ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE AT FORBES
The fifth anniversary of Gallipoli is marked by a Forbes town hall service led by army chaplains from the Salvation Army and local churches. Notables include Right Rev G A Gordon and Rev John Calder with the town band. Proceeds go to the Forbes District Hospital memorial. The service honors fallen Australians with "Last Post" and "Dead March in Saul" concluding the tribute.
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Gallipoli
Salvation Army
Forbes
G. A. Gordon
M.A
General Assembly
N.S.W
John Calder
Calder
L. Peacock
H. Mirrington
Church of England
O. Baskin
Peacock
Sandegren
Forbes District Hospital
R. Sandegren
Saul
Tribute at St Laurence’s Church for fallen Australians
At St Laurence's Church a Sunday service honored the gallant Australians who made the great sacrifice. The Rev Father Sexton paid an eloquent tribute to the brave men who died fighting as true Australians. It was a solemn and impressive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musa
St. Laurence's Church
Father Sexton
Forbes Anzac Day tribute honors fallen in Lachlan Street monument
Soldiers from the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Forbes sub branch laid a wreath on the Lachlan Street monument to mark Anzac Day. The Model Band performed, Roger Girdham played The Last Post, and P. M'Namara laid the wreath as council and others added flowers. The tribute sought a lasting memorial to Anzac sacrifice and the memory of those who died in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial League of Australia
Forbes
Lachlan Street
Will Acret
Roger J. Girdham
League
P. M'Namara
Ife
Ita
Spectacle of Sports and Procession Draws Large Foray in Forbes
A grand procession led by Mr B. A. Austen drew a large Forbes crowd amid fine weather. The event featured a goat cart with Peter the goat drawing attention, a Star Pictures display, and numerous local groups including the Town Band and Returned Soldiers. Sports followed at noon with races, feats, and prize awards, aided by Red Cross luncheon support and free entertainment for soldiers.
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Leo
Sly
Joe Stanbury
Peter
Star Pictures
D. T. Heinke
Mutt
Darcy Venables
Prinze
Imgger Evans
Eric Kennard
Jamito
Grand United Oddfellows
Hibernian Society
Ancient Order of Foresters
Arthur Smith
Bad Timor
Alfie Blume
Lachlan Cod
Melville Blume
Edgar Sayers
Black Moellow
Herb Rosa
Tom Parker
Charlie Parker
Billy Parker
Outback
Tom Hamilton
Billy Doyle
Dad Hamilton
Jack Broadbent
Spears
Reg Hampton
Swaggie
Bernie Grogan
Gordon Smith
Jim Sullivan
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Messrs Bartley
T Dunn
Singer Sewing Machine
Mesers
D. Bassett
C. R. Thomson
M. Dunny
Red Cross
H. P. Melvilla
Messra Austen
Giovanelli
O'Dwyer
Mayes
Misa Lane
Forbes Ball at Town Hall Draws 125 Couples in Festive Night
The plain and fancy dress ball in Forbes Town Hall drew between 125 and 130 couples. Mr Chas Kerr wore no Huntsman attire. outside visitors attended as Mesars Nelson and Edwards hosted MC duties. Acret's orchestra and the Model Band provided music while ladies led supper arrangements headed by Mrs Walter Thomson and Miss Nellie Gorman. The event featured artful table decor and an excellent menu, with all arrangements in good taste and the dance a notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Chas, Kerr
Huntsman
Mesars A. D. H. Nelson
James Edwards
Local fete credited to Hartley Crane and league staff
The article praises Frank Hartley and Tom Crane for helping organize a dance with the Returned Soldiers League. G Hand and P Tunu served as doorkeepers and R dex managed the stage door as the venue filled. It notes local merchants Austen Pratley M Dade Harris and C C Buckland offering clothing and boot items with strong stock and prices expected to rise.
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Frank Hartley
Tom Crane
Returned Soldiers’ League
Messrs
G. Hand
P. Tunu
R. Dex
Austen & Pratley's
M'Dade's
Harris
C. C. Buckland
Vision specialists to visit town for eye lens consultations
Messrs H. A. Barraclough Ltd of Sydney Melbourne and Newcastle announce a professional visit to this town. Each member qualified at London University with diplomas guaranteeing skill to fit lenses for eye conditions. On Tuesday 7th March consult Dr Barraclough at Allen Hotel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Newcastle
London University
Dhir- Taclough
Allen Hotel
Trespass Notice On WANDARY Holding Issued
After this date all persons found hunting shooting or otherwise trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Hunter
Reward Offered for Information on Stock Theft
A reward of £20 is offered for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing stock from Wanda dy Sheep Ear Marked on back of war Steep Tar Urand Horse and Cattle Utrand apyeluss Walter II kh Stitt. The notice seeks tips to identify perpetrators and recover stolen livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wili
Walter II
STITT
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ST. Laurence’s Church
B. A. Austen
Bis
Buckland
Hand
Geo
White
Red Cross Society
Prajer
Geo. White
Hodgetts
A. J. Baldock
Ross Smith
W. Anderson
P. Foo
Gale
J. Booth
Clothier
FL Webb
J. Bolam
W. Clothier
Old Buffers
Brown
J. M.mahon
R. Thomas
J. Walker
D. Skinper
W. G. Wood
Dirdwood
L. M'Mahon
W. M'Mahon
Prince of Wales
F. Webb
G. T. Turner
N. Dunn
Sims
M. Field
W. D. Geddes
Kismet
Eer
G. F. White
F. Read
Milas
Miss Will
E. Duckworth
Brooklyn
But
P. Black
L. Sly
R. Acret
D. Charters
A. Lesley
A. Hugo
A. Fraser
E. A. Austen
Mervyn Prior
Tuckey
Nancy Parker
Elsie Gavin
Edna Clothier
Iris Charters
Florrie Griffiths
Marjorie Nicholls
Mollie Leader
Linda Sanderson
Reve Parker
Heather Peasley
Florrie Emmett
Josephine Gibbes
Kitty Loxley
Gladys Johnson
Esther Ellis
Ivy Seaman
J. D. Low
J. Burke
T. Field
Vice Regul Ar
H. A. Barraclough
E. J. Kevin M.P.S
Eat
Ff, Myers
Clydesdale
Pollabonka Stailway
Turner & Keane
Constance
Talmadge
Union Theatres Limited
Red
Russia
Iman
Harold Lockwood
D. A
Hansard Jeweller
Rankin Artest Forbes Quedl Ul Indian
Mer O23
John Meagher & Co
Meagher
Teather
Patent Court
Anderson & Foreman’s
Biz
Manchester
Horrockses
Anderson & Foreman
Post Office
Hughes
Hughes’ Corner
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