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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1923
Page
4
Fifty tons of lucerne grown near Forbes in Lucerne district were sold by a local firm to Prescott's Ltd and repald to Hockhampton, Queensland. The buyer plans to ship the consignment to Manila, signaling a potential rise in demand for lucerne abroad alongside domestic popularity.
At a Dubbo agents meeting western agents agreed no expense would be incurred for stock deliveries after a sale. The resolution takes effect February 1 1923. A Forbes F A F Lodge euchre party and dance drew over fifty couples with prizes, Moore Cripps orchestra providing music and dancing lasting into the early hours.
A letter thanks Mesdames Francis Booth Crone and Buckley for subscriptions aiding Mr Kent, noting a £384 balance and an inspection of accounts. A separate Forbes Advocate correspondent questions aldermen property ownership, observing six of nine pay water rates for businesses, not homes, arguing the act does not require owners to be ratepayers.
Amid a severe drought in Australia a report notes lucerne from Mr J B Larnach’s Innisfail property Cowra Road has been sent to Manilla via Rockhampton Queensland. An extraordinary Forbes led note claims Sydney vendors were fined for selling adulterated poison.
The Acting Premier Oakes vows legal action if Irish Republican delegates persist or raise money for the rebellion. Prime Minister warns that contributing money breaks the law. Hongson Bay dispute settled and the ship left Sydney. A Suttor addresses at Wollongong urges infant protection and milk depots. Returned soldier loans extended. The Trans Prince wreck sold for £60.
Tenders invited until Monday the 80th of April for additions and alterations to the Australian Hotel Forbes for J. J. Flannery Keg. Plans and specifications may be seen in the Australian Hotel Forbes and with the Architects at Orange Sealed tenders to be left with Mr Flannery Forbes Neither lowest nor any tender necessarily accepted Lamrock Bates Architects Orange and Forbes
A meeting was held to reform the club after the destruction of its records by fire at Mr Goose Green s cycle shop. New officers were elected: President Mr T Crippa Senr treasurer Mr E N Green starter Mr H Blaxland secretary Mr L J Johnson. Membership fee set at 5 shillings. A further meeting of interested parties is planned for next Tuesday evening.
Sunday schedule lists Forbes 8 am Holy Communion, 10 am Children’s Service, 11 am Matting, 2 40 p m Evensong Tronbarks 11 am Mattins Garema 3 pm Evensong Rev H W Prichard Rev R 8 Lee Ziano and Organ Tuning Repairs ELC
A North Hill Forbes resident recalls a true tale of a half grown rooster that found a foot long snake in his lily place yard. After tossing the reptile skyward and catching it in its beak the rooster swallowed the snake. Worried about foul play at his table the owner had the rooster beheaded and upon opening the bird the snake was found dead in the roosters craw.
Indirectly learns that L J McLean bought part of Burra wang estate named The Woolwash after selling The Grove at Forbes. Reports include Logan injury from playing tennis, death of Mrs Toohey, MLA Fitzpatrick visiting Forbes over curtailment plans, death of William Brooke in Parramatta Hospital, crash details near Brooklyn Flats Cremorne, and updates on residents Archdale Wintinya and the WORA official Gardner. Also mentions visitors to Forbes blonie races and local shop notices in McDade’s Shoes and Buckland’s salt.
Mr Nell McPhillamy of Warroo achieved top prizes across horse cattle and sheep sections at the Bathurst Show. His chestnut buggy horse Dick won four firsts including buggy horse and all round saddle and harness. McPhillamy also led in dairy cattle with champion cow over three years and other victors, plus first and second in sheep. The display reflects Forbes district excellence.
Aubrey Treanor thanks Dr Hall the Matron and the nurses of Forbes District Hospital for their care and attention to his life mother during her term as an inmate of the institution.
In loving memory of Ellen Webster who passed at Crombie private hospital Forbes on 24 April 1921. Her Goth year theme notes eternal sleep and resurrection morn. Inserted by her sons Frank William Andrew and Bryce Webster.
Landowner warns that any person trespassing on the Horse Shoe Bond property will be prosecuted without regard to person. Polson stated this includes actions related to dogs on the premises.
A wave of regret spread through Forbes on Wednesday afternoon upon learning that Mrs Hilda Ruth Mitchell wife of H G Mitchell manager of the ABC Bank died at 4 20 p m after influenza followed by pneumonia She was 41 years old and leaves husband and three children The funeral from the Presbyterian Church to the graveside was conducted by Rev R G Cruikshank with a tribute to her exemplary life.
The Forbes Motor Cycle Club is laying a two mile track three miles from town and will host speed trials, sports meetings, and reliability events. A club meeting is set for Tuesday to advance affairs with membership at 2 shillings 6d.
The Forbes Picnic Race Club annual ball, held last night at the town hall, attracted over 300 attendees. Decorations by Miss H. Fawcett featured lattices, pink roses, palms, and bunting, with Japanese courtyard shades. Woy provided music from Mr. W Higgs’ Sydney orchestra and dancers were pleased with the entertainment. Supper by Sargent’s Ltd. After the dance, trophies from the day were presented by Mrs. MecPhillamy, wife of the club president.
Advertises men’s knitted socks in dark heather shades of wool and cotton. Special offer at Austen & Pratley’s with prices from 1 shilling 9 pence. Declares best values and urges shoppers to remember the store.
The Forbes Chamber of Commerce reports a letter from Minister for Agriculture F A Chaffey to MLA A H Grimm stating the deputation on the Wyangala Dam project is indefinitely postponed. The minister offers future meeting dates and promises full, fair consideration of representations.
Prime sheep denner results and local stock notes reference Muncy Bros and Porest Louge with various names. Lynch Family Bell-Moggers advertised for Hugowra appearance. Emeralds Football Club fundraiser dance profit noted. J T Woods auction at Municipal yards for furniture and produce. Forbes Tennis Club season opening promised with tea. Forbes Picnic Race Club decorations reused for hospital ball. Juvenile dance planned. Bowling Club singles results listed. Cloncurry gulf rain outlook warns of cattle losses, season deemed worst in memory. New soda fountain ad for Wattla Tea Rooms in Rankin Street.
Pocket programmes announce a grass fed meeting for amateur riders on Thursday May 17 at Cordobolin Jockey Club with six events. Nominations close May ? with secretary W Stenhouse. Members only. Also Bedgerabong Pony and Trotting Club shifts nomination close to May 24 for June 4 meeting. Colin Fraser secretary listed. Autumn meeting at Bogan Gate May 7 for grass fed horses with amateur riders. nominations close May ? with secretary G N Stephenson.
The Municipal Council met last night with full attendance. The Public Health Officer Mr Cater appealed against a salary reduction, which the council referred to the finance committee. The Engineer reported pumping 4,333,440 gallons of water in the fortnight and a Bank of NSW letter approved asphalting Bank premises. The council granted a request to use the Town Hall for children’s practice, and approved laying ten indeterminate pipes with contractor risk to public works. Building applications from Plunkett and Dawnon were approved, tenders called for Cross Street footbridge repairs, and finance committee told to withhold part payment due to delays in Waugh & Josephson’s waterworks contract.
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