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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1924

Page

3

Forbes Hospital Carnival committee debates funding and events

Forbes Hospital Carnival committee met with Alderman Thomson chairing. Subcommittees to obtain orders for requisites were formed. Oliva Genge named country queen. Jockey Club support offered on day two of winter meeting. Railway Queen declined, citing poor organization. Lighting and electric work discussed with Grinsted offer. council approval sought. Boxing bout plans underway. meeting adjourned to Friday.

Forbes Hospital Ald. Thomson Voing T. Hudson Gale Wirringa Oliva Genge Forbes Jockey Club Ita

State of the District Report on Stock and Conditions

At yesterday's EP Board meeting Stock Inspector GW Lnewling said grass is plentiful but dry and autumn lambing may fail without rain. Water is scarce, stock condition fragile if dry spells persist. Feed is scant, travel routes workable. No diseases, rabbits scarce except near forest lands. Foxes present but limited damage. report adopted.

GW. Lnewling

Reward Offered for Beehive Interference in Forbes District

A serious loss to beekeepers due to interference with beehives in Forbes district has prompted a substantial reward for information leading to convictions. Information given to police authorities will be treated as strictly confidential.

Forbes

Forbes P P Board Seeks Expanded Control Of Pastures

The Forbes P P Board met with members Low Wheatley Elliott Newell and others. It discussed granting grazing rights over reserve land and sought amendments to the Pastures Protection Act to give boards full control of travel and resources. It also debated enforcement against noxious plants and extended leases, with re election of J D Low as chairman and resolutions to Conference.

Forbes P.P Yeaterlay Messrs J. AL. Low A. 8. Wheatley H.O. Elliott J. J. Newell T. Lozell W. G. Dowling Mesers N. M. McPhillamy J. Townsend H. Davis C. B. Humfrey Albury P.P. Board T.s.r's PPL Kiliott Ta Dea Wheatley Newell J. Doherty Eugowra Schieider Grenfell Bowler Cun Nghune C. C. Francis Selection Weelong C. A. Turner Sidbury Mia Canimbla Paul Wong the Gums Pat Kearney the Glen Squires and Pepper Merriganowry J. D. Low Pastures Protection Boards

Obituary of Mrs Jane Hamilton of Forbes district

Mrs Jane Hamilton aged 82 widow of Joseph Hamilton of Ferry Street Forbes died Sunday after a lingering illness. They lived in the Forbes and Goolagong districts for over 50 years. The family, many of whom have predeceased, is mourned by surviving daughters Mrs Wynods Forbes Mrs Chatton Forbes Mr Bourke Forbes Mrs W Thompson Goolagong Hillside and Mrs J McDonald Durwood. Interment was at Goolagong beside relatives, in the care of Moseley Williams and Co. motor hearse. The service at the graveside was led by Rev WHL Prichard rector of Forbes with many old friends in attendance.

Forbes District Jane Hamilton Joseph Hamilton Ferry Street Thins Goolagong Hamilton Minselt MR. Wynods Hill Street Forbes R. Chatton Hear Cricket Ground Mr. Bourke Ferry Strein W. Thompson Hillside J. McDonald Durwood

Forbes home burned after geese blamed in fire

A four room cottage near Wittigerald's bridge owned by Lawrence Tyan was destroyed by fire about 7 15 pm. The Heffernans were away 40 minutes. water was unavailable. The house with 14 acres of garden was insured for £400, furniture for £600, and a piano slave valued at £260. Cause unknown.

Tome Ladd British Crown Assuranics Corporation Cyril Patrick Heffernan Commercial Union Assurance Co

Growth of a business in Forbes spurs Davis to expansion

Forbes notes Les Davis of Templar Street rises from a seven year solo tailor and mercery trader to a rapidly expanding businessman. The renovated premises on Templar Street between Flannery's Hotel and Rankin Street showcase his growing stock and sales prospects. Davis projects higher volume and values as ads promise new lines and ongoing offerings including motor cars at competitive prices from Goose Green.

Forbes Les. Davis Templar Street Davis

Dance at Garema to aid Forbes Hospital

A dance will be held at Garema on Tuesday May 6 in support of the Forbes District Hospital. Jass Orchestra engaged. Gentlemen charged 3d, ladies free. J A Sturgess is Hon Secretary.

Mulyandry Owls Concert CO Forbes District Hospital Garema Jass J. A. Sturgess

Dance at Town Hall to Aid Hospital Carnival Queen

A dance will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday night next in May. Proceeds go to the Hospital Carnival Queen fund. Dancing from eight to twelve with music and chocolate waltzes. Tickets: gentlemen 2 shillings 6 pence, ladies 1 shilling 1 penny.

Hospital Carnival Motor Queen

Grand Final Dance 1d Euchre Party for Hospital Carnival Queen

Lancing enthusiasts are invited to a grand final euchre party at the Drill Hall North Hill to raise funds for the hospital carnival queen. The event occurs Tuesday and Wednesday May 13 and 14 with a second night for juveniles.

Lancing Drill Hall North Hill Tater Faewes

Euchre Party and Dance at Camp Hill Home

Mrs Crone lends her William Street residence for a euchre party and dance on Wednesday April 30. Organisers are Mrs F Bishop and Mrs BR Splits. A Lucky Dip Stall will accompany the event at the venue.

Sid Ofhe F. Bishop

Grand Balloon and Streamer Euchre Party Dance

A grand balloon and streamer euchre party and dance is planned at Drill Hall North Hill. Attendees will enjoy games and social dancing in a community event hosted at the local venue.

Drill Hall North Hill

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Murphy Collitts Sociate Tom's Lagoon Bennett Reg. Grinsted Lennett Vandenberg Mr. Grinsted By Held Fidey OF the Forbes P.P. Board Joseph Thompson Wheoga Joseph Sharp Smith Pw.p Mulyandry Hall Dunce Luis Free Moore and Cripps Joes Good Bupper H. T. Ledger Goose Green Temular Street John Meagher Fox Rabbit Marmot Meagher Pike & Parker le Rawson Place Station House George Street Sydney Hospital Carnival Tiekela Garema Hall W. Dawson Owls Motor Queen Dental Service Dentist Richardson Luthie Rane HOURA Les Davis Marshall Hughes Navy Mole Hughes’ Corner Stinson’s Shoe Store R. G. Stone Watchmaker Jeweller Bathgate'e Percy West Rankin Street
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