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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
12
A jumble of half read vignettes and comic exchanges from busytown life. Jests about doctors saving lives, wedding gifts, school gossip, and travelers share light hearted mishaps. Characters include Helen, Pat, Mick, and a chorus of strangers trading quips in social scenes.
The Parkes Municipal Council moved to acquire land fronting Gordon Street to extend Cooke Park and enhance the town. A special meeting with only a bare quorum saw Mr. Wattle Dawe offer land at 1000 pounds plus 2100 and half-yearly 60 payments at 4.4 percent interest, while Gregory McGirr proposed 1900 pounds with 100 half-yearly installments. Only the Dawe terms were acted on due to quorum constraints and McGirr’s exclusion.
Notice warns that after the stated date all trespassers will be prosecuted. It targets persons wandering on property, moving horses or stock without authority and omits proper names or locations due to poor OCR. The message emphasizes strict enforcement under the full extent of the law.
In the parish church news Rev Ro Johnston notes rising Church News circulation due to a capable secretary Mrs Haymes. Lent prevents future church entertainments in Trundle while Roman Catholic building work is occurring elsewhere. A social evening at Tullamore and thanks to hon fees and the committee conclude the report.
Mrs Ellanor Augel widow of the late Tenry Angel aged 77 died at Murray Street Wagga on Easter Sunday after a period of delicate health. She leaves seven sons and six daughters, 23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and was formerly Miss Elling Cornish. Funeral Monday at the family grave in the cemetery with Rev Walkom Brown of the Methodist Church officiating. The obsequies were conducted with a polished marble urn and many wreaths showing community esteem.
Gardeners are advised to clean beds and dig in manure for strong roots. Lift dahlia tops, dry tubers, and store. divide in spring. For roses, dig deeply, add manure, ensure drainage, and prepare beds now. Avoid overcrowding cauliflowers. give ample space and steady feeding with nitrates and ammonia. Protect cabbages with similar care and pest controls.
Moreland and Patterson late of F W Gaggin announce they have installed the latest and most modern duco painting plant offering superior car finishes in their shop.
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