Induction of Rev D A Clarke at Forbes Methodist Circuit
Rev Don ald A Clarke was inducted as superintendent of Forbes Methodist Circuit on Friday with Rev L W A Mills of Orange officiating. A large congregation attended the service, musicians led by A Francis, and welcome words extended by circuit and district representatives. The service included charges to minister and congregation, a reception for Rev and Mrs Clarke, and supper following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. Clarke
Forbes Methodist Circuit
L. Wa. A. Mills
Orange
Western District
Grapaan
Parkes
Bearth Fleming
Grenfell
A. Francis
Jemalong Shire
E. A. Griffiths
Cola
W. R. Gunning
O. Palmer
Clarke
H. Ward
Wir- Tinva
Mille
Hi. Costello
Presbyterian Church
Rooney
W. Bown
E. Woods
Ant Mrs. Clarke
Methodiat Church
Football Special Meeting Forms Second Grade League
Officials push to start a second grade rugby league with Marists Old Boys and a North Fill team. A Grenfell fixture is planned for May with Grenfell travel on Sunday. Fifteen players named for Grenfell trip. a pre match tryout is offered for others at the Post Office departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Marists Brothers’ Old Boys' Club
J. Harteher
North Fill
Ole Students Union
Mr. Wighton
Grenfell
B. Lloyd
Garrick
Mr. Mefern
Hamilton
P. Sewell
Collits
J. Lodge
N. Showman
Mr. Riddie
Sharp
Hospital funds and subsidy request at Forbes District Hospital
The Forbes District Hospital treasurer reported a worsening financial position from a debit of £141 6/10 to £952 13/8. Directors discussed rising patient costs, sought a subsidy increase from the Hospitals Commission, and noted monthly revenue of £300 14/3 with £704 from patients and £ CAE 8 Government subsidy. The gaming of accounts showed mixed results across No. 2 industrial schemes and No. 3 X‑ray panel. Subscription growth in the industrial scheme rose to 1412 with improved fund balances, while a request was made to raise annual subsidy from £2000 amid concern over overall finances.
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Forbes District Hospital
Dir
MH. K. Pord
Hospitals Commission
Whitelaw
Gap Ta
Liepmat
Easwine Moni
Keray Fund
W J .Thomson
Schemp
Anancey
Bospitits Commission
Lismore
Speed Limit Signs Ordered for Forbes Municipality
An officer from the Department of Road Transport inspected Forbes with Council engineer Mr Stephens and Poller inspector Mr O Connell. They resolved on locations for speed limit signs which have been forwarded to Cornell for erection, with costs borne by the Transport Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Road Transport
Forbes
Stephens
Council
O'Connell
Poller
Cornell
Transport Department
Forbes District Hospital Directors Meet to Discuss Repairs
The Forbes District Hospital board met in the Mayor's room to review finances, loan increases from the Commercial Banking Co of Sydney, and ongoing repairs. Matron Reid reported March patient totals and outcomes, with 48,112,169 males and 4 females admitted and 110 discharged, while daily average stayed at 45.4. Donations in kind from local groups and individuals were noted. Painters finished the children’s ward but overall progress lagged due to delayed timber delivery and coke shortages amid the war.
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Reid
Pat Ieola
Hoopital
Bob Ravien
Country Women's Association
Gabot
Girot
Briggs
Are
Coles and
Cannon
Australian Wins in Round Two at Reidcourts Tennis
In round two, Miss Wynne Paired beat Mia Southwell 6 4. Mrs Hopman and Miss Benson defeated Nibloleon and Notley. Weston, the Australian, beat Henderson and Brooks 7-6 6-2 6-4, advancing in the women's doubles and singles brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Wynne pAue
Mia Southwell
Hopman
Bstevenson
AGG
Bel
Nibloleon
Notley
Weston
Henderson‘Brooks
Jemalong and Wylde's Plains irrigation progress in Forbes
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission opened an Forbes office to start the Jemalong and Wylde's Plains schemes. Plant arrivals and site works for the river weir and regulator proceed under department supervision. Supervising engineer C J Wath and foreman F B Tauber lead a staff with clerk G Clarke. Projects cover about 166 500 acres, affecting 62 holdings, with domestic stock irrigation aims and a multi year construction horizon.
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Water Conservation & Irrigation Commission
Forbes
Jemalong
Wyldes Plains
BTAFF
C. J. Wath
Wyangala Dam
EB Tauber
Mrr
A Holloway
Afice
G. ©. Clarke
Lawliss
Jemafour
Moonbl
Lake Cowal
Wylde
Evening wedding at St Lawrence church bonds two families
Miss Edna Josephine Hurkett of Renfree Street Porches wed Mr Arthur Wyatt of Eagle Parm Bogan Gate in a 6 90 pm ceremony at St Lawrence Catholic Church. Rev Brennan officiated. The reception followed at the CWA room with about 70 guests. The couple plan to live in Bugowra district after a Sydney honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence's
Edna Jowphine
E. Hurkett
Renfree Street
Porches
Arthur
A. Wyatt
Eagle Parm
Bogan Gate
Dean Brennan
John Harkett
Mirauit
Mudgee
Hazel Harkett
Milesliteres
Forbes Sheep Sale Reports Mixed Prices Amid Heavy Yarding
A joint sale by Forbes Sheep Sales W. K. Garmncy Fly Ltd Forbes and Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd Sydney saw 2808 sheep yarded due to good district rains. Four Sydney butchers and Melbourne buyers attended. prices rose 1/4 to 2 on all classes with keen bidding for quality lambs and ewes. Next sale scheduled for Tuesday May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Garmncy Fly., Ltd
Forbes
Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd
Sydney
Tusaday
Melbourne
Condobolin
Parkes
Orange
Tiwan
Local News Teaser Prompt Prompted By Frantic Request
A reader demands fresh local news items and sews to report on life events such as marriages arrests births and visits, urging quick access to everyday happenings from the community.
Powder Charmosan Promises Youthful Skin Wonders
An ad touts Powder Charmosan as a beauty product that makes a 39 year old look 25 by congealing and hiding aging skin. It claims the powder dramatically reduces wrinkles and blemishes, offering a youthful, clear complexion and increased social appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Maitland Hospital Contributions Scheme Discussion
The Maitland Hospital inquiry covers the cost of a burner, fuel shortages, and pursuing external supply to keep the water and sterilization plant operating. A hospital contribution scheme proposed by the Hospitals Commission aims to charge centers two months after transfer, but few hospitals have adopted it and no fees collected. The chair will raise the issue at the next executive meeting as to writing off patient fees for indigent cases and related charity provisions.
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Dir. Crip
Wits
Carler
Maitland Hospital
W Broadfoot
Theorm
Bern
Particwar
Silander
Ecapitals Association
Wool Sales Prices Steady as French Buyers Lead Sydney Auction
Wool sales resumed in Sydney with 476% bales catalogued from Far Western and Riverina districts under Mort and Co. on April 27. France led overseas demand with keen German support, Bradford limited by few suitable lots, and America nearly absent. Overall values edged up slightly versus the previous session, with offerings notable for length and freeness of staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Far-Western
Riverina
Central-Western
Siane Gedebrough Mort and Co. Ltd
France
Germany
Bradford
America
Car trip beats telegram through Eugowora run
The party of B Forbes J Griffiths and L McMillan left Nyngan for Eugowora, travelling 174 miles in four and a half hours despite a tyre blowout and a peak hill cap. They arrived after a delayed telegram, as reported by the Mid Western. Sales at the centre will continue this week and next with a large catalogue of about 6,800 bales forthcoming. The note lists several bale consignments and buyers including Morgan Forbes and Hunter Grenfell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess
B. Forbes
J. Griffiths
L. McMillan
Nyngan
Vieci Eugowra
Mid-Western
J. A. Douglas
Mullengadgery
Peak Hill
Eugowra
Season's Averages in Grinsted Cup and Association Matches
In the past season Ralph Ellett led batting with an average of 00.3 from 17 completed innings with one not out for 105. Bil Lambert topped bowling with an average of 7.2 from 45 wickets. The report summarizes both departments’ performances.
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Forbes
Ralph Ellett
Bil Lambert
Charmosan face powder advertises jars and tubes
An old advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder with boudoir jars priced 9 shillings and tubes at 1 shilling. It claims benefits for healthy skin through massaging with Charmosan cold cream and promises availability from chemists, drapers, and stores.
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Cheminta
Drapers
Shores
Two social prewedding party links Edin Burkets and Artur Wyatt
A pre nuptial gathering at the Parish Hall Monday night celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Miss Edin Burkets and Mr Artur Wyatt. Friends enjoyed dancing led by Mrs Fraver and Mr Hawke with saxophone, while Felix Farah presented a cut glass water set.
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Seb
Edin Burkets
Artur Wyatt
Wiebt
Strane
W. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Felix Farah
Won
Fancoo
Ewes 2 to 3 Dearer At Weaver's Sale
Edward Weaver & Co with Forbes and Paulmers sod Grayters' Co op report a yarding of about 800 fat sheep and lambs at their sale on Tuesday. Prices for fat lambs hoggets and ewes rose 1d to 2d, but heavy storm cancellations reduced yarding to one of the smallest in months. Principal sales include lambs at various prices and Corriedale ewes. Next sale at Forbes on May 10.
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Ac. F
Black
Hoggets
Merino Ewes
Herb. Hodges
Lamibs
J. Redfern
Lamba
W C. Allison
Rarity
Bred Wethers
Merino Wethers
W Stark
Lambs
Adams Bros
Lamb
W. Bolam
Wethers
Mess
O. D
A. Brown
G. Limbers
Hoggers
Hoggery
W. Pavey
Hubert Hodges
Owes
B. Black
Ewer
P. J. Schoeffer
F. Toohey
Edward Weaver
Owen
Allison, Lambs
Ewes and Wethers
J. B. Reymond
Merino Hoggete
C. Haydon
John R. Payten
Eget
Corriedale Mwes
Heoldlng
Forbes
Printing Capacity and Price Match Claim
An advertisement states its staff and plant are top quality and invites callers to discuss printing requirements. It asserts prices are equal to city rates and positions the business as a competitive printer for potential customers.
Military Medallist Dies in Bathurst Camp
Charles Henry Mongerson a 51 year old returned soldier and Military Medalist died in his Bathurst camp beside the Macquarie River. He enlisted at Palmerston aged 27, served five years in motor transport, was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery, and died alone with his wife in Leeton unable to attend his funeral. Police detective Wells found him last seen seeking light work and eviction notices.
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Charles Henry Mongerson
Macquarie River
Bathurst
Tim
Palmer S.aj
Mengerson
Las
Sydney
Megan Llheart
Wells
Bathurst Polley
Mrr
Leeton
W. H. Coler & Sons
Bavan
G W Lee Heebalist Opens Consisting Room in Parkes
G W Lee Heebalist announces a Permanent Consisting Room on Wel come Street Parkes and invites attendance at a Forbes Fortnightly gathering at the Commercial Hotel. Next visit Thursday May 12. If you cannot attend please write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Street
Parkes
Forbes
Commercial Hotel
Winter Wood and Church Services Adverts
An old-time notice advertises firewood by Chess Bentick at Sheriff Street with bakers and butchers wood in any quantity, plus a Sunday church service schedule listing Rev Al Clarke and Rev Piper across multiple dates and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentick Sheriff ST
Methodist
Forbes
AL Clarke Wirringa
A Clarke Cunningbland
Gottom
Piper P Forbea
Piper
Eugowro
Overseas Mission
Monumental Works McMURTRIE Dowling Birect 7 ae
Monumental and terra firma work of the highest standard offered by Monumental Works McMURTRIE Dowling Birect 7 ae. Dewlgna on application. Phone 153.
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McMurtrie Dowling
Dewlgna
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Wighton
Enginger
Torres
Hairy Ut
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Tibolet
Hospital
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Board of Management
Town Hall
MR. Ford
A. &. Tooth
J. J. Turner
J. P. Dunn
GC. Whitelow
F. J. Crippim
5. T. Gale
W. T. Gilchrist
W. J. Thampan
Hospitals Comunisaton
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Jta
Lela
Matilon's
House Committee
Comelrucaw
Wyatt
Hurkett
Burry
Alec
Buoclion
Morgan
Jun
Hunter Grenfell, & Bates
C.H. Morvon
A. R. Elliote
J. Thomas
L.tickner
Girdham
Belgrove
HE. Gagwin
Ta K. Hodge
W. Smith
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D. Sibbald
EK Graham
B. ‘Thomas al
R. Fiyon
W. Lambert
Hodge
Lambert
J Smith
Thorns
R. Eliott
HH Gopal
WW. Smith
D. Leader
Eo Tickner
Ewes
Forbes Church OF England
Baglers
Healy Communion
Canon J. Parr
Assemblies of God In
Australia
Forbes Assembly
Lachlan Street
BR. J. Moulton
Lord Jesus Christ
G. W. Lee Heebalist
Wynall
Cyril Markwor Rankin
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