Parkes News Roundup Includes Exhibitions and Show Preparations
Parkes tender results for a L200 yard tank and building additions on the racecourse. Evans departs for Tumut with a silver watch and cup. Parkes Dairy supplies struggle to meet demand as prices rise. Education demos for teachers and water-supply surveys proceed. Parkes Hospital ball planned for June 12. a juvenile fancy dress ball follows. Local mining leases face labor changes. A notable wedding, Doladah Mine closure, and a boxing match cancellation are noted. A Parkes Peak Hill rail line dispute prompts a public protest. An aviator flight over Bathurst thrills crowds with one frightened horse. The crowd applauds and officials pledge support for the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Frost
Parkes
Dean Bros
Branch
Department of Public Instruction
Storison
Parkes Hospital
Constabe M'Donald
Nhsenes
Parkes Jockey Club
Fifield
A A. H.C. Bourke
Chas
Faull
Hill-street
Bertiehristopher
G. Webb
Lorby
Emily Isabel
C Has. Faull
Doladah
Leew
Darke
C. Griffiths
T. Nash
Griffiths
Parkes-Peak Hill
The Bird Man Stone Flies at Orange Show
Aviator Stone wowed crowds by an air flight at Orange show last week. He took to the air within ten minutes of the start and completed a second flight, circling the ground four times. He reached about 600 feet altitude and remained aloft for the eight minutes in view of spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Orange
Forbes
Winard" Stone
Orange Show
Bathurst
Metropolitan Hotel Under New Proprietor in Forbes
D M Yule announces takeover of the Metropolitan Hotel at Rankin and Templar streets Forbes. Offers splendid accommodation for travellers with refreshed rooms, hot and cold water baths, sample rooms, best brands kept, first class cuisine with two tables. Tariff reduced. Call and see the proprietor, phone 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and District
Manning's Forbes Hotel Changes Hands at Forbes
Manning, Inverell, announces purchase of the Forbes Hotel from William Lamont. He pledges strict business attention and the sale of only top spirits wines and beers. Tariff four shillings per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Inverell
Forbes and District
Forbes Hotel
Willam Lamont
Rule Britannia by E Nock at Hotel Victoria Forbes
E Nock appeals to readers with a cultured call for order and discipline as a mariner presenting his aerated water plant. He markets an advanced American aerated water system praised as absolutely pure, invites inspection at Hotel Victoria beside the Bank of New South Wales, and thanks Forbes residents for Christmas patronage while extending best wishes for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nock
America
Hotel Victoria
Bank of New South Wales
Forbes
E.nock
How to tune a carburettor for reliable petrol engines
A guide for motorists on carburettor function and adjustment. It explains float and mixture chambers, jet and air settings, and warns against over or under feeding. Emphasis on correct suction balance, auxiliary air valves, and keeping adjustments stable for efficient, safe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goullom
Meyer
Bathurst show profits and sportsmanship praised
The Bathurst show made a profit over £200 and crowds honored rider Gib son Foy after his win on Blind Murphy at Hospital races last Friday. Foy defended a contested position at Picnic meeting, proving himself a clean sportsman amid mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Foy
Blind Murphy
Forbes
Tailoring firm flagship store opened in Rankin street Melbourne
Mr H LD MIntosh arranges a contest between Jack Lester and Bill Lang to be held in Melbourne. C Q Buckland has secured new stock for his growing tailoring business opposite Hunter and Phillips. Narrowly, Johnson's Commercial Hotel at Parkes reports bedroom break ins with a signet ring a watch and a purse containing over 4. A watch and ring stolen. Two men arrested Friday morning remanded next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. LD. M'Intosh
Jack Lester
Bill Lang
Melbourne
C. Q. Buckland
Rankin-street
Hunter and Phillips
Johnson
Parkes
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Parkes Pars
Mr Stone
Coitage Wisdome
Sde
Ware
Metropolitan Hotel
Rankin & Templar Streets
D. M. Yule
Phone
The
Albion
Geo. Danvers
Hotel
Vandenberg
George. E. Austin
State of Wellington
George E. Austin
Camperdown
St. Mary’s
Castlereagh House
Hunter & Castlereagh Sts
Sydney
Flemington
Post Office
E. E. Richardson
Maiden Brothers
Moore Street
Tattersall's Hotel
J. J. Flannery
George Dunn
Brisbane
Hotel Australia
J.J. Flannery
Aod
Stott
Underwood
Stott’s Chambers
Pitt-st. Sydney
Rule Britannia
Lachlan Street
Alex. Gilchrist
Terminus Hotel
Matthew Lynch
West Wyalong
Forbes Garage
Rankin Street
H.F
H.F. Works
London
Lendon
Lou Laneyrie
Club House
Eugowra
Per Pkt
Bugnot
Lord Beaconsfield
Delphinium
Larkspur
Pkt
Hildamere Nursery CO
King Street
Newtown
E. J. Grinsted
Sale Agency
Forbea
Eto
George Washington Brownhill
John Duncan Brownhill
Forbes Advocate
Motorist
Fortess Advocate
A. BE. Peppercorn
Mousqueton
Redfern and
University
Jack Johnson
Flynn
Warwick Farm
St. Leonard, the
Liverpool
Wifbolt
Salladay
Royal Actor
Lady Ibex
Warwick
Haze
Dion
Kylee
Flying Welter
Scotch Queen
Yarrum
Menes
B.U.G
Metropolitan
Messrs Clarke and Anderson
Pink Hill
Joyce's Creek
Sydney Show
Madame Melba
Trafar
Swift
Lilian
Tristian
Dick Arnet
Plymouth
Arnst
Stokehold
Barry
Sir George Reid
Australia
Howard Hotel
Dan
Porky") Flynn
Jim Barry
Arthur Scott
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