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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

11

Blume Appeal Donations and Peak Hill Pigeon Shoot

The Forbes Advocate reports additional donations to the Herbert Blume appeal with amounts from E A Cameron Rev Fr Fox and Fe Hides. Bell Bros of Young wins tied positions in the Peak Hill pigeon shoot, featuring 13 competitors in the £260 event including Forbes’ Hugh McCormack. Also notes the Strand Theatre screening of Lonesome a Universal romance about Mary and Jim, starring Glenn Tryon and Barbara Kent, directed by Paul Fejos with innovative camera work and color sequences.

Bell Bros Young, M Peak Hill Hugh McCormack Forbes Lonesomeneas Strand Theatre Universal Mary Jim Glenn Tryon Barbara Kent Paul Fejos Carl Laemmile United States

Forbes Postmaster Watson Farewelled at Forbes Event

Mr Watson postmaster at Forbes was transferred to Balmain and farewelled by friends at the Post Office Hotel. Speakers praised his service, and he received pipes and a fountain pen along with a case of cutlery. The gathering included Mr McCarney and several colleagues who will manage duties until a successor arrives.

Watson Forbes Balmain Post Office McCarney Clarre Brooke Forbes Post Office Mr. Watson Sydney Mr. Brooke Messrs Harry Barr Jack Grinated R. F P. Grinated G. Slattery Boyle Slattery Brooke Meensee Mesors R. Grinsted J. Grinsted Boyd Max Martin

The Gamble of Life and Woods' Peppermint Cure

A fragmentary verse appears to discuss The Gamble of Life in varying tones of ambition and weather. It hints at money, marriage, and social striving, then abruptly mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a subsequent item in the page.

Progress on Closer Settlement Moves in Forbes District

The mayor and Alderman Byrnes press for subdividing large Parkes district estates to fuel closer settlement. They cite 248,000 acres held by 15 owners could house 300 farmers and aid unemployment, urging actions before the Premier and noting Parkes progress and New Zealand examples.

Ald. Byrnes Cloger Forbes P.A. & H. Association Best Forbes and Parkes Beat Wee Parbes Diatriet Howe Hill Guon HO. Elliott Elliott Elliote Australia

Obituary Mr Armstrong Dies In Forbes At 61

John Armstrong died at his residence Sherriff Street Forbes after three weeks illness. A Scot born in Rosshire he came to Australia 65 years ago and lived as a carrier between Forbes and Warroo for three years. Survived by wife and four children Donald Jeanie John Russell all of Forbes. Funeral held Wednesday Presbyterian cemetery with Rev. J. H. Costelo officiating. A H Williams Co. handled arrangements.

Sherriff Street Forbes John Armstrong Rosshire Scotland Australia Warroo Donald Jeanie John Russell Hev J. H. Costelo Messrs A. H. Williams and

Wedding Bells for Molly Davey and Lealie Judd at St Laurence’s

Miss Molly Davey wed Lealie Arthur Judd at St Laurence's Church on Wednesday afternoon. She wore white crepe satin gown with a draped skirt and diamante buckle, long sleeves, and white satin shoes. An embroidered tulle veil, lent by a cousin, fell in graceful folds over the train.

Davey Mr. Davey Farrand Street Forbes B. Judd Yerrangong Miss Kath Kath Hancock Fother Dawn Georgeroe Orange Sydney St. Laurence’s Church Lealie Arthur Judd Molly Davey Reg. Madden Bill Jony

Forbes Tennis Globe Tourney Schedule Preview

The Forbes Tennis Globe tourney runs on September 14 16 21 and 22. Programs feature men and women singles events doubles handicaps and special singles across district championships including men's championship and ladies district championships with mixed and handicapped events.

Unemployed Question as NSW drought eases in Forbes

The Advocate asks prominent citizens in Forbes about unemployment amid drought and rising wheat and wool prices. Mayor Byrnes says locals are employed and outsiders struggle, while the town clerk and the sewerage chief note steady work for Forbes tradesmen. Clergy members report widespread poverty and the need for relief, with cases requiring Benevolent Society aid and transport to Sydney for treatment.

Forbes Ald. Byrnes Ioan

Woes of Wallendbeen Farmer Calls for Action on Opossums

A letter read at a P.P. Board meeting from F. H. Brown of Cullinga Wallendbeen details severe opossum damage to peaches and vegetables including cabbage and fruit, plus annoyance at roof and water contamination. Brown seeks permission to kill opossums within 300 to 400 yards of his house, describing them as destructive and a danger to health.

F. H. Brown Cullinga Wallendbeen P.P. Board

Forbes High School Prefers Silk Ribbons Over Medals in Sports Prizes

Pupil holidays begin as Wattle Day passes with Forbes schools noting steady attendance under a lengthy term. The Parents and Citizens Association grants funds to the High and Infants Departments. Sports day planned for September 11 with four cups and the Mountford Shield for top class. Forbes High School representatives named for Sydney event on September 5.

Stove Ron Howe Max Brown Jack Parker Don Hodges Forbes High School Sydney

Postume Destruction Debate Sparks Advice to Brown

A fragment notes advocates opposing postume destruction and urging Mr Brown to write to the Department, signaling a policy debate and formal communication.

Brown

Choice Sites At North Hill Offer Building Blocks For Sale

North Hill has progressed rapidly in recent years and further progress is expected. Home sites are valuable and Mr R J Gunn of Rankin Street offers building blocks for sale cheap, cash, or on terms.

North Hill R. J. Gunn Rankin Street

Local Notes On Personal Journeys And Health Updates

A string of short notices records Misa EB and O Simpson leaving Forbes for holidays, Jim Leslie visiting Sydney, Misa Williamson visiting Ivanhoe, and staff member Wallace travelling for school holidays. Also listed are Bert Moore’s return from Te mora, Max Orman’s influenza, Mrs Lawson’s Brentwood hospitalisation, and Mrs A McQuillen’s recovery progress.

Forbes District Notes and Personal Briefs

Various Forbes area notices recount local moves and hospital updates. Acting Under-Secretary F Tremiatt informs MLA Best of closer settlement deliberations. Bergt Arentz returns from city. Geo Morrow recovers at Forbes District Hospital after three weeks. Staff and residents of Forbes High School and local families feature in births, visits, illnesses, and travel. A. Wighton, J. Percival, and others appear in travel or business mention. Edna Gunning’s candidacy event, Miss Crowhurst’s farewell, and gifts highlight community ties.

F. ©. Tremiatt Best M.L.A Forbes Council

Fire Tamed Behind Ruth's Garage by Local Brigade

A fire was found in a heap of wood at Ruth's garage rear around 6 15. Mr R Kerr a mechanic at the garage attempted to open a door and noticed flames. He attached a hose and the blaze was checked before the fire brigade arrived.

Ruth R. Kerr

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Forbes Advocate Closer Settlement League Bartley’s Creek F.A. & H. Association Dot PA. & H. Association Forbes P.A. & H. Association Ite Gates Pud Nean Forbes Pla. & H. Association Council Pike Elliot New Zealand Mr. Elliott Ald. AU Dan Nicolas Facta France Ald. Gunn D. W. Harrigan Mr. Best Forbes P.A. A& A. Association Buttenshaw Harrigop Tho Ald, Byrnes MR. Armstrong Judd —— Davey New South Wales Parte Forbea Atill Commonwealth Strema F. (. Taylor MR Blair Blair Nee Construction Vacahey F. Weston Frank Weston Church of England G. Thevor Hughes Weston Trevor Hughes Manse Forbes Benevolent Society Forbes Medical Costello Forbes High Fife Powers That Be Parents & Citizens Parents & Citizens’ Association N.8.w Ryde Misa Broughton Manlys Jim Leslie Misa O. Simpson Kogarah Vince Zann Forbes Landa Condobellh Misa J. Williamson Ivanhoe Misa Wallace Bydney Glen Jones Mise Fyria Dawson Young Bert Moore Temora Max Orman A. McQuillen Camp Hill Bergt. Arentz Geo. Morrow Forbes District Hospital Misa W. Brayce Boga Mra. C. Clifford Underwood Ulwood Misa Hazel Wakefield Misa D. Crooke Han K. O. Anderson J. W. Percival M.L.C A. Wighton Forrester Street Mra. J. Jouea Haberfield D. le Lievre Battye Street G. Symes P. McLachlan Auburn Miss McLachlan Wollongong Archie McCormack Hrentwood Fred Amor Prince Wood Mosman Yvonne Royal Prince Alfred Hospital J. Reardon Farmers and Settlers’ Association J. R. Gunning Edna Misa Crowhurst C. Goggin Miss Crowharst Keith Gagein
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