Letter to the Editor questions a parliament member's claim
M T Gibbons of Forbes writes to The Forbes Advocate disputing Mr Grimm M L A s remark about a 1914 Forbes Stockinbingal bridge election. He asks whether the claim implies election time packing or is a fairy tale. He notes locals who worked on the bridge and an unregistered man.
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Grimm
M.L.A
Forbes- Stockinbingal Inc
Grima
Badham
Ashburnham
M. T. Gibbons
P.O. Forbes
Mr Dents Answer to Local Letters on Council and Taxes
John S Dent of Ooma Station writes defending his critique of Extravagance in the Jomalong Shire Council. He questions private personalities in letters, defends his motor car tax point, and urges that future replies be signed by the author for publication. July 29.
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L.G
Rus- Ueus
Jomalong Shire
Rusticus
South Pole
Meaghers Spring Display and Forbes Show Promoted
The moment notes Meagher's Spring Display of latest millinery ribbons and lace wares with new garments and a large run of dress materials. Preparations and promotions urge timely orders for suits from Rankin street tailor Buckland as Forbes Show nears.
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Meagher
Buckland
Rankin-street Tallor
Germany
Rankin Street
Forbes
Freezing works fencing blamed for horse restlessness
Jematong Shire minutes recount complaints about sheep skins on road fences near the freezing works at Daroobalgle Lane. Councillor Sly and others note delays in erecting extra wires, defend the works as emergency fences, and welcome new proprietors Anglus and Co. while urging faster drying fences.
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Jematong
W. Sly
Daroobalgle Lane
G. IE. Siddall
Central Board of Health
Councillor Brown
Counsillor
Anglus and
Brown
Trundle Jockey Club Meeting With Busy Race Card
The annual Trundle Jockey Club show day drew a fair attendance in fine weather. Officials led by Patron R P Pilling and President W Todd organized opening handicaps and several stakes including Mentone Trial Stakes and Trundle Handicap with races for Miss Warroo Indira and Geeron among top contenders. Betting favored Warroo early then shifted to Geeron and Amberwood in later events. The report notes a strong display of winter furnishings in Forbes and promotions from Buckland’s Tailor Shop and Old Orkney Whisky advertising nearby.
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Trundle Jockey Club
R. P. Pilling
W. Todd
Messrs
J. Cornett
W. H. Osborne
T. H. Mahoney
W. H.osborne
Forbes
C. C. Buckland
Rank!n-street
Orkney
Mother Goose Panto Mime at Town Hall This Saturday
On Saturday next Mr Stanley M Kay presents the successful pantomime Mother Goose at the Town Hall. The production has toured the Commonwealth and New Zealand and drawn large crowds. M Kay’s company features Essie Jennings from Bristol Theatre London. A dozen theatre scenes include a Spring Summer Autumn Winter transformation. Box seats are at Cochrane's with reserved seating and a children’s matinee at 2 30 Saturday offering a Little Red Riding Hood doll to a girl under 14.
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Stanley M‘kay
Town Hall
Commonwealth
New Zealand
M'Kay
Misa Essie Jennings
Bristol Theatre
London
Cochrane's
Forbes P A and H Association Meets in Forbes
A meeting of Forbes P A and H Association was held in the shire chambers. President G Thornton chaired with members including A J Baldock H E Barlow H L Beasley T M Dunn S D Gordon G Laidlaw and others. Discussions covered judges, exhibits from Bathurst, and plans for ram sales lectures prizes and show arrangements.
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PA. and H. Association
Shire
G. Thornton
Mersin
A.J. Baldock
H. E. Barlow
H. L Beasley
T.M. Dunn
D. Gordon
G. Laidlaw
T. Lezell
J. Elliott
DD. Nicolas
A. J. Reymond
J. Donaghey
G. T. Weaver
A. S. Wheatley
G. D. Bassett
Mesers
E. Weaver
Department of Agriculure
Bathurat
Forbea
Cowra
Matthews
Forbes
Reymond
W. HW. BR. Stitt
Bassett
Mesars
T. M. Dunn
Messrs
Baldock
Gordon
Weaver
Elliott
Donacey
Laidlaw
Dunn
Beddle
Barlow
Paton
Local Hall Prices For Sub Committee Sale
In the town hall prices are listed as £1 1d double and 10s 6d single for gent and single lady tickets. By order of the Sub-Committee, Mesers Barlow Reymond Brooke Broderick.
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Mesers Barlow
Reymond
Brooke, Broderick
Annual Show of 1914 Specials and Donations
The 1914 annual show lists received specials including 10/6 by C A Turner for Plum Pudding Open and Girl under 15, 1/1 by T Laneyrie for Best Yearling Foal Eureka, 1/1 by J Sykes for Best Yearling Colt or Filly Scotch Laddie, 1/1 by PH Strickland for 14 Stone Hackney. Note correct Draught Mare wording and 52 second prize presented by Carl Bauer.
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C. A. Turner
T. Laneyrie
Eureka
J. Sykes
Scotch Laddie
Strickland
Hackney
Carl Bauer
Matinee for Children This Saturday Afternoon
Children offered a matinee this Saturday afternoon featuring Beautiful Doll dressed as Red Riding Hood. Show on view at Cochrane's with seats for all performances. Also advertising last week of George Nash winter sale with bigger bargains and half price coats costumes hats and sportswear for ladies.
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Nash
Red Riding Hood
Cochrane
George Nash
Church of England Services and Timings Listed
Forbes hosts 6 a.m. service followed by a children's service. Morning and evening worship schedule includes 7.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Rev A J Gardner leads at 2.20 p.m. and 7 p.m. with additional notes for Rae and Rae's group.
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Church OF England Services
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Kelr
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J. Byrnes
PBR
A. Clifton
Lord Skopos
P.B.R
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R. A. Quinlan
G. Agland
Murza
Heiro
Holland
W. Watson
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Trajere Club
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C. C. Love
J. Miller
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M'Lean & CO
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T. Y. Hudson & CO
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H. Bates
Tell
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A. G. F. Bollinger
M'Donnella
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W. Stenhouse
Condobolin
J. H. Bates
George Sash
Slimbridge Farm
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Edward Weaver & CO
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Mac
Maesey-Harris Harvesters
Nicholson & Morrow Harvester
Clyde
Massey-Harris
M’kay
X.L. Polson
Hudson Bros
M‘kay
Harris
Edward Weaver
Brownest
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