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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1921

Page

2

In loving memory of Nl Judd Pioneers killed in France

Memorial notes state Nl Judd Pioneers killed in action in France in August. Inserted by his father and siblings. An advertisement offers piano for sale or exchange for horse sulky and harness. Apply at THIS OFFICE. Parkes shop and office space to let in good positions to approved tenants. Tom Green & Co Parkes.

EL Judd AJLF Bprance Nicholson Aseli Burs Ten- Banis TOM Green &C Parkes

Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting

The Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its usual monthly meeting in the council chambers tomorrow night at a unspecified hour. Members are urged to attend as agenda items include district business and community updates.

Forbes and District Chamber of Commeres Council

Literary Institute committee meeting adjourned for elections

Forbes Literary Institute committee meeting was adjourned from Thursday evening last to this Thursday to elect office bearers.

Forbes Literary Imstitute

Old Man Frost Reaches Forbes With Hefty Frost

A heavy frost struck Forbes on Saturday morning described as one of the worst in years. Residents woke before sunrise mistaking it for snow as water in exposed vessels formed ice over an inch thick. Lighter frosts followed on Sunday and Monday mornings.

Forbes

Big Day of Sport at Gemma With Ball Night Fete

A wide program of events is planned for Friday 19th at Gemma in aid of the local hall funds. The programme includes speed races trots novelty events and back races with refreshment tents on the grounds. A grand ball will be held at night.

Gemma Wid Dtc

Larillo Aims to Impress at Menangle Park Today

The well known local horse Larillo is re nominated at Menangle Park today and is expected to give a good account of himself on the track with strong local interest in the outcome.

Larillo Menangle Park

Hogan Gate Show And Races Delayed To Thursday

The Hogan Gate annual slo p will occur tomorrow with a strong entry list and expected good entertainment for visitors. Races at Bogan Gate are set for Thursday and the sporting column notes entries.

Hogan Gate Bogan Gate

Weather forecast hints at fair rainfall with key dates

Mr J Hunt of Yarrabanidai private observatory forecasts a month of fair rainfall not reaching June totals. Rain becomes thicker next week with chief rain dates around the 20th and especially about the 20th.

J. Hunt Yarrabanidai

Orange Cattle Sale Cancelled Due to Flood Waters

The August 10 Orange cattle sale has been cancelled because of flood waters. Leeds Bros of Orange and Pro Son and Badgery of Sydney announce an amended date will be advertised later, likely toward the end of August.

Orange Messrs Leeds Bros Pro, Son & Badgery Sydney

Gun at Daroobalgie Centre Held at Sly Residence

A meeting at Daroobalgie on Friday decided the gun allotted to the centre will stay at Mr W. OH. Sly's residence for the time being. Plans to move it to a palate hall were discussed and will proceed once a suitable building is identified.

Daroobalgie W. OH. Sly

Thanks to medical staff and friends in bereavement

I express sincere thanks to the medical attendant and Matron of the Rombie Private Hospital for their attention and kindness shown my late husband in his illness, and to all kind friends for their assistance and expressions of sympathy in my bereavement. Mrs Foley.

Rombie Mrs Foley

Impounding Notice for Two Filly Horses

Impounding on August by the I P Board of two bay fillies, one bald face with white hind feet branded WT I and another dark bay branded WT involving TJ noted. If not released, they will be sold on Rupiet 26. J Hampton Poundkeeper.

J. Hampton Poundkeeper

Lost Gold Bangle Report From Grenfell Street

A heavy gold curbelain bangle with a large blister pearl is missing, believed left yesterday on Grenfell Street. Finder offered a reward upon returning it to the Advorate office.

Grenfell Street

In Memoriam Silvester Halcroft

In loving memory of my dear brother Silvester Halcroft killed in action at Villers-Hettoneaux France on August 1918. No loved ones stood around him to bid a fond farewell. No word of comfort could I give to him I loved. Inserted by his loving sister MM Leader.

Halcroft Silvester Villers-Hrettoneaux France

Mercery Store Ad Promotes New Goods at Manson’s

AMF Society promotes probate policies and life assurance via E. PR Treatt district agent. Men urged to see the New Mercery at J. Manson's Rankin Street Forbes offering shirts underwear ties books and collars with emphasis on reliable service and value.

E. PR. Treatt P.O Bor Young Manson’s Manson's J. Manson Rankin Street Forbes

Riversleigh Monster Clearing Sale Advertised for Wednesday

Readers are invited to learn full details of the Riversleigh clearing sale set for next Wednesday the 17th. Messrs Morgan and Harton auctioneers, under instructions from Mr P M McGirr, who sold Riversleigh to Mr A Coles, offer a comprehensive sale including draught horses, china stock, cattle, sheep, machinery, harness, and sundries with full advertisement details provided.

Riversleigh

Arabwood Sealed To Stand For Season In Local Breeding

George Sheehan announces Arabwood is leased again for the season. The coal black, 13.0 high trotting pony holds a Australian square trotting record and a credit tally of 2144-5. Bred from Hibbonwood, Arabwood cost £2500 to import and will be advertised later to stand at £4 4 0 payable at season end.

George Sheehan Aralwood Hibbonwood

A Country Girl Rehearsal Preview by Forbes Operatic Society

An invitation to witness a rehearsal of A Country Girl by the Forbes Operatic Society reveals manager Kritz and musical director Lundegren have worked hard to ready the production. Cast members grasp their parts and an attractive show is planned for August 11 and 12 with scenery designed and painted by Sandegren Senr.

Jan Forbes Operatic Society Dup Kritz Lundegren Sandegren

River Heights Notice on River Levels Display

Unsettled weather raises anxiety among property owners along the river and prompts a call for more timely river level data. The piece urges postal authorities to collect and display river measurements before morning to reduce scare-mongering at mood time.

Forbes

Bridges at Mulgutherie Consider Maintains Private Crossings

At Jemalong Shire Council meeting Councillor IR EK Rawling said A Wheatley spoke about two private bridges on his property used by locals as creek crossings. Owning property, Wheatley argued maintenance falls on him while council weighed heavy costs of taking over. Decision: keep the matter in abeyance for now.

Jemalong EK Rawling Wheatley Mulgutherle

Forbes District Hospital Meeting Lapses Over Quorum

Forbes District Hospital called for last night, lapsed for want of a quorum. Those present were E. W. Venablee president H. H. Ford H. G. Mitchell T. Ho Rath and D. J. Murphy secretary. Several committeemen were indisposed to attend.

Forbes District Hospital Messrs E. W.venablee HH. K. Ford H. G. Mitchell T. Ho Rath D. J. Murphy

Forbes Chess Club Opens Open Championship Tourney Preparations

A well attended meeting of the alcove at the School of Arts last night formed several committees and arranged the coming open championship tournament. Players were graded A and B, with some games played showing good form.

School of Arts

GABLES IRISH QUESTION AND WASHINGTON DISARMAMENT TALKS

Sydney reports M Keown to be released immediately while Lloyd George will miss the Washington disarmament conference in November. A Belgrade message notes 63 Communist MPs in the Yugoslav Parliament arrested amid Turkish attacks on foreigners along the Asia Minor coast. Greek warships bombarded Turkish ports with unknown damage. Supreme Council debates on the Anglo French Entente focus on Upper Silesia, with editorials urging a settlement by Anglo French delegates.

Sydney M'Keown Lloyd George Washington Belgrade Sileain

Forbes News in Brief Domestic and Civic Updates

Local notes report Mrs Lily Wood’s engagement to Mr Lewis Conquist of Fort Ness and Rev F M Oliver acting as Forbes Church of England rector until the new rector arrives. Forbes Council names A Milne jail works manager. Miss Creal, ex Sydney Hospital matron, dies aged on occasion.

Mise Lily Wood Lakemba Lewis Conquit Conquit Fort Ness F. M. Oliver Forbes Church of England AH. Pritchard Forbes Municipal Coumcil O A. Milne Crow's Nest Oyster Cove Creal Sydney Hospital

Sydney Wool Sales Open with Strong Demand and Firm Values

Winelcombe Carson wired that 4000 bales of wool sold at the opening Sydney sale. Competition for merino and fine crossbreds was keen with Japan, Continent, Yorkshire and local mills bidding briskly. Tender and coarse crossbreds were irregular and fully sold. Prices went up to 17d.

Winelcombe Carson Sydney Japan Continent Yorkshire

A Forbes Traveller Completes Return to Condobolin Trip

A well known Forbes resident faced difficulties on a Sunday business trip to Condobolin. After failing to cross Bumbug gin Creek the plan shifted back to Forbes. An overnight rail attempt led to a lost bag at Forbes station. The traveler returned by road from Darcobalgie to Forbes to recover the bag and continued to Bogan Gate before reaching Condobolin safely.

Forbes Condobolin Bumbuggin Creek Condo Darcobalgie Forbes Station Bogan Gate Condoholin

Hospital Donations Appreciated By Forbes Hospital

The Matron of Forbes Hospital thanks donors for contributions including oranges vegetables books and milk as well as scones jelly jam and fruit. Named supporters include Mrs Banham Mrs Hirt Mrs Baker Mrs Harford Mrs Logan Mrs T Jones Mr Cade Mrs Feeney Mr W J Baker Mrs Robb Ko M Govern Una Wilson Mr Raw Hasen Mrs J M Lean Mrs Griffiths Mr Morgan Geeron Mr Papps Mr A Gunn and Mrs Burns.

Forbes Hospital Friends of the Hospital Mra Banham Hirt Mra J. Baker Mra Harford Logan T. Jones Towers Cade Mra J. Feeney W. J. Baker Mra Robb Ko M'Govern Una Wilson Raw- Hasen Mra J. M*lean Mre Griffiths A. Morgan Bank Mr Morgan Geeron Papps A. Gunn Mra Burns Graw- Hind

Get It and Thrill at the Strand Theatre

A vivid ad teases a sensational life of a newspaper reporter with a mystery of murders and a city in panic. It promotes the Strand Theatre screening tomorrow with stage adaptation Oh Boy and other features and invites early box plan seating.

Kirk Tonnelly Star The Gazette Ord Ita Strand Theatre Grin- Btail Nverdvard Brn June Caprice Creighton Hale

Forbes Caledonian Society Meeting Notice

The annual meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening next. Austen and Pratley announce price reductions on Mankets and invite inspections before stock runs out at their premises on Rankin Street. J. Fell tobacconist and billiard room proprietor in communication with Hobart and Hrisband weekly.

Forbes Caledonian Society Austen & Pratley Ovce J. Fell Rankin Street Ja Hobart Hrisband

Australian Eleven Warwicksire Innings Review Yet

Australian XI bowler Armstrong dominates spectators as Warwickshire fielding falters. Fiddiangreen, Oldfield, Quaife, and Partridge contribute modest scores while Howell, Gregory, and Armstrong run through the batting lineup. At stumps, Australia 7 for not out with several sundry wickets noted.

Warwickshire Armstrong Fiddiangreen Oldfield Donald Charlesworth Macartney Quaife Armatrong Holdsworth Gregory Smart Partridge H Gregory Rotherham Andrews Tress Ea Eee Ly Howell

Wealth and labour issues cloud Federal Labor leadership

The report notes Mr Tudor doubts his ability to lead the Federal Labor Party amid unsatisfactory wealth concerns. Hui awaits medical advice before a decision. Relief payments total £122,400 since July, with £6,000 paid in the last fortnight at Broken Hill. Sir Joseph Cook hints Australian representation at a League of Nations meeting. A large unemployed gathering in the town hall led to a 50-man deputation for fundraising, while calls seek funds for development work and a city railway. Additional items cover West Sydney Labor prospects, Maranoa results, shareholder payments at Rawra, soldier settlement farm funding, and Sydney robberies with arrests including a prominent city businessman.

Sydney Tudor Labor Party Hui Melbourne Broken Hill Joseph Cook League of Nothing Estell Tt la Andrew Fisher West Sydney Labor J. Power A W.U Alp Ald. Lambert West Sydney Maranoa Hunter Rawra

Vealus Lie survey clash ends with Survey five hole win

QoL Vealus representing Lie survey wunch and the clerical branch of the local Land Board Office met in friendly conflict on Saturday. The match billed for the previous Saturday was delayed by rain. Survey captains were W. 4. Flannery and W. H. Byrnes led the Clerical side. The final tally shows Survey 5 holes ahead. Dickens of the Clerical side secured a game for his team. The Land Office bard recited verses about the match, hinting at next Saturday’s Lands Office vs Banke and Schools contest.

Vealus Lie Survey Wunch Land Board Office Flannery W. H. Byrnes HL Falconer Byrnes Farmer Dickens Gibbon Bowyer Carroll Haggett Brown Dodd Ginna Survey Branch Land Office

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