FOR SALE AND TENDERS FOR Forbes TENEMENT AND VEHICLES
Tenders invited for sale of a mining tenement and house in Forbes Litt Wombat Street with agents named for the public trusted. listings include a pole and shott lorry and a van in fair working order, with inspection details and references. Also notices of a local by election thanks and a memorial entry for Fred Ivers dated August 27 1926.
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David Atiff
Litt Wombat Street
Forbes
T.G. Flynn
Public Trusted
In Memoriam Ivers Ivers Forb Es Rest Father Aug 27 1926
In loving memory of Frederick Ivers died August 27 1926 Forbes. Inserted by his wife and children.
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Fred Ivers
Sus
Sty, Holl
Gladys Buttrise
Ivers
Frederick Ivers
Forbes
Meeting for Ansac Ball Held at Town Hall
Forbess advertises a meeting of ladies and all others interested in the holding of an Ansac Ball at the Town Hall on Monday evening, the 29th inst, at an unspecified time.
Cash Stores Ad and Land Resumption Notice
An advertisement offers back loading for freight to Eugowra Orange Bathurst and Sydney from Forbes and warns of rail freight charges. It also notes the Resumption of Land under the Public Works Act 1912 with details about parcels in Trajere Nanima Ashburnham Forbes, in possession of D. J. W., A. F. Herbert and P. Weox W. J. Ratcliffe, Minister for Public Works. Sydney date 18 August 1927.
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Eugowra
Orange
Bathurst
Sydney
People's Cash Stores
Lachlan & Cross
Government
Trajere
Nanima
Ashburnham
Forbes
A. F. Herbert
P. Weox
W. J. Ratcliffe
Minster
Local Show Items and Market Prices at Homebush
Children's Frock hats gloves and show wear items displayed at Miss Bathgate's Rankin Street. Prime sheep owners reported a firm market at Homebush last Monday with weaker bidding in other classes and indications of higher pennings. J EB Larnach Forbes secured 43/1 per head for xbred watchers and 28/10 for xbred lambs, and notes on buyers Winchcombe Carson Lud Lock well Austen Pratley ready-to-wear suits. Woods Great mt Cure for loftuensa and dainty millinery featured in Georgette silk crins ruched and corded silk and straws at Miss Bathgate's.
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Carson
Austen & Pratley
Woods
Mises Bathgate
Straying Stock Sparks Forbes Court Ruling Debate
A Forbes Court of Petty Sessions decision freeing two owners for damage caused by their straying stock shifts the town’s stance on wandering animals. The article urges stronger action and civic debates, urging Pound hearings and practical solutions to protect gardens and public spaces from future harm.
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Forbes Court of Petty Sessions
F. Harris
Forbes
Arnold
Pound
Window display at Forbes jeweller beckons gifts
A well dressed window at BA G Stone Forbes jeweller showcases a range of cut glassware and silver articles ideal for wedding presents and general household use. New stock features latest designs, inviting inspection for economy and satisfaction in selections. Hockey report notes Cardinals lose five nil to High School team at Nelson Park with critique on positional play and attack defense.
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Nelson Park
Racecourse upgrades near completion at Forbes
Concrete steps at Forbes racecourse grandstand are nearing completion with Moating finalizing surface work started Thursday. A cyclone fence in front of public and official enclosures is being erected, with about £500 spent on improvements ahead of the coming meeting. Also noted are Studebaker car sales to local buyers Mr P K Ca and Mr Cannon, plus a two tone blue relax tourer sold to Mr G Hall.
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Forbes Racecourse
Studebak Perry
Motors
P. K. Ca
Silver Row
Forbes
Cannon
Studebaker
G. Hall
Trundla
Dalgety & Co acquire M H Gibb business at Cootamundra
Dalgety and Company have taken over the late M H Gibb’s agency in Cootamundra. The firm will run the stock and station agency with transacting stock and wool broking, auctions, and produce dealing. A Jubilee concert on September 19 at Town Hall features Miss Elsie Peerless and other local artists.
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Dalgety & Co
M. H. Gibb
Cootamundra
Byalneas
Town Hall
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Elsie Peerless
Walter Cumming
Dud Osborne
Miss McGregor
First electricity engine due near Sydney in September
The first electricity engine was due to arrive yesterday in Sydney, with the second due on September 6 and the third on September 12. The council was informed of this in a letter from Mr. Fr. J. N. Frankl last night.
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Sydney
Council
J. N. Frankl
Thrilled to Pieces and Town Hall Improvements
A humorous note about a dinkseat car described as a Pon da with gear and price of 245 pounds surfaces amid a council report on supper room improvements. The Town Hall kitchen upgrade discussion focuses on installing a new stove or hot plate, with Alderman Crippin opposing extra rings or lights and the improvements deferred. Ted Sullivan is listed as Forbes agent for Pontiacs.
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Wifey
Hubby
Ted Sullivan
Forbes
Pontiacs
Garngsey
Ald. Crippin
Forbes Squibbing In Eugewra Match Tease
Our Eugewra correspondent notes Forbes footballers have failed to provide a home match here despite frequent invitations. The town recalls six or seven visits by Forbes to Forbes without a return in Eugewra, and locals boast of a cup that could grace any window including Forbes.
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Eugewra
Forbes
Eugowra
Gates
Young
Snake in bag prompts public safety warning in Forbes
A local resident discovered a snake inside a bag he borrowed from Jack Shanahan after using it to obtain cocaine for a hairdressing visit. The incident underscores dangers on Woods’ Crossing where potholes and a rough raised footpath threaten pedestrians, with a near-missinjury reported and calls for road safety improvements by Forbes Municipal Council.
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Toren
Jack Shanahan
Mr. Shanahan
Cltieen
Forbes Saleyards and Council Actions in Forbes
A Forbes council report notes Kemmis and Seymour preparing plans for saleyard specs with an estimate due next meeting. Rebate requests for church rates were deferred pending a test case. health staff shortages delay gas and sewerage estimates. electric lighting for the town hall needs £300. Electors list open until September 6. Lake Forbes pumping approved. Tyre discount club gains attention. railway timetable changes prompt Forbes mail adjustments.
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Forbes
Forbes Stock and Station Agente’ Association
Kemmis
Seymour
Father Fox
Johnson Street
Town Hall
Frank
Livestock Market Report and Civic Council Actions
McNemy Crampion and marua report yesterday's sales with about 60 cattle yarded, prime quality firm, mediums cheaper. Vealers and sheep yarded 4000, best prices listed for wethere ewes and lambs. The season's sack ere ald to 26/10. Local official Mr Innoven won in Porches. Main Roads Board dispute over tablet cost. Council to thank contractor WW for granite block lettering. hospital cot funding debate splits aldermen. Thomson seeks end of half hire rebates and cot endowment at 60 yearly. others favor retaining rebates or votes for 10 cot with rebates preserved.
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McNemy, Crampion &@ marua, Ltd
Samba
Ere Ald
Innoven
Monler
Main Roads Board
Mitchell
Iteenhaud
Ald. Thomson
Public Holiday and Local Notes From Forbes
Public holiday proclaimed in the Municipality of Fortes for Friday September 9 as the Forbes Jockey Club show races continue. Forecast for Central Western Division: cloudy with showers. temperatures ranging from 63 to 66 degrees and modest minima. Afternoon Tea raised funds for church. Pistol Licenses Act to operate from September 1 with licensing for certain firearms. Lake Forbes showing drought effects with mud banks and calls for pumping. Troubles at the Bogan Gate show concert with reduced attendance. Fire scene film efforts and weather prayers column. Far-West drought coverage includes comments from farmers on rain prospects and livestock losses, including a creditor note on costs for “Blink Bonnie” sheep.
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Forbes Jockey Club
Fortes
Forbes Council Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs Rose of Orange visits Forbes with her aunt Mrs Twist of Camp Hill. Mrs A A Maye chosen adjudicator for Grenfell Show music contests starting next Tuesday. J C Keane heads to Sydney for Willys Knight car model. Inspector Press granted leave to attend a health inspectors conference in Sydney. Wedding of Jack Mulford to Miss N Strachan at Haberfield. Council meeting covers awards, appointments, and staff changes. Fireman Williams receives long service medal. postmaster Oscar Watson to take three weeks leave. Forbes postal staff praised for courteous service. Alderman Thomson notes ten-year Foresters Lodge secretarial milestone. Forbes Advocate extols its merit and high-class printing.
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Press
Sydney
Transferring Officers Hurting Forbes Town Service
The Advocate urges the Municipal Council to press the Department of Justice over the premature transfer of Mr. Flynn, arguing he has eight months in Forbes and that transfers harm town service, reduce local benefit, and strain civic life. It notes prior short terms by Denton and Jett and suggests rallying Minister and Returned Soldiers' League to keep Flynn.
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Department of Justice
G. L. Flynno
C.P.S
Forbes
Denton
Jett
McElroy
Flynn
Returned Soldiers’ League
Ireland to hold general election now
Telegraphic news from Sydney notes an immediate Irish general election. Other items report Family Endowment reducing the living wage, the Governor-General's car ducking at Norman River, sympathy sent to Bacco and Vanzetti, a threatened dismissal of the Chief Railway Commissioner, a £550,000 school program, and Graziers' Association opposition to artificial silk factories affecting wool demand.
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Ireland
A.W.A
Norman River
Trades Hall Council
Bacco
Vanzetti
Graziers’ Association
Commonwealth
Austen Pratley ready-to-wear big run evidence
It's too date now to have your suit tailored for the show go why not call and see Austen & Pratley's big run of ready-to-wear quite We have Bike mod price to suit everyone. All the latest in women's show wear at Austen & Pratley's. New attcks just arrived. Why not give this men's wear store a trial by purchasing your show requirements there. Be one of our satisfied customers. Mr. A. F. Cole's Kylemore won the Bogan Gate Cup yesterday with Sammy Connors in the saddle. There was a good deal of enthusiasm in Forbes patrons present and in addition to receiving a presentation whip Sammy was accorded ovation. The Forbes Advocate's high-class commercial printing stands alone in the Central-West. If you are not using it, you are not doing your business justice.
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Austen & Pratley
Wien
Attcks
A. FE. Cole
Kylemore
Sammy Connors
Forbes
Sammy
Forbes Advocate
Central-West
Strand Screenings Offer Variety of Classics and Westerns
The Strand presents Simon the Jester from Wil_lim Locke's novel, plus Fred Humes and Lotus Thompson in A One Man Game. Saturday features The On Man Game and The Radio Detective Episode 8, with a free comedy. Also showing The Temptress, The Last Trail, Orchids and Ermine with Colleen Moore, and Mare Nostrum in a packed week.
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Fred Humes
Lotus Thompson
Lottie Thompson
Tom Mix
Zane Girvy
Colleen Moore
Ermiye
Colleen
Harrison Ford
Property Sale Auction of Bagrnd Vast Grazing Property
A highly improved grazing property named Bagrnd will be offered at auction on September 16. The sale by Meaura, McNeills, Crampton Martin will be at their Orange rooms, See aflot. The property lies miles from Cargo, 16 from Co powindra, and 30 from Orang It, with permanent water.
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Cargo
Copowindra
Orang
Meaura, McNeills Crampton @ Martin
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