Grenfell Show Opens With Strong Stock and Crowd Pleasing Exhibits
The 61st Grenfell PA and Socket exhibition opened in perfect weather as rains improved showgrounds conditions. Attendance and takings topped £39, the best opening day in years, with strong sheep entries and notable junior farmers exhibits. Honors went to multiple prizewinners across sheep, cattle, and machinery, while the president presented a life membership to Mrs. Jackson for 12 years of service.
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Grenfell Show Ground
Grenfell PA
W. #. Simpson
Jackson
Grenfell
Mesdames Tenter
Sutherland
Baynes
Miss Taylor
Young
Bo Canon Mirrington
Cowra
Gaby
H. Nock
Quandong
Bogolong
Strand Theatre Features Woman Chases Man Duo
Miriam Hopkins and Jon Mecree headline a riotous comedy at the Strand Theatre for a three night run starting Saturday. Also cast includes Charles Winninger Erik Rhodes Ella Logan Leona Markle and Broderick Crawford in a lively film program alongside The Crime Nobody Saw at Girand Theatre with Lew Ayres Ruth Coleman Eugene Pallette Benny Baker and more. The Chime Nobody Saw blends mystery and comedy as writers race to deliver a plot in twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwomam
Miriam Hopkins
Jon Mecree
Strand Theatre
Samuel Goliwyn
Charles Winninger
Erik Rhodes
Ella Logan
Leona Markle
Broderick Crawford
John Blystone
Joseph Anthony
Manuel Beff
David Herta
Lynn Root
Frank Penton
Paramount
Girand Theatre
Lew Ayres
Ruth Coleman
Eugene Pallette
Benny Baker
Ike
A Star Born in Technicolor at Strand Theatre
A Belnick International Technicolor film titled A Star Born stars Jane Gaynor and Frederick March. The story follows Esther Blodgett rising from a small town girl to Hollywood fame. The picture showcases Hollywood landmarks in color, with Esther's journey through love ambition and stardom.
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Hollywood
Belenick International
Miss Gaynor
Prizes Divided In Exciting Pony and Harness Events
Speedy Jim won the Speedy Jim heat and led the field in the Trophy events with times around 2.34 in the Trot. A large slate of pony and harness classes followed, with riders including Roma Thackeray Judith Thompson and A J McKellar, and horses such as Minton Clip and Speedy Jim. The day closed with a dramatic finish and notable performances across numerous divisions.
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Speedy Jim
Allonis
Wallinds
Minton
Swiftwood
A. McKellar
Prddle
Prddle, Pony, 1 Hands, Saddle; ‘Trever Robinom
Val Kelly
Roma Thackeray
Mc&padden
Lee Hunter
G. Hunt
Barry Priddle
Tom Lavera
Judith Thompson
Woderla
Jim Kelly
Jc Waugh
Beal
Gief
Boy
Wilbur Newton
A. J. McKellar
Robinson
V. Kelly
Baker
Butler
Dmx
Bunter
Spackman
G. Sweeting
B. Priddle
H. C. Thackeray
Gi. Sweeting
R. Willius
Max Halls
Lex Prager
Tom McCarthy
P. Woods
H. McNeil
Postlethwaite
Grenfell
Jim
Bwiftwood
Alta Lina
Miz Thompson
G Sweeting
Mrs Thompson
Wilbur Nealon
Grenfell Jockey Club Show Meeting Opens
Record nominations have been received for the Grenfell Jockey Club show meeting which began yesterday and is expected to be the most successful in the club’s history. The track is in good order after the ruins and shelter for horses arrived amid some difficulty.
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Grenfell Jockey Club
Pogbes Sunday events listed for August 29
Sunday schedule shows two Pogbes sessions at 11 am and 7:30 pm plus Rugowrs event at 3 pm. J B Costello is noted as a participant or organizer. Details are fragmentary and names may be misspelled.
Golden Jubilee of Sister Mary John Burke at Forbes Sisters Convent
A jubilant golden jubilee celebration honors Sister Mary John Burke of the Forbes Sisters of Mercy Convent. The day features High Mass, a grand banquet, garden party, speeches by Bishop Fox and Dr Brennan, and a concert inside the convent hall with performances by the Sisters, choir, and guest musicians.
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Mary John Burke
Forbes Sisters of Mercy
Mary John
St. Laurence's Church
Wiiter Mary John
Father Sexton
Lt Forbes
Father Long
M.G.C
Narromine
Leonard
Goulagong
B. Fu
Pupis
Meadames Adama
Davis
Crombie
Sinclair
G. Doyle
J. Besgrove
Brennan
Trundle
Dr. Brennan
Bishop Fox
Sncerely
Mary Jolm
Fes
Moris-Fontes
John
Chaka
Tablea
Children of
Maury
Pax
Charm of China Cowl by Myrna Loy Draws Chinese Influence
Myrna Loy wears a dark wool cowl with a neckline showing Chinese influence. Trim consists of cloth bows replacing buttons. Short sleeves are wide and pleated into the shoulderline, creating an unusual fashion detail for MGM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Loy
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Atar
Birthday Celebration For Mrs Joseph Girdham
One of Parkes best known residents Mrs Joseph Girdham celebrated her birthday Monday. A Forbes native she recalls early district days and Sir Henry Parkes visit here. Relatives including five sons five daughters 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren sent telegrams and gifts. Guests enjoyed a royal feast around a large birthday cake with seven candles. Her husband once drove for Cobb and Co and still has a silver mounted whip from that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Joseph Girdham
Forbes
Marny
Girdham
Henry Parkes
Cobb and Co
Sisters Celebrate Gold Day Concert and Religious Dedication
The article recalls a convent concert ending a golden day with Bishop Fox praising the string band and choral performances. It notes lantern decorations by Mr Ray Ryan, the Misses M Robinson and J Coles, and a long list of clergy guests. Sister Mary Jobe’s profession links to early Bathurst mission history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Robinson
J Coles
E. Waller
Mils
G. G. Doyle
Bishop Fox
Mary John
Social notes from Forbes and district visitors
Mr and Mrs J Loman of Wombat Street host guests including Mrs F and her three sons from Dubbo. Many of Forbes residents and visitors depart on extended holidays to Newcastle Bathurst Orange Singleton and Sydney. A hospital reading lists new staff and a local fossil find at Tooraweena prompts museum interest.
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A. Wyndham
Bandon Street
iMra
Gen. Shelton
Newcastle
Dot McGarry
Bathurst
P. H. McGiarry
Johnson Street
Bilas ‘T. Southwell
L. J. Johnsons
Wombat Street
Orange
N. Butterfield
Government Board
Forbes
Fifty Years Married at Weelong Station Celebration
The couple Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jones marked fifty years since their wedding on August 25 1887 at Weelong station. Archdeacon Dunstan officiated under the Church of England. A family reunion at their Ferry Street home brought together sons daughters and grandchildren across four generations. seven children were raised in Forbes with one son Jack dying at age two. A large gathering of 35 represented four generations with candles on a two decker rake and many emblems. The couple received two lounge chairs from their children and relatives.
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Forbes District Hospital
Rachael M. Stanbury
Joseph Stanbury
Porches
Church of England
Rev. H. Pitcher
Mrr
A. G. Jones
Weelong
J. T. Jones
Ferry Street
Dunstan
Forbes
Jack
Rebeccs
Holland
Romsey
Victoria
Clara
Mire
EL Sparks
Forbea
Charles
Bimol
Ele
Tra
Prigge
Sydney
Ernest
Parkes
Jim Clar Forks
A, Debenham
A. Lennox
Boggabri
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Moororfa
Oye
Wree
Page
Trippel
Dametadt
Emglism
Ss. S
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A. Matthews
J. Ingrey
C. Squires
Bert Priddle
Ryelandia
Corriedale
G. Blayney
Wallace A
O. G. Blayney
J. PF. Ingrey
Delaney Bros
Joyce
Maronty
Winnars
M. Gannon
J. EB. Neagle
P. Graham
Miles L. Levett
Russell Jones
Miss Hasler
H. Best
W. Howard Gray
Peter Proctor
J. A. Keir
Les Fogarty
Frank Gullivan
Whitehouse
H. O. McColl
Merino Sheef
J. Co
A. Dowling
W. W. Ingrey
Bon
W. Coddington
Ram
H. Coddington
W. J Coddington
J A. Dowling
W. J. Coddington
Bruce Bembrick
Ewe
W. J. Caddington
R. R. Armstrong
F. Freuden- Mein
Lamb
BR. Aram- Biromg
Billabong Pastoral Co
Weddin
Roy Jeffries
Cyril Atkins
Thackeray
Hoy Jeffries
E. Lewis
Clydesdale
Ht. C. Thackeray
BE. Lewis
HE. i Land
Olly
L. Diprose
Palr Farm
H. CG. Thackeray
Margaret Clark
Pisg
Mr. Balls
Daley
An McParland
Thompson
Pirst Haat
Mail Band
GT. Andrews Fresbyterian Church
J.B. Costello
Sistera Li
M. Henning
N. Webb
L. Davis
Charm OF
China
Grange
Carcowr
Wellington
Trangle
Norton
Fox
Wilcannia-Forbes
Monsignor
Flannagan
Mudgee
Mon Mgnor Moran
Behan
Warren
Lynch
Cootamundra
Mary Jobe
Burhurst
Quinn
Ireland
Sister John
Killarney
Kerry
Bistera of Mercy
Australia
Joseph Patrick Byrne
Wear
Dubbo
Trangie
Caredar
Manka
Slaters
Ray
Jim Prow
A. E. Tooth
Farrand Street
Mr. Tooth
Stanmore
Hilda Bassett-Smith
Wanganui
New Zealand
Vera ‘Thomas
W. R. Thomases
Evergreen
Tan Reid
Chatswood
BE. Woods
Metropols
Mra. W. Stephens
North Hill
Brewarrina
John Sweet
H. B. Sweet
Templar Street
Mr. W. Rhodes
Trixie
Prince Street
G. Deneh
C.P
Parbes
Cobar
T. Morris
South Forbes
Roy
Metropolis
Singleton
Mr. Bourke
8, Tarrant
Don, McKinnon
D. C. McKinnon
Queen Street
Girilambone
Horton Park
Mr. Flannery
Australia Havel
City
J. Smith
Gorrie Flannery
la Forbes
Bert Tooth
Wie
Cry
Mrs. Watson
Union HU
Lorraine Priddle
Sydney Priddie
Gren- Fell
Jean O'Donnell
Bondi
E. James
Gareth
Forbes Western Day
Nilay O'Neill
Ashfield
Allen
Dennis Oberon
Forster
Brunswick Heads
Ena Brown
Seavers
Punchbowl
B. Lamb
Haber
W. A. Dean
Wirrings
John Orman
Bankstown
J. Lannon
Wyong
Nts
Orman
Battye Street
Blanchard
Gordon
Hugh W. Smith
Tooraweenaly
Australian Museum
Smith
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