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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1927
Page
2
RK A DOUGLAS Eugonra seeks an engine driver with 36 years experience in sawouts and good references. Apply ENGINE DRIVER C/o This Office. Also a tradesman vacant board and residence private preferred Apply TTA DES LAN This Office Show and Race Holidays store closes early for Forbes Show and Races John Meagher & Co Forbes NSW September 6 7 3 and 9.
Lands Office Forbes holds a sale on Wednesday September 4 at 2 p.m. Lot 6 Section 93 Forbes on Underwood Street near Post Office and Mullway Station. Upset price 78 pounds 10 shillings with 26 percent deposit, seven year terms, 5 percent interest. W J Roper T M of Lands.
In loving memory of our dear mother who departed life August 28 1926 There is no love like mothers Though we seek for it is vain Though we may be loved by others But Jove His mother's never comes again Inserted by her sons and daughters In Memoriam Hod ge in loving memory of our dear mother and grand mother who died August 25 1526 Loving and true in all her ways Upright and just to the end of her days Ready to help in time of need Loving in thought and kind in deed Inserted by her loving son and daughter in law Sam and Bella and grand children
Sunday School and Kindergarten Forbes 11 am Service with Mr J T Woods Bogan Gate Forbes 12 noon 7 30 pm The 76th anniversary of the Sydney University Subject The Value of Education to Belong REV J W Booth Ladies Church Aid Thursday September 1 7 pm
Parish church notices dated September 4th 1027 list Holy Communion at Forbes Sam and Bedgeraboog services. Bedgeraboog 11 am Holy Communion and Evensong, Bareenong 1 pm Evensong. Rev. F Weston Th L Rector.
White Leghorn Special Settings from high grade stock at 10 8 per peit log and Indian Rugner Ducks oleo settings at 7 6. Apply Mrs M T Webs Stud Farm Warren In rising township Bakehouse Shop fitted with electric light modern equipment brand new Easy terms Advocate Office
H Ryan Solicitor has commenced practice at Quandi Alla and will also visit Caraga Bal and Bribbaree.
Threatening conditions dominated the district on Sunday with heavy rain likely though drought times create doubt. Rain records show 9 a.m. Sunday and 1 a.m. Monday with measurable points. Care of the eyes note directs readers to E. J. Bono and Knapton's Pharmacy for appointments at the Vandenberg Hotel.
City council notes that Nelson Park tennis courts remain unfinished and a grant of 15 pounds was voted for wire netting. The club may set its own rules, controlling access for nonmembers as the club pays rent. Damaged footpaths in front of business premises prompted steps to stop the water washing away tar and create holes.
Queensland suffers severe drought except the coast with western districts and towns along the rail line feeling the pinch. Poverty and unemployment reported in Brisbane, while from Stanthorpe to Warwick the landscape is very dry. Wheat crops are backward and water ahead of the Brisbane River has dry grass and cattle in fair condition. At Young the Licenses Reduction Board hears Mr. Collins describe accommodation as old and antiquated, and a motor lorry seeks back loading to Eugowra, Orange, Bathurst, and Sydney with rail-freight-like rates from Forbes.
The Advocate urges daily motor train service from Forbes to connect with the Dubbo line to Sydney, proposing pickups at Parkes Manildra and Molong. A weekly Thursday steam service exists now but a daily daytime train would attract business, especially for travelers preferring daylight travel over sleepers. Water rights discussion at Parkes stock yards weighs conservation of supply as summer nears.
The Optimist quotes a Mudgee grazier arguing low sheep prices prove drought fears overstated. Officials announce the Broken Hill to Sydney railway opening end of September, a 70 mile line cutting travel to about 30 hours. Maraling River bridge work advances, sand risk noted. Albury to Wallangarra remains the state's longest line at 892 miles.
Edward Ireland Cade, discharged Tuesday from the Batheret Gaol, faced Orange Court Thursday. Mr Arnold, P.M., sentenced him to four months hard labor for stealing 10 shillings from John Williams on August 24. Cade admitted to 65 previous convictions.
Over 100 horses will take part in racing at Forbes next week. The event promises excellent sport with strong entrants and competitive fields anticipated by local observers.
Cattle prices rose at Homebush yesterday as 2120 head were penned and buyers showed liberty in bidding. Extra prime quality remained scarce while overall demand grew by midday, lifting values by 20 to 40 shillings. Sheep numbers approached 34,136 with a dull start giving way to firmer values for good kifling lines, though plain grades saw irregular bidding.
Weather forecast notes isolated coastal showers and southern highlands with generally fine conditions. A cold night and frost are expected, with southerly winds later becoming unsettled. Central Division: mostly fine, cold night. Temperatures: Friday 66/62, Saturday 66/41, Sunday 47/43, Monday 60/44. Rainfall totals: Sunday 9 points, Monday 1 point, total 10 points.
The Strand Theatre planned to show Mare Nostrum but the print was sent to Orange in error. Proprietor Reg Grineted drove 180 miles to retrieve the film for tonight’s screening despite the setback. A planned Anzac Ball was canceled due to low attendance.
Owing to today being the fifth Tuesday of the month, Mr Arnold P.M. did not visit Forbes and there was no Police Court session.
Coleman’s pantomime and revue company debuts on Tuesday night September 6 and will run all show week in Forbes. A new pantomime will be presented each evening with seats reservable at Grinsted’s.
Arrangements are complete for the Hostel dance to be held Thursday night in Town Hall. Old Hostel girls show strong support, with Bedgerahong Kugowra parties expected. Women’s Guild handles catering, Misa Croft secretary. Parish Council formed. first meeting August 24 at Rectory. Attendees from Hedgerabong Mulgandry Garema Wirringa. Sunday School children donate toward the Cathedral Bathurst window to be dedicated at Michaelmas with child representation hoped.
Mr Jack Holgar shows slow improvement at Crombie private hospital while Mrs C Genge recovers from surgery there. E C Best M L A plans Forbes visit, and many locals return to routines after recent ill health. Lively notes on banking staff transfers, births at Brentwood and Crombie, and community events at PLP Heard meeting and Forbes Literary and Debating Society.
A party touring the district years ago flirted with a local trig station while noting A B Trigga’s peak career. A lively gathering followed at the parents’ residence with toasts to Mr and Mrs Smith and the Smith Family. Les Dochan chaired, Hubert Smith spoke, and a flashlight photo celebrated the joyous occasion.
The Forbes Literary and Debating Society held a Friday session with the Matrons Ball causing the smallest attendance on record. Mr B P Smith chaired as impromptu speeches replaced planned debates, with Pryor on Shakespeare and Weston on the rising age of color. A future debate with the ALP on abolishing the Upper House is planned for next Friday.
Telegraphic news reports the plane Pride Of Detroit reaching Munich after London timing, while Lord Hugh Cecil resigns from Britain's cabinet over disarmament policy. A failed London flight attempt due to heavy fog interrupts other mobility notes. Crimes in Australia and union politics feature, including road work employment tensions and electoral moves. Good printing praised by The Forbes Advocate.
In Forbes many topics mix as racecourse tips, show week plans, and weather forecasts swirl. Community figures like Mr Erole Austen urge committee help for a successful event while locals weigh transport boosts and new cups for upcoming competitions. Rain remains a stated need as Lake Forbes faces change.
A council committee last night drafted a programme for the Sports Day on Wednesday October 12 with proceeds to the District Hospital. The Cardinals will play the High School girls in a hockey match at 2 15 pm followed by cricket on the new pitch. Tennis sixpence per set and maypole dances plus band in attendance are planned, with a cool drink stall and stage loan sought.
The Strand Theatre screens Mare Nostrum for two performances in Forbes with Antonio Moreno and Alice Terry. Also on the bill are The Gilded Highway with Johnny Harron and Dorothy Devore, The Torrent by Langdon McCormick, and Roaring Bill Attwood starring Blue Dick Hatton in a program featuring multiple drama and comedy efforts.
Widespread regret expressed in Forbes and district at the death of Mr. Bagration White in Sydney on Friday. Born in 1846 at Gosford, he moved to Forbes in 1877, spent 22 years with Wright Heaton & Co, pursued prospecting and mining, then established a produce business now run by F. G. White. A longtime Salvation Army worker, he retired recently but died at 82 with a model private life and bright disposition. He survived by his wife and children H A Hansard, B C White, G A Johnstone, Maud White, and sons F G, S G, A P White, Porches, and F C White.
Readable notices advertise Austen and Pratley's ready to wear suits, Bathgate's millinery, and show preparations at Rankin Street. Items include children's frocks, gloves, and bags, with promotions for show wear and a fashion display opening August 6. Also mentions a church luncheon, and sheep and lamb auction results with prices for merino ewes.
Sydney wool salon opened yesterday into keen competition with Germany France Japan Russia and Belgium among bidders. Yorkshire secured a quiet win as fall clearances occurred. Prices rose five to ten percent over Sydney June values with wools trading in free condition felt to have improved rates.
A quirky ad copy extols Tom Webb's Premier Butchery claiming no bad cuts and perfect digestion for customers. It promises every mast order in codefactory with unbeatable quality and urges shoppers to visit for prime meat.
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