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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

11

Seed Potatoes Available at Meaghers Portunity

Seed potatoes in stock at Meagher's Portunity to Train for Import ant Positions In 0. Gilpin Ltd 136 Belson Street East Malvern advertised openings for suitable male and female applicants with qualifications initiative and organizing ability. Secretarial clerical advertising softgoods hardware china and glassware despatch posts offered with liberal remuneration. Applications must be in writing with education age experience and credentials. personal visits will disqualify. ATHS Motor Works offers repairs and electric work plus tools and machinery for sale including engine and saws. A quick sale second-hand buggy and harness offered. Beale Piano sold with a 25 year written guarantee backed by a large capital and one of the world’s largest piano factories. Forbes show week to demonstrate the unique guarantee by H. Box Post Office Hotel Forbes.

Gilpin, Ltd Belson Street East Malvern Beale Forbes H. Box Post

Methodist Spring Fair Recitations Set for September 25 26

Recitation for children nine years and older and for all comers held during the Methodist Spring Fair. Selected pieces for the competition obtainable at Howe's Newsagent and from Mrs Plummer, secretary.

Howe's Newsagent

Government Savings Bank Tender Notice and NSW Rail Excursion

Government Savings Bank of N S W invites sealed tenders addressed to H W Helman West Wra long for plans with Forbes Branch manager noting lowest tender not necessarily accepted. NSW Government Railways offers excursion tickets at single fare for Forbes to Sydney plus intermediate stations on October 1929 journey, return within one calendar month, with coupons and handbill train times. church services in Forbes with Holy Communion and Evensong led by Rev F Weston and rest of dedication ceremonies.

Ho W Helman West Wralong Forbes Birch Cottage Forbes Branch E. Morrell Sydney F. Weston Th.l Marsden Towe Wade

Forbes Court to Revise Electors List Held at Court House

Municipality of Forbes announces a court to revise the bell of electors at Forbes Court House at 10 am on 10 September 1929. F C Taylor town clerk signs the notice.

Forbes F. C. Taylor

Land Auction at Forbes Offered by Public Sale

J G Plunkett Esq directs a public auction at Lachlan Street Forbes on Saturday September 7 1929 at noon. Suburban Lot 1208 three acres bounded by Hilda Street South Condobolia Road West Forrester Street North with eastern private lands. Entire area fenced and sold in one lot near Hampton's Corner show ground with cash or 14 days terms. Moore Brooke & Co auctioneers Forbes.

J. G. Plunkett Esq Lachlan Street Forbes Hilda Street Condobolia Road Forrester Street Hampton's Corner

Public Pound to open on Dowling Street Forbes

A Public Pound will be opened and established on Lots 7 to 10, Section 76, at the rear of Dowling Street in Forbes on September 30, 1929, by order of the Council. F Cc. Taylor.

Dowling Street Forbes F Cc. Taylor

Forbes First Friday August 20 1929

The Horbes Advocate notes Forbes First Friday event dated August 20 1929 with civic notices and community items.

Horbes Forbes

Captain Lesh screens at Strand Theatre amid Shakespearean sea drama

Friday night program at the Strand Theatre features Captain Lesh a romantic drama set on seaports and the sea. Tyrant stokers on an ocean liner is toppled by a daring heroine aided by a loyal assistant in exotic settings including Sydney and Singapore with Victor McLaglen in a leading role supported by a notable cast. Humphrey Hishop Co presents three new productions during Show Week with tickets selling fast. Forbes football team selections announced for Sunday's match against Wyalong with Ferguson Hodge and others listed. Turf wicket tender notices from Forbes and District Cricket Association appear in the advertising pages.

Captain Lash Strand Theatre Captain Lesh Stokers Slara Humphrey Hishop Co Grinsled's

Forbes Jockey Club May Alter Mile Barrier Start

The Forbes Joc key Club works committee proposes changing the mile barrier angle to curb outside marbles disadvantaging horses at the start. Deputy Premier Battenshaw to open the Show. vice president Benson advises. The club seeks land near the five furlongs start to shift barrier positions for a straighter run.

Forbes Jockey Club Merase Voumhave Eppruuteruamuor Benson

Parker Changes Address To Blue Bird Cafe In Templar Street

Misa A Parker well known for Lachlan Street refreshment rooms has moved to own Blue Bird Cafe in Templar Street. She plans to extend her business and continues to offer the beet of meals and cleanliness as motto.

Misa A. Parker Lachlan Street Templar Street Blue Bird Miss Parker

PICCADILLY CIRCUS THEATRICAL PREMIERE

Clare and Greenhalgh present the first appearance of a show at Piccadilly Circus titled A Pig themed stage piece described as an education in itself with characters the Little Pigs. The production promises a lively crowd drawing family entertainment in a period theatre setting.

Tenders Sought by Forbes Cricket Association 1939

Forbes and District Cricket Assn invites bids for soil carting 67 cubic yards from Old Grenfell Road to Forbes Cricket Ground and for removing a concrete wicket and preparing the ground. Tenders due September 14 1939 to joint secretaries A Willis and G Miller.

Old Grenfell Road Forbes Cricket Ground A. Willis G. Miller

Remarkable Two-Body Performer Elsia at Clare & Greenhalgh

A single performer named Elsia captivates crowds with a man’s voice and a woman’s voice from one body. She lectures in three voices and offers a public demonstration promising to weigh any man or woman with one hand, else pay £20 to the local hospital.

ELSIA Elsa Clare & Greenhalgh

Excursion Trains to Sydney This October

The Railway Department announces excursion trains to Sydney during the first week in October with single fare for the double journey. Tickets issued are valid for one calendar month up to 300 miles and for 42 days beyond that distance.

The Railway Department Sydney

Forbes Jockey Club Show Rights Auction Notice

Mestre Butler and Ox will sell by public auction at Byrnes Metropolitan Hotel on Saturday August 1 at 3.20 pm. Privileges include Tatterball's Rights, Year 1090 on Rights, Farrier's 1928 90, Tea Room two days of show races. D J Moloney secretary.

Mestre, Butler &Ox Byrnes Metropolitan

Revision Court Notice for Forbes Electors Rolls

Jemalong Shire Council declares a court to revise the Rolls of Electors and Supplementary Lists for the current year. The session will be at the Court House Forbes on Tuesday September 10 at 10 o clock a.m. C Jago Shire Clerk. Shire Office Forbes August 1535.

Court House Forbes

Thelma's Fortune Wins Town Plate at J. G. Show Meeting

The Parkes plate gathering produced several notable finishes in pleasant weather. Thelma's Fortune edged Quduby by a head for the Town Plate, while King Cyllene triumphed in the Jubilee Handicap by a half head. Colmera and East Molong suffered setbacks earlier in the program.

Parkes J.G Sydney Colmera Barney Gately Gately East Molong Beauly Forbes Galloper Thelma W. Wade Lasne Hself Qudu Red bin Cyllene A. Hyland Royal Fort Tiwaa Hyhand Australia Inez Bete Town Plate Thelma’s Evelyn More Jose Dance Liberia Treetert Worthy Brat Windlow Mose Dance Gadsby Bronggalia Evelyn Mor Otbera Tote Rigmarole Simpson Morcello Pearson Ormonde McLachlan Olbere Hunter John Clan Eudorus the Jack Evens Morcello Hyland Phillipa Birmingham Spaghetti Bompa Garnock Red Fin Nandillyan Coragin Visper Woodscoe Greenheath Biriole Duke Serge Worcester Popleigh Pillion Purple Pod Dake Duke Berge Tole

Brentwood Hospital Notes and Forbes Visitors

Names of local residents and visitors connected to Brentwood private hospital in Forbes are listed. Entries mention Miss C Byrne, H Fuge, Betty McMahon, W Broadfoot, Mrs Oakshott, Doug Bryant, Redman family, A Nelson, Athol Gunn, Warren Gunn, Mrs F H O’Reilly, Mina Rudd, Thelma Hill, Edna Quinn, A J Meagher, Dr Busby, Mina Anderson, L E Zann, Vince Zang and Albie Girdham among others with brief travel or family updates.

Betty W. A. 8. McMahon Brentwood Mer Thudd Wagga Forbes Mra. F. H. O'Reilly North Hill Mina Rudd

Forbes Races Seventeen Nominated for Cup Meeting

Forbes Jockey Club lists seventeen nominees across events for next Thursday and Friday’s Cup meeting. Opening and first trial stakes feature many named horses including Extravagant, Master Brett, Colmera, East Molong, Bronzgalia, The Dancer, and Your Poppo.

Forbes Jockey Club Hme Textravagent Bronzbona Duke Berge Colmera East Molong Greenheath Valgalia Bonde Browse the Dancer Thelma's Fortuna Lord Wilde Nandillyan Bill Visto Littlet Clan Eudorus Burbong Bump Off Bronze Chetta Master Brett Dreameino Maid of Alwynne Pleasing Reckles Harry Sourlya Discreet Goobang Mise Datty Forbes Cup Non Kourgun Garnock Liberia Treafern Firefly Shocked Morcello Bompo Bronzgalia King’s Parade Thelma’s Good Trip Don Visto Sylviato Marcello Browse Helen Condo Hol Miss Myee Nerillo Yorran Jock Ahilly Datty Hunter John Coragin Peat Card Show Handicap Royal Fort Purple Pod Bronzaughter Fortsaln Treetert Mish Mish Nariah Gloomara Joan Rogers Worthy Brat One Humbug Mor Chetti Sir Olga Dreamzine Kerlist Maid Alwynne Hronge Reckless Harry Amy Rogers Learned the Wit Condo Bob Lachlan Polyp Your Poppa Duke Serge Active Lad Vieper Wingadee Bonnie Bronzleena Lord Orby Reg Visto Post Card Calare Forisain Treefern Sanastre Your Poppo Red bin Bompa King's Parade Narrogin Birinia

Dead-Head Prank at Jockey Club Fixture

At a recent Jockey Club fixture an enterprising attendee pried open a tin sheet at the rear of a stall and, with nine others, forced entry to mingle with paying spectators. The act deprived the club of admission revenue and sparked committee discussion.

Jockey Club

Spirits price rises at Forbes hotels to one shilling per nip

Forbes branch of the Licensed Victuallers Association voted to raise spirits prices to 1 shilling per nip effective Monday, citing the Federal duty increase. The notice notes a string of local social updates including visits, hospital stays, job changes, weddings, and a forthcoming appearance by Jack Moses at Forbes Show.

Forbes Victuallers’ Association

Club plans patrol and fundraising measures amid member notices

A committee approves four man patrol from the outside gate to the second entrance for future meetings to deter troublemakers and boost funds. It also plans a circular offering membership tickets to those paying back dues. Updates include Hughes and Edmondson family connections and Mrs Collitta recovering at home.

Bandsmen Reject Show Offer for Two Days of Music

Fourteen bandsmen agreed on Wednesday that they cannot accept Forbes Show Association's £10 for one day, insisting £16 for two days is fair. They argue they already attended three practice sessions totaling over four hours and plan another, forming a band deemed essential for the event. The issue will be reviewed by the works committee at tomorrow's meeting.

Forbes Anderson PA. & HH. Association Battenshaw Harge Forbes Show Association FLA Jack Turner Parkes Hfe Turner Mornulnog

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Forbes Town Hall Oon Ambassadors' Orchestra Inia, Gunes Fy V6 Pext C.W.A. Beat Rooms Far West Mission Health Scheme Goodcook Meagher’s GOH Sale F. Kath & CO Ath's Motor Works H.F A. H. Wil Liams & CO F.rath & Co Bank OF N.5.w NEW South Wales Government Railways W. J. Morris Church OF England St. John Dr. Crotty Wirringa Trevor Hughes Revision Court Moore Brooke Town Hall Wylde Bathurst J, Edwards Jones Jemalong Shire Council Tc, Jago Shire L. J. Fell Bevrevary Ome Margie van Camp Forbes Aeningt Wyalong Ferguson F. Hodge J. Hodge Baker Atkinng Rolfe Tasker Withers Glenny Acret Bartlett Cooper Lamport Forbes and Diairct Cricket Association Tsai Piccadilly Circus van Camp Forbes & District Cricket Assn C. Jago Mth Lesboo Seabrook MATIC Reed Math Yullundry Propitious Langham Wood Spider King Nedrillo Souriya Coon Girl EhMingmes C. Byrne Grawile H. Fuge New Grenfell Road W. Broadfoot Cromble Doug, Bryant Bathurat P.Q. Redman A. DO A. Nelson Mra Carl Wills Coonabarabran Athol Gunn Warren Brentwood” Private Hospital Misa Thelma Hill Ald Mra. J. Hill Spring Street Brigidine College Randwick Edna Quinn Cootamundra A. J. Meagher Dr. Busby Mina Anderson K. C. Anderson Orange L. E. Zann Vince Zang Lands Office Alble Girdham Paul Wenz Nanima Frank Toohey N. Clifford John Meagher & Co Firm Brewarring Mick Green Bond Horace Green Kiaora Bia V. P. Curran Burwood M. G. Leader Club House Edna Leader Les Tinman Joe Cannon T. Cannon Silver Row Tichborne Mar. Veth's Church Mias Thurm B. Thurm Jack Moses Forbeg Moses i Thane Parte A. J. Collitta Sandhills
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