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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
5
A deputation from the Forbes District Hospital board plans to approach the Hospitals Commission in Sydney in October during the annual conference of the state institutions. They seek increased funding to support hospital upkeep and services.
At the monthly directors meeting the treasurer reported a general fund debit of £80 17 8. Chairman Ford urged asking the Hospitals Commission to consider subsidies and possibly raise the wage subsidy. votes were to press delegates to the annual conference.
Hospital organisers report at Forbes District Hospital meeting last Tuesday night. Treasurer W. J. Thomsen said Vic Wimber of sub-collectors under the contribution scheme had increased by 37 for the period, making the total 720. Collections amounted to 2.9 1. Bringing the credit balance in the contribution fund to £200.
Mr W Prow presides at Forbes District Hospital on Burdey for Ming V Pettit’s loss this morning by ear on a brief business trip to the metropolis. Mrs F Kellar of Wynoa Forbes welcomed the birth of a daughter. Miss Marie Quilty of Sandwich was in Forbes by train yesterday and visits Mr and Mrs DD Herbert. The wedding at St Stephen’s Sydney joined Miss Heather Kinnaird to Mr Raymond Beatty. The bridal party included family and friends from Forbes and Sydney. A large sequence of social notices follows including engagements, holidays, and visits by Forbes residents to Bribbie and Melbourne. A large local gathering celebrated Agnes Barton’s coming of age with dancing and gifts.
A five year old girl, Margaret Hocking, sustained a fractured left forearm and dislocated elbow while playing with a friend near the Globe Hotel where she and her parents stay. A physician arrived from Treghen HI to attend the girl, who is reported not seriously hurt.
Annie Ly Olineeet daiehnee of Mr and Mrs Bolam married Cilford F Younger son of Mr and Mrs Deu of Wat Lerma at El Gauges Church of England Parkes last Tuesday. Bride wore two piece frock in dusty snow cereal with spray of trangipenni and black accessories. Matron of honor Mrs G M Bolam wore caramel frock with brown satin trim. Reception at G W A Rooms Parkes catered by Alan Field. Honeymoon to mountains and Sydney by car.
In the matter of Edward Byrnes deceased notice calls all creditors to send claims by November 4, 1936. Executors Edward Harold Byrnes and Nell Graham McMillan warn they will distribute estate shortly, and those not notified may claim nothing after distribution.
Train timetable notes a special steam service from Forbes to Parkes and Dubbo with return times, plus a Mulgandry district meeting for Mall property improvements and local notices. Also lists auctioneers and church announcements including services at Lutheran Church and Redgerabong with rector’s name Richard Mathers.
Under instructions from MN W McBW and L C Marshall Co, an auction of farm stock and equipment is announced. Items include several Yanco Nugget horses and sows, unbroken mares, aged cattle, heavy draught noted, various ploughs, cultivators, mowers, milking machines, and fertilizer distributors. Sale date is Wednesday September 4 at 1 30 pm at Avertine.
Shire Office Forbes notes a near new piano for sale by Murat at £40 cash or terms. A Goolagong Sire ScintiMation, imported thoroughbred owned by Mr J B P McWilliam Fair View Goolagong, garners attention this season with progeny Sclnauri Teleoise Cylation and Pop's Daughter showing promise. Other McWilliam horses include That's That and Popcoin, previously placed at Grenfell and Cowra rallies. Scintillation stems from strong bloodlines, by Lemberg from Altic Ball. Lemberg’s stake money totaled £37,209.
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