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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
4
Ooma formerly of ALP and Imperial Army informs the public that he has begun practice as an architect in the Fort Bes region. He offers to prepare plans specifications and supervise residential or other building projects.
A terse note claiming we are on the spot with Style and Fintech, stating that our supplies are the real thing and promising a fresh take on well dressed appearances.
Notice states the Olntug vod Tes Room next to Meagher & Io's has closed and patrons are directed to a nearby rival shop opposite the Most Oil, with confectionery service continuing at the old site near Kevin's chemical shop. It lists available goods such as Cool Drinks, cakes, pastries, and homemade items at both locations.
A compact line urges readers to test a person or plan during the upcoming journey, suggesting firsthand evaluation rather than relying on reputation. It presents a practical prompt without extra context, focusing on personal assessment in travel or decision making.
Mr Arthur Hands of Warroo sustained a broken leg in an accident during the week. Mr W Bedford, a boundary rider on Corinella, had his wrist broken yesterday after being pulled from his horse by a telephone wire.
A vivid outdoor romance set in wild Canada headlines The World for Sale starring Gypsy Life with an all-star cast. The screening at Star Pictures tomorrow night features Elsie Ferguson in The Danger Mark and a Mack Sennett comedy Reware of Board era to boost evening humor.
Last Friday the Young People's Methodist Institute hosted a debate on America and the Peace article from the Herald. Elonard opened with remarks, Wisbey supported him, and Reverend Peacock offered logical views. a future debate on restricting the right of proposing to men is planned with Wisbey leading the opposition.
Mossen John Meagher and Co Ltd plan to run two Heht motor lorries for Forbes business starting soon. One lorrie is built on a Ford chassis with a body by Messrs F Rath & Co, described as a fine piece of local work.
Ri Kelly and T Drane contested the Baldock trophy final on Wednesday in poor weather. Seven shots counted with 00 words. scores were Kelly 24 and Drane et. Handicaps brought Kelly to 25 and Drane to 27, giving Kelly the win. A working bee at the range is scheduled for Sunday to improve the mounds.
An annual garden fete at Forbes Convent will open next Tuesday with Lordship Alahop Hay den in attendance. The event runs four nights featuring a band each evening, ground refreshments, and various attractions for nightly entertainment. proceeds go to the convent funds.
The morning train from Forbes to Sydney operated yesterday with three passengers aboard one bound for Orange and two for Sydney.
Forbes Lands Office offered three blocks within Forbes Municipality and disposed of them. Cine road near Forbes railway station fetched £1741/16. Po Holden offered one road and 16 perches one and a half miles from Forbes P.O. Josiah Field held two acres 19 miles from Forbes P.O. for £160. Mrs Annie Brown is listed among buyers.
A number of applications have been received for soldiers docks in Forked district. The blocks will be apportioned by the Land Board on Monday. Applications lodged tomorrow before noon are for participation in the allotment.
The issue advertises seven events for the Hedgerabong meeting with prize money. The handa hawks a start time at 1 im and includes Nuatu thona for all events except the Stack Tace and Heaten Stites. Steward is noted by December 19.
The notice states the Forben swimming school needs more pupils to proceed smoothly. It laments some parents are not desirous of having their children touch swim lessons and urges enrolments to reach a necessary number before closures.
Entries close this evening for the Forbes Repatriation Races, to be held on Wednesday next by the organizing committee.
Under pressure the chamber has been compelled to hold over a large portion of routine matters to the next session, delaying action on several items and extending the current agenda.
Land Office matters list recent lodging of applications at Forbea Lands Office. Entries include varied parcels and acreages across parishes Duroobalgie Mumbidgle Forbes Eugowra and Wirea with names such as Gordon K Mint er Wilhelminnia Johnson Wm Mar H 1904 and Erie G Glasn on.
A farmer from Eugowre recounts a bizarre case where a missing pig was found inside a horse carcass after the animal reportedly ingested part of the horse. The pig entered through a stomach opening, became trapped, and died, prompting the farmer to remove the carcass and the pig.
At Forbes Court on Tuesday Mr Meillon said saving an original telegram would cost £1 1s. A subpoena to the Deputy Postmaster General was refused unless the fee was paid. It was noted the cost charged related to attendance of the clerk at the John postmaster.
A Forbes audience reports on servicemen visiting families and receiving promotions. Alf Cunningham, Private, is nephew to Mr and Mrs C Muller after active service. Lieut Harry Keith Coward and Major Bert Lowing earned bars to their MC for gallantry. Constable Roy Collins transfers to Cowra, and Whitely moves to a new station. Nora Williams won a medal, a wedding was planned for Miss Williams, and Father Magee returns from the front to join parish work. Numerous Meagher family letters note Ireland visits. local soldiers George Cowell and Sapper James Thorafield return after years abroad. Trooper Cowell and other veterans are welcomed home as the community awaits new postings and a fresh start in the New Year.
Doug Reathbourne won the 14.1 handicap at Kensington on Wednesday starting at 9 to 3. The week’s weather stayed clear with no local rain while Forbes cricketers prepare for Grenfell on Sunday. District School library additions, local shopping ads, and events include the Orange Jockey Club fundraiser with £160 prize money and two-thirds freight rebate, a Jockey Club meeting December 1-20, and community notices about clothing and footwear deals.
In London on Thursday Carpentier defeated Beckett in the first round and earns a meeting with Lempsey for the world championship. Carpentier advances as the next challenger to the title held by Lempsey.
The Forbes Graziers Association held its annual meeting on the 26th with Mr G Laidlaw presiding. The annual report was read, adopted, and praised. officers elected include President Wallace Hunter and Vice-Presidents G Laidlaw and A B Wheatley, Secretary J G Killen, with delegates Wallace Hunter and G Laidlaw. A full report will appear next week.
Obituary for Mr Robert Officer a long time Forbes resident and valued land agent aged 68. Remembered for trustworthiness and service in the Farmers and Settlers Association, his funeral at Presbyterian Cemetery was attended by town and district residents. He leaves a widow and two younger sons.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at St John Church England on Wednesday. Thomas Mackle MacLaren eldest son of Daniel MacLaren of Kilmarnock Scotland marries May Smith, daughter of the late Sydney Smith and Mrs E J Smith of Forbes. Details cover ceremony attire and reception. Honeymoon follows in the Mountains.
G. D. Bassett seeks to correct Mr M Lee's criticisms of aldermen at council on the Wyangla Water Scheme. He notes mayors support public discussion and argues the dam will benefit landowners, reduce fodder prices, create jobs, and power western towns via floods impounded storage.
The Forbes Swimming Club advanced to the next stage with events at the suspension bridge site. Members cleared a snag and built a diving tower and landing stage, creating an up to date swimming hole. Races favored Sunday afternoons. spectators, including several ladies, watched divers and heats.
William Kinglake Carney, over eighty, died suddenly in Byd ney yesterday. A longtime Forbes resident, he was well known across the west. An extended obituary will appear next issue. Remains will be brought to Forbes tomorrow and after a dormer at the Church of Fogland, the funeral will leave for the Church of England cemetery.
Archy W Muir and Nora Eileen Mary Williams wed at John's Church of England Forbes with formal details of attire. The couple departed by train for a Sydney honeymoon after a ceremony at the groom’s mother’s residence and a reception hosted by Mrs Won.
Mr ES Cunningham received word by wire that Mrs Quilter aged 72 died this morning at her residence near Gundagal after a prolonged illness. Cunningham departs for Gundagal this afternoon.
A small OCR fragment notes quarterly figures or rates per period, mentioning per quarter and annual terms with unclear values. Names, dates, or concrete entities are not readable. The item appears as a brief financial or administrative reference without identifiable people or organizations.
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