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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
4
A letter of thanks from D T Herbert expresses sincere gratitude to Sister Gardiner, Norsy Carey, and Crombie Hospital for kindness during a recent event. It notes a purse with a cheque for £3 12s and two tickets, with contact requested for further description and costs.
Wood delivery of 300 cords billet to Jobo Stirling & Son in Forbes reported as completed delivery to their garde.
Trusty Triumph Motor Cycle in first class order priced at £80 as a gift. Also wanted capable general or lady help and tenders for repairs and renovations to Inspectors Qrs Bathurst. Tenders due noon Wednesday 47th December with details at Court House and Police Station.
A late edition summary notes held over items from Quendialie and Goolagong including the Convent Queen Horowathon ceremony and other regional notes. The montage reflects local topics and brief updates that could not be included in the current issue.
Pine Park property sold from Mr Jas Leelbe to new owner Mr W Warden. Sale completes transfer of well known Pine Park estate to local businessman, with official records reflecting the change in ownership.
Last month the Goolagong Convent held music exams with several pupils awarded passes. Fourth grade winners Mollie Cornwall and Jessle Wright. fifth grade Corrie Hayton Bessie Ryan Florrie Wright. sixth grade Betty Donnelly Kathleen Ryan Vivian Walah and Coral Rice Canowindra. Coral Rice studied under Miss Jenkins of Cumwindra.
Forbes selects Stin son Bowyer Broderick Hoberta Divas Law M Lay Gaggin A Gaggin W Falconer W Green with emergencies J Baker and CC Rath. Cars depart at 2:30 am from the post office. The Garema Association aims to wrest the McCabe cup from locals next Sunday.
Forbes Operatic Society presents The Red Mill in two acts at the town hall on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings next. Mr and Mrs W F Brits supervise the production with Mr B Sandegren directing the musical side. Prices are 4, 3 4, and 2 2 including tax on the box plan at Grinkteds.
Crown lands sale occurred Wednesday with only one block sold. Allotment 7, Bee tlan 55, L rood, 274 perches, upset at £60 including £40 improvements. Purchaser Marlon Perry paid. Remaining blocks may be offered later with 25 percent deposit and balance in two equal annual installments at 5 percent interest.
Dor Passes correxpmandent writes that the Didtviot Superintendent of Railwaye has replied to Forbes and Parkes chambers representations for a special cheap train on Xmas Eve. The service would depart Forbes at 0.10 p.m. join the Western line at Orange and reach Bid rey at noon on Sunday December 24. Forbes Chamber has not been informed yet.
The Strand Theatre screens The Girl From Out erio an Olm drama of Rex Beach set in Alaska with suspense from start to finish Also Cook-urpen er Plight a light heavyweight title bout four rounds Charlie Chaplin in The Rouseabout plus Bill Hart in The List Card Then Ethel Clayton in The Cradle adapted from Eugene Brieux Also Hoot Gibson Step on It Buck Jones Tough Shod and Coming Shame on the 16th Inet
Personal items note Me W Hutchison re eying Mr McCarthy at Hugowre during holidays, Mr Crowe from head office forming the Lands Office staff, and Cousin to Mr Percy Crowe. Mrs R Channon leaves Forbes hospital after blood poisoning from a dog bite. Mr Gibbes returns to Forbes after a six month England trip. Municipal Council ends with Alderman J C Keane elected Mayor for the year, praised for integrity and ability to uphold town traditions.
The Town Hand will perform a Sunday night music programme in Victoria Park after church hours. Miss Bathgate advertises Xmas novelties and Miss Bathgate’s shop features boxed handkerchiefs and other goods. Dooley, leader of the Opposition, spoke at the Soldiers' Monument Forbes. Dr Babe Page led a meeting in the Council Chambers earlier in the week. Inquest into Drover Murdock’s death returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. he left a wife and seven children, with a large Cowra support subscription. Block railway traffic remains heavy. wool and wheat trade are slow. Local stock and wool prices on various lots noted. Weather hints more rain. flood waters causing lagoons. Dickens fans enjoyed The Old Curiosity Shop at Strand Pictures. bar brawls and Yankeed films missed by younger crowd. Christmas gift evening reported, with donations. L. E. Johnson named new secretary of Forbes Cycle Club. January sale planned. Dickens screening, gift evenings, and local racing news plus Roger Ryan leaving Forbes with a string of horses to contest metropolitan races.
Useful rainfall fell across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday, easing drought in the west and northwest. Forbes recorded early heavy rain with 51 points by 9 am and an extra 107 by yesterday morning, while district gauges showed widespread falls. towns from Anglesey to Warlw within the region reported amounts from 60 to 466 points, with Grenfell receiving five inches and nearby areas like Cowra, Parkes, and Condobo reporting notable totals.
A special Forbes council meeting elected Ald Keane mayor for the coming year after nominations and debate. The retiring mayor Ald Austen praised the council, while Ald Sam warned of a rough chair, promising even handed leadership and cooperation for Forbes.
The annual concert at the town hall connected with the Methodist Church proved an artistic success despite over an inch of rain. Prominent performers Brunton Gibb and Miss Ethel Lang impressed audiences, with Leon Peacock earning special praise. Debutants Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Nowlan also left a strong impression as accompanists Lang, St Mellion, and A. T. Elory provided musical support.
The Forbes Rifle Club held a well attended general meeting despite bad weather. Trophies were awarded for the season including the N S A Medal, West's trophy to J A Patterson, and multiple executive aggregates with several members winning top prizes. Life-members were elected for G W Brownhill and A Miller.
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