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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1922

Page

6

Grenfell News of the Week Highlights and Local Notices

Mr Samuel Crocker remains critically ill at the Railway Hotel as the town records ongoing ailments and hospitalizations. The Main Street fire verdict is open, with the coroner noting the fire began in Mr Huget’s refreshment rooms but with no determination of cause. Local elections yielded re-elected members and one new councillor, while shop workers cope with a 48 hour week amid extended hours. Community events include cricket results, church duties, and touring speakers ahead of forthcoming addresses. Weather notes promise rain to bolster scarce water reserves.

Samuel Crocker Railway Hotel WW. Smith Irefell Hospital A. M. Tulland Main Street John Taylor Hugeet Grenfell Pioneers Centrals Pioneers Monger EL. Shaw L. Shaw R. Graham Swiney Elf James Bradley F. A. Drury F. A. Drury, Who Did Not Seek Re-Elecion. In the Shire Elections Messrs. Simpson Bembrick Mylecharane Goodsell Connell Shannon W Jones W. B. Butler A. V. Carter Marsden Cowra Road Methodist Church Clarre Pereira G. H. Pereira Near Grenfell Michael Burke Mesars Moffit & Greninger, Solicitors Koorawatha i T. D. Mutch Peter Loughlin Pigott Mre Higgins

Parkes News of the Week and Local Notices

Heavy rain dominates Parkes notes with harvesting disrupted and stock needs. Changes in hotel ownership and demolition of the old Clarinda Street building mark local progress. A fire at J. P. Glasbeens home, a dislocated elbow from a band incident, and drowning tragedy near Tookleigh are reported. Municipal and Shire council shifts, an assault conviction, and a record municipal poll accompany social events, deaths, and local appointments.

Walter Parkes Charlie Joh Lay Masonic Lodge Job W. (. Beatton State W. D. Melntyre Manildra Clarinda Church Street Parken Thistle Hotel Star Hotel McDonald Parkes Picture Palace J. P. Glasbeens Plunkett Chamber of Commerce Reginald Wil- Hiwn Marsden Maraden Atie Wilson Gulgong Constable Harrower Megara Pilling Gray Mesars Jelbart Whitmill Measrs Skinder Messrs Hart Best Nicholls Fisher O'Shanasay Leighton Cook Spicer Howard D J Bassett Yarrabandal Michael J. Hunt Goa Parkes Thua View Valters Mrahorge Hilchie

Opening of Hugowra railway to mark historic day

Monday next is planned as the big opening day for Hugowra’s railway with a 1 o’clock ceremony banquet and a social dance to follow. The event may not be a public holiday but will feel like one for locals and visitors from surrounding centres. Weather, crops, and local commerce are noted as positive factors amid recent heavy rains.

Hugowra A. J. Mulligan Mra McCarthy Pound Eugowra Nevile Howse Siggins Country Party Aroas Sydney A. Be, Rige & Co

Forbes Chess Club Sees Visitors Win 1654 to 8

Six Forbes Chess Club players braved the elements to host visitors from Uarvobalgie on Wednesday. The visitors won 1654 to 8 in games. Forbes winners included Gale, Lacey, Rosengarten, Cwier, Casey, Mackley, and Evans, with draws by Vans and E J Marshall. A return match is set for Forbes town hall next Wednesday, with the Merchants and Traders silver cup and gold medal to be presented. SHARLANDS KOLA NIP advertised for hotels, clubs, chemists, and stores.

Forbes Chess Club Forbes Ats Gale Durham Lacey Rosengarten Cwier Lewis Casey Quilty Mackley Vans W. Marshall Daroobulgie BH. J. Marshall B. J. Marshall E. J. Marshall Evana Anney Wid Lewis Forbes Town Hall Merchants & Traders Mr & A. Beckett

Finebury Gin Becomes Timeless London Distilled Spirit

The advertisement touts Finebury Dry Gin as a mellow spirit that restores geniality and pleases the palate. It claims nine generations of trusted use and distillation in London for over 180 years, praising its health benefits and quality.

Finebury London

Bathgate Announces New Spring Suiting and Accessories

For Ninons Veils leading shades Mive Bathgate presents Turner's Corn Beef 25lbs and ready to wear suites in small sizes and colors to be sold at Austen and Pratley. Prices range from 62/6 to £6 10s. White Nigger greys and children's fancy patterns in Black White and Tan feature in Miss Bathgate's new designs for spring and summer suiting at moderate prices from Buckland.

Bathgate Turner Austen & Pratley Miss Bathgate Cuo Buckland

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