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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

3

Multi-item Australian news roundup with varied topics

Government statistics show New South Wales spent £5 1s 9d per head on drink last year, up 1s 7d. A Constable Shannon case ends in nat ulity, and a chemist reveals prescription price marking. Witnesses discuss friendly society drug costs and profit. Examinations timing prompts concern. Parliament debates overcrowded professions and river bridge funding. Abduction charge against West Maitland headmaster, and industrial sermons on profit versus humanity. Victorian bridge bill advances. wool yarn aid debated.

Sydney N.8.w Shannon Ger Beant Clark W. L. Smith Pharmaceutical Society of O'Heally Queensland Labor Thomas Ambrose Tarrant West Maitland Superior P. A. Micklam Industrial Christian Fellowship

Convent fete nears end with tug of war finale

The Convent fete in aid of St. Lawrence church builds toward a closing event with raffles to be decided at an open-air euchre party and dance next Thursday. Over 2000 visitors passed through the gates as tug of war contests drew great interest, culminating in a final won by the Municipal Council team over R Ryan's squad.

St. Lawrence's Ryan Cannon Municipal Council Meagher and Co T. Maxwell R. Ryan Maxwell Council Wera Finsl Roy Son Foo Sid Brown Jas, Dalton Corky Crippa George Pymont Harry Lewis Jack Higgins Jack Johnson Charles Nevin Mick Francs Lou Puller Arthur Marlin Jim Hagarty Robert McKay O'Brien Convent Grounds Miare & Crippa Orchestra Bupper T. Cannon V. Children of Mary Stall D. Connelly Brown

Fifield A A C Club meets for prizes and elections

The Fifield A A C Club holds a meeting on January 25 to award eighty pounds prize money with nominations closing January 16. Officers include Mr W Lind, secretary, and Mr D Bourke, intended secretary. Bathurst event winners listed, plus local social notices and upcoming sales and shops in Forbes. A heat storm and rainfall observed yesterday.

Fifield A.A.C Lind Cratary D. Bourke Bathurst Flying Walten Elizabeth Lee Kelso Forbes Literary Institute Bugowra Forbes Austen & Pratley Bathgate's Rankin Street Anderson and Foraman Bath-gate Bathgate Anderson & Foreman's McDade T.B Miss Bathmate L. Bathgate Austen & Pratley's Balmoral Derby Bond Ustralian

Gruen Health Salts Promised To Aid Kidney Health

An advertisement extols Gruen Health Salts as a remedy for kidney issues and rheumatic ailments. It claims toxins from poor kidney action poison the system and promises cleansing benefits, urging purchase at 9/0 per large bottle from chemists and stores.

Bright Wold

Forbes High School December 1923 examination results

Forbes Intermedi ate High School reports results for the quarter ending 1 December 1923 across multiple classes and departments. Notable entries include top pupils in Girls Primary, Fourth, Third Class, and Infants divisions, with names such as Jean Campbell, Ida Seward, Madge Maher, Noreen Rae, Eva Harris, Lucy Smith, and Betty Bowler among others highlighted in various subjects and proficiency categories.

Forbes Intermediate GIRLS Jean Campbell Ida Seward Madge Maher Jeer Skinner Florence Shead Florence Watson Lucy Smith Betty Harrie Pearl McRae Noreen Rae Elsie Girdhat Marjorie Jones Ida Patterson Close Eva Harris Elsie Thorpe Betty Bowler Ioa Constable Isabel Vincent Kathleen Vincent Oliver Thomas

Meagher trophy rifle shooting results and Forbes prize update

Local shooters score for the Meagher trophy with listed scores and participants led by Kelly WW Phillips H Buttrise H Brown A Miller R Delaney T Hamilton E Jones J1 4 22 41 W. Forbes Club plans to send no strong teams to the Parkes prize meeting on Boxing Day. Nominating should be with the local secretary this week to arrange transport. programmes available from the secretary.

Kelly Phillips Buttrise H. Brown Miller Delaney T. Hamilton E. Jones Bhirvington Forbes Club Cara

Queen of the Fielda Ballad Dinner Notice at Bray’s Hall

In support of the Queen of the Fielda, a ball will be held at Mr T Bray's Hall Vychan on Saturday night next December 15. A good supper and music will be provided. Tickets cost four shillings sixpence for a double, two shillings for a gentleman, and one shilling sixpence for a lady. Langford, Hon, See, E F Hoswell, Hon, Treas.

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