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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
2
A municipal record itemizes admin costs and department allocations including Public Works supervision and maintenance, Public Health, and Public Services. It lists expenditures for Shire Property repairs and miscellaneous services under the public works and health sections.
In memory of Julia Ann White departed December 10, 1920. Not forgotten, mother dear, we will remember thee as long as life and memory endure. Minette, daughter and son-in-law B and B Duckworth and family announce. Also an ad for a 24 hp Oakland 6 Seater car priced at £200 and a Mitchell Six War priced at £260 with contact details Casey's Sanderson & Farrance Forbes Garage W. C. Ewing Camp HL phone 61.
Forbes Operatic Society offers children half-price admission for the special concession on Thursday night for the show The Red Min. Also includes a signed authorization by Wivers to collect all accounts and notes Bathurst housing notices and a North Hill advertisement for a 6-room brick dwelling with water and gas.
The N and W Voluntary Wheat Pool fixes this season's opening price at one shilling per bushel at Darling Harbour. The Lachlan River surged on Saturday, slugging Workes, and by Sunday morning flowed at about four bankers. Water levels have since fallen substantially.
At Friday's council meeting the Forbes district secured no objection to a bank holiday on Saturday December 23 and Wednesday December 27 as asked by petitioners. It was noted the application may miss gazette deadlines if sent too late.
Tomorrow night the Strand Theatre presents Milestones by Bennett and Knoblock with a striking stage success. Also showing is Lucky Carson starring Earlo Williams, a tale of a down and outer. Friday brings the William Fox production Shame, famed for its Australian angle and White Australia policy context after eight weeks at Sydney's Crystal Palace Theatre.
A fragmented clipping lists political figures H R M Pigott and Mrs. 8 Siggins linked to a Senate race, with Col P P Abbott and T W Hedges also mentioned. The sparse text hints at candidacy or endorsements, but provides no clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
The monthly meeting of the Forbea and District Chamber of Commerce will be held in the council chambers tomorrow evening. This is the last meeting of the year with several important matters on the agenda and a good attendance is hoped for.
About three years after a fire destroyed the Nyma Ree Roman Catholic Church, funds had just enabled a new building opened by Bishop Hayden on November 15. Now reports say the church has been blown down by a cyclone, renewing a community rebuild effort.
A review praises the film Shame as a masterwork with intense emotion and enduring impact. It follows a wealthy young man who learns his mother is not white, flees to the frozen North, and kills a wolf before a climactic revelation. The piece highlights striking northern landscapes and strong acting.
Wanted. Agistment for horses offering good grass and river frontage. Price 2/6 per head per week. Apply Mrs W Robd care of E Grimbs South Lead.
Building applications approved under usual conditions by the Municipal Council on Friday include Union Bank alterations and additions, F Hath Co alterations in Hankin Street, W P Hunter outbuildings, G E Coles outbuildings on Hill Street, Irvine kitchen, Mrs Ada Smith cottage, Mrs A Twist, brick shop in Rankin Street, J Plaid alterations. In the Union Bank project Mesare Lamrock Aatet Orange were granted permission to install a Montgomerie Nellzen septic tank, and Mr J Laimach Wisalso authorized with Board of Health to install a septic tank at Wes rendence on Camp Hill.
West Min Pastrycooks plan a Saturday opening on Lathian Street hosted by Mr George Hinpe. Lew Vert will feature short bread cakes and other goods, with catering for parties and weddings. Proprietors hail from Scotland after 30 years of experience and promise prompt post orders.
At the recent annual meeting of Forbes Picnic Race Club the executive officers were appointed with Mr B. MacPhillamy as president, Messrs WHR Stitt and A. J. Reymond as vice presidents, Mr FR Dowling as treasurer, and Mr R H Entwistle as secretary. The retiring secretary H Mell lon was thanked for his service. The annual report noted a healthy financial position with a credit balance, and discussions on raising horse sale prices at meetings were held but rules remain unchanged. Local ads promote footwear and clothing from Austen Pratley and Mebiad Shoe Stores, plus Buck suits and Bharland’s Kola MP.
In Forbes a brief holiday visit by EX Forbesite Mr Jack Tozer is noted while local news records the sudden death of Police Magistrate Mr H A Parkes at the gaol during a flower stop. Also reported are staff changes at the Advocate office, railway exam success for Ernie Willis, and the death of Mrs Gertrude Glynn in Forbes Hospital aged 35, with funeral at the Church of England cemetery.
At the local police court on Saturday last J Allan Stewart Wayne, remanded from Parkes, faced a charge of falsely claiming a £6 Government Savings Bank cheque was worth that amount to obtain £8. Witnesses testified from Parkes, remand kept, bail set at £40 with surety. Forbes Court had not yet been called by press time.
Mr W Bath, after twelve months of illness in Sydney, resigns as inspector of nuisances and commons ranger from the local Municipal Council. He served 21 years and faced limited sick pay. Councilaccepts resignation with regret and grants a fortnight’s additional pay, considering his long service and health risks.
The Forbes Operatic Society presents The Red Mill a two act musical comedy for three evenings starting tonight. The final rehearsal impressed with a bright show and strong musical numbers. Admission prices are 4 shillings four pence 3s 3d and 2s 2d with children half-price Thursday evening.
At Friday’s council meeting in Forbes the proposal to subsidise copies of the Immigration and Land Settlement Magazine for free distribution to the Forbes district was rejected. Alderman Austen opposed paying 2 shillings and the chamber criticized the issue as a farce with omitted local photos and information. Alderman Thomson called the production an insult to the district and supported halting overseas distribution if possible.
The Hon. R. T. Ball Minister of Works officially opened a new WEW railway line at Eugowra yesterday. A crowd gathered on the platform as the train carrying the Minister and officials arrived at noon. He was greeted by J. T. Noble of Kugawra Railway League and Lance Kirby, league secretary. After tape cutting the line was declared open and a banquet held. A full report appears Friday.
Arrangements with the Railway Construction Department to carry goods on the Molong to Cumnock line. A flat truck loaded with wheat departed Cumnock on Thursday, three more trucks followed on Friday with old sleep ore for wheat stacking, and a covered van line will move fruit from Burrawong orchard. Two tons will be forwarded from Cumnock every second day, increasing to about six tons daily once the season is in full swing.
J C Anderson beat G Patterson for the Australian tennis championship in a five set match 6 0 1 6 3 6 2 6 9. Les McMahon won the two mile cycle race at Forbes on Sunday. The Roya’ Tale event went to T Barton. A bare knuckle bout saw Wally Jones defeat Tom Huggerd. A large crowd was present at the bowling carnival in Orange on the 30th.
An ad notes Sharland’s Kola Nip marketed to soothe nerves and mental fatigue. The short promotion targets travelers at hotels, clubs, and social venues, claiming quick relief from weariness and mental fog.
Election notices and polling changes for Calare outlined, with limited local results expected Saturday and full wire updates anticipated Sunday. Also covered are cultural events at Forbes Town Hall, weather and railway opening near Canowindra Hugowra, school holidays, local trades and notices, and community notices from Odd Fellows and local businesses.
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