Wanted land on shares and two Berkshire boars offered
An ad seeks a farmer to work land on a share basis at once in THIS OFFICE. Also promoting two young Berkshire stud boars from Hawkesbury College Stud Pigs with particulars available at J B Reymond & Sons Ltd Produce Store. Notes that J B Reymond & Sons Ltd occupy the shop and adjoining premises. They announce hiring a first-class electrician F J Chippin and offer estimates and a guarantee for electrical work.
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Berkshire
Hawkesbury College Stud
J. B. Reymond & Sons, Ltd
J.B. Reymond & Sons, Ltd
Life-Saving and Swimming Club Meeting Notice
Meeting of the Life-Saving and Swimming Club set for Monday December 19 at 3 p.m. in Town Hall. All intending members urged to attend. Also wartime style notices include office closure from December 28 to January 10 and various local ads for furniture and used motorcycles with prices and contact details.
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Atkins
Hon
See
Widow and family thank you for kind sympathy notices
The widow and family of the late Mr John Baker express sincere thanks to all friends for personal sympathy cards telegrams letters wreaths and acts of kindness during their recent bereavement.
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John Baker
In Memoriam Ellen Straney Remembered in Love
In loving memory of Ellen Straney who died December 11, 194. She was always good and true never murmured in her sufferings. Days of sadness still come o er us hidden secret tears will flow memories bring her ever near us though she died three years ago. Inserted by her loving husband and children.
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Straney
Ellen Straney
1928 Oakland car impresses with speed and style
Current topics highlight the 1928 Oakland as a beauty of emattness not a new model but a refined version. It offers Tourer at £365 and Sports Roadster at £415, with Ted Sullivan handling sales on favorable terms. Also noted are cheap train excursions to Sydney before Christmas and New Year with month-long tickets and flexible return dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Ted Sullivan
Sydney
Moving Loads and Xmas Excursion Queries in Grenfell Chamber
The issue reports on a Chevrolet Truck ad clarifying no link to a local Ted Sullivan amid riot charge mentions. It also notes Xmas Eve excursion talks with the Western Area Commissioner F Williams and a finger-post request on Old Grenfell Road, with Weddin Shire Council to be contacted.
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Ted Sullivan
Chevrolet
Ted
Edward Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
Sydney
Chamber
Western Area
F. Williams
HB. Sweet
Grenfell
Forbes
Mays
Local Geyser and Exhibitions Highlight Forbes News
Forbes reports a water main rupture in Lachlan Street caused by digging workmen, with geyser spewing water and some workers ducked by its spray. Nearby wax works exhibition in Rankin Street features Prof. C. Smith lectures. hours 11 am to 9 pm. Local note on printing orders delaying business at The Forbes Advocate.
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Rankin St
McDeds & Taylor
C. Smith
Forbes Advocate
Star
Railways refuse road under duct at level crossing
Western Area Commissioner F Williams says railways cannot provide a road under the duct while level crossing gates are closed to traffic. Low-lying lane and insufficient overhead clearance cited. Municipal Council urged to improve traffic access at Wednesday's meeting.
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Western Area
F. Williams
Wedneday
Ready-made suits and a Chevrolet sale note
For the man in a hurry or post Christmas shopper Austen & Pratley offer ready-made suits in a wide range. The Chevrolet, described as superior in the light car class, is priced at £198. Ted Sullivan can arrange easy terms with ready cash a secondary consideration.
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America
Austen & Pratley
Raokin Street Tailors
Mercera
Chevrolet
Ted Sullivan
Miss Gladys Smith Receives Hospital Admission News
Notices from Forbes list Miss Gladys Smith admitted to District Hospital. Also updates on guests visiting Gosford, Mrs A Mays at the seaside, and Mina Albertha Brummell at Crombie private hospital. Reports cover local births, resignations from the Chamber of Commerce, and council meetings with aldermen listed.
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Gladys Smith
Tom Smith
A. A. Mays
North Hill
Pat
Miss Peasley
Manson & Co
G. 8. Brodie
Rev
G. &. Brodie
Melbourne
Forbes
Mina Albertha Brummell
Mrs. Brummell
the den
W. Held
Condobolin Road
Arentwood
Paraone
Bathurst Street
Condobolia
Electrical Atmosphere Stirred Over Town Power Plan
Forbes era arouses townwide talk on electricity with debates over December completion. Council has hired Mr Frankl to supervise, while Mr Parker leads engineering. Contracts require tests to Mr Franks satisfaction before council takes control, and officials defend experts against growing opposition.
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Forbes
Thoas
Kerbside
Frankl
Franks
Frank
Parker
Electric gossip and civic notes from Forbes
Local commentary recalls a lively week with electric talk, civic plans, and social chatter. Mentions of the Mayor, Railway Commissioners, and a potential Civic Commission for Forbes frame a week of public life. Drought breaker Bedgerabong Picnic Races loom, while forecasts hint at political tension and changing council dynamics.
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Forbes
mor‘Tan
Heenzo Tonic Nerve Note Promotes Health Claims
An ad touts Heenzo and Hean's Tonic Nerve Note as the best tonic for enriching blood and restoring nerve energy. It targets those run down by overwork, worry, and poor blood, promising improved health with a price of 3 shillings.
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Hean
Motion of censure marks Forbes council clash
The Forbes council chamber boiled as Alderman Smith moved a censure against the Mayor after a Monday meeting. The debate touched allegations of insults, misused funds, and the Sand Hills matter, ending with a 4–3 vote and the Mayor promising a fuller explanation next meeting.
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Forbes
Busalnesa
Smith
Alderman Smith
Alderman Meagher
Sam
Sandhills
Gam
Ald
Twist
Meagher
Garnsey
Byrnes
Crippin
Sand Hills
The Blue Mountains Mystery acquittal shocks no one
The Higgs brothers are cleared of Ronald Lachlan Leslie's murder. The verdict leaves Hon Leslie and Mrs Leslie bereaved, while the true killer remains unknown. motive not disclosed and the case remains shrouded in doubt.
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Higgs Brothers
Ronald Lachlan Leslie
Leslie
Ron
Hon. Lealls
Forbes Ladies Benevolent Society Receives Government Subsidy
Through Mr. B C Best M L A the Government will pay a subsidy of £50 to the Forbes Ladies Benevolent Society as funds have been very low, this amount will be gratefully received and deemed acceptable for relief efforts.
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B.C. Best
M.la
Forbes Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Film Flashes Open Air Theatre Tonight With Star Cast
The Open Air Theatre debuts tonight with Marguerite de La Motte and John Bowers in Daughters Who Pay Sonia Borisoff appears in Red Russia and Art Accord in Get Free Also on the bill a one man show with a detective and a horse rider plus many features including Lovers Elinor Glynn drama It and Clara Bow in It Paramount Special Also First National and Warner productions listed for Saturday night showcases
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Marguerite de la Motte
John Bowers
Sonia Borisoff
Dancuse
Russia
Remon Navarro
Alice
Terry
Clara Bow
Elinor Glynn
Jun
Paramount
Parkes Council Rejects Forbes Water Plea At Meeting
Forbes council debated supplying water to Parkes due to Lachlan River low levels. Parkes Town Clerk A Fox returned a sharp letter calling the motion trifling and suggested framing it for Forbes Chamber. He proposed noting names of voting aldermen once entries were recorded. Mayor and Alderman comments followed.
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Forbes Municipal Council
Bam
Parkes
Lachlan
Forbes Council
A. Fox
Forbes
Councell
Sam
Mayora
Alderman Meagher
Sporting Rosehill Selections and Forbes News
Forbus selections include Persuasion Sir Allan Quan Tart and Lady Nicotine in races at Rosehill with divisions and placings. A Forbes to Cumbitowa bus runs 9.30 pm for a Sunday match against Wirringa. Forbes Bowling Club loss to Cowra is listed with names and scores.
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Forbes
Cumbitowa
F. Tickner
A. Willis
W. Green
J. Reid
J. Girdham
D. Leader
G. Pymont
R. Dwyer
G.T. White
Casey
E. Pippin
A. Belgrove
N. Syke
G. Miller
Colts
Wirringa
McColm
Chesher
Hinchey
Cowell
L. Kelly
Rath
Willis
J. Kelly
F. Hinoley
McMurray
Donnelly
Cowra
Kilpatrick
Prow
Ison
Corp
Morgan
J. Alford
A. Alford
Genabae J
Newall
Low
D. Newell
Nelcom
Henley
Wall
Latchhford
Dean
Pavey
Edwards
Avtiey
Ib — Brain
Oliver
Austen and Pratley Ready to Wear Suit Ad
The note touts Austen and Pratley ready to wear suits with phrases about feeling well dressed. A separate line mentions Forbes District Hospital calling for tender offers for various services. An appeal asks that Xmas Cheer gifts be sent in on Friday the 22nd or Saturday the 23rd inst.
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Austen & Pratley
Forbes District Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Electricity
F. J. Chippin
Gibbes Bros
Riverside
T. W. Watson
Burchill
Farrand St
Douglas
C.W. Douglas
Raleigh
Cyril Markwort, Hankin Stree
Cgo
Lachlan Street
Wicinity
BE. Smith
Gum Swamp
Homebush
T. H. White
Ascot
Goldfield
Newcastle
J. Hugo
Progress Chief
Epping
F. le Brocque
McDade & Taylor's
Rankin Street
Darcobalgh
Wowingragong
Wongagong
Jim Rawnthorne
C. Howe
Howe
Buffaloes Lodge
T.C Jago
Gosford
BE. A. Buttenshaw
M.L.A
Twogood
Crippin Byrnes
Ald Thomson
BE. N. Pryor
Chamber of Commeres
Pryor
Mesars
J. D. Low
G. D. Bassett
HH. B. Sweet
G. M. Reed
A. E. Cameron
J. Sweeting
D. Watson
C. Hows
N. P. Rhodes
D. J. Murphy
Ecretary
Messrs
F. Harris
A. D. Dickens
C. Wille
Progress
Heenzo
Acroga
Ald. Smith
Ald Smith
Benny Gear
Times
Ald. Twist
Tmne
Ald. Bimith
Atd. Smith
Blue Mountains
Ladies' Benevolent Society
Spain
Jock Eat Ma
Chariie Murray
Wchard Talmadge
Rosehill
Sir Allan
Crowdel
Greenheath Jeypore , Chrylyssa
Embelia
Illuminate
Spaghetti
Bonaventure
Welter Hep
Kelene
Ui: Energique
Westori
Parramatta Mile
Robbo
Penman
Cricket
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