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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
4
The obituary notes Mrs Straney died Thursday morning after long medical care since Easter. She actively joined all gatherings and will be missed by her husband and family. The writer also comments on unusual weather with many hot days and a Sunday night alarm, hoping a cooling spell arrives soon.
The Convent of Mercy school held a social evening to celebrate the holidays and award half-year prizes. Winners include Jean Ryai for religious knowledge and Maggie Waleh for Business Principles in 7th class, plus multiple Geog, Arith, Writing, History, Spelling, and General Improvement recognitions across 6th and 7th classes with names such as Bes sie Ryan, Ray O'Dowd, and Jack Hayden among others.
The text lists achievements in a school concert including highest marks in arithmetic reading and spelling and other subject awards with pupils named such as Molly Haydon Rita McGrath and Clarrie Hogan. An obituary notes the passing of Mrs. W. Crowther, aged about years, survived by a husband and six sons and a daughter. General news mentions Jack McGrath taking over a mall contract from W. Hennessy and a race meeting scheduled for February 1926.
A fragment advertises Astidiou style delivery with two lorries ready. It invites contact by phone 100 and directs to Globe Hotel for pickup and service.
The Wool Exchange reports a mixed sale with top prices for super and fine wools, while burr and faulty lots sold irregularly amid a downward trend in some descriptions. Lambs wool sold well with higher values, and international buyers from France to the United States supported demand though Continental and Yorkshire competition eased. An upcoming New Year sale roster lists dates and leading district accounts.
A New York Times special correspondent reports that prohibition in Saskatchewan fueled a homebrew industry and bootlegging networks, draining revenue from the province and eroding respect for the law. The Times notes similar failures in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta, driven by violations of personal liberty, widespread hypocrisy, and inability to prohibit.
Readers are urged to enter the Goldenia Ten word-building contest with a four-valve Radiovox receiving set worth £72 as the prize. Standard English words only, Inglis Ltd decision final. Sydney metropolitan residents excluded to boost chances. Enter today and you may be the winner.
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