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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
8
The annual St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School picnic occurred on Wednesday to Caroobalgis near Mrs. Robinson's. Children traveled by wagon at 1 30 am with many games and rides. Plenty of food and prizes filled the day, with a joyful crowd and a memorable return by 9 pm.
The passage describes Lhimsalt as popular and widely respected by all who knew him, noting his influence among colleagues. It mentions Wa Jola joining others in expressing wishes for the person’s greatest happiness and prosperity.
On Wednesday next in June the Post Office Hotel will open new premises in Lachlan Street. The hall forms a great addition to the town and is neatly finished. Designed and supervised by Mr J H Bates and selected by Messrs Peterson and Flewson, no constriction was carried out sloppily.
A Carlton Town Council notes a move by the Chamber of Commerce to restore central parking in Todweed, amid discussions on reverting to the old footpath drawing method. The article mentions Mrs. Alfred Stones’s death, a funeral in Forbes, and a civic delegation including Mr. Norman Black with tributes from the mayor and Forbes residents.
Four land blocks were available for Homestead Blessing at Eugowra and two at Darobalgh with 90 applications awaiting ballot results. Forbes Sheep Board met to protest a new Shoe District at Harmedman and to seek vaccine manufacturing secret purchase for stock owners. Pastures and Stock Board notes included defaulter notices, debts, and compensation costs tied to recent district outlays and stock destruction during a drought.
The Orange police raided advance of a Central Hotel and nearby premises on a recent night. Prosecutor Sergent McEwon led the case against eight men charged with liquor and public order offenses. several defendants faced hearings or adjournments as proceedings continued into January 1878.
In Franklin Street on October 15 Patrick Feeney faced the Police Court where his defense lawyer Mr Moloney described the incident that led to the clash. Feeney admitted using insulting language during an escort to the lock‑up after a heated exchange with a man who accused him of lying. The solicitor argued Feeney was a hard worker returning from the country and urged leniency due to the festive season. Magistrate noted Feeney had prior convictions but considered the context and potential for reform, imposing fines amounting to 1 pound for drunkenness 10 shillings for riotous behaviour and 3 shillings for abusive language.
A fashionable wedding took place in Forbes on Wednesday as Miss Josephine Reymond, daughter of J B Reymond Eva MP, married a local groom. The ceremony was in the Holy Bounds of mate led by the Very Rev. Dena Metty Me J. Guests included principal town residents and a large railway-side sendoff followed by honeymoon travels. The text also notes a death of a child and a separate later death linked to a downtown event.
The MAS MAIL notice asks mailers to write clearly and mail early for Christmas delivery. It warns that late deliveries may occur and stresses using plain addresses and avoiding opening parcels before Christmas.
The report lists agents for wealth Wool and Produce Go and other firms including British Geostal Insurance Company and AMP Bowley involved in a fortnightly stock sale cycle. Details show multiple names and firms operating in securities transactions.
The message extends heartfelt Christmas greetings to shareholders and colonists and expresses the sincerest hope that they may enjoy a joyful season and prosperous new year.
An invitation posted for country friends to visit the Metropolis during the homing boll days and use facilities provided for their canvas fener at the Cheslar headquarters.
Public notice warns that all persons found trespassing on TWimbl after this date will be prosecuted. Official signature STITT, SO/EL'28.
At Forbes the Farmers and Livered Association debated rail and road freight competition. President Mr Griffith urged fair carriage practices, noting railways must improve efficiency to stay competitive with road transport. others argued trucking costs influence outcomes.
A fragmented notice offers unclear details about individuals and a case, with partial references to Alvin, Bull Case, Keun, and Pratley. No firm events, dates, or locations are identifiable in the legible text.
Sluwrs Barry and Sons Harvesters report in Parke district woodlots. Harvest showed yields of 48 000 bags of wheat from Woodview area and hay and fluffage produced ten tones of hay and 400 tonnes of black oats. Byous yielded 1 800 bags of wheat from 1 640 acres.
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