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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1927
Page
5
The mayoral compliment sparks a debate on belonging and openness in Forbes. The columnist argues against an isolationist stance, urging fresh blood and outsiders' contributions while noting traffic and road-safety concerns with pedestrians, sulkies, and motor vehicles.
Town Clerk reports upcoming special loan to fund roadwork drainage and town hall upgrades. Council to review Farnell Street pavement, Weir reserve works, motor lorry garage, cemetery shelter shed, kerbing and guttering, pipes, and drainage with a 25 year repayment structure starting 1929.
The Colts defeated Wirringa by 130 runs on No. 1 ground at Forbes Sunday. Colts scorers included Hinchey 78, Chesher 18, Donnelly 0, Willia 6, and Kelly 6. Wirrinyan bowlers included Toole, Chesher and Hinchey with several wickets.
The engagement is announced between Misa Florence Rita Hearley second daughter of Fred and Mrs Hearley Monavale Bribbaree and Colin Edward Redman third son of Mr and Mrs W Redman Montrose Young. The item also notes local happenings including residents recovering from operations wildlife incidents and construction projects in Bribbaree and Young with several houses and a store under construction.
OCR fragment shows prices and items for bottles, gallons, and half bottles from various sellers such as Ainsleys Crawford's and Finsbury Dilbey's. Mentions include sherry by the bottle and gallon lots, draft port, and stag and ale. Data is incomplete but indicates cataloged beverage stock and unit pricing.
Hillier’s chocolates unavailable through local agents and must be ordered directly from the maker via post or Sydney branches. For Christmas they offer a novel service sending gilt bones inside greeting cards to specified recipients, with orders held to arrive in time. Prices range from 6d to 20s and up.
Keane will sell on account of Jas Bryant the whole of his household furniture and effects as previously advertised. The sale continues to include items remaining from the estate and will be conducted under published terms.
A district representative is required for an exclusive popular household article. The successful applicant will receive extensive assistance, be brought to Sydney for training at the company’s expense, and selected by an Electrolue representative in this town.
Instructions from R Burchill to sell by public auction at Farrand Street near Meagher's Bulk Store. Items include Wax Maple Bedroom and Dining Room suites, kitchen furniture, crockery, glassware, carpets, linen press, chest, child’s cot, regnoth and records, garden requisites, and numerous other nearly new pieces. Auction set for 2.30 p.m. on December 21.
Probate notice in New South Wales court seeks grant of probate for Rebecca Lyell of Forbes. Executor James Robinson Lyell named. creditors must file claims within fourteen days. Proctor Raymond Meillon, Lachlan Street Forbes. solicitors Barry Norris & Wildes, 167 King Street Sydney.
Cheap tickets at a Bingle fare and a quarter for a double journey issued at Forbes by undersigned trains to Sydney and intermediate stations. Trains depart Forbes on December 24 at 9.40 pm and December 21 at 8.10 pm. Returns allowed within seven days for 20 mile distances and within 42 days for longer runs, with return by specified trains only. Handbills from Station Masters for details. W J Morris secretary.
Applications invited for a Forbes District Hospital position to the Forbes District Hospital. Endorsed applications to be sent with testimonials by January 5th 1928. Salary £400 per year. Secretary MURPRY secretary.
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