Tenders for golf links fencing and school building work
Tenders will be received for fencing about three quarters of a mile around Forbes Golf Links and for erection of a new school building at Quandialla. Tender deadlines are January 10 and January 5 1928 respectively. Tenders addressed to the Under-Secretary and for the school project to D H Drummond Minister for Education. Also notice that trespassing on Cadow Station will be prosecuted and all roads closed.
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Forbes Golf Links
Specife
A. J. Booth
Hoa
Sec
Department of Education
Sydney
Quandialla
Plana
Cootamundra
Porbes
D. H. Drummond
Cadow Station
Applications Invited for Forbes District Hospital Position
Applications endorsed as such close on January 9 1928 for the position at Forbes District Hospital with a salary of £400 per annum. D J Murphy secretary Birdwood Mareden Rd Forbes. Having secured a first class electrician we are able to give estimates for any class of electrical work and guarantee with all work.
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Forbes District Hospital
D. J. Murphy
Birdwood
Mareden Rd
Forbes
Lost Wallet and Coat in Forb es District
Lost between Bedgerabong and Daisy Park a coat and wallet containing money and a motor license. Finder receives a reward. The new Rest Room in Lachlan Street will open Saturday December 24 entrance by stairs in Templar Street. Key available from Mise Hume. Green Hon Sec. Wanted by first class salesman for temporary position over New Year in clothing mercery boots or groceries. Tenders for 31 cattle of firewood due January 15 1928. Pull particulars at Local Land Board Office Forbes. H E Gibses acting Chief Clerk. Mrs Hedley Woods organizer.
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Bedgerabong
Daisy Park
Lachlan St
Templar Street
Mise Hume
King Forbes
Laws Board
Forbes
Land Board
H. E. Gibses
Perpetual Motion Dream Via Chevrolet Cars and Trucks
Generations sought perpetual motion but find near success in Chevrolet car and truck. Vehicles run on the road with minimal wear, starting at Go and stopping only when the ignition is switched off. Truck price £235 and car £199. local agent Ted Sullivan offers terms.
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Ted Sullivan
Christmas shopping and car ads flood town stores
Retail activity peaks as shops report a record season with large Christmas groceries and gifts in stock. Ted Sullivan promotes 1928 Pontiac cars with prices and easy terms, while Moody punctuation and fashion notes fill the page alongside car talk and sales ploys.
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Forbes
Public Holiday Declared by Town Clerk for December 28
An official notice from Town Clerk F. C. Taylor states December 28 is gazetted as a public holiday. Mrs. J. Wallace travels 600 miles to Forbes to witness Back to Forbes week, aged 66 claiming to be Forbes’ oldest native. A cricket match Forbes vs Bugowre Vychan is set for No. 1 ground at 10:30 next Monday with listed Forbes players. Market report notes sheep and lamb prices easing at Homebush.
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F. C. Taylor
Chief Secretary
Forbes
J. Wallace
Calarle
Aay
Moree
Bugowre-Vychan Combination
C. Goggin
A. Gaggin
J. Girdham
G. Miler
Ticknor
J. Casey
R. B. Dwyer
G. T. White
D. Leader
J. Reid
E Pippin
0. Pymont
W. Sykes
Homebush
No Advocate Next Week and Holiday Notices
The Advocate will not publish next week and will resume on Wednesday January 4 with thrice weekly editions. Seasonal greetings extend to readers. An accident report notes a Vanderlich called worker sustaining a severe head injury after scaffolding collapsed. he was taken to District Hospital and later continued work. The Country Women’s Association new rest room opens tomorrow above Miss Hume’s fruit shop in Lachlandt. donations of surplus furniture are welcomed. A notice angles toward critique of the Western Area Commissioner with a Christmas card from his staff. Also announced are cheap trains with a January 3 start for a double journey to Sydney, tickets valid 42 days.
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Advocate
Vanderlich
Stokes
Templar and
Rankin Street
Country Women's Association New
Lachlandt
Railway Department
WHS
Sydney
Glaus
Father
Edward Ireland Cade
Forbes
Belfield’s
Hosital
Ogevar
Twist
Scotland
Alderman Twogood
Parkes
Dr. Long
Grabh
Victoria Park
Theaserman
Godlin
Wiehen
Camp Street
Concert Planned and Oakland 1924 Model Spotlighted
A concert is being arranged for January 10 to celebrate city artists and raise funds for a new Rest Room. The notice highlights humorous items, elocution, Holly Sclow, and baritone solos. Ted Sullivan previewed the Oakland 1924 model at The Advocate office, praising GM’s design and prompting visits to Central Garage for test and potential purchase. Baby gifts offered by Mise Bathgate on Rankin Street include embroidered crepe-de-chin gowns and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women's Association
Holly Sclow
Ted Sullivan
Advocate
Oakland
General Motors
Powsbble
Forbes News Roundup Includes Social Visits and Local Happenings
Mr. Bob Pitagerald returns from a city holiday on Wednesday. Mrs. Sweet will be away from Forbes December 24 to 29. Philip Field, a former Forbes resident, died at Liverpool Hospital on December 12 at 36. Visitors include Les Hayes of New South Wales. Mr. and Mrs. Boreham and family plan an eight month South Coast visit. Mr. and Mrs. Shellewell holiday with Mrs. L. Martin in Camp Hill. Nell Baker returns from Brentwood after appendectomy. Ted Sullivan arrives with five new cars for Forbes. a procession carries an Oakland, a Pontiac, and three Chevrolets. Mr. and Mrs. B. Speck arrive tomorrow for a visit with the Specks. Redman leaves Forbes for holidays. dental practice reopens January 16. F Heinke injures foot chopping shade boughs at Weir swimming reserve. three stitches required. Forbes Debating Club chief J. C. Keane praised. hopes for another term.
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H. B. Sweet
Templar St
Forbes
Philip Field
Liverpool Hospital
Les Hayes
New South Wales
G. A. Boreham
Mylandra
South Coast
Ted Sullivan
Oakland
Bridney
Parkes to challenge Trundle Cup at No. 1 oval
Cricket report outlines Forbes lineup A Gaggin H Wilson J Hill J Hinchey W McKay F Tickner W Rae F Boreham Co Gaggin D Pilcher E Chesher L Kelly G Miller for Parkes clash on Wednesday at 10 30 am. Also notes Forbes District Association to Canowindra for Resch Cup on Sunday January 1 and Tickner selected for Far Western team at Dubbo on December 30 and 31.
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Parkes
No. 1 Oval
Forbes
A. Gaggin
H. Wilson
J. Hill
J. Hinchey
W. McKay
F. Tickner
W. Rae
F. Boreham
Co. Gaggin
D. Pilcher
E. Chesher
L. Kelly
G. Miller
Forbes District Association
Canowindra
Dubbo
Sydney
For Forbes Electrics Move Let There Be Proper Light
A correspondent urges Forbes Council to delay turning on municipal electric light until completion to avoid waste and error. He praises the council’s past work and cautions against haste, insisting the town deserves a solid, economical, and well regarded lighting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Alderman Twogood
Prevent Council
Tam
Forbes News Items Reflect Local Turmoil and Holiday Prep
A jumbled Forbes column notes couples scrimping for Xmas while many aim to squeeze joy from scarce funds. Mentions include a bombshel factory turn and local debates on street names, travel, education by experience, and upcoming year promises.
Film Flashes and Boxing Dramas Feature Holiday Week
Friday shows Tonlebt with George O'Brien and Edmund Lowe as pugilists in society, plus Marie Provost in Almost No Lady. Saturday presents Laura La Plante and Tom Moore in a frontier adventure, Women Love Diamonds with Owen Moore and Lionel Barrymore. Boxing Night features Mannequin with Joyce and Baxter. Johnnie Hines in White Panda Willie. Tuesday offers Knockout Riley and The Arizona Streak. Wednesday Meighan in Blind Alleys.
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George O'Brien
Edmund Lowe
Laura la Plante
Tom Moore
Africa
Alice Joyce
Warner Baxter
Colorén Costello
Zasu Pitts
Liberty Magazine
A.B.A
Johnnie Hines
Beau Brumme
Richard Dis
Riley
Tom Tyler
Arizona
Thomas Meighan
Forbes Boy's Success From West Australia in Wine Industry
A Forbes native Frank Ford, son of Lowry Ford, gains recognition in Western Australia’s wine industry. Governor Sir William Campion, with Major Kerr-Pearse, toured Derrynoura vineyard at Armadale, praising its charm and wine quality. The Derrynoura vineyards, established circa 1900 by Sir Arthur Cowell Stepney, sit on Darling Range with cellars carved into hillside. Managers cite strong wine quality, with Shiraz, Pedros, Cabernet, Malbec, Grenache, and Muscatels.
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West Australia
Forbes
Frank Ford
Lowry Ford
Messrs. J. B. Reymond & Sons
Champeaur
West Australian
Parth Daily
William Campion
Kerr-Pearse
Derrynaoura
Armadale
Menara
C. B. Crocker
H. ©. Sewell
Alnno
Derrynasora
Sir Arthur Cowell Stepney
Darling Range
F. A. Prd
Vintage expansion eyed by Mr Ford in Warrnack vineyard
The article notes paraffin waxed vats and a push to expand vineyard area to 120 acres, planting 20 acres with new vines. Mr Ford is praised for last year's vintage, with the older vines earning a good name. It mentions Champsaur's wine industry and a move from Champsaur to Pentald's vineyard in Griffith, then to West Australia two years ago. Xmas Millinery and Frocks promoted at Bathgate's in Rankin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mairoond
Ford
Ford Gaiped Hie Orst Jaight Into the Wine.-A Rowing Industry At “Champsaur
Pentald's Vineyard
Griffth
West Australia
Town Lights Go On as Forbes Embraces New System
After weeks of argument and delay eighteen establishments received power from the municipal plant last night. Residents gathered to see the lights and officials warn that testing by the council electrician must proceed before full service is possible.
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Forbes
Holiday options and outings for the region this season
The Advocate outlines festive escapes and local entertainments for Christmas and New Year. It suggests swimming spots, fishing trips, road routes to Grenfell Orange and Bathurst areas, upcoming races at Bodgerabong and Wamboyne, a December 41 Condobolin J C meeting, and a council session next Thursday night potentially lacking a quorum.
Pound yard sale yields cheap horses at Condobolin
Hope springs eternal as buyers snap up horses at the Condobolin pound yard. One buyer wins two for three shillings, then secures another for three shillings, and a third horse sells for little. A buyer purchases an old racehorse for the bob while hoping for a Melbourne Cup comeback.
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Condobolin
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