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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
10
At Forbes P P Board the Parkes Municipal Council pressed again to alienate reserve near Parkes trucking yards for an aerodrome. Directors refused, citing stockowners’ interests and risk to travelling stock, while some members urged granting the land for Forbes growth.
The second death from ptomaine poisoning occurred in Forbes on Friday evening as Thomas Joseph Eyen aged 64 died after a severe attack. He had been employed at Darconighe and had recently arrived. His wife and daughter were away at Hillaton. they returned to Forbes yesterday. The funeral was at the RC cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev Father Maxwell at the graveside. Funeral arrangements were by Miss A. H. Williams and Co.
Forbes mourns the death of Mrs P M McGirr who left Forbes for Sydney medical care two months ago. A reserved yet widely loved figure, she aided the poor and was deeply connected to Parkes before moving to Bondi. Her funeral was held yesterday at 3 o'clock alongside her devoted husband.
In the assembly debate Mr Martin Flannery pressed for an inquiry into the Wyangla Dam project. The Public Works Committee is prepared to proceed while the Irrigation Commission will submit its official statement. The commission chair will meet the Public Works chair to commence the inquiry immediately.
Mr Metham of Nock and Kirby completed a 4 valve set installation at Glen Innes and during testing received Melbourne L C programme 3 on loudspeaker with 100 ft aerial and 40 ft height, clear reception noted by several attendees including BLL and FC. a novice also tuned into Melbourne concert.
Every owner or occupier of rateable land and every owner of stock must on or before 10 January 1926 make a return in the prescribed form to the Secretary of the Board at Forbes. Forms may be obtained on personal application at any Police Station in the District or from T. Lozelus Secretary P P Beard Forbes. Mr Wheatley’s motion was carried by 3 votes to 2 with Davis and Townsend voting again at it.
A detailed listing of a clearing sale at Manna Park near the southern boundary of CA wuw, describing stock including Merino sheep and lambs, a draft horse and other horses, cattle, breeding stock, and machinery such as ploughs and reapers. The sale includes household furniture and a luncheon is provided. The event is conducted under the instructions of the perpetual trust and auctioneer, with all stock and plant offered in one lot.
All working large stock making use of reserves under the control of this Board are required to be registered. Fee, £1 per quarter for teams up to 14 head, and 1/6 per head over that number. Rate payable in advance. Owners failing to comply liable to a fine not exceeding £10. In addition to the rate, T. Lozell Secretary.
The Right Rev Lord Bishop Bathuret Head Master L G H Wat announces new and commodious buildings at All Saints College in Sydney and Melbourne. The campus offers open-air sleeping, superb climate, extensive grounds, three cricket grounds and three tennis courts. The college maintains a dairy herd and poultry farm and provides a staff to prepare boys for exams with bookkeeping in the curriculum. Extra subjects include wool handling, carpentry and boxing. For illustrated prospectus and details apply to the Head Master.
Meagher's promotes an extensive range of Xmas goods and novelties. The ad highlights Siltex hose, Bond’s hosiery, As You Like It hose, Mercerised Lisle hose, and a large selection of children's socks in bright Lisle, silk, and wool, aiming to make it a record Xmas with attractively priced items.
A catalog notes Kayver silk gauntlet gloves in grey stone cinnamon champagne with oriental trimmings priced 16/6 to 18/6 per pair and Kayser silk gloves in grey champagne black white at 9/11 per pair. Full length Kayner silk gloves priced 16/11 to 18/11 per pair, suede fabric gloves in beaver grey champagne stone at 6/8 to 8/ per pair. BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS offered from 1/3 to 3/box, plus powders and novelties for Christmas gifts and hosiery with silk gloves in various shades.
A regional shop advertises handbags in Burt designs imported from America with prices from 7/6 onward. A broad range of wooden and mechanical toys is offered at moderate prices, along with Xylonite ware such as brushes, mirrors, jewelry cases and manicure sets. Also promoted is Milanese silk underclothing including sleeveless vests, nights and chemises, plus crepe de Chine and georgette boudoir caps and kimonos in various colors and sizes.
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