Tragic Pony Ride Accident Near Grenfell
A seven year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Baker, died in Grenfell region after a pony ride incident when the stirrup feather pulled free and the boy fell. He was transported to Grenfell Hospital where he died from a dislocated neck. The report also notes local hospital elections and various community notices in Grenfell, including sports clubs, weddings, and civic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyagong
Grenfell
Andi
Alafether
Grenfell Hospital
A. H. Hill
Granwell
Ais Llness
ALP
T. Berry
B. Berry
Menars
C. Bohweitzer
J. A. Hammond
Jos. Neagle
Misa A. McKellar
Purdiea, Ltd
Mannell
Jes. Bimpoon
Verona
Weddin
B. Walker
Holy Trinity
Chatawood
Wollongong
McNickle
Albury
Cowra and Forbes Trotting Race Plans Announced
Entries for Cowra P A and H races on February 18 and 19 close soon. Local owner tickets available as Cowra marks its first meeting of the year with visiting horses anticipated. Forbes Central City Trotting Club sets April 2 program with six races for all classes and a new presiding steward. A tail-less filly by Don Pronto draws attention at Flemington sale yards. The Hawk departed to Melbourne. school billiard tourney planned with two prize cues donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra P.A
Cowra
Central City Trotting Club
Forbes
W. McMillon
Parkes
Aire Don Pronto
Huon Junior
Flemington
W. M'Farlane
Sip Tea Talk Promotes Reliable Sip for Entertaining
A vintage notice touts SIP tea as a reliable blend from select plantations. It claims housewives value consistent quality and that each pack includes a redeemable coupon. A promotion suggests thirty six of seventy two coupons returned to the grocer earns a “Boon and Blessing.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebet
Tenders Wanted For Large Weatherboard Cottage Forbes
Tenders close February 12 1926 for purchase and removal of a 14 room Weatherboard Cottage in Battye Street North Hill Forbes. Building could be removed in three sections or reconverted into three 4 room cottages or one large residence. Address to Edward Weaver & Co Forbes Stock & Station Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battye Street
North Hill
Forbes
Migs Gilcreest
Edward Weaver & CO
Stock & Station Agents
Memorial Service Honors Mrs Morris For Lifelong Service
A memorial service at St Andrew's Presbyterian marked the life of Mrs W Morris. The congregation noted her town and district impact including Benevolent Society work, Bible Society representation, and leadership of WLMA since its inception. Hymns and organ music accompanied tributes to her devoted public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
W. Morris
Father God
Forbes School of Arts Hold Monthly Committee Meeting
The Forbes School of Arts committee met in the reading-room on Tuesday night with W. Moore as president and P. H. T. Bennett as secretary. The treasurer reported £118 6s 6d credit, carnival profit of £43 19s 11d, and £74 in payments. Sixteen new members joined, total 160, libraries added 121 books. billiard-room takings were £6 for January, a quiet month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbesa School of Arts
Reading-Room
Messrs
W. Moore
M. Robertson
R. Roberts
Rev. Cruikshank
E. Clift
A. Bollinger
Lilrary Committee
Forbes Wyalong direct telephone request explained
Mr W W Killen MHR has received a letter from the DPMG regarding the Forbes Wyalong direct telephone. The department says it is focused on areas lacking telephone or telegraph and cannot commit a start date, but promises no avoidable delays and asks the Chamber of Commerce to be advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Killen
M.H.R
D.P.M.G
Forbes-Wyalong
West Wyalong
Tou Mayron
Chamber of Commerce
F. Whysalls
Orange Sheep Sales Report at Orange Saleyards
Messia McNeilly Crampton and Martin Ltd report a highly successful sale at the Orange Corporation Saleyards with 19 400 sheep yarded and a large buyer attendance. Merinos and comebacks reached 46 6, merino wethers to 7 6, and weaners to 1. The overall yarding average is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia, McNeilly, Crampton and Martin, Ltd
Orange Corporation
Weanera
Fortnightly Stock Market Report at Municipal Yards
J T Woods resumed his fortnightly stock market at the Municipal Yards on Saturday warding horses cattle and sheep. Fat heifers reached £4 10s cows and calves £4 5s fat merino ewes aged 33s aged merino ewes lambs at foot 25s and quilty turnouts sold at satisfactory prices. Entries invited for next market on Saturday 14 February.
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J.T. Woods
Local Wines Arrive at Crossley Wine Depot
Just arrived a large consignment from Boppelt featuring Famous Wine. Stock includes Caldwelle Penfolds and Hardys wines. We offer Claret and Hook our own brand. Visit The Crossley Wine Depot Lachlan Street 54 to sample. Prices to everyone from L Bourcier proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boppelt
Penfold
Hardy
Crossley
Lachlan Street
Miss Bathgate's Forbes Advocate Offers New Year Wear
A Panama, straw and pique outfits for Indies and wards announced at Miss Bathgate's. Prices are listed to suit all, with Forbes Advocate promoting its printing services for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Indies
Bathgate
Forbes Advocate
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Ournville Cocoa
Fcc
WADE
Tasmania
Claremont
Cadbury-Fry-Pascall Lr
Mountain and
EA. Ee Eee
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Flemington Siding
Winchcombe, Carson
Rexonda
Gramophone
Holden
Music Depot
Rankin Street
McDade's
Gen't
Gute
Winchcombe
Carson Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
Ballo
Messia
H. L. G. Moora
C. F. Morgan
H. 8. Howarth
H. M. Potts
A. B. Selwyn
H. J. Fourdrinier
W. J. Rabbets
A. J. A. Waterman
W. H. Simpson
H. L. Shoemark
A. F. Witcombe
Nelson Frazer
A. McCly- Mont
N. Frenner
A. F. Thompson Tressurer
Jockey Club
Grenfell Jockey Club
Jas. Frazer
C. Howarth
Morgan
J. M. Durning
J. Fourdrinier
Mr. Jas
Bradley
H. J. Russell
H. V. Carter
F. C. Crago
P. M. Tunney
John Barr
Joyce Bros
C. Keir
W.O.R.A
Utepa
T Ia
Gren
Burrinjuck
G. Cousins
Western Council
National Coursing Association
Emu
W. McCabe
L. Bhan
Hugh
Archie
Fred
McColl
Greenethorpe
South Australia
Mustapha
Melbourne
Randwick
School of Arts
Austen and Pratley’s
W- Morris
Forbes School OF Arts
Forbes- Wyalong Telephone
P.M.G
Orange Sheep Sales
Fortnightly Stock Market Report
L. Bourcier
R.G. Stone
Wheatley & Hill
Eugowra Shan
Lucerne
Gemeral
Trundle
Tullamore
Inaped
ETY & Company
Geelong
Cahill & Martin
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