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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1924

Page

6

Timber Blaze at Quarry Hill Threatens Local Property

At 6am Wednesday Constable Doherty alerted fire crews to a timber stack fire at Quarry Hill owned by Mr. Edwards. Firefighters saved parts of the stack and insured value stood at £150 with risk to nearby McMahon house deemed high if wind had not dropped. Firefighters credited quick action and wind change for limiting loss.

Doherty Quarry Hill James Edwards Mr. Twogood Dan McMahon Mr I. Wakefield

Back to Bathurst Shearing Championship Set Up

A new Western District Shearing Championship debuts in the Back to Bathurst carnival with a gold medal worth £6 6s and prizes totaling £165 for first place, £5 6s for second, and £3 3s for the consolation. Entries close February 23, with strong interest from wool men and rural workers, and an efficient committee promising a large turnout and audience.

Bathurst Air “Apin

Lachlan Cup Rifle Shoot Fails To Crown Forbes Holder

The Lachlan Cup flat match was held Wednesday under tough wind and mirage conditions. Eugowra left empty handed as Forbes, with Hollick Buttriss as top marksman, led until the end. scores followed.

Eugowra Forbes Club Parkes Bu- BoWra Globe Hotel Forbes Hollick Buttriss

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Relief

A testimonial from J McGarry of Forbes recounts recovering from kidney trouble after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He notes back pain faded and kidneys restored to health after five years of continued well being. His wife Mrs McGarry remains convinced, and the pills are sold by chemists at 2/9 or by mail from Foster McClellan Co. in Sydney.

Dean J. McGarry Underwood Forbes Doan Foster McClellan Co Hamilton Street Sydney

Cars for Hire and Repair Services Advertised

Advertisement lists hire cars and accessories, welding of cast iron, battery recharging, and repairs by skilled mechanics. Mentions Ford cars, motor trucks, and tractors, with agencies Hesex Hudson and Vauxhall. Indian Motor Yale Robinson Machinery and Free Air listed. day and night phone numbers 47 and 72.

Trundle Tullamore Bogan Gate Ford Fordson Hesex Hudson Vauxhall Indian Motor Yele Robinson Machinery Free Air

Wheat Pool Must Go In Parkes Farmers Vote

At a Parkes farmers meeting MLA Mr. Butte nashaw stressed that Canada had zero percent signup for the two year wheat pool. He warned the voluntary pool would fail without firm farmer support and insurance of commitment. The tone urged farm support or the pool would collapse.

A. Buttevenaw Parkes Buttenshaw Canada

Grenfell notices include theft charge and hospital news

Grenfell court remands L N Nicholls and E Gunning on charges of stealing 40 bags of wheat valued around £23 1s 4d from FL & G Co op at Mogongong Grenfell. Hospital president and officers elected. Matron McNickle recovering from a Sydney operation. Pioneers Obelisk tender awarded to Grenfell firm after vote. Back to Grenfell meeting March 20 21 with £150 prize money for 10 events. Mrs J Winter honoured by Presbyterians in Wedgin for ten-year organist service. Local news scarce this week.

L. MN. Nicholls Gunning Grenfell Mogongong FL & G Co-op, Coy W. J. Habbets Grenfell District Hoasital Fourdrinier FL Morgan N. C. Butchart McNickle Sydney Jones Hge Weddin J. Winter

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