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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1927
Page
2
Lost last Thursday in Newark a navy serge coat with a watch and chain inside. Finder return to T J Webb on Templar Street. Initials E G O on the lining. Also a separate notice of Brenda Gladys Pearse’s death and a business sale notice from B White.
Local instrument shop promotes repairs while you wait at Lachlan Arcade Prescott. Offers buying selling and exchanges of gramophones violins and related gear. Shop invites customers to get in early for faster service.
Public notice dated January 21, 1927 states the writer will not be responsible for debts contracted in his name without an order from himself or Mrs. Butler.
I hereby notify that as I am leaving the district at the end of February all monies due to me must be paid to Mr John Robinson Solicitor Forbes before February 24 J BROWN Carrier Parkes Rd Forbes PLEASE NOTE have severed my connection as from February 7 with F RATH Co and have taken up sits with the ROADWAY GAR AGE J R GODFREY FOR SALE 71 seres irrigated river land irrigation plant and broomed house new cottage on Camp Hill Cottage on North Hill Apply Lach lan Arcade WASTE PAPER suitable for wrappings Apply ADVOCATE OFFICE
Early seed wheat offered from the Pure Seed Area across five farms totaling 760 to 900 acres with annual rents from £66 to £275. Land is well improved and cleared. inquiries directed to T. W. Watson, Land Agent, Forbes, phone 244. The ad closes with two aphorisms about advice and poverty.
Advert shows George Paul promoting his big Spewint Worse Sale at the Commercial Sale Yards Wellington commencing Tuesday February 8 1927. Also mentions condolences from the School of Arts Committee for A Bollinger and a message to Sir Neville Howse wishing him quick health.
The Methodist Daroobalgie Fair to be held Wednesday night features amusements and petitions with a fruit supper. Admission is by silver coin. Mr J Brown is the show secretary and Forbes First is noted. An Advocate rep observed furniture at A H Williams Co's Lachlan Street factory, praising its quality and market prices. Hero worship surrounds swimmer Roy Charlton after Manly visit. Venables Ford dealer advertises a business sale and strong 1926 sales growth.
A stray dog called Rin Tin Tin, living between Intermediate High School and the Post Office, thrives on scraps and attention. The dog follows instinct, roams freely, and appears loyal to no master while navigating a canine life in a mixed urban setting.
The Forbes Presbyterian Church through the Women’s Guild organized an afternoon tea for the Saturday Cricket Association at the cricket ground. Mina Crilkabank is president. Mr Creantree, president, thanked the bodies for their practical interest and said the opening showed Saturday cricket had come to stay. Rev Cruikahank could not attend due to a long distance sick call.
Sunday School and Kindergarten at 10 am Forbes announces services at 1 am and 7 30 pm with additional service at 3 pm led by Cunningband J W Booth scheduled at Key location.
The forecast for the Central Western Division says fine and warmer with Saturday 89 max 69 min Sunday 85 max 59 min and Monday 92 max 50 min with nil rainfall. Lake Cowal lands agent Mr T W Watson offers guidance on five homestead farm opportunities in the Lake Cowal area. Forbes v Hogan Gate cricketers named for the Reseh Cup match at the royal ground. Our lagoon shines with summer rains bringing birds such as cereta plovers and a silver sea gull. Sunday at the Weir notes surf and beachy sights amid Lachlan waters. The Forbes Town Band impressed at Victoria Park with praise for Mr Prescott and the brass group.
Jemalong Shire Council discussed the Lachlan River bridge contract with a price of £11,500 and £300 in extra works. The total project cost stands at £171,800 with the council asked to take on £3,668 93 4. The Department of Local Government will fund most of the amount and allow repayment over years with interest.
Concert in Victoria Park Sunday evening by the Town Hand after church hours was spoiled by uncontrolable young crowds. Children shouted and played tag and hide and seek and whoope, disturbing attendees. organizers should enforce restraint for safety and comfort of all present.
An odd oracle rants on cynicism and confinement, urging condemnation of a route to torture by elderly spinaters. A comparative note contrasts two Dodge car seats, praising sameness and rugged strength of the old model and its dependable engine.
The Cownell may seek a Sunday police attendance at the Weir as youngsters swarm the beach. They chase each other with water melon lumps, pelting all, then target older bathers, risking the bathing place’s popularity if unchecked.
No clear biblical text labels Noah's wife as a first mate. The narrative mentions her as part of Noah's family aboard the ark, but it does not describe her performing duties or a formal maritime role.
Reports from Homebiod salem show sheep prices easing by a small margin while light wool held steady and heavy lots sold slowly. A Forbes gathering featured speakers sharing light cattle and goat anecdotes, and a Sydney climate note described February weather as pleasantly cool with harbor breezes.
Forbes residents see a wave of holidays with Mrs Black and Miss Hampton visiting relatives, Mr Horton and Miss Baker traveling, and Dr Noakes planning a homeland trip. Local notices include bowling results, school committee attendance, church service in St Johns, and a valedictory for Rev Father Maxwell before his move to Broken Hill.
Little Mavis Collits of Sandhills Forbes is an inmate at Chamble private hospital under doctor’s orders. Others at Brentwood private hospital include Mrs Maurice Rawethorne and Mrs E Molloy with Sadie Rath Minges Lily Austen Annie Keane enjoying leave. Mr J D Low left for the metropolis for country bowling. Mr and Mrs Dolf Jones and family of Bandalong return from Collaroy. Eric Farmer arrives as chief draughtsman at the Forlorn Lands Office. A marriage is planned tomorrow at Dubbo between Miss Canale Prow and Mr Bernard Heroghty of Forbes Parkes.
Miss Mary Buckley nearly drowned while swimming near the island in a Weir pool on Sunday. J Broy plunged in after her as she vanished under the water, and Mr Bray dived repeatedly to grasp her. Bray’s quick effort saved Buckley who recovered and later felt weak but was otherwise fine.
The Redgerehing council discussed Hughie Noakes request for leave to visit the Old Continent. President Dr Herbert supported granting leave for all months, while Noakes would resign if unable to obtain travel time. motion carried with wishes for his return in health. A hospital produce sub committee meeting followed, with Slater Murphy's candidature to be discussed.
A charge against Tracey Joseph Buckley for failing to allop and missing notices under the Electoral Act led to a fine of 16 4/ or seven days in default after no appearance. At Tattersall's Hotel Ben Sloane faced 4/ and similar penalties for an incident at 1015 p.m. on January 15. TRAFFIC BREACH V. Bultwood covers a motor cycle speeding near Flint Street on January 30 with costs set at £6 8 or weekly labor in default. Mr Arnold P.M noted suspending the Meanie as an effective measure for future cases.
Forbes District Thule Race Club held its annual meeting and adjourned to March 12. C. S. McPhillamy is president with J. P. Beoson and T. H. Bray as vice presidents. R. B. Entwiale named secretary. Committee members include T. D. Newell Shaw Strickland N. M. McPhillamy and others. Nominations fees rise about 60 percent. Paddock dates set March 11 to April 16 at Wrroo and Coradgery.
Clearing sale conducted by Mr J C Keane Forbes in conjunction with Mr W Crawford Wirrinya reports a very successful day. Everything sold at factory prices led by heavy machine prices and strong equity in draught horses and seed wheat. Prices included £466 for one combine, horses £12 to £17, seed wheat 15/6 per bag, oats 9/3, hay £4 per stack, Collie-Springera £4 12/6, and £9 10s for items. One yearling helper £4 5s. All sundries sold at satisfactory prices.
The Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Council Chambers tonight at 8 o clock to discuss several important matters and ensure full attendance. The Model Band, led by Mr W HM Aeret, will give a music program in Victoria Park next Sunday night attracting a likely large crowd. Also available for sale at the Advocate office are share farming agreements motor hire cards dog registration forms and time sheets.
Sydney report says Stanley Gibbs, hero of the Port Hacking shark tragedy, received the Albert Medal from the King. A Lisbon message notes reinforcements are being dispatched for Opor where rebels refused surrender terms. The government bombardment caused many fires in town.
Victoria vy and Queensland faced a constrained first innings with Victoria’s King unbeaten on 4 and contributions from Mullet 1 Mor ton 1 Blackie 4 and sundries 2 to total 84. Bowling figures show Hornibrook 2 for 28 Gill 1 for 17 Mayes 3 for 21 and Oxenham 4 for 18.
A boating party of twelve on the Conda mine River capsized last night. Seven passengers drowned: Mrs W Koche Mrs Fred Koche Patrick Koche Robert Kocher Patsy O Shea Edna Liddle and Ron Liddle. Four others clung to a tree and were saved.
The coroner concluded the Tarago blaze of December 10 destroyed the Lehane homestead, woolshed, outbuildings, sheep and grass when a spark from a railway engine ignited a fire along the line. Total damage valued at £10,000.
The Farmers and Settlers' Association executive committee urges wheat growers to vote No on the wheat pool ballot question after careful review of the marketing act clauses and involved principles.
The Labor Caucus appoints a member to inquire into the proposal for paying allowances to Legislative Council members and plans to introduce a late shopping bill during the current session.
The Premier stated to the Parliamentary Labor Council that a bill to subdivide large estates in New South Wales should be introduced in this session of Parliament. The move signals a push to break up major landholdings and reshape property ownership in the state.
A collision between a car and a sulky on Monday resulted in the death of the driver George Branch as the shaft pierced his throat. A passenger suffered a scalp wound while the sulky occupants, two in number, escaped unharmed.
Robert Pearson escaped serious injury at a colliery near Newcastle when a warning crack sounded and a huge boulder weighing several tons toppled but left him pinned by his toe, narrowly missing harm.
The Bush Fires Commission plans to take evidence from the country but cannot visit due to time limits. Government extends the Commission’s term from February 18 to April 18. The commission aims to finish hearings by end of March and report immediately thereafter.
Lord Stonehaven leaves Hobart for a trek to Lake St. Clair with 25 lb swag. He is escorted by his son aide and two surveyors. The group aims to reach Queenstown by Saturday and plans to traverse the Central Mt Lyell area en route.
A London letter quotes Montgomery Stuart praising Heenzo a concentrated mixture. The writer claims adding sweetened water to one bottle yields a family supply equal to eight ready-made cough and influenza mixtures. It purportedly soothes the throat, eases coughing, and saves money.
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