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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1927
Page
6
The School of Arts Librarian reports January book issues at 227 with 93 financial members and twelve new members enrolled. New books have been chosen and await procurement in the coming days. The subsidy is not yet received. Treasurer J Cashman notes subscriptions of £11 12s, billiard room revenue 2 4, sales of magazines 6, with a bank balance of £3 4s 5d.
Friday's School of Arte meeting discussed creating a circular or card outlining subscription terms and useful information. Mr F C Taylor led the proposal with Mr Carl Wills backing. secretary Miss Garnsey and Taylor to prepare the circular for new arrivals in Forbes.
Revenue from the swimming carnival is incomplete but the Arts School likely gains about £40. Readings show receipts from swimming nominations £1 7, gate £217 3, chocolate wheel 17, afternoon tea £1 2 3, Miss Garngey £4 11 6, Mr Lewis £11 273, athletic nominations £2 1 0, donations £9 12, plus sea far accounts £14 8. Donations and prizes could add £14 more. a full statement will be prepared for the next committee meeting.
Prompt and efficient carting and forwarding offered by H C and W A Hugo Traiis. Parcels and consignments couried and delivered anywhere. Phone 420. Trial solicited for ladies and children's millinery Miss Bathgate's Rankin Street.
Brethren from across the district gathered at St John’s Church for a special Sunday service called by Worshipful Master War. Bro. B Evans. The church filled to capacity with about sixty Masons seated in a dedicated area. The rector Rev H H Prichard and others, all Masons, participated and delivered a sermon emphasizing fear of God, brotherhood, and patriot duty to country and humanity.
T. G. Chesher thanks customers and the public for past patronage and promises to maintain quality meat at the lowest prices at Chesher's. Reserve orders for New Year Reduction starting January 1, 1927.
The Forbes P.A. and H. Association plans its annual meeting at the Town Hall next Saturday aiming for full attendance and renewed interest in 1927. The 1926 show disappointed, with September timing hurting sheep and cattle classes, and the report seeks more donations and 500 pounds allocated for the next event. The balance shows a 161 pound profit, 139 pounds banked, 91 pounds in improvements, and 40 pounds loss from a fire. The committee notes heavy outgoings and hopes for more subscriptions and public support.
The School of Arts Committee discussed a proposed new building in Queanbeyan with an estimated cost of £2700 The group considered contacting the Queanbeyan secretary for building details and loan arrangements Negotiations with Commonwealth Bank had stalled and they planned to seek a grant and present a definite loan proposition to lenders The chairman noted the institution rebuilt after a fire and would press their case with M L A KE Bast when he visits Forbes
A customer notes a wide selection of ladies gloves hosiery and parasols at Block's Store North Hi. The ad promotes quality merchandise and urges shoppers to experience real satisfaction by shopping there.
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