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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
7
A proposal to pick up and burn off timber comprising logs and sticks on about 400 acres. The plan is to be executed under supervision of MANAGER and CARRAWOBBITTY with emphasis on controlled burning, safety, and environmental compliance.
Tenders are invited for the erection of a brick butcher's shop at Lachlan Street for Mr. G Hugo. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the office of Ford & Ford. Tenders close 4 March 1924 at 5 pm.
Trespassers found on the premises of the two storey house on Union Hill face summary action. Entries for the fallow competition for Forbes P. A. H. Association close on 1st March 24. Only land fallowed irregularly to last December is eligible to compete. W. T. Gilchrist Bec Forbes Parish A. H. Association coordinates the notice.
The 1924 Orange Annual Show runs April 8 9 and 10 featuring blood horses hacks harness horses and hunters with trotting prize money of £115 best poultry prizes in Wear and special trains on the second day with reduced fares from all stations entries close March 29 for horse events and March 20 for all other events show schedules available on application GEO L Williams Secretary Box 60 Orange. Probate notice in New South Wales Supreme Court Edith Mary Kevin deceased Forbes Bathurst late North Sydney widow. Creditors and others with claims against her estate must file particulars with Perpetual Trustee Company Limited at 43-30 Hunter Street Sydney by April 4 1924. Executors named John Charles Kevin and Evelyn Granville Hutchinson probate granted February 7 1924. If not, estate will be administered and distributed among those entitled. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited John Charles Kevin and Evelyn Granville Hutchinson not liable for undisclosed claims. Dated February 12 1924 Yaralla Chambers Sydney.
Ballot papers for Forbes F A H Association must be in the secretary’s hands by 4 p.m. on Saturday March 1. The notice stresses timely submission and designates the secretary as the recipient for all ballots.
Mr and Mrs C Dunford and family express sincere thanks to Wirringa and district residents for their kindness during their recent trouble.
The fragment lists February 24 services with Forbes at 10 am and Sunday School at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev Alex Fraser. Hedgerabong 3 pm with Rev. Cruikshank and Rev G. Cruikshank.
The open 14 orders related to Forbes Lowm Band will be drawn on the outdoor dancing floor in Spring Street tomorrow night.
A good name, Mr. M. E. Newell of Bandon joined the million Dodge car owners after buying a touring car from Mesara F L Rath & Co., associate dealers for Dodge Bros motor vehicles.
A clerical error in Forbes B.A. & Hl. Association ballot issuance makes the ballots returnable by March 5. The secretary notes the intended date was Saturday, March, but the error requires a corrected deadline.
Messrs Keane and Butler advertise a clearing sale on behalf of Mr H G Styles of Hazelbrook Old Grenfell Road between Forbes and Grenfell. The sale will be held in March with the exact date to be advertised later.
The Municipal Council, with solicitor D J Moloney present, postponed decisions on curtailing the municipality. Boundary satisfaction proved difficult. the matter was deferred until March 27. The mayor and town clerk will review shire boundaries in the interim.
The Forbes Cricket Association plans to send a team to Wyalong on Sunday March 16 for the Toohey Cup. The South Forbes side includes A Hath, F Hath, Bel grove, R McKay, M McKay, G Casey, J Casey, J Wighton, J Girdham, S Edwards, E Huttings, with several players listed as unavailable.
In Rankin Street tomorrow the jewellery premises of Mr Percy West are the centre of attraction as Forbes showcases its latest acquisition. The fittings and roads are described as highly classed with magnificent display. A wedding day gifts focus features a bride and groom figure to highlight the display.
An experienced tailor guarantees the right fit and top finish with the latest deals. C. C. Buckland endorses skilled craftsmanship and current tailoring options.
Tonight at the Strand the house will show It Winter Comes a dramatic tale of love and aspiration. Tomorrow night Glimpses of the Moon follows a poor couple among rich friends with a note of comedy. Other features include McGuire of the Mounted with William Dos mijnd and The Light in the Dark a surprising tale about a hidden silver cup. Mary Carr appears in The Custard and a program of varied pictures including comedies.
Mr. F. Cheater of Cah Station has leased the property for several years and will leave Worbes soon. A clearing sale is set for Cah oo Friday, Mareh Tth, with full particulars advertised by Dalgety Co Sydney Moore Brooke Up and W. K. Garnsey Sr Forbes.
The much talked of novel If Winter Comes will be shown at the Strand tonight. The production, praised as popular, has been translated into languages of educated nations and is billed as a notable cinema event.
Messrs Pitt and Hastway Stock and Station Agents of 12 OConnell Street Sydney report heaving seld Wilga HM Condobolin on account of W H Golding to H J Colmfill of Florida Canderoga. They have enquiries for other properties for sale or exchange for rent producing property and invite full particulars from any holder desiring to sell.
Seventy visitors from Narromine will meet groups from Wellington and Dubbo in Forbes on Sunday, traveling via Mareden, Mar Méedman, Mirool, Beckom, Grong Grong and Narrandera. They hope to visit Mr. Nicole’s property “Champ sour” during their stay. Forbes Chamber of Commerce president Mr. M. Dunn urges local cooperation to ensure a pleasant visit. The group will then proceed to Jerrimjuck from Forbes.
Everybody's going to Wirrinya on Wednesday for a grand sports day. A fine programme promises the biggest event yet with plenty of on ground vi rioty and turkey prizes, including eight horse events under ALC rules.
Schedules for the Orange Show to be held on April 8 6 and 10 are released with prize lists in all sections. Special trains will operate to the showground offering reduced fares. Secretary Geo L Williams will send schedules and answer inquiries promptly.
In November 1923 the Forestry Journal published a detailed article on cultivating Australian wattle in South Africa. The author is not named but is believed to be a local resident. the District Forester at Forbes invites the writer to contact him to share more information on wattle culture.
Reports from Forbes include cattle auction prices at Larnaca and Forbes auctions with bred ewes at 34/10 and 40/4, bullocks and 18 head at various rates, and a sale of 1280 acres known as Cran Brook near Forbes. A Suntyne drill demonstration is announced at Horace Green farm on Friday February 29 at 2 pm.
A Forbes Parents and Citizens meeting organized arrangements for a March 12 visit by the Minister for Education, Mr Bruntwell, to officially open new Forbes High School additions and dedicate the war memorial library and honor roll. Funds were being raised to cover shelving and the honor roll, with about £65 on hand and £20 promised, needing roughly £165 more in three weeks.
In Forbes Central Police Depot a new recruit from Forbes is Syd ney. Several locals depart for Bathurst carnival with social notes. The Earl of Cassillis to visit Forbes with a civic reception hosted by the Masonic Lodge. Infant Ronald Kevin dies from bronchial pneumonia at Forbes District Hospital. Staff changes at Meagher & Co and John Meagher & Co Ltd. Hughie C. Woodhouse among 60 Australians chosen for the British Empire Exhibition guard of honor.
Principal officers of both inner bodies preside as the annual meeting of the association is fixed for Thursday evening next.
For serviceable corsets sizes 20 to 32 Miss Bathgate offers a range. A new car, The Rugby at £285, and the Chalmers Silken Six are advertised as best values today from Goose Green motor dealer on Templar Street. Also ribbed hose for ladies and children in multiple colors from Mins Bathgate on Rankin Street.
The juvenile queen contest held to aid the Church of England boys hostel debt concluded at an open air Spring Street event. Votes listed include Nancy Parker 6093 pounds 200, Thelma Acheson 62 12 6, Owen Coles 10 7, Gloria Fell 24, with raffles and stall prizes tallied. Coronation to be staged at a forthcoming concert.
Mr George Sheehan of Glen 10yi heads to Victoria on Monday to attend Falkmera Noor vill stud sale at Comedy King’s home and the Melbourne yearling sales. Reported aim is to buy bloodstock for Tumice at £10 10s and reserve Lionzing for private stud use, if successful.
Racing at Cowra yesterday featured diverse events with Small Coin and King Cylone securing top placings. Notable finishes included Hyelyn taking the Second Maiden Handicap in a close no length win, Jean Murillo leading the President’s Handicap early before Tarawa challenged, and Bally Hoojy among other starters racing to a finish within a length or less.
In the Opening Handicap at The Alberts last Friday the local horse Sir Gold owned by Mr. Jack Francia was banned for 12 months by judge Leo Fraser with nominator trainer J Roberts and rider W Denlah. Connections lodge an appeal. Goldwing beat Sir Gold and Sandmoon on a wet track with narrow margins.
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