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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
2
Riley birth notice announces the arrival of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Mark Riley of Voolawerg at Beasayille Private Hospital Canowindra on February 1.
Notice calls for boys aged 14 to 6 and men 17 to 26 to join as seamen stokers and cooks. Applications addressed to Naval Staff Office at Bevel Read Edgeelit imval Depot Newensthe ar newreet Area Officer.
STUDEBAKER FOR SALE. Sports model nearly new with two spare wheels bumper bar front and rear. Cost £700. Owner away sacrifices at £450. Apply GEO. DUNN Tatternall's Hall. Two black and white sheep and collars on necks. Last seen near Time Hotel. Big reward. B. R. CANTRILL Stibbard's Forbes.
Current topics describe Tattersall's Hotel at Forbes now managed by Mr. B. S. Day, formerly of Tenterfield. The notice promises high standards replicate those of former manager Mr. Geo Dunn, with emphasis on good service and quality drinks for patrons who obtain a ticket in Tatts.
The Globe Hotel in Forbes rises in prominence with discerning patrons. New proprietor Mr Harry Griffiths pledges superior quality in beers and spirits, clean premises, and excellent service to uphold the hotel’s esteemed reputation.
The report notes a plan to ease slow grant distribution to provincial councils by a partial, imminent allocation. It hints at potential consequences for unfair distribution and mentions the forthcoming Main Roads Honri.
In Culver City Los Angeles a Chrysler Bix driven by Healsh de Palma set a 1000 mile benchmark in 786 hours with zero stops for adjustments or water. The vehicle used tmiloon tyres matching the Chrysler Six design trend and showcased John Meagher and Forbes among its noted agents.
Moonbi Race Club will hold a meeting at their course on Mix 20 with six races for mounted amateurs. Membership fees for the club close with Secretary Cox on April 11. Harney paid docked for Porbes Bedgerabong Condobolin picnic races will be eligible for this meeting.
An appeal to Camp Hill supporters for Gladys Austen to attend a Tuesday gathering at Spa, as Ada Boreham and Hite Bonwie Dalton mobilize their camps. The effort by her father Mr. RoA. Aneten is credited with spurring the memorial movement, and North Hill queen supporters plan a School of Arts meeting Tuesday night.
Retired young woman from Melbourne seeks a position as a lady's companion or help. Light house duties welcome if needed. Apply by letter to Miss Cartwright at this office.
WANTED. Applications for pivotal Working Overseer for New Angle Sey Farm. Must be versed in all branches of farming and temperate. For further particulars apply B Reymond & Sons Ltd The Mills Forbes.
Puling’s authorized plane and organ tuner repairer and selling agent offers satisfaction guaranteed. Leave of fers at Grinsted's Newsagency Forbey address Grenfell 126 phone.
Refired and comfortable accommodation is assured at "The Anchor Age" 2 Pittwater Road Manly just off Head at North Bryne Write to Mita A Hilton Proprietress Farm to work on thirds basis with piahia purchasing plant W Astill F.O Forbes.
On Sunday March 1 Forbes hosts church services at 11 am and 7 90 pm with a sermon titled The Loneliess of Christ and a talk on Man's Greatest Problem by Hinwell. Sunday School at 10 am led by Rev. R. G. Cruikbhank.
Meeyrs McNeilly Crampton and Martin of Orange announce instructions from L K Warrow to sell by public auction on Wednesday March 11 at 11:00 am. Items include cattle sheep horses machinery harness furniture and more. Absolute sale with further details to be advertised.
The Central City Trotting Club announces its annual meeting tonight expected to draw many trotting enthusiasts. The past year was the most successful for trotting in Perbes, with the committee enhancing the sport's local standard and popularity. The next meeting is set for Thursday April 2 with arrangements underway and nominations closing Thursday March 26.
Alderman Keane pressed for action on sewerage for Forbes asking what was being done. The Mayor said the Under-Secretary for Public Works promised Department offices would be sent to Forbes to prepare a fresh cost estimate and to expedite the officers.
A motion proposes the council borrow £16,000 for road maintenance and repairs. Ald Keannie supported the proposal while Ald Campbell seeks to influence timing, arguing the loan should not burden a bankrupt town. Forbes comments on the borrowing and its costs.
The Tattersall's Hotel scheme transfer from Mr George Duon to Mr J Day was not completed on Tuesday. Mr Moloney requested an adjournment of the application until Tuesday. Mr Shepherd granted the adjournment.
North Hill Drivers faced South Forbes Juniors on Sunday with South Forbes winning by 12 runs. Final scores were 149 and 187, top scorers included J Aniram 67 for South Forbes and K Heinke 38. For North Hill, H Smith 20 and C Bartley 35 led the way with J Sherritt at 11.
Drovers and others in charge of sheep warned again about blue couch grass found near Gum Swamp and on the Common. Several severe losses reported with Mr. BR W Coward and Mr J E B Larnach among those affected as two lots unloaded yesterday suffered heavy damage.
Mr Louis Tardy a well known fores resident secured a lucky bidder for a block of 5000 acres near Hundaberg Queensland. His agent I A Deall has since acted successfully for local men in Queens Inna ballots.
Forbes people will enjoy a swimming carnival at Salisbury starting at 2 pm with a band, drinks, ice cream stalls, and open-air dancing. At night a Mekater bagger fancy fair and continental event will occur at the School of Arts grounds with a band, crowds, chocolate wheel, tug of war, and a memorial queen competition to raise funds for North Hill queen.
Sunday cricket selections listed for multiple teams. Forbes body includes J Forbes, Casey, Barth, Pimont, Johnson, Wilson among others. match on ground 1 at 1 30 p m. Red Creek lineup features Conway to Willis with Gale and Willis noted as scorers. bus leaves at 8 30 am sharp. Grawlin side lists Real It and Mahis with Jack Sly and Bort among 12 and 13s. game at Grawlin at 10 am.
St John s Church of England plans a large Harvest Festival with vegetables fruits and produce stalls a market day at Olympia Mall and a fair open Friday and Saturday Admission is free with a small fee for the dancing floor. Local mills sponsor donations and special sales including Indies shoes at McDade s sale starting tomorrow.
Mr Forbes, mail contractor between Forbes and Condobolin, faced an explosion when a mail car back-fired on Tuesday afternoon at Borambil, 13 miles from Condobolin. He rescued the mail while losing two spare tubes and several parcels, then sat by until rescue and a four hour vigil kept the car burning before reaching Condobolin near 10 pm. The Ford car suffered only partial damage.
Monica Mary Chesher, daughter of T. G. Chesher of South Forbes, wed John Edward Delaney of Orange at St. Lawrence’s B C Church on Monday. The bride wore a white gown with pearl trimming, was given away by her brother Norbert Chesher, and the couple left for the mountains that evening.
William John Jones died at his residence Burton Forbes on Wednesday morning aged 188 years after senile decay. He managed Kiudeloo Station Condobolin for under forty years and lived retired in Forbes for eight years. Survived by his son S W Jones of Forbes from the first marriage and seven sons from the second marriage plus a daughter Mrs Alan Stirling of Forbes. A longtime member of the Masonic Lodge he was the last founding member of the Albury Lodge. Forbes Lodge members led his funeral procession to the Church of England cemetery. Rev Roberts officiated and T H Bensley arranged arrangements.
Community notes urge support for a local soldiers memorial while advertising services from C C Buckland tailor shop and The Forbes Advocate printing. Vendors claim quality clothing, wireless sets, and economical wardrobe options from Austen and Pratley as the Colts Cricket Club advertises a popular dance with prizes and good music.
H. Broderick was elected to the presidency of the Forbes Chamber of Commerce by unanimous vote. The new leader urged stronger civic spirit and broader town development support, aiming to keep Forbes ahead of Western towns.
Tonight at The Criterion Sydney screens The Green Goddess with George Arliss plus two comedies Went by East and A Royal Pair. Herbert Breton presents The Breaking Point a mystery drama with Floail Gates. next week Larry Lemon stars in The Girl in the Limousine and John Gilbert in Homesteaders Ranch.
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