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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
16
Sydney reports H M S Renown sailed with the Duke and Duchess of York aboard amid royal salutes. The royal party received a great popular ovation as they departed amid cheers and flags in the fleet.
Gene Tunney agrees to defend his heavyweight title in September against a challenger selected by Tex Richards who is said to have guaranteed the largest purse yet offered for a Night.
A public meeting in Marrickville last night recognized Stanley Gibbs for attempting to rescue a companion from a shark at Port Hacking on Monday. A fund was opened and more than £30 was collected at once.
The Minister for Markets cited the dried fruits industry and stated the Export Control Board saved £40,000 in shipping charges and insurance last year.
The Postmaster General says penny postage is not expected to be adopted now. He explains higher awards have lifted postal costs by one million pounds annually, yet the department remains financially balanced.
Two men disturbed burglars at a tobacconist shop in Ashfield shortly before midnight. In the rear yard one assailant was wounded in the right hand and leg during a struggle with watchman Taylor. The other burglar escaped. The revolver reportedly exploded by accident as one man tried to disarm Taylor. The wounded man was taken to hospital with serious but not critical injuries.
A house fire in Willamstown late last night left Mrs Ellen Inglish trapped inside the burning building. She collapsed from smoke inhalation but was carried to safety by two constables who arrived promptly at the scene. Her condition was not immediately reported.
Union circles in Sydney report discontent among railway workers at Darling Harbour over alleged department discrimination. The dispute centers on Christmas bonuses and a possible inquiry by the Labor Council into the issue.
Settlement offers 4.400 acres with ploughable land and two paddocks. It includes two aldes netted and two wire fences, three tanks, 18 miles from rail, price 35 shillings per acre, 2 pounds 6 shillings capital value. Terms about half cash, balance up to 10 years. Apply T Rowston & Son Cowra. Also notices on ladies millinery by Miss Hithgate Rankin Strevely and Austen Pratley men’s wear.
Ted Byrnes states Metropolitan Hotel remains under Mrs Leader and will maintain its reputation with best liquors true to name, good table, and top accommodation. Tattersall's rights for Jockey Club and Coursing Club. phone number 85.
Instructions from Mrs J A Corbett to sell a high class household collection including an oak bedroom suite double and single beds oak dressing table folding wardrobe dining room suite mission oak chairs kitchen dresser tables chairs linoleum carpets crockery a Singer sewing machine in splendid order and many useful sundries all gently new and offered for absolute sale.
Edward Weaver & Co announces a public auction of the Anglesey Estate 1050 acres adjoining Forbes Town boundary. The property, 19 miles from Forbes Station, features rich soil, a 65 room homestead, two additional residences, multiple outbuildings, and a renewed boundary fence. Terms: one third cash, balance over three years with bank interest. Auction date listed as Wednesday February 2 at 2:30 pm.
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