Carnival Swimming Notes at Anniversary Day
The note lists entries for the chief carnival events to be held at 9 p.m. with Jack Tozer or Elwyn Kerr and mentions a springboard repair due to cracking. It urges divers to attend a Sunday morning rehearsal, records expected dives, recalls W Cowell’s feats, hints Len McCarthy and Doey’s potential return, notes a four oared race prep, and mentions donations from W A Larking to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tozer
Elwyn Kerr
Sydney
Ike
W. Cowell
Poes
Len M'Carthy
Doey
Ife
J. Fischer
W. A. Larking Han
Dust storm closes abopa. local sports and injuries reported
On Tuesday next the abopa will be closed all day and open Wednesday. A dust storm caused darkness Tuesday night. Cockram and Ashcroft staged bicycle events Wednesday afternoon. Cripps won the one mile with Prow second. other races and local results noted. Mrs Lee suffered a head injury in a Canowindra road accident. Kenneth Greenhalgh arrived for a week’s holiday. W Childs treated for a poisoned hand. Cockram installed a Meadowbank windmill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abopa
Cockram & Ashcroft
Forbes Sports Rae
Bennett & Barkell
Cripps
W. Marsh
E. Charlton
Cockram
Sharp
Gillett
Edward Lee
Canowindra
Lee
Manuel
Forbes
Kenneth Greenhalgh
W. Childs
Parkes
Meadowbank
Old Orkney Scotch Whisky Ad Sparks Summer Prep
The notice promotes Old Orkney Scotch Whisky, distilled for the Australian climate, urging readers to prepare for hot months. It highlights C. O. Buckland the tailor offering summer weights and hot weather friendly fabrics, touting Mine's 0.0 whisky as cool in texture and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Buckland
Forbes Jockey Club Committee Meets Amid Resignations
Forbes Jockey Club committee discusses Dr Broadbent resignation and urges reconsideration. The Hibernian Society race-use approved for March 17. Water-rate excesses to be investigated. Insurance to be increased and policies consolidated. Club income noted at £16 8s 5d from last season’s crop. Farming plans and arrears in membership reviewed. efforts to collect debts before the annual meeting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Jockey Club
Measra W. C. Brooke
Tlozell
H. ¥. Croft
G. W. Brownbill
J.J. Flannery
J. H. Bates
H. B. Barlow
Broadbent
Hibernian Society
Messrs Bates
Flannery
Dust Storm Strikes Forbes A Dragon of Dust Darkens Town
On Tuesday a western dust storm hit Forbes and nearby districts turning day into night as a dragon of dust swept through homes. By Wednesday a lighter wind began lifting remaining grit though chaos lingered, with residents sheltering in hotels and dreading the onrushing dust. By Thursday rain brought relief and a cool change ending the smoky siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
The Norwoods Return For Three Night Town Hall Show
The popular entertainer Professor Norwood and Miss Winifred Norwood will perform at the town hall for three nights starting next Thursday the 28th. They have toured New Zealand and parts of Australia with great success, and crowds rose nightly last time. The professor will perform his renowned blindfold drive again at 4 p.m. each day. Seats may be reserved at Grinsted's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Norwood
Forbes
Town Hall
Winifred Norwood
New Zealand
South Australia
South Coast
Riverina
N.S.W
Niehth
Seata
Grinsted's
Call to curb Bathurst burrs before seeding season
A correspondent urges Forbes Municipal Council to tackle Bathurst burrs now before seed production. The writer notes burrs hamper arrivals of visitors and cites widespread growth around town outskirts. The letter warns repeat delays in past years and calls for timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Burrawang Land Trespass Warning Issued by C H Edols
Notice warning any person or persona trespassing on Burrawang freehold land will be dealt with, and hunting shooting and fishing parties on Burrawang Lagoon are specially warned. Gates locked. Burrawang January 13th 191%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrawang
Burrawang Lagoon
C. H. Edols
Wanted energetic man to represent us in this district
An advertisement seeks a smart energetic man to represent the firm in the district with earnings from £2 to £6 per week. It promises no interference with current employment and asks applicants to enclose a stamp for particulars, BOX 2601, G P O Sydney.
Forbes Bowling Club Seeks Caretaker Position
Forbes Bowling Club invites applications for a caretaker role. J Donaghey, secretary, issues the call for qualified individuals to apply for duties at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Bowling Club
J. Donaghey
Sec
For Sale Near Forbes 26 Tons Wheaten Chaff
Auction notice states 26 tons of prime wheaten chaff for sale near Forbes, guaranteed clear. Price listed as £6 10 per ton at slack. For particulars apply this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Tenders for Three Miles of Seven-Wire Fencing
Tenders are invited for the erection of three miles of seven wire fencing. Posts may be obtained on the line. Practically no carting. For further particulars apply to Edward Weaver & Co., Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weaver & CO
Forbes
Department of Public Instruction
Warraderry
Marajone Farm Sale by Moore Brooke & Company Auctioneers
William Chandler Esq directs sale by public auction located two and a half miles from Forbes and twenty six miles from Grenfell on Saturday January 30 at eleven o'clock. Entire farming plant includes ploughs cultivators harrows harvester chaff cutter rollers dray carts plus stock of draught horses mares cows and yearlings. Household furniture covers seating suites bedrooms dining and kitchen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore, Brooke & Company
William Chandler, Esq
Marajone
Forbes
Grenfell
Meadow Bank
Massey Harria
Nicholson
Massey Harris
For Sale Cottages in Grenfell and Parkes Forbes
Several cottages in Grenfell and Parkes Streets Forbes offered cheap by M Lean & Co Orange. Full particulars available from the firm detailing price and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell and Parkes Streets
Forbes
M*lean & Co
Orange
For Sale Town Residences and Orchards in Orange
For sale town residences small farms and orchards to a cool climate ideal homes cheap mt McLean and Co Orange. Send for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt M'Lean & Co
Orange
Visit of Popular World F med Entertainers at Three Night Season
A three night engagement by Professor Norwood The Laughter King and Miss Wisifred Norwood The Mental Telepather features new hypnotic feats and a complete change of programme each evening. The show claims universal acclaim and promises continuous laughs with publicity stressing its humorous healing claims. Tickets available via EB J Grinsted's box plan in Will Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fublle
Beady
Laughtter
EB J
Grinsted's
Will Lawrence
Stoge-Taking Bargains at Donaghey's Verandah Blinds
Bargains at Donaghey's feature verandah blinds with complete cords and pulleys, offered at cash prices. The ad lists low prices such as 4/6 and 6d and urges ordering early, noting some prices cannot be repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoge
Donaghey’s
Moore Brooke Auctioneers Offer Terms Cash Luncheon Included
Bale commences sharp at 11 oclock on Moore Brooke and Co auctioneers Forbes. The notice states terms cash and luncheon provided for attendees or bidders at the sale.
Pure Australian Wines Offer At Reasonable Prices
PURE AUSTRALIAN WINES advertises high class wines at low prices. Penfolds Grand Champion Port 16 years, Penfolds Tawny 16 years, Nurse Port, No 1 Sherry, Lindemans Hocks and Clarets, White Seal Sherry, Minchinbury Champagne, Fairfield Murray Wines, plus ports, sherries, muscats. Prices from 1/6 per bottle, bulk ports from 6/6 gat. Also quotes a Compete Cars Somuting Plant and ice cold drinks including Hock and Soda. Spacious cooling room and wholesale retail options, telephone 115.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfold
Lindeman
Hans Irvine
Minchinbury
Fairfield’’ Murray
Eastaard
Compete Cars
Fragmented Parish Notices From Early 20th Century Paper
An OCR fragment shows a Presbyterian church item referencing January, Forbes, Bedgerabong, and individuals such as Mr Harry Whibley of Sydney. The legible bits suggest a church service notice or obituary style item with place names and personal references typical of a local periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Bedgerabong
Mr Harry @. Whibley
Sydney
Methodist Church Services on Sunday January 684 16195
Forbes hosts 11 a.m. and 7 60 p.m. services led by Rev. Wedge Guoningbland at Daday Park Bosun Gate 2 p.m. Mr EB Graham also listed. Calarie holds Wednesday 27th 7 45 p.m. led by Rov and Wedge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Wedge
Guoningbland
Daday Park
Bosun Gate
EB. Graham
Calarie
Rov
Linoleums Offerings at Keen Forbes Prices
We specialize in linoleums with the largest assortment in Forbes and have just opened a further imported shipment featuring excellent patterns and choice colourings. Note the keen prices: 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, 4s 3d, 4s 6d, 4s 9d.
Rankin Street Windows Show Goods Free Of Charge
See our Rankin Street windows as we invite you to view our goods without pressure to buy. We are always pleased to show you our merchandise and note that all services are free of charge for customers.
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Rankin
Summer Goods Offer on Light Frocks and Voiles
In summer goods we have a few pretty frocks left at 12s 6d, mostly 21s to 25s in white embroidered voiles crepes and floral voiles. A special line in crepes white ground and coloured stripes 31 inches wide at 8d a yard, usual price. Floral crepes at 9d and 11d per yard also cleared at a nominal price Td per yard.
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A.C.B
THE
Norwoods
Bathurst Burrs
Forbes Advocate
Yours
Obe
Caretaker
Linder
Wellington
Dubbo
Narromine
Commonwealth Gazette
W. G. Spence
Forbes Amateur Swimming Club
Lachlan River
Elliott
Grove Tan
Albion Hotel
Dj, Moloney
America
Forbes District Hospital
JRS
Tuohey & GO
Forbes Wine Depot
Manson
Edgsworth Lahery
Hoffnong's
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church Services
John Meagher & Co
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