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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
3
A jumble of names and plans from the bowls club outlines a Forbes visit and postponed events. Committee meetings set aDevent date for a local competition with players and draws listed, including byes in early rounds and a scheduled match sequence through February and March.
The ceremony took place yesterday at USS Lawrence's Roman Catholic Church with Rev Father Fox uniting Fred Hunt of Lithgow and Monica Rath of Battye Creot in a ceremony attended by family. The couple left for Sydney and Melbourne for their honeymoon aboard the bridegroom’s train, with a reception at the bride’s parents' residence and a future home in Ta Ath row.
The article profiles trainer Booth and his stables in Australia, noting horses such as The Palmist and The Palmer as notable performers. It mentions racing events at Forbes and recent showings, with references to Bracken and other key figures, and touches on betting and local racing culture along with a wedding notice and social details in Sydney.
The Wheat Board delegation, led by Mr Murray, visited Grenfell to inspect the mill and discuss farmers concerns. He emphasized financial arrangements, dockage, and the wheat pool, noting government support and potential discounts for wheat meeting standard quality while warning about bank discounts and certificate funding.
Jocul Municipal Council met Friday to discuss a trench mortar memorial that arrived from Forbes, previously used in the late war. The council agreed on a more fitting tribute and ordered the mortar left at the railway station for now while requests to higher authorities are prepared.
An irregular ad lists meat and groceries at MGie’s and shurtnd’s shops with cash sales and marked down prices. It mentions locally bred heap meat, honey, kola nip, and Uskt booty goods, with prices shown for a limited period from 14/11 to 27/8. Stores are located at Sydney C, Buckland, Rankis Street, and Talior.
Amid a revival in life insurance, AMP Bousett is highlighted as a leading office in a report noting Fundy funding of £43,000,000 and strong policy issuance. The document references probate policies and travel agent contact for further information, with emphasis on rapid advancement and security of policies.
A notice states that Forbes has taken over Frank Buck's Woodyard near the Railway Station to supply firewood cut to any length and delivered to any port of the town.
Edward Weaver & Co advertise sharing of Winola Bogun Hund sbsHNTENY Ven with full and efficient plant on halfs. Free water, residence, and consent provided. Working horses to be fed free grass for the year. applications invited.
Application forms available from the Clerk of Petty Sessions Forbes and the Police Station. Married applicants over 21 owning a home may apply for a housing loan with a deposit of 3 percent of the value and weekly payments from 25 shillings 9 pence to 3 pounds. Applications close noon February 5, 1921. James Douley, Chief Secretary and Minister for Housing.
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