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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1928

Page

8

Cricket committee confirms four round season plan

The Saturday cricket association committee approves a four round competition with matches scheduled by February and March. Teams include Cumbijown Lands Office and Banks Teachers with byes noted. Forbes to play Grenfell for the Resch Cup tomorrow with Forbes first eleven and Forbes seconds listed.

Gricket Association Denny Cowell Hanks Lands Sheol Banks Teachers Schoul Heber Wmbijown Fiee Forbes Grenfell A. Gaggin W. Rae FP. Boreham J. Hinchey N. McCrim WM. West W. MacKay J. Hill C. Rath C. Gagein B. Read EB. Chesher

Electric light brings modern comforts to Forbes town

A letter from a ratepayer praises the council for installing electric lighting, arguing the town gains modern conveniences and cooler houses with less gas service trouble. The writer urges residents to support the council and vote to continue funding the project, noting personal plans to use the new lighting when funds allow.

Forbes

Film Flashes and Attractions At The Forber Theater

The program features Gary Cooper in Arizona Hound and a supporting bill including Home of the Argentine and Week but Willing. George Sidney stars with Louie Faxemia in Millionaires, Millinaires and Rich Men's Bone. Miss Pays Gibbs heads 1928 attractions with De Mille ties, plus The Angel of Broadway and other offerings.

Pride Oba South Wicks Char Mise Gibbs Hollywood Coif T de Mille Apeefal Aneel Broadway Beo

Infant wage claim at Purles Police Court

An infant sues another infant for wages in Purles Police Court. Judge A Artal presided with Mr. Moloney and Mrs. Moroney representing parties, evidence by Fishert Cervick and related arguments about liability and the case’s future.

Purles A. Artal P.M Evidoner Fishert Cervick Unider Hunt Wimitrh Alee Imount Meitlon Darrick Moloney Algertion

Drunk and Motor Offense Roundup at Forbes Court

A Forbes police session on a Thursday saw three drunken cases and three motor vehicle offences. Edward John Smith admitted drunkenness on Jonny 22 in Kachlan Street and faced a prior 1925 conviction, fined 5 shillings with 2 hours in default. Percival Val Ewen also pleaded guilty to drinking and was fined 10 shillings and 4 pence with 7 days in default. James Flynn fined 10 shillings with 7 days default for drunkenness on Lachlan Street. Michael Tenehan admitted driving under liquor, fined 1 pound with one month hard labour in default and three months license suspension. Steve Im failed to return a driver’s license and paid court costs. John B. Millstead pleaded guilty to nonreturn of number plate and driver’s license, fined 10 shillings with court costs and 24 hours in default. Arnold commented on rising offences and urged harsher penalties. Andrew Mitetet convicted of carrying im trendy items, with warnings given. Concerns about opening hours and continued enforcement noted.

Forbes Edward John Smith Kachlan Street Percival Val Ewen Dean James Flynn Lachlan Street Michael Tenehan Ohare Moloney Ehrewu Teaiehan Steve Im John BH Millstead Curt Costa Sf Aml

Morbes Police Court Payment Case Between Smith and Leahy

George Patrick Smith, a Morbes labourer, sued Jolí Leahy for two pounds owed in a work dispute. Al Moloney spoke for Smith. The case recounts an incident on Pammay 1 involving a claim to retrieve plant and earth, with Leahy’s son seen and a promise to pay. The court heard details of partially completed work and the two pound debt.

George Patrick Smith Joli Leahy Morbes Moloney Smith Pammiey Leahy Wim Withwas Puddle Parkes Roma Cthwingblind Teahy Leahy Lites George Smith Court Hosta

Sporting Randwick Selections From Musketoon Card

Racing note lists horses and drivers for Randwick events including Second Hurdle, Flying Handicap, Adrian Knox Stakes, Novice Handicap, Anniversary Handicap and Nursery events. Appears as a selection column with horse names such as BLACK DINA HAPPY NEW CANBERRA FLORIN and others like LADY BRIGHTLIGHTS BLATHER TRESSILIAN and ROYAL TUNE. Names appear jumbled as OCR readouts with multiple race terms and participant lines.

Lady Brightlights Don Moon Tibbie ULAT Happy New Canberra Florin Bavermaine Royal Tune Hoss Poppy

Fire alarm disrupts Forbes ceremony in town blaze

Fire bell rang at 9 15 pm during a switching on ceremony for Forbes and wife. Fire brigade rushed to Flannerys Hotel by mistake instead of Laney ILes residence where a house burned to the ground. Only a few kitchen furnishings survived as surrounding buildings were protected.

Forbes Flannery Laneyrle Fie

The Mystic Crystal Fortune Teller Advertisement

An occult ad promises answers to questions about health wealth and marriage via a Magic Crystal Fortune Teller from The Occult Bureau in Sydney. It urges sending 2/6 or 2/9 in stamps to receive the talisman and ball by return mail.

Council of Seven Occult Bureau Pitt Street Sydney

Tasmanian tour coupons issued for fortnight holiday

Coupons issued for a two week holiday tour priced from £22 with weekly steamers. Round trip tickets available via Melbourne Launceston Burnie Devonport. Information from the Tasmanian Government Tourist Bureau Ocean House 34 Martin Place Sydney.

Melbourne Launceston Burnie Devonport Tasmanian Government Tourist Bureau Ocean House Martin Pince Sydney

Shopping for Baby Goods at Misa Bathgate Rankin Street

A note highlights baby items from Misa Bathgate on Rankin Street offering embroidered crepe de chine and silk frocks knitted silk contes bonnets caps and ashuettes plus brush and comb sets. The passage also muses on value differences between newspapers and goods and cites Forbes Advocate subscribers.

Misa Bathgate Rankin Street Forbes Advocate

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