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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
4
Local notice announces a town meeting convened by Mrs T Strickland and the Farin group to discuss a proposed acknowledgment of valuable services during recent ploughing efforts. Officials Shire President Jd Sweeney and Mayor Ko Murten are listed.
The writer expresses gratitude to Dr Delabary and the nursing staff of Porhon Hospital for attentive care shown to their patient, Mrs Charlie Smith, during illness and recovery. The message recognizes the hospital team as patriotic and devoted in service.
Lost foal description given near Nanded Pag and moulder, with white blaze and white facial features. £1 reward offered. Seen moving toward Forbes from Cowra, apply to Y. Dinley in care of Railway Loco Sheds, Cowra.
A preliminary notice announces a public auction at the contractor's plant featuring harness, household effects, and tools. The sale is set for Saturday February 11 and will include items described in later notices.
Private sale of a noted property near Curagubal station on the Forton Stockiubingal line invites offers. Prices range from £3 5s to £4 0s per acre, freehold with rich tillable soil. Immediate possession available. inquiries to Re Mr William or Bil Bureet, Sydney, for details.
A fragment lists Strand Theatre programação with a Paramount super production and two midweek films. Mentions cast names Conrad Nagel Lil Lee Holt and Eve Novak with brief chatter about a Monday night show and “Society Secrets.”
The bill includes Georges Blorling hosting a matinee to aid Dorbner fundraiser proceeds. Georgy Manin meets Johnny Murphy in an Australian themed exhibition. Toby Shinner and Sid FUL clash, with Murphy facing Linn Rostuil. Fights set for February in Brteba with Len Robertson and others.
A fragmented OCR reads like a catalog tease with odd names such as Aurion Pratley and Dainty Noume. It mentions mohair wear, a belt, and quirky items like patel rockets and permanent turn-up bottoms, set in a surreal showroom scene.
A jumble of local notices records staff movements in Forbes area education and industry. It notes the appointment of Mr. M. M'Kenie to a teaching staff role and a move to Public Betty, plus other movements in schools, works and religious bodies with mentions of committees and induction sermons.
A coroner reviewed a January 7 fire that destroyed a Tier-tound building in Fareand owned by Mr. Po Al Migh, noting it was insured for 200 pounds with Yorkshire Thewrance Co. The verdict said evidence did not reveal how the arson started, but insurance coverage was raised to reflect the building’s value. The rider on over-insurance and the case’s details will be studied further in Wakefield tomorrow.
The Forbes Town crowd enjoyed a lively concert by the Band Continental and Forbes Town Band. The event featured boxing and other acts, with Parker Peyote's Band leading and guests from Parkes Town contributing. The performance honored Forbes Town and welcomed New Year’s Day celebrations.
A terse notice announces ae ace La De prepping for a planned event tagged outside the law. Details are sparse but reference to readiness and a forthcoming maneuver imply strategic preparation. Local authorities have not released comments.
The readable fragment reports a Wednesday wedding in Forbes featuring Mr. Arthur Lotley and Henry Loxley as groomsmen, and Myrie Moretta Roby as the bride. Reverend Laop Faciek officiated as guests travel to new Sydney and Louis Souci Caves honeymoon locale, with attire described in ornate detail.
Forbes suffered a heavy defeat as Grenfell posted 278 and Forbes were all out for 30, giving Grenfell a decisive margin. The match drew a large crowd and featured notable bowling figures with A. Hall and W. Monger among top performers. A wedding notice and local events follow, including church proceedings and community announcements.
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