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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
4
Our correspondent reports extreme heat across the town with a 109 degree reading and widespread ailments among children. The column notes local misfortunes including the Bright family measles outbreak, a paralysed breadwinner, and a stroke affecting Mr W. E. Davidson, alongside social items about Oddfellows, a business partnership change, and railway improvements amid harvest season.
The Caledonian Society revived its Forbes Highland gathering on New Year’s Day with a Grenfell Parkes contingent, a large crowd, and a full sports programme. Pipe band performances, group processions in national costume, and extensive events across dance, piping, athletic, cycling, horse and miscellaneous sections highlighted the day, with Mr Wo. M'Pherson praised for organizing efforts and Mrs. W. J. M'Pherson winning best dressed honors. A luncheon by Tim Maxwell accompanied the official welcome from Chief Wallace Sunter. Weather was hot, windy, and dusty, and several events were cut due to rain.
A Scottish concert at MIT BHU Wednesday night pleased the town hall audience. Performers Maggie Shapa oan Edne Stulbbard Jean irnie and Michardeon impressed with dainty dances. Geddes delighted with Tobermory and Give Me the Moonlight. Blanche M Leod Ruby M Naughton and H M Poti also shone. A. M Leod Sharp provided comedy and songs. Miss Aggie Cripps accompanied. J C Keane managed stage. Supper followed a very pleasant event.
Sydney motor show highlights Dalgety & Co Ltd named sole distributors for Rolls-Royce Ltd with the distinguished chassis on display. Also featured post war 20 h.p. Wolseley chassis and complete cars including Hudson Super Six and Edgex models, reflecting popular postwar choices.
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