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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1922

Page

5

Lathuret Turf Club meeting hailed as club's most successful

The three days cup meeting of the Lathuret Turf Club, ending Saturday, boosted hopes to offset a large deficit. Absence of Mr. Gardiner noted, J H Bates described as no starter. Juvenile Handicap at Moorefield saw Bindfeng fall. Renshaw injured. Bronze Gold and Lillino led a Glen Idyll display in Queensland Heavyweight Handicap. Moorefield’s season and other races at Sydney Stadium, Melbourne, and Brisbane reported with multiple placings and results.

Lathuret Turf Club Eeme Gardiner J. H. Bates W.D.F.A Forbes Moorefield Bindfeg Renshaw Idan Binding Bronze Gold Lillino Hronzino George Sheehan Glen Idyll Brisbane

Weddin Shire Council Reports Road Works and Proposals

At the last meeting the engineer Mr A A Patterson notes progress on the Mareden road from 19 to 20 mile posts, with graveling on maintenance routes by Mr Toothbe. Contractors G Boot Wayne Jeffries report further works on Forbes and Bimbi Quandialla roads including culverts and metal. Discussions cover road petitions at Quandialla, potential Talbot impacts, and revoting 1921 works to 1922 budgets with several contracts listed. The Quandialla Progress Association requests a new bridge over Waa Wee Creek with guard rails, and repairs to crossing between Ballandean and Pullabooka are planned. An advertisement for The Motor in Australia promotes a free copy of The Motor Press.

Weddinshire Bimbi Quandialla Jeffries Forbes Road Quindialla T. George Talbot George Sydney Forbes Marsden A.B. Wood Melvra P.W.P Quandiala Payne Lie Quandialla P.W.P Edward Walsh Quandialla Progress Assocation Waa Wee Creek Dso Mrrange T. Hanstock Ballandean Pullabooka Crenfel

Forbes District Hospital Committee Elected for New Year

The Forbes District Hospital committee held its first meeting in the council chambers to appoint officers for the year. E W Venables was reappointed president, with H K Ford and H P Melville as vice presidents, D J Murphy secretary, and H G Mitchell continuing as treasurer. A building and works committee and a finance group were formed, aiming to spend about two thousand pounds on improvements.

Forbes District Hospital Tnst Mesara Ki W. Venables MH. G Slitehell W. Campbell B. Entwihate G,. Hand N. Phodes T. H. Rath K. Ford P. Melville Rey Crulkwhank DO J. Murphy Leo Reymond H. G. Mitchell D. J. Murphy Mersia Entwisle Mitchell Ford Entwisle Crukshank Mesars Hath Campbell Rhodes Hand O'Brien-Hay Forbes Hospital

Yarrabandai Railway Crossing Approved by Commissioners

Mr E A Buttenshaw received notice from the Railway Commissioners confirming approval of a level crossing at the Warroo Road crossing the railway at Yarrabandi Tam. The crossing will be provided as requested, with instructions issued by W J Morris, secretary.

E. A. Buttenshaw Varraband Armors and Seillers’ Association Warroo Road Thio Wane Yarrabandi W. J. Morris

Par oes win Lachlan Cup in shoot off at Eugowra

In a Rifle Shooting match for the Lachlan Cup at Eugowra anniversary Ling Forbes, Paras and Eugowra competed with individual team scores revealed and Paras securing victory in a decisive shoot off against Forbes the holders.

Angular Eugowra Forbes Paraes Pares

Condobolin P P Board Reports 1921 Returns and Finances

At last Thursday's meeting the chairman presented the secretary prepared summary for 1921. Returns rose to 102 vs 840 in 1920 covering 3 203 471 and 2 093 880 acres respectively an increase. Sheep stock tallies show 904 420 sheep an increase of 40 418 over 1920. Revenue stood at £1260 12s 10d, up £444 12s 5d from prior year while expenditure totaled £1489 17s 7d, £166 15s 9d above 1920. Salary increases applied to stock inspectors rabbit inspector and secretary. Wire netting expense rose from £7840 3s 4d to £800 with explanation of limited 1920 netting. Instalments due ended at £1006 18s 10d, £783 10s 3d more than 1920. Most netting accounts are satisfactory. total Lands Department due on wire-petting reaches £10 000.

Saya Lands Department wWire-petting

Obituary of John Mulqueeney Forbes resident dies at 47

John Mulqueeney aged 47, long resident of Forbes, died of senile decay at his daughter's North Hill home. An Irish native who settled in Queanbeyan, then Bugawra, Parkes, Jenkill, he moved to Forbes twenty years ago. Survived by four daughters and one son. Funeral Saturday at the Roman Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Bexton officiating after a short service at St Lawrence's Church.

North Hill Forbes John Mulqueeney Deccayed Ireland Quenbeyan Bugowra Parkes Jenk Hill Father Bexton Theron St. Lawrence's Church

Bowls Postponed Match and Local Doubles Result

The Forbes vs Dubbo bowl game moved from February 4 to February 26 due to travel issues. Forbes will play Bathurst at Bathurst on February 9, with plans to travel by early morning train. Last Thursday on the local green the Robi Rice trophy was won by Golding and Buckland. runners-up were Haydon and Nelson. In the Saturday A and B doubles third round Meillon and T Dunn defeated Law and Nelson 14 25.

Forbes Dubbo Bathurst Robi. Rice Golding Buckland Haydon Nelson

Forbes Court Matters Riotous Behaviour Plea and Fine

Reuben William Barbo faced a riotous behaviour charge for January 20 at near Berobong. Mr L Davis represented the defendant who pleaded guilty. A fine of £2 and costs were paid.

Rieuben William Barbo Nea- Berobong L. Davis

Alleged false pretences case adjourned in Sydney court

Benjamin Doalman was charged by warrant on 28 December 1921 with falsely pretending a cheque drawn by E Brown upon the Commercial Banking Company Sydney Dogan Gate branch was genuine to obtain 7 11 from Edward Timothy Clifford. The case adjourned with bail set at 40 pounds with one surety or two of 20 each. Inspector Blanchfield asked for a week to gather witnesses.

Benjamin Doalman Jon Forbes Eoward Timothy Difford E. Brown Commercial Banking Company Sydney Dogan Gate H. Constable Edward Timothy Clifford Meillon Messrs Robinson and Meilton Inspector Blanchfield

Careless Use of Fire Sparks Penalty for Aboriginal Traveller

Harry Alley pleaded guilty to leaving an open fire on a camping reserve on Cowra road January 30. An Inspector observed the fire rekindled while driving. a traveler with no means believed it had been covered. A light penalty was urged and he received a fine of 10 pounds or 48 hours imprisonment.

Harry Alley Cowra

Goolagong Station Site Dispute Referred to Arbitration

Wan gola Shire Council discussed Jemalong Shire Council’s reply over siding at Goolagong Nth. Jemalong argued the issue does not affect its ratepayers and warned of a bridge at Engowra involving costs and road openings. Both councils agreed to arbitration. Weddin Shire also refused to refer the matter.

Wangoola Cowra Jemalong Forbes Goolagong Nth Jematong Engowra Jomalong Council Jomalong Goolagong Weddin Grenfell Merce

Amy Society Shading Life Office Policies Promotion

An advertisement from the Shading Life Office touts Probau policies with claims of £44,000,000 funds, lowest expense rate, yearly bonus, strongest reserves, and best results. It notes B. Treatt as district traveling agent based at P.O. Box Young and promises information to lift assurances.

Probau B. Treatt P.O. Boa W Young

Auction Sale by Morgan and Barton Urged by Mr Jurnell

Auction notice from Morgan and Barton to sell attic ion on the property on instruction from Mr W Jur nell of Okawa New Grenfell Mead Gast Women.

Morgan & Barton W. Jurnell OKAWA New Grenfell Mead

Clearing Sale for C St Henberg Assets and Livestock

J C Keane advertises a clearance sale from C St Henberg listing livestock including a four year old draught gelding a four year old hack a sulky horse and a pair of chestnut ponies plus a milch cow and calves. Farm implements follow with harvesters plows cultivators mowers and carts along with household items and a Singer sewing machine and washing machine. Sale begins at 1 30 pm at Shal.

J.C. Keane Clyde Meadowbank Megara D. Sweeney and Son Grenfell Street Forbes Tafe Jresser

1820 Acres Freehold Land Near Lachian River Sale

On account of L J M Lean Esq 1820 acres freehold land five miles from Puroee with long frontages to Lachian River and Hogabigal Creek. Water available anywhere and most of the land will grow lucerne without irrigation. Two homesteads accompany separate blocks plus orchard and vineyard sites and maize suitability. Inspect plans or blocks by applying to W W K Gar nsby senr Cunningham Butler Agents.

L. J. M'Lean Freeholu Lan Puroee Lachian River Hogabigal W.W. K. Garnsby SENR Cunningham & Butler

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