Forbes Light Horse proposed troop formation meeting
Captain J Huxley and Captain C H Colyer of the 6th Light Horse are in Forbes to form a Forbes troop with Lieutenant Cecil Weaver as local commander. A meeting at North Hill drill hall on Wednesday 6th at 4 pm invites all interested to join, with ex ALF and trainees first, uniforms and equipment issued, riders provide a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Huxley
6Th Light Horse
C. H. Colyer
Forbes
Cecil Weaver
North Hill
AALF
ALF
Egypt
Gallipoli
Palestine
Light Horse
Australia
Ieee
Wedding Bells for Miss Kathleen Tuchey and Edgar Press
Miss Kathleen Mona Tuchey of Molang married Edgar Carroll Press of Molang at St Lawrence RC Church by Rev Father Fox. Bride given away by brother Jack Tucher. bridesmaid Miss Polly Press. best man Claude Press. Wedding breakfast at Town Hall. honeymoon to Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Mona Tuchey
Molang
J Tuohey
Forbes
Edgar Carroll Press
St. Lawrence's R.C
Father Fox
Jack Tucher
Polly Press
Claude Preas
Town Hall
Forbes and Parkes Jockey Clubs Agree on Show Meetings
A joint deputation from Forbes and Parkes Jockey Clubs met to resolve a clash of race meetings. Parkes proposes shows on August 20 and 22, with Forbes races on August 25 and 26 if the plan is adopted. Both committees vow support to ensure a successful events and note horses will move to Forbes if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Jockey Club
J. McGrath
W. Freebairn
Parkes Jockey Club
Parkes
Forbes Show
Forbes Jockey Gub Committee
Parkes Committee
Forbes
Mrs Anne M Mahon Obituary In Forbes District
Mrs Anne MMahon aged 82 died Tuesday evening at her daughter Mrs J M Kellar’s North Hill residence after thirty years in Forbes district. Born in Cornwall England she came to Australia at fourteen. She leaves four sons A M Mahon Thomas M Mahon John M Mahon D Mahon and daughter Mrs J M Kellar all residents of Forbes. Funeral on Wednesday interment in Church of England cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne M'Mahon
Forbes District
J. M'Kellar
North Hil
William M‘mahon
M'Mahon
Cornwall
England
Australia
Mesers A. M'Mahon
Thomas M'Mahon
John M'Mahon
D. M‘mahon
Forbek
Wedtesday
Church of England
Geeron Station fatality inquiry at Forbes Court House
An inquiry into the death of Reginald Reardon revealed that he suffered a base skull fracture after an accident while riding near Geeron Station. Witnesses described trotting at speed, a collision with a tree, and a fatal turn of events with Reardon dying at Forbes Hospital.
Warwickshire against Australia in Australian Eleven match report
In Sydney on Friday Warwickshire 1st innings ended with 430 as Calthorpe Mayne Quaife Waddy Oldfield Smith Bantall Partridge Rotherham Nelson Bundrick and others contributed. Bowling saw Hendry 4 for 64 and Armstrong 2 for 60. Australia replied 158 with Bardeley Andrews Pellew Mayne Ryder Taylor Armstrong Carter Oldfield Malloy among the batsmen out or not out, sundries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Warwickshire
Calthorpe
Mayne
Hendry
Bates
Armstrong
Ryder
Charlesworth
Taylor
Mailey
Quaife
Waddy
Oldfield
Smith
Bardsley
Bantall
Partridge
Pellew
Rotherham
Nelson
Nee Bundrick
Wovw
Cde
Weaee
Malley
Australia
Innit Bardeley
Rotherham Andrews
Pattridge Pellew
Calthor Ryder
Rotheram
Carter
Patrridge
Malloy
Forbestown Downpour and Horse Accident at Gearon Station
Rainstorm in Forbes caused the year's heaviest downpour through night with a flooded lagoon and water over footbridges. Reginald Reardon, 19, died after a fall from a horse at Gearon Station. coroner ruled death from a fractured base of skull from being thrown against a tree. Police and witnesses describe the incident and the absence of liquor influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Tesull
Young Reardon
Calman
John Reardon
Parkes Road
Forbes
Reginald Reardon
Geeron Station
Orange
Geeron
Gearon Station
Local Shops Boost Postwar Style With New Suits
Kivery week nears the show as C. C. Buckland urges orders for new suits. Plumes note that Galtings quality returns to pre war standard. Jim Fell opens a tobacconist shop near Rankin Street billiard room premises opposite the hairdressing department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivery
C. C. Buckland
Galtings
Jim Fell Hes
bin Billiard Room Premiren
Rankin Street
Snooker match and local notices in brief
Tonight Albion Hotel and School of Arte players contest a snooker match as rain limits travel. Farmers report disheartening harvests due to wet weather. Upcoming events include Swastika social ball, Forbes Jockey Club AGM, and a Feil’s saloon snooker round.
Grigket Smoke Social Medal Presentation Evening
Grigket Smoke Social will be held in the Supper Room Town Hall on Wednesday July 6 at p.m. to present medals to winners. All players and supporters are urged to attend with R Burges as Honorary Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
R. Burges
Club Allows Rebate For Short Trips At Full Box Rates
A club offers a one way rebate at full box rates for trips up to 60 miles if horses begin at the meeting. The notice lists Hurries clue for Thursday July 22 and names R. J. Coyne as Secretary at Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J, Coyne
Peak Hill
Important Auction Sale of House Land and Furniture
Wheatley and Martel announce a public auction for Mr George Ridley who is leaving Eugowra. The sale includes a new five room residence on half an acre at Camp and Bee Streets, a 24 acre land block suitable for subdivision, and Ridley’s full furniture. Deposit 50 percent, balance in 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridley
Firewood for Sale and Lorry Hire Options
Firewood for sale with a single horse lorry available for hire. Phone 316 for inquiries and delivery arrangements.
Public notice for A C Rawle Orange soaps sales
Public notice urges readers to ask grocers for A C Rawle Orange soaps including Gold Saver Gem Magic Primrone and Crown soaps. Claims economy and quality under Pure Foods Act and notes tallow purchase for cash or exchange for soap in Orange.
Forbes Jockey Club Meeting at Flannery's Hotel
Members of Forbes Jockey Club to meet at Flannery's Hotel Australia on Thursday July 21 at 8 p m. Agenda includes reception of annual report and balance sheet election of office bearers for the ending year and general business. Secretary D J Moloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.J.C
Flannery's Hotel Australia
D. J. Moloney
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PRESS
Tuchey
Forbes Court House
W. T. Gilchrist
Delohery
Charles Morgan
Forbes Hospital
Inet
Sergeant Calman
Hogsnitel
Ernest Thomas Kelly
Geerom
Reggie Reardon
Reardon
Uw. T
Mesers Morgan
Reggie
Tha Bony
Fdererick Walter Morgan
Sunda
Kelly
Jack Butler
Jad
Polnta
Daisy Park
Old Hogabigal
Vrretesessd Bogan
Bedgerabong
Bundaburra
Bareonong
Canowindra
Cowra Ee
Carrawobitty
Condobolin
Canee
Eugowra
Daroobalgia
Rentell Bem Eae
Sane Antes
Jemalong
Trundle Eens
Parkes Hote
Yumeena
Wirringa Geshet
Wilbertroy
Sawa
West Plating
Albion Hotel
School of Arte
Messrs Hayes
Mann
Francis
Barnett
Mesera Richardson
Anderson
Bowyer
Eldridge
Mmbers
Flannery's
Feil'a
Bathgate
R. Foo
Corky Cripps
Les M‘mahon
Len Hayesser
Jim Parker
Fell’s
Justice Ferguson
Bridget Mery Partridge
Woed
Bishop Wre
Wagen
Dempsey
Carpenthes
America
Othelse
Municipal Yards
Messrs Moore
Austen & Prattey's
Granville
Austen & Pratiey
Edward Jowett
M.H.R
Mesers Witt & Hons Ltd
Opticians
Hunter Street
Knapton
W. It. Martin & Co
Melville
Forbes High School
Alf Blume
South Circle Park
A. J. Baldock
Austen & Pratley
Grigket
Jockey Club
Aw.d.ra
T. d. Stewart & Sows
Queen Street, Forbes, Builders and Contractors
Rydney Opticians
Witt & Bono Ltd
Hunter
Knafton's Pharmacy
M’dermott
F. Rath
Future Bald
Jack Smith
Wight
Meagher
Hughes
Osnaberg
Hughes’ Corner
Mens Outfitter
Aoree
A. Brooks Millthorpe
AMP
Society
the Loading Life Office
E. B. Trestt
P.O. Box
Young
Forbes and District
JONES
South Porers
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