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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1923

Page

3

Forbes District Council Meeting Proposes New Branches

A Forbes District Council meeting on June 20 discussed conference resolutions including 6 percent rate reductions on closer settlement purchases for ten years, motor tax use for road upkeep, and extending irrigation terms. Organizer Cambridge urged multiple Forbes branches and the council approved creating three new branches supervised by the chair, secretary, and Cambridge.

Forbes District Council Messrs H. ©. Elliott W. K. Thomas Forbes EB. ¥. Elliott Mulgandry A. B. Jones W. A. Macawley Wirringa W. J. Styles J. Sturgess Garema WC. Cambridge T. R. Sharp T. Campball Association Sydney Mesera Styles Thomas Council Messrs Sharp V. Elliott Cornell the Land Messrs, Macinley Styles Cambridge Pinnacle Wirrings Parkes Road West Alde Road Stockinbingal Road

Jottings From the Rail Route Across New South Wales

Travellers praise the country from Molong to Forbes with crops looking splendid and good feed visible. Cowra reports hot weather and social notes amuse with a quirky report about a function attendee in apricot satin and flower girdle. Boots from McCade's factory and repairs are celebrated. Austen & Pratley advertise nestla blankets and bugs, while Mina Bathgate promotes children's wear and cosy garments.

Molong Forbes Cowra Indy Woods McCade Mina Bathgate Rankin St Austen & Pratley

Peak Hill and surrounding towns event dates list

Dates for Peak Hill on July 24 26 Condobolia July 31 August 1 Hogan Gate August 8 Parkes August 14 15 Forbes August 20 21 28 Grenfell August 28 29 Young September 6 Harmedman September 6 Manildra September 6 Cootamundra September 11 12 Cowra September 11 13 Temora September 18 19 20 Conowindra September 18 19 Wyalong September 25 26 Eugowra September 26 Quandialls October 4

Peak Hill Condobolia Hogan Gate Parkes Forbes Grenfell Young Harmedman Manildra Cootamundra Cowra Temora Conowindra Wyalong

Items of Interest from the Era of Uncertain Paroles

Federal government offered to release Irish envoys on parole and allow departure by July 6 if they avoided any edifying activities. envoys refused, insisting it would imply guilt. Negotiations continue amid captains of two ships refusing to take them aboard. A Sri Lankan tea planter in Australia doubts tea prospects due to labor and transport issues. A London circus incident ends with elephant confrontation. performer injured but not seriously. London County Council parks committee backs continuing Sunday games after petitions. The Majestic liner faced liquor restrictions but bore on in voyage. Sumatra reported destroyed in gale with all 35 aboard drowned. Captain Bell’s body found ashore in uniform.

Australia London County Council Daily Mail End Sumatra Thorty Cartain Bell

Warlight the unbeaten mare and local notices mix in Canowindra

Jotlings Aub Hobinson loses his heart to Warlight Mystification Searchlight the champion mare. Warlight won Sydney Royal Show titles and district prizes at Cowra and Canowindra. Also noted are local business ads for hairdressing, tobacco goods, and footwear, plus upcoming dances and tennis club social at Mulgandry hall.

Aub, Hobinson Canowindra Warlight Searchight Sydney Royal Show Cowra Little Poppy L. 8 Messrs Keane Cumbltown Mulgandry Hall McDade's Tennla Whybrow Baxter

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Forbes District Counail Ceylon Queensland Wirth J. W. Cooks Jinaing Cook Majestic Federals Cumbitowa Multyandry Hall Ruge J. T. Woods J. T- Woods Lachlan Arcade Stinson’s Shoe Store Bilnson's V. W. Stinson Richardson New South Wales Luthie Rankin St. Forbes Forbes Municipal Yards Keane and Butler W. EK. Garnsey Senr. Auctioneers Bruce W. J. Lee Hotel Australia Wea Rayner Eony Brush John Meagher & GO Hawke Bros J. O. Anderson Anderson & Foreman’s Anderson & Foreman House OF Quality Jotlings Singer Sewing Machines Frank Smith Queen Street Knapton T. Khapton Telephone McIntosh & Sons Ltd Elizabeth Street Penisley & White, Forbes Peter Yee Lee George-al West Melbourne Albion China Forbes & District P. M. McGirr Webb & Hand Wholesale & Retell Butchers Templar Street J. Pascoe George Street Anson Street Oranges Hughes Hughes’ Corner Johnn Austen & Pratley Men's Complete Outfitters
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