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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
7
Mr and Mrs J Plunket and family thank Dr McLean Matron and Nurses Staff of Brent wood Private Hospital Rev Costello Masons Oddfellows and friends for sympathy wreaths cards and other kindness shown during their recent bereavement
Tenders will be received up to Wednesday next the 17th July for the cartage of 1000 yards of band to Forbes Railway Station or the Company's works. Distance 43 miles. Debenham Pipe Co Ltd Porbes.
A July 18 euchre party and dance at Town Hall organized by the Cardinals' Hockey Club to raise funds for Mrs Beddie, hospital queen candidate. Also notes Methodist and Presbyterian services on July 14 with times at Forbes Bedgerabong and Forbes venues led by Rev J H Costello and Rev Trevor Hughes.
The Strand Theatre screens Shadows of the Night, featuring Lawrence Grey as reporter-sleuth Jimmy Sherwood with dog Flash. Louise Lorraine co-stars in an underworld rescue tale with gun battles and romance. Also shows Hoot Gibson in Smilin’ Gun.
The first Clara Bow super production The Fleets In will be shown at the Strand Theatre on Monday eight. The film has proven a tremendous hit wherever screened.
Forbes report a total clearance of rams at the local sheep show sales with bidding restricted by drought. Wallder and Co sold a one year old ram for 19 guineas to Malcolm McLeod on behalf of Glasscock Brow. Butler and Cox note top price of 36 guineas for a Stud Park ram from Thos Millear, plus second top price of 23 guineas for another ram. Border Leicesters from Mr Clatworthy averaged below five guineas as quotes remained firm at Sydney show standards.
Local notices list transfers and leaves at the Lands Office Wellington transfer on July 22. Staff movements include L Tierney relieving Tritton on annual leave. Mia Packham on short business trip to Sydney. Green family member ill with pneumonia at Kinora. Nurse Colleen Phillips enjoys a month’s city holiday. Chas Orr returns from Sydney widow visit to Forbes. J Wighton involved in serious accident causing family anxiety. Rugby league star Jack Kingston to tour England staying with Jas Parslow. Forbes Buffalo Lodge officers elected at half yearly meeting.
The Department of Education orders relocation of 40 pupils amid poor housing next to the public school. Headmaster Mr. Stove says classes will vacate by week end and relocate within the school building. Tenders for main building additions closed July 4 and works may start soon. The headmaster plans a community work period with music debates and speeches to engage pupils. Local residents may address the students on Forbes history industries and general interests.
Forbes P.P. Board voted to maintain the 1928 stock rates for 1929. Chairman Low's report cites about 1900 rateable owners and stock totals of 40 000 large stock and 1 800 000 sheep, including unstocked holdings. He recommends 2d per head for large stock and 1d per head for sheep, yielding roughly £2200.
The Cardinals hockey team suffered a defeat at Grenfell on Wednesday last with a scoreline of nil to several.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting Mr. H. E. Gibbs urged removing gate wire and adding springs so gates self close to keep babies out but allow goats to enter. Council may act. chairman defended gates. Sydney and district visitors attend tomorrow footballers dance at Town Hall.
Mr Tout opens Forbes Sheep Show urging soft, characterful wool to meet fashion demand as district head calls on Parliament and notes public works funding. Dogs contest in open trials with judges praising top handlers and performers. Wag Merino classes dominate the results with multiple champions named.
Extensive results from a livestock show list multiple breeders and judges for Merino strong and medium wool classes. Notable winners include H. R. Woods Champion Strong Wool Ram and F. A. Webb Champion Strong Wool Ewe, with numerous placements across Ram and Ewe categories for Lincoln Corriedale Border Leicester and Romney Marsh breeds led by T. L. Bray and J. S. Pearse among others.
Mr. Roche of Lauriana Mutta mua won top honors at Forbes Sheep Show 1929 with three ewes in one pen and a second place in another. His champion ewe was named Forbes champion and his mentor Mr. McLeod was praised for selecting the winning animal. Crowds toasted with champagne as Roche pledged to return with more champions next year.
Champion Ram J W Rose and Champion Ewe C J Brown lead a list of winners across breeds at the English Leicester and Sout h Downe shows. Awards include vast entries for ram and ewe classes aged over various years with exhibitors Griffith Bros N M McPhil lamy A O McPhillamy and others, plus fat sheep and sheep shearing results and the Vita-Lick Cup junior judging.
At the Sheep Show Wednesday the four starters contested the shearing event with Mr. J. 5. Howard winning first prize of 3 polata. Mr. Williamson placed second, Mr. Preston third, and Mr. W. Allison fourth. The portable Wolesley plant from Sydney loaned by Dalgety's, in charge of Mr. Coombe, added interest.
Judge F J Body lauded the merino section for strong improvement and young breeders' shapings. Judge F B Hinton praised the long wool classes, especially the Border Leicester displays, with the Grand Champion the largest English breed sheep seen here. Lincolns Dorset Horns and Southdowns met standards, and overall the Canowindra show was a success.
Mr. Anderson praised the sale amid merinos with better results and rising takings. Gate receipts rose from £85 last year to £262 yesterday, suggesting the potential to beat prior figures. Also reported is the improving condition of Mrs. A J Collitt of Sandhills after hospital admission, with hopeful signs.
Good music drew crowds to the Town Hall for a footballers dance on Saturday night offering lively entertainment and social fun for attendees.
Wedding invitations and dance programs printed by Advecste Craft Printers. Reliable local service offering custom typography and layout for nuptials and related events.
The Farbee Town Hall hosts the C W A annual ball with blossoms and fairyland decor. Mayor Byrnes and Mayoress attend as Mrs Hedley Woods leads decorations and the Ambassadors orchestra provides music for a large turnout.
The Forbes Football Club held a clearance meeting presided by Mr. Leo Mandell. A final notice warns summonses if guernseys are not returned by 1 pm Saturday. The Sydney Tramway team to play in Forbes and district players invited from Parkes Grenfell Bogan Gate and Eugowra to form a combined side. Visitors to stay for a dance Saturday and Sunday nights. East Orange Club will not bring a team on August 4. Buckman seeks clearance to play with Garema second grade.
The Forbes Jockey Club ballot closes on July 20 featuring candidates Munsri J D Low Dr McStay A J Meagher A B Twogood R B Entwisle L Ryan J Shanahan T J Crawford T Twist G M Reed P McGarry H Richards L Davis Thos Watson Thos McColm. Officers elected at the annual meeting Tuesday night include Patron Mr 8 McPhillamy President Mr Brooke vice presidents Messrs J J Flannery and J M Benson treasurer Mr J Cashman Auditors Messrs Murphy and Ford. Votes of thanks were given to retiring committees and the Presid.
Buckman has played several frat grade matches with Forbes making his request inadvisable. If any other frat grade team expresses interest in securing him a clearance, he will be granted one.
At a Forbes FP board meeting a council letter refused to fund aid up to 40 pounds for pound maintenance. Directors note heavy costs from Cowra pound sales and debate self funding. Council letters from Grenfell and Parkes are deferred as the pound issue stalls.
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