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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1954

Page

6

Water supply scheme application from Clifton and Maher

An application under the Water Act 1912 is received from Cornelius ODonnell Clifton Jack Maher and Harold Isaac Maher for a pump on the Lacman River portion 102 parish of Wanyouri gong Forbes for irrigation of 70 acres. Objections with grounds must reach within 28 days to Secretary O'Brien Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission Box 2708 GP.O. Sydney DRABSCH: memoriam notices for Mary Christina Bertha, Mary Chiris-Una Bertha, Philip, Jormen Williams, Elizabeth A Wee and others accompany a church schedule for Eugowra Forbed Fortes and Presbyterian and Baptist services July 1 2 18. FOR SALE

Cornelius Odonnell Clifton Jack Maher Harold Isaac Maher Lacman Wanyourigong Forbes J! O'Brien Water Conservation and Irrigation Consunis Gp.o Sydney

Auction Sale by J. T. Woods & Son Brazil Itemized Goods

A detailed auction listing offers a broad furniture and sundries collection including walnut veneer bedroom set, cream kitchen setting, lounge and dining pieces, sewing machine, wardrobes, electrics, appliances, beds, seating, tools, bicycles, generators, stoves, fridges, and a large poultry section. Numerous household items and equipment spanning furniture, kitchenware, textiles, and incidental hardware are included for bidding.

Igiere Ats Bope Cease Eerofonte Elect

Tenders Sought for Gravel Tar Supply in Jemalong Shire

J T Woods and Co and Son Shire of Jemalong invite tenders for gravel tar delivery to High Park Mackeps Creek and Abbe yards. Tender closes Friday July 1854. Tender price 2 percent of tender, terms Penalty? Specifications available at Gounell's office. Shire Clerk COPELAND signs notice.

Suilvely Ems de Penal Uy To & Pan High Park Mackep's Creek Abbe Gounell Copeland Shire

Used Cars and Trucks Listing From 1950s Auction

A catalog of vehicles includes 1952 Austin 2-Ton Truck MMO Bedford 2-Ton and 5-Ton trucks. Also listed are multiple Ford, Fargo and Chevrolet utilities and sedans from 1930s to 1952, plus a 1982 Holden Sedan among miscellaneous automobiles. Names and models are fragmented across the OCR text.

Forbes Golf Club Special General Meeting Notice

A special general meeting of the Forbes Golf Club will be held at the Clubhouse at 8 pm on Friday February 7 1964 to elect a Vice-President and Captain to fill committee positions.

Forbes Bowling Club Balance Bhoet J. Porwell Metropolitan Hotel Forbes Golf Club

Ferguson Tractor Equipment List in Forbes Ad

An old classified ad from Forbes lists farm machinery and supplies including Ferguson tractors ploughs harrows seed onions pumps and accessories. It mentions various items such as heavy rollers bearing bags centrifugal pumps rotary dusters and farm tools with contact at a Forbes address and telephone number.

Ferguson Ferguson Mawary Ferguson

Catholic Ball at Caragabal Hall Friday July 30

Annual Catholic Ball at Caragabal Hall features Leeton band Blue Rhythm and a poultry supper. Aimed at fundraising and community gathering, the event promises music, dancing, and supper for attendees. Proceeds support parish activities and local charities.

Caragabal Hall Leeton

Catering and Public Notices for Annual Show Tenders

Tenders invited for catering and food rights for the Annual Show on September 10 and 11. Tenders must be in writing to the Secretary by July 20 at 4 pm and include menu and prices. Also sale of cool drinks and ice cream rights by public auction July 11 at 11:30 am. Expo space applications due by July 24 with rates for industrial and pavilion spaces.

Lachlan Street

Retirement marks end of 33 years as Hawkesbury leader

A presentation of a 4S cheque and oil paintings by Hawkesbury Old Boys marked the informal farewell to Mir. Southwee the former principal who completed a 33 year tenure. W Pogwendorff issued thanks and hoped the fund would help maintain ties with alumni across the Commonwealth as congratulatory messages from several Old Boys unions were read during the gathering.

Toginder Douglas Pratt Hawkebury Agricultural College Mir A. Southee Hawkesbury Old Boys W Pogwendorff Old Boys’ Union Mir. Southwee Prinehpat Marr Pogatndarff Department of Agriculture Mir. Souther Commonwealth Wemt A Vbotoran Queensland Taaman Jon Wy Unio

Demand at Rabbit Skin Sales Reflects Strong Market

A historical auction report notes solid demand for rabbit skins with varying prices across lots. Quotations show per pound and per unit values, including damaged hides and different pelts, with figures and damages listed before a July sale schedule.

Hameed

Quindialla RSL Farewell Party for the Kelly Family

A farewell gathering was held at the BASE club rooms in Quindialla to honor Mr and Mrs Mal Kelly for their years of service as members of Quindialla RSL sub-branch. Speakers praised Mal Kelly and his wife, noting his dedication, while colleagues wished the family a prosperous future in Parkes and Bimbi. The event included a memorial roll of honor and social supper as the RSL marked a notable send off.

Homor Mm Mal Kelly Eric Mobestmary Secke Ial Kelly Mengtere Quindialla Rsl Fost Reeve Bemp House Open Mal J. Mapler Mal Parkes G. Collins Ban- S Sian Melnerney Arithe RSL Liniouf Rell Quandiawia Armour Helly McImnernory Kelly

Sheep and lambs firm at Forbes sales auction

At Forbes sales, Podwart Weever and Farmers at Gragers Co operative Ltd auctioneers reported 11400 fat sheep and lambs sold under eight Sydney area buyers. Prices ranged from prime heavy woolly lambs to lightweights with trade strong for English styles. few woolly wethers and several medicare ewes noted.

Forbes Podwart Weever Company Forbes Gragers Co-operative Qoy. Ltd Autioneers Medicare Attemiocce Sydney Manel

Moon Circles But Not a Drop of Rain

Bedgerabeng correspondent notes a remarkable winter with frosts far below average and mosquitos still active. A four night circle around the moon is observed as a sign of rain, though dry weather has prevailed with little crime.

Fie

Opening of Club by NSW Governor in Forbes

Tentative arrangements for the visit of Governor Sir John Nembesti to Forbes in September are being made by the Mayor and local bodies. He will travel by Vice Regi rail car, visit Wyalong and Condobolin, open the Memorial Hall in Templar Street, attend a buffet dinner and carnival, then join Forbes PA & H Association for the show opening and Rotary dinner before departing for Parkes.

Sir John Nembesti Forbes Joan Wyalong Condobolin Sand Templar St Tinight Forbes PA & H. Association Parkes

Don McLean Tops Flying Tests in Newcastle

Don McLean tops flying tests in Newcastle Acre Club scholarship event with twelve entrants over two weekends. Other finalists include Elizabeth McLean and Sturry Heeler. multiple applicants from western centers compete for a final test in Newcastle. Mr Tim Meagher reports keen public interest in the scholarship and upcoming regional trials.

Hesero Club Idhor Tim Meagher Newcastile Acre Club Forbes Don McLewn Harold Street Elimbeth McLean Sturry Heeler Mosara Fon Shaw Gor M Flannery Bevin Smith Stewart McMillan Leo White John Bollinger Marion Gray Dod Bruce Weta Avan Btml Chee

Goat attack near Town Hall spurs five girls escape

Five girls faced a frightening incident Tuesday night as a stray dog chased them near Town Hall. The group, including Missen Porm Coles, Marie Colve, and Shirley Hosler, sought refuge by a moat while others tried to flee toward cars before the dog moved away.

Twards Missen Porm Coles Marie Colve Shirley Hosler Urey Sate Bors Lenge Val O'Malley l Noreen Tierney Cate

Field Day Plans For Junior Farmers In Town

A committee of Forbes and Bedywrabong farmers will meet at the High School on Tuesday evening to finalise plans for a proposed Field Day. The decisions will be presented to the Advisory Committee at the July meeting. Quotes from officials reference Asian students and coal policy.

Forbes Bedywrabong Dunier

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