Grenfell News Briefs Include Funerals and Local Inquiries
The Grenfell items note the funeral of Mrs J B Sparkes daughter of Miss Kitty Yeomans with services at Noly Trinity Church. Also reported are the Russell family bereavement with Miss Mary Russell’s death, Mrs Axam’s passing and funeral at Coulburn. Inquiries cover a Quandialla fire, a tree accident death, and war service returns. Also Bishop Long to visit for foundation stone and a hospital bonus granted. Grenfell railway year totals and June comparison shown amid heavy frosts and local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sparkes
Kitty Yeomans
Valley
Queensland
Noly Trinity Church
Chopin
Bulmer
FH. H. Prichard
Russell
Newsgrove
Mary Russell
Plearing
George Nesbitt
Mra Axam
William Axam
Bourke-street
Coulburn
Albert Axam
Short
Alll
John Taylor
Quandialla
Hastie
H. B. Denham
Dixon
Denham
Harold
Don
Les Hoad
Daniel Martin
Francis Cusack
Roesth
Florence Reardon
D. Lane
Milby Station
Condobolin
Qaterley
France
England
Reardon
Grenfell District Hospital
Whittingham
Trevor W. Quine
Bogut Gate
Mra A. Fraser
Grenfell
Presbyterian
Bishop Long, DD
Bishop Long, Dd, Ll.d. C.H.E
Federal Income Tax Returns Push Planned for August
Forms are in hand and ready for return preparation. Taxpayers are urged to file early, with returns expected to be completed in August.
Fair and sale of work at St Andrew's church held at town hall
The fair and sale of work plus a Sel fish concert at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd at the town hall. Stalls showed good value with well arranged displays and brisk sales. Highland dancing and songs by visiting and local artists accompanied by the Grenfell Pipe Band enhanced an evening of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Flowers
E. J. Robinson
W. Robinson
Misa Morris
Imre G. T. Weaver
N. Robinson
Gertie Brown
Marjorie Costello
T. Peasley
D. L. Hutchison
Smith
Caracaden
Memorial of Lance-Corporal Walter Radburn
In loving memory of our dear brother Lance-Corporal Walter Radburn killed in action in France on 18 July 1928 Under the flag with the five starred P688 he lies in a soldier's grave The pride of the southern sea we miss him forever inserted by his sisters and brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radburn
Lance-Corporal
Walter Radburn
France
Australia
Earth
Reat
Household Goods Sale Promised by Mrs Ryan's Executor
Turner and Keane advertise the sale of the entire household furniture and effects from Mrs L Ryan. The listing also offers a drover's wagon and a double set of harness for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Keane
L. Ryan
Turner and Keane announce Forbes cattle sale season
Forbes Fortnightly Stock Market notes that Turner and Keane will again conduct their sales. The suctioneers report a fair yarding of cattle already booked and readiness to accept fresh entries. The next sale of the season is planned, relying on stockholders and wider patronage from other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Keane
Forbes
BE. A. Austen
J. Keane
Hon. Secs
H.G. Mitchell
Woolpages Cornsacks and Binder Twine Advertisement
Local representatives Farmers and Graziers Co Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Coy Ltd invites bookings for woolpages corn sacks and binder twine. Get our quote before booking elsewhere for farmers and graziers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Keane
Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency Coy., Ltd
Nominations Open for All Events at Forbes Meet
Nominations close Friday August 22 at Flannery's Australia Hotel. Five furlong races scheduled daily with pocket programmes available on request. Secretary B J Moloney FC Town Hall Chambers Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flannery
Australia Hotel
B. J. Moloney
FC Town Hall Chambers
Forbes
Mourning Note for Lane C Cor Por Walter Radburn
A sorrowing mother marks one year since her son Lane C Cor Por Walter Radburn was killed in France on July 12. She laments his loss with lines of grief and memory, describing tears shed in silence and thoughts of a beloved boy laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radburn
Son
Lane C
Walter Radburn
Yetiow
France
Los
Wally
Forbes Literary Institute Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual General Meeting of Subscribers will be held in the Meeting Room on Friday 25th instant at ? p.m. to receive the report and balance sheet for the past year and elect a committee of management. AUCHIBOS, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & P.m
Managwement
Auchibos
Tender for lease of Newell's Dam area Forbes Parkes Road
Tenders will be received by the undersigned on the 1st April for lease of Newell's Dam area on Forbes Parkes Road for a period of tenancy. Tender deposit £1. Provisions issued by Jemlong Shire Council Office Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell's Dam
Forbes-Parkes Road
Orenza
T, Lozell
Jemlong Shire
Forbes
Poem Fragment on Good Name and Theft
A terse verse notes that stealing a good name harms the victim more than stealing physical goods. It contrasts petty theft with reputational loss, asserting a robs the owner of honor and standing rather than material wealth.
Monumental Mason Denounces Slander over Orders
Arthur Brough, a Forbes monumental mason, warns that any repeating slander by those vassing orders for the monument trade will face legal action. He states he buys from top Australian wholesale firms and can compete on workmanship materials and price in New South Wales and NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brough
Lachlan-street
Forbes
Australian
N.B.W
Rabbit Skins and Trade Offer From Austen Pratley Agency
Old agents Austen Ann Pratley announce securing a large Nova Seas order for rabbit skins and fur products. They invite sellers to share in their judgement and offer quotes before selling elsewhere. They claim leadership in station produce and seek large quantities under contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen Ann Pratley
Novaseas
Austen and Pratley Record Forbes Address and Phone
Austen and Pratley note their Forbes address on Rankin Street and provide telephone contact 286 for correspondence or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin Street
Forbes
Quick and Lively Cure Leaves Sufferer Rested
A reader reports rapid relief after using a product described as quick and lively. The person had a sore throat and back pains, woke listless, and could not work before taking several doses.
Solomon's Influenza Mixture No 1 Promises 48 Hour Cure
An old advertisement touts Solomon's Influenza Mixture No 1 claiming it cures flu in 48 hours. It urges readers to buy from chemists, stores, or by post direct from L V Solomon, chemist, with local availability through H 3 Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idnker
L. V. Solomon
Cootamundra
Dancing Glasses Classes At Osborne Hall Crosaal
Classes for Fancy Dancing will be held in Osborne Hall Crosaal every Wednesday from 4 to 5. For details apply Miss Rita Green Rankin Street or Miss Nellie Hampton Jones Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Hall
Crosaal
Rita Green
Rankin Street
Nellie Hampton
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Lachlan
Albion Hotel
Fitzgerald’s Bridge
Lawrence Ryan
John Stirling & Son
Hg.m
the Office
Rankin-street
W. J. Shaw
Furniture Mart
Bell
Lad
TIS
Fifield
W. M‘comiskey and Sons
Forbes Gun Club
Malhon
Marlin
Forest Garden
Fitzgerald’s
Forbes Fortnightly Stock Market
Forbes Jockey Club
Memoriam
Carrawoblity
J.P. Cashman
FR Ueloke
Winowice
Willow Lene,” Forbes
Thone
Forbes Literary Institute
Shire OF Jemalong
Lachlan Street
Austen & Pratley
Hermes
Hughes’ Corner
Manson
J. Manson and Co
Town Hall
C, Shirvington
Sac
Builders & Contractors
Farrand Street
North Hill Forbes
A. Stokes
Lo Davis
Templar Street
J. H. Bates
W. Carroll
Lares
Sydney
Meagher’s Showroom
Gommenges
Olco
John Meagher
LON
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency CO. Ltd
Bridge Street
Jervie
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales
Moore Street
Intjautenans
R. A. Warden
W. H. O'M. Wood
HD. Hall
R. D. Dickens
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