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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
2
T G Chesher invites old friends and the public to visit the South Forbes Butchery on July 20 as he resumes business from 1898 and hopes for public support.
In loving memory of Walter Tradburn aged 20 who fell in action in France on July 18 1918. He sleeps in a hero's grave under foreign skies far from those who loved him. Deep sorrow from his mother. Also a meeting notice for an association at the Bellou of Arts on Thursday next 20th imat.
G Turner issues a formal apology to Ms Strickland for a prior comment deemed untrue. The correction clarifies the record and seeks to restore professional decorum.
J T Woods auctioneers with D J Murphy offer MRS STINSONS household goods at COWRIE corner Hattye and Farrand Streets on Wednesday at 2 PM. Oak dining suite, upholstery, beds, wardrobes, linens, kitchenware, lawn mower, tools, and purebred poultry, all in good order and sold without reserve.
The Annual General Meeting of the Forbes Literary Institute is set for Friday July 28 at 8 p.m. A Buchre party accompanies the event the same night with proceeds benefiting the institution.
Property available for rent comprising 125 acres with 10 acre orchard in full bearing, 80 acres cultivation land, balance growing crop, two cottages, sheds and outbuildings. Orchard or wheat land may be leased separately. For details contact J.T. Woods Lachlan Arcade.
The Grazier's Association of New South Wales at 70 Pitt Street Sydney offers information leading to successful proceedings against the Australian Workers' Union or any person breaching the High Court Injunction of 23 June 1922. It seeks to deter counsel inciting strike or refusal of engagement under the new Federal Pastoral Award.
The annual Presbytery dance in connection with St Lawrence's Catholic Church is held tonight at the town hall with plain and fancy dress options. In the latter collection some new innovations are planned. Tonight's dance is followed by the juvenile fancy dress event tomorrow evening.
Mr Fr FB Garr longtime AMP Society representative for Forbes District and other localities in recent years has moved to the Vandenberg Motel. He invites inquiries for particulars of the Society's tables and benefits to all who desire them.
A brief notice promotes a new booklet by Mr C Montague Orr BGe Syd ACTA designed to simplify making income tax returns. The small guide is full of useful knowledge, priced at 5 shillings, available from W T Brooks & Co Ltd at 17 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
Tomorrow at 3 p m Justin Vaughan Flynn presents The Soul of Australia a unique program combining poetry recitals with moving pictures and color slides plus a music program by Australian composers at the Strand Theatre. The program claims to be the first public gathering of native Australian poetry music and art in one recital with synchronized slides.
J J Flannery earned a walk over from J Anderson as Entwisle and Falconer produced a strong showing. After morning rounds the players were even, but in the second session Falconer led by three up and won five up with four to play. Next Sunday Cowra teams tour Forbes links for a similar event. Final preparations include coach Soutar visiting Forbes from the 22nd to 24th. Golfers missing names should submit promptly to complete the timetable. The focal championship final will be on the 29th met between J J Flannery and W Falconer, both in strong form.
The scheduled Sunday baseball game led by Messrs Baker and M'Donald was postponed due to wet weather and moved to next Sunday at 10 30 a m. Practice is set for Halpin's Flat tomorrow at 2 30 p m.
Mr G B Radcliffe, recently appointed valuer to the local Municipal Council at £200, has been granted full December 10 to complete the local valuation due to a similar post with Clyde Shire. A guarantee ensures the valuation will be finished on time.
The Coroner Mr W T Gilchrist will hold an inquiry tomorrow morning into the recent burning of stacks of hay at Ooma on the Sloper property belonging to Messrs McFarlane Bros of Orange. An inquiry into the fire that destroyed the Gladstone Hotel Wowingragong will take place Friday morning.
The Bryant Bellringers and Society Entertainers appear at the Strand Theatre Forbes on Thursday night. The show features music and mystery conjuring acrobatics and thought reading from a talented lineup promising an entertaining evening worth traveling for.
District Hospital announces staff reshuffle as probationers M. Lemond and Byrant resign. Replacements include Sarah Cronyn of Trangie and Grace O. Devenish of Bogan Gate. Ongoing illness of Dunn and holidays for Green prompt temporary hire Kee Dowling of Melbourne at £4 4s per week to manage patient surge. Byrant remains on sick list.
A ruthless creed of survival pits two neo Lived against personal bonds until murder and guilt test their fate. Dick Desborough lingers legacy of love guiding the tale as Basil King’s Earthbound screens, with The Amazing Lovers also featured and a tease for Thunderclap next week.
In a Sunday football exhibition the Flyers fielded thirteen red and black players against seven Emeralds. Scoring was chaotic and the half finished with unclear totals, the Flyers declared winners as players cleaned mud from their uniforms. Flyers lead the league, Federals needing two wins to overtake them. The piece notes Flyer discipline and hints at future battles.
A second public meeting in Forbes favored continuing the push for an Agricultural High School as a war memorial. Attendees discussed dividing districts into subscriptions to fund the project with early donations pledged, and sub-committees to report back in two months.
Mogers Huggard Leonard of Parkes to conduct a general merchandise auction in Rankin Street next Saturday at 10 am. Also a big clearing sale is announced for Percy Morris property Bundaburra Creek Lomorrow. A consignment of 440 gallons whisky was sent to a Canowindra publican last week. There is a shop window promotion in Templar Street by E M Goose Green. Men’s working boots priced at M Dades Cash Sale with Blucher boots in multiple sizes.
Eight men buried by a bulk wheat hold collapse at White Boy last night. Three were killed: Lewis, A Ander ton, and W Downing. Injured include Albert Yates John Wat ers Reginald Brown William Fielding and Sydney Halliday. Crew rescued others. search continues for missing Lawes Anderson and Downolog.
Sergeant Pye to fill Hanney's Forbes post as new arrival pending. Mrs Russell Firth admitted in serious condition to Forbes District Hospital after discharge from Crombie. Alderman Hawkine resigns. council to request Minister to dispense with extraordinary election. Literary Institute event on Friday July 24 with euchive party. Sale details by J. T. Woods for Mrs Stinson on Wednesday 26th. Promotions and bargains advertised by Austen Pratley's, M'Dade Shoes, Bathgate's, and L. E. Weary hairdresser. Three-quarter grey blankets sale and various clothing offers.
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