Weatherboard Cottage Tender Invited at Camp Hill
Tenders are invited for the erection of a weatherboard cottage on Camp Hill for Mrs T. 8 Acheson. Tenders close Saturday July 31. Plans and specifications at the residence Baldock Street North Hill. Also includes a sincere thanks to Dr Hair and Forbes Hospital staff for medical care. In Memoriam notices follow for Kirwan and Hamilton families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hill
Mra. T. 8
Acheson
Baldock Street
North Hill
Dr. Hair
Forbes Hospital
Notice of single meeting of creditors in Millard bankruptcy
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Bankruptcy No 26027 George Millard of Ryde and formerly of Forbes, notice that the single meeting of creditors will be held at Forbes Court House before the District Registrar in Bankruptcy on August 4 1925 at 10 pm or as soon after as business permits. To entitle a creditor to vote proof must be lodged with the Registrar in Bankruptcy Elizabeth Street Sydney not later than July 30 1925. WN. Co. Lockhart Registrar in Bankruptcy Mr C F W Lloyd Official Assignee. (B. T7278.)
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Supreme Court of New South Wales
George Millard
Ryde
Forbes
Court House
Elizabeth Street
Sydney
WN. Co. Lockhart
C. F. W. Lloyd
J B Reymonds and Sons move to Forbes town store
Notice that J B Reymonds and Sons Limited announce their office is now at the Town Produce Store in Sherriff Street Forbes with a full stock of chaff lucerne hay oats flour bran pollard meal and chick wheat. Orders invited for Champ Ea ur Wines and fruit rough and dressed timber hard wood battens for droppers and gates. Forbes 20th July 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. B. Reymond
Do Us Jazz Orchestra Seeks Engagements in Forbes
The Do Us Jazz Orchestra, acclaimed as the beat orchestra in Forbes, calls for engagements. All experienced players invited. contact phone number 37 for booking and inquiries.
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THE
Forbes
Blace
Forbes Popular Dance Music Lane Ad
Five players latest dance hits at mto with the youngest saxophone player in the West. Terms on application. Sufficient address Forbes. Phone 291.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mto
West
Forbes
Navy recruitment drive seeks various trades and band members
Navy recruitment advert calls for boys aged 14 to 16 and men 17 to 28 to join as seamen stokers cooks bandsmen and other tradesmen. Applicants should be able to serve in both band and orchestra. Apply at Naval Star Office Rushcutter's Hay Naval Depot Newcastle or nearest Area Officer.
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Naval Star Office
Rushcutter's Hay
Naval Depot
Newcastle
Personal notice of William Gibbons contact for advantage
William Gibbons son of John Gibbons formerly of the South Coast will communicate with G B Somerville and Furlonger solicitors Libmore regarding a financial or personal advantage. The notice directs contact through the solicitors for further details and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gibbons
John Gibbons
South Coast
G. B. Somerville & Furlonger
Libmore
Methodist Services July 26 1925 Order of Services
Sunday School 10 am led by Mr J T Woods Kindergarten 10 am Mrs J W Booth Forbes 11 am and 730 pm Hugowin 3 pm Rev J W Booth conducts services including evening prayer and hymnals in the afternoon and evening at Forbes and Hugowin locations
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J. T. Woods
J. W. Booth
Forbes
Presbyterian Church Services July 26 11am 730am 10am
Forbes services at 11 am and 730 am with "A Great Guide" and "Among Robbers" and Sunday School at 10 am Bedgerabong service at 3 pm led by Rev R G Cruikshank Condobolin Charge Warroo no service due to impassable road Rev W L Arnold
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Forbes
Bedgerabong
R. G. Cruikshank
Condobolin
Warroo
W. L
Arnold
Forbes gardeners enter first town competition
Forbes will host its first gardening competition run by the Town Improvement Committee. Amateur gardeners only, no wage earners, prizes modest but civic pride strong. The paper urges all Forbes residents to participate to beautify the town and reflect the district’s proud farming heritage.
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Forbes
New South Wales
CURRENT TOPICS STORES CLOSING EARLY FOR INTER TOWN VISIT
Stores will close at 11 am on Wednesday due to an inter town visit with Parkes sending a large contingent. The Presbyterian Sunday Schools exam is Saturday with about a dozen local candidates supervised by W Harrison and prepared by Miss Buchanan and Miss Caracaden. The Grenfell Record notes Tom Mix may film Ben Hall exploits at Forbes, with possible Buck Jones Henry Lawson and Rin Tin Tin projects near Gundagai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Presbyterian Church of New South Wales
W. Harrison
Grenfell
Tom Mix
Forbes
Ben Hall
Buck Jones
Henry Lawson
Rin Tin Tin
Gundagai
Died in Grenfell hotel room aged 62
Mr John Maconochle aged 62 dropped dead Wednesday morning in his room at the Exchange Hotel Grenfell. He had lived in the district 13 years and was highly respected. He appears to have been unmarried and no relatives are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maconochle
Exchange Hotel
Grenfell
Bogged in Battye Street Causes Traffic Delays
A lorry bogged down in Battye Street, North Hill, disrupted traffic on a key artery on Wednesday morning. Shovels were used to free the vehicle just as the Council weighed proposed repairs for the street, which serves many of Forbes finest homes.
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Battye Street
North Hill
Fac
Forbes
Sheep market at Homebush prices fall on holiday
Bidding in the Homebush sheep market yesterday was restricted due to a Fleet holiday. Prices at the close were about 28 to ds lower, lambs 1s to 24 cheaper. About 19,600 sheep were penned, with large yarding and prospects of further big wardings dampening demand. Goold killing wethered stock formed a large portion, quality modestly better than recent sales. Cattle: medium and inferior lines weaker, but prime bullocks and steers sold well. About 1000 head yarded.
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Homebush
Goold
Wethera
Forbes notes and license transfers blur local scene
In Forbes a Church of England Juvenile Ball note omits one set led by Mrs. Roberts. Hon. M. M. Flannery plans to raise Arthur Girdham case with the Justice Minister. For residents missing the American Fleet, Strand Theatres will screen the Pleat arrival and marching film Wednesday. Licenses shift: Australia Hotel to Norman Flannery, Forbes Hotel to Rheinberger, Victoria Hotel to Martin of Koorawatha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Mrs. Roberts
June Roses
Florence Tanton
Flosale Acheson
Jean Cowall
Joyce Cusack
Ray Cornwall
Forbes and
Sydney
Strand Theatres
Pleat
Sadora
Hon M M Flannery Receives Civic Reception in Forbes
Hon M M Flannery M L A Minister for Works and Railways was honored at a Forbes civic reception in the council chambers. Speakers included the Mayor, C T H Broderick president of Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce, T Loxell Jenalong shire Council, J D Low Forbes P F Board, J Hill and W M Webster Forbes ALP, L Clemens financial institutions, BD Murphy Forbes Hospital Committee, and A Freebairn for the hotel trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Flannery
M.L.A
Council
Advocate
C. T. H. Broderick
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
T. Loxell
Jenalongshire Council
J, DD. Low
Forbes P.F. Board
Messrs. J. Hill and
W. M. Webster
Forbes
A.L.P
L. Clemens
Financial Institutions of Forbes
BD. J. Murphy
Forbes Hospital
A. Freebairn
Hotel Soo Bh
Forbes Advocate Promotes Wide Circulation and Readership
The Forbes Advocate issue features fourteen demy pages and promotes its advertising reach. It claims the paper has the largest Central district circulation, with about 4000 copies weekly and roughly 10,000 readers per week due to pass-along. It highlights coverage extending to Tottenham Stockinbingal Kugowra Canowabila and Condobolin.
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Forbes Advocate
Advocate
I Han
Tottenham
Stockinbingal
Kugowra
Canowindra
Condobolia
The Question of a Driving License’s Value
A reader questions the value of motor licenses arguing they may grant little real control over drivers. The piece recalls attempts to obtain a license from courts and police, noting delays and absence of verification, and asks what value the license holds for traffic regulation and public safety.
Jottings on Furs Coats and Sales Across Town
Specials in fur stoles velour coats and silk knitted scarves. Flood damage to main roads in Waugoola Shire estimated at £1000 with risk of rising. Meters Keane and Butter selling Mrs P Holyer furniture and effects on Wednesday August 12. Don't delay tailoring orders from C O Buckland. McCade's footwear sale begins Saturday the 18th for two weeks.
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Mias Bathgate
House of Representatives
Senan
Priday
Austen and Pratley A
Waugoola
ForbGe area notes on local families and transfers
Personal to our last issue we stated that the late Mr J L Whitmill was an uncle of Mr Walter Thomson and in this we were in error. Billy Smith, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J D Smith of Wombat Street, has been seriously ill with Pooeumoola. Sister Cunningham tends the little sufferer. Mrs S.EL. Catlin left yesterday for Sydney for the Fleet arrival and will stay a fortnight. Mr Peter Byrnes, 79, an old resident of Canowindra, died recently and was father of Mrs Frank Smith of Forbes. Mr A Hynds, long ill, has recovered and is convalescent. Mr George Limbers, who bought Weelong and comes from Cowra, is welcomed to Forbes. Sir Neville Howse expects to resume duties soon. He sends regards to A C Brownhill, manager of the Forbes Advocate, now ill. J W Mills, Forbes town clerk, remains confined to bed, losing sight temporarily. A K Boultwood leaves Forbes for Narrabri after a brief stay. W H Baker, proprietor of the Victoria Hotel Forbes, has sold to W Martin of Koorawatha and leaves Forbes. Baker funded a silver cup for the Coursing Club. Mr and Mrs Ken Conway, proprietors of the Forbes Hotel, leave for Clermont, Queensland. Ken Conway will be missed in Forbes sporting circles.
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J. J. Flannery
Norman
Forbes
Ken. Conway
Rheinberger
W. H. Baker
Martin
Koorawatha
Peter Byrnes
Canowindra
Orange
Frank Smith
Neville Howse
Neville
Worl
Forbes “Advocate
A. C. Brownhill
J. W. Mills
Mills
A. K. Boultwood
Sydney
Narrabri
Boultwood
Victoria Hotel
W. Martin
Aporteman
Baker
Aport
Forbes Hotel
Clermont
Queensland
Ken
Conway
Wirrleya
Dispersal sale at Municipal Saleyarda for Mesare herd
A dispersal sale of Mesare J B Reymond and SoneChampaaur dairy herd and progeny is planned at the Municipal Saleyarda on Saturday August 1. Auctioneers Edward Weaver and Co and Keane and Butler. Also listed are ladies coats and furs at Mini Bathgate Rankin Street, various hosiery and children's wear, special lots of men socks at Austen and Pratley, and knitted gab and serge robes at Ming Bathgate's.
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Mesare
J. B. Reymond and Sone
Champaaur
Municipel Saloyarda
Messrs
Edward Weaver and Co
Keane and Butler
Bathgate
Mini Bathgate
Rankin Street
Austen and Pratley’s
Motor Coach Accident Near Condobolin
Mr W Forbes owner of a Condobolin to Orange motor service bus had a crash on a slippery road. The bus overturned after striking a sand bank. Three passengers escaped serious harm, but Forbes suffered a severe head wound and was taken to Cendobolin Hospital where he remains a patient. Passengers included Frank Smith of Forbes and two commercial travellers.
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W. Forbes
Condobolin
Orange
Mr. Forbes
Obituary of Charles Mobert Abraham Elliott
A sad death occurred at Forbes District Hospital when Charles Mobert Abraham Elliott died of heart failure at 96 years. A farmer from Jema long and native of Carrisbrook Victoria, he leaves a wife and four children, the youngest eleven days old. A brother in Lithgow attended, with other relatives in his hometown. Funeral from the hospital at 3:30 pm to the Church of England cemetery, A J Williams and Co. handling arrangements.
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Forbes District Hospital
Charles Mobert
Abraham Elliott
Elliott
Jemalong
Carrisbrook
Victoria
Lithgow
Church of England
Mesars
A. J. Williams and Co
Death of Miss Elizabeth Kenny in Forbes NSW
Miss Elizabeth Kenny aged years died Tuesday night at St Elmo Private Hospital after a long internal illness. A longtime resident of Forbes she was active in Roman Catholic Church work. Her funeral, with Children of Mary leading, was held at the cemetery. She leaves three sisters Mrs Cannon of Condobolin Mrs Philpott of Orange and Miss Jane Kenny of Sydney and brothers Meamin Patrick and James Kenny. Mortuary arrangements were by A H Williams and Co.
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St. Elmo Private Hospital
Elizabeth Kenny
Forbes
Miss Kenny
Mary
Jack Cannon
Condobolin
Philpott
Orange
Jane Kenny
Sydney
Meamin
Patrick
James Kenny
Sexton
Meaars
A. H. Williams and
Film Flashes at Strand Tonight and Coming Week
The Strand Theatre presents a lineup led by So Long Letty with Colleen Moore and Grace Darmond, plus A Society Knockout with Jack Dempsey. Naughty Lions and Wild Men screens as part of the same evening. Saturday features The Measure of a Man and Her Love Story in a seven reel programme. Monday showcases In the Palace of the King and Ports of Call. Wednesday offers The Code of the Wilderness and A Couple of Down and Outs, followed soon by The Arrival of the American Fleet. Watch for it.
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Strand Theatre
Colleen Moore
Grace Darmond
Water Hers
Alwo
Jack Dempsey
William Desmond
Gloria Swanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Hynde
Kirwan
Thomas Kirwan
Olive Kirwan
Reat
Memoriam
Manson
Dreas
J. Manson & CO
Grinsted's
Spalding
Kent
Surrey
Lachlan
E. J. Grinsted
S.C.M
Manchester Sport
Meridian
Bailey
Wilding
Countess
Grinsted
Lachlan Street
Murga
Cecil O'Brien
Yurga
Marshall
JAS. Berman
Main Street
A. J. Reymond
Edward Weaver & CO
W. E. Martin, “Rustenburg,” Forbes
Meadowbank Wool Press
T. Darcy
Forbes Hotf
Forbes Popular Dance Musiclane
Royal Australian Navy
Methodist Services
Presbyterian Church Services
Forbes First
Tom MIX and
Sydney Wool Sales
Goldabrough, Mort, Ltd
Superfine
Auburn Art Union
N.8.w
St. Joseph's Hospital
Auburn
J. T. Long
Ald
P. V. Stokes
Battye
Homebush Stock Sales
Arthur Girdham
G. 8. Shepherd
P.M
Hon. M. M. Flannery
J. L. Whitmill
Walter Thomson
Billy Smith
J. D., Smith
Wombat Street
Pooeumoola
Cunningham
S. EL. Catlin
Bogabigal
A. Hynds
George Limbers
McPhillamy
Cowra
Limbers
MR. Cc. R. A. Elliott
Goldwyn Films
Fox Films
Vitagraph
Rex Davis
M.D
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