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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1929
Page
4
Public Meeting Called in Forbes on G Blume Aid Claims
The mayor calls a Forbes public meeting at Council Chambers to discuss G Blume's urgent aid claims. The notice also informs tenders for temporary occupancy of Boona West Crown Lands, 26 000 acres, at 67 pounds monthly rent, with August 7 1929 deadline for applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Theown
E. H. Byrnes
G. Blume
Boona West
Lachlan McLean and Sona, Ltd
Boona Wear
Jarula
Taratta
Cunningham
Laod
Condobolia
Crown Land
Condobolin
Parkes
Narromine Turf Club Gold Cup Meeting Dates
The Annual Gold Cup Meeting of Narromine Turf Club will be held about 11th and 16th October next. Horse-owners are asked to note the dates and that horses go into factdock about fret week September. Details on definite dates will be advertised later or supplied on application to the Secretary R. H. Barnett. Parish of St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Barnett
Dance at Garema Hall Friday Next
A dance will be held in Garema Hall on Friday next. Tickets are Gent's four shillings and Ladies two shillings. Treanor's Star Orchestra will provide the music. A. E. Tritton, Secretary. Tuesday, July 30, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garema
Gent's
Treanor'a Star Orchestra
A. E. Tritton
Public meetings discuss Forbes district agitation and salary request
A citizen meeting in the Forbes district is listed for Thursday night at Town Hall to press for close restatement. Mayor Byrnes calls another gathering tonight to discuss Mr. G Blume’s urgent salary claim and council liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ald. Byrnes
G. Blume
Birthday celebration for Doon and Bean in Western racing
Equine world marks another birthday on August 1 with veteran Doon returning to work in Forbes under owner Jack Kennedy. Bean turns ten, having raced extensively and known every furlong post on Western courses. Bean was bred by Moses Gros at Arrowfield Stud from St. Al Wynne and Ayrahire Girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doon
Molong
Forbes
Hig
Jack Kennedy
Bean
Mesera
Moses Gros
Poltrel Fame
Spectator’s tale of a foundling girl’s tragic romance
A spectator narrates a wary tale of a foundling girl who grows to womanhood and falls for a young nobleman while her guardian’s love remains unspoken. She sacrifices her happiness once she learns of the guardian’s passion, and the story unfolds into a gripping sequence of dramatic events leading to a satisfying conclusion.
Corridor Carriages Increase Options for Forbes Sydory Travelers
Railway authorities began plating corridor carriages from last Sunday between Forbes and Sydory, providing long distance passengers with the chance to stretch their legs. The town clerk reported to Council that the Postmaster General's Postal Inspector objects to the opening between the council’s electrical showroom and the Post Office lands, urging enclosure of Cowell's property from Foot Office land. Forbes Football Club signs coach J. Fitspatrick from Bogan Gate, arriving this week to lead improvements after his successful tenure there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydory
Cowell
Forbes Forbes Football Club
Nervices
J. Fitspatrick
Bogan Gate
Fitspatrick
Local Dates Listed for Town Events and Games
Dates shown for multiple towns include Trandle August 6 and 7 Condobolin August 13 and 14 Bogan Gate August 2 Parkes August 27 and 28 Forbes September 3 and 4 Cudal October 1 and 2 Manildba October and 9 Bathurst April 0 May 1 and 2 Orange May T and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trandle
Condobolin
Bogan Gate
Parkes
Forbes
Cudal
Manildba
Bathurst
Orange
Forbes Marist Bros. footballers escape injury in lorry crash
Forbes Marist Bros. team traveling from Parkes suffered a near miss when a lorry axle broke eight miles from Parkes. The vehicle tipped and the camp spilled with several players scratched and bruised. Forbes lost 58 to Parkes Old Boys before walking four miles home. Ben Slattery scored a try, Te Prew kicked a goal. Players listed include E. Prow, BH Slattery, J Reymond, F Watson, D Cowell, M Orman, Ho Newton, G Newton, F and J Thane, FF Roberts, by Strickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Marist Bros
Parkes
Arthur Burton
South Forbes
Parkes Old Boys
Forbes Late
Ben Slattery
Te Prew
Forbes
Elwyn Turner
E. Prow
BH. Slattery
J. Reymond
F. Watson
D. Cowell
Council Considers Cooperation With Stock Selling Agents
A council meeting discusses partnering with the Stock Selling Agents to seek a proposed commission reduction. A letter from the Partners & Rettlers' Association prompts the debate, with Alderman Tum suggesting Cornell contact other municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partners & Rettlers’ Association
Obituary Ernest G Green Passes In Forbes District
Ernest G Green—aged 67—died in Forbes after eight weeks of illness following a Sydney medical consultation. A lifelong farmer, he was born near Dog and Duck Creek and survived by his wife Miss Horetta Bolam and five children. Funeral held at St John’s Church with Oddfellows, local officials, and community members in attendance. flag at half-mast in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Green
Sydney
Forbes
Dog and Duck Creek
Schachtan Park
T. Green
Horetta Bolam
T. W. Bolam
William Street
Camp Oil
Messrs
Horace Green
Kia-orm
W. Green
Tyrone
Mat Ki
Green
Jim Patterson
Halfinuet
Opening display invites for Indies parlor on Templar Street
Miss Heluke of Templar Street issues an invitation to the Indies parlor for an opening display near Saturday. The latent modes in frocka coats and millinery will be shown in the spring and summer lines in the showrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heluke
Templar Street
Indies
Forbes Council Debates and Local Hurdles in 1920s
Forbes Municipal Council discusses gas supply, park tree planting along Parkes Road, and awaiting action on the Cricket Ground. A health note urges rat destruction with a cough drop remedy. Alderman Hill clashes with Keane and Butler over local priorities while a transformer purchase is reviewed.
City officials clash over farm inquiry handling
Alderman Butler asserts the information is already in the control of stock holders and studio workers, claimed sidelined from the council. Alderman Hill proposes the Mayor and two others meet Farmers and Settlers representatives to review the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Hill
Ald
Gunn and
Webb
Western Debaters Form Debating Association Details
Delegates from Parkes Methodist and Gunningbland Debating Societies met on Saturday to organize the Western Debating Association. Officers appointed include Patron H Ko Kinock Nelungaloo. President BE Pryor Forbes. Secretary W Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Methodist
Gun Fingbland
Western Debating Association
H. Ko Kinock
Nelungaloo
BE. N. Pryor
W. Howell
Parkes Av
Forbes
Gunningbland
Mehodiat
Bidding dealin blackened at Homebush sheep and jambouetlons
Bidding at Homebush sheep and jambouetlons Thursday saw 1000 head totaling over £82,000 for the week. Mutton sold on the hoof at yard prices with hoggets and lambs ranging to 4d tb. Mesers Griffith Bros Bugowra secured 19s 8d, averaging 18s 7d for 223 crossbred sheep sold by Winchcombe Carson Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarde
Griffith Bros
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Cond o Nomination Feed for Vondelalia Cup Meeting
Nominations list for the Vondelalia Cup meeting includes a long slate of entrants across Opening Handicap, President's Handicap, and First Trials. Noted horses feature Bogelo Nubear Garnock Triticum and others such as Billy Bushland Joan Rogers Matic Barratta Samurang Good Trip and Wingadee. The Second Day Condo Cup entries repeat many names including Polymore Firefly Nubear Fort sain Garnock King's Parade Your Poppy Your Poppo and Torin ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavellent
Callaw
Bogela
Poltrambie
Matle
Murvil
the Dancer
Little Doyle
Thelma's Fortune
Tinku
Wiogadee
Visper Firat Nowice
Lady Brook
Balfast
Kerllat
Sir Kerchious
Gettey Furn
Springhuret
Dearklog
Tho
Torrinville
Prince Davidson
Good Trip
the Dupper
Treefern
Your Poppy
Little Doyle Petite
Rockingstone
King’s Parade Wingadee
Calmera
Santa Maria
Bogolo Nubear
Garnock
Triticum
Danger Zone
Billy Bushland
Joan Rogers
Matic
Barratta
Samurang
Doyle
Dow's Hope
Gurmaid
Ky Ocounei
Murali
Conde Bol
Win All
Kerilet
Kervoll- Hie
la Hoses
Celona
Robert Drake
Wingadee
Olly Hunter
East Molomng
Alfenbury
Qetley Hunn
Greenmantie
Lifeboat
Don Froof
Condo Cup
Lm. IiGyda
Polymore
Firefly
Red bin
Kertiat
Nubewr
Fort Sain
Poltrambla
Oatley Burn
Devil'y Fortune
Lady Alda
Palafia
Bonnie Kyle
One Hummug
Your Poppo
Littl Doyle
Prince Davideon
Petite
Lord Sarchedon
King’s Parade
Colmers
Sante Marla
Hospital Queen’s House Party Benefit at Camp Hill
A Friday night house party at Mrs. Crone’s Camp Hill residence honored Matron Davidson the Hospital Queen. Monte Carlo dances and prizes in gold and brushes were awarded to guests, with booby prizes to Mrs. W Teegeth and Mr. N Wallace. Tea and coffee served. Miss Morton and Messrs Wallace Shrophewrd Webb praised for music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Teegeth
N. Wallace
Vera Chambers
Bridge Street
Jens Haather Taociag
Morton
Messia
Wallace
Crystalis rapid hair treatment advertised by Colle University
An advertisement by BD of Colle University touts a new crystalized rapid hair treatment. It claims immediate hair dissolution of foreign matter and swift absorption to vitalize and lengthen hair, promising growth of one to three inches in four to six weeks with noticeable fullness and shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lydon
Colle University
Hosler Wins by Ninth-Round KO At Weet's Hall
Cyril Hosler of Forbes landed a knockout blow in the ninth round to defeat Reg Wilcox of Blayney at Weet's Hall on Saturday night. Wilcox showed grit with earlier knockdowns and sharp aggression, but Hosler's left to the jaw and follow up right sent Wilcox to the floor for the count. The bout, a winner-take-all affair, drew a small crowd as both boxers traded solid combinations and body shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Hosler
Forbes
Reg Wilcox
Blayney
Weet's Hall
Wilcox
Hosler
Hasler
Mosler
Howler
Jett
Sibme
Hosteembeard
Wilcan
Wilccus
Howter
Hoslor
Local Rainfall Shortfall After Early Market Forecast
Forecas t of heavy rain through Forbes did not materialize. Six points fell in the town as cold conditions persisted, affecting the overall rainfall. Trundle reported 30 points, Dubbo 30, Peak Hill 14, and Parkes 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Trundle
Dubbo
Peak Hill
Parkes
Wilcox Clinches Bout With Harsh Exchanges At Close Range
In a heated match Wilcox exchanges heavy lefts and rights with Hosler and Howler. Wilcox lands multiple jabs and body blows driving opponents to the ropes before a tense finish with both fighters trading sharp uppercuts and lefts to the jaw.
Round Seven Fractured Exchange Ends With Ropes Trouble
In round seven Wilcox lands a body shot and follow ups with a left and right to the face. Hesler responds with two straight punches and an uppercut driving Wilcox to the ropes. Forbes’ fighter connects with two quick shots to the jaw as Wilcox swings wildly. The exchange ends with Wilcox trapped on the ropes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Hesler
Raw
Forbes
Oaler
Wilcor
Local notices from Forbes district events and births
The column records births in Crombie private hospital Brentwood hospital and Lachlan Park Sydney visits. Names include Mrs Girol Forbes Shirley Sharp, Mrs Fagg Jomalong, Mrs BE Green Lachlan Park, Miss Eleie Girdham and Mr Archie McCormack. It notes Mrs Venables improving, and Max Smith leaving Crombie. Also mentions N Clifford joining John Meagher Co. Ltd and Molly Davey marrying Les Judd at St Laurence's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Wateon
Sydney
Girol
Forbes
Crombie
St Laurence's Church
Misa Molly Davey
Mr. Davey
M. Davey
Farrand Street
Ito
Les Judd
HB. Judd
Yarrangong
Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts Promised as Quick Health Fix
An advertisement proclaims a plain statement of fact that sufferers from nerves neuritis insomnia anemia breakdown and overwork can quickly overcome these ailments at low cost by taking Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts. Begin today on the road to health with this nerve tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Left and Rights Fly as Wilcox Faces Hosler in Bout
In a heated exchange Hosler lands three lefts to the face and jaw, Wilcox answers with a sustained left variety. A fierce sequence ends with Hosler down after a right to the mouth as the bell nears.
Sure Relief for Fiery Itching Skin Promoted Here
A historical ad touts Moone’s Emerald Ointment as a powerful antiseptic for open sores ulcers and skin diseases. It claims rapid relief from itching eczema salt rheum and eruptions and notes availability through Wester Newspapers Limited Lachlan Street Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Wester Newspapers, Limited
Lachlan Street
Forbes
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Wirringa Hall
Moore
W. A. Macauley
Han
Lee
Ko, Anderson
Forses Municipal
Narromine Turf Club
Church OF England
Warroo
Bedgerobong
Frank Weston
School of Arts
L. Jagoe
J. Cashman
Jagoe
Cashman
G. A. L. Wilson
Council
Lon Chaney
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Strand Theatre
Sadele Leri
Ernest G Green
Ald. Keane
Als. Hill
Counci
Parkes Road
Cornell
Ald. Butler
Briain
Almander
Bay of
Ww Clynes
Meme
Philip Snowden
Cheretary Forelen Agfaire
Hascellot
Wedgwood
Smimistienee Wi
Mise Margarrt AL Greenwood
Mon
Adoman
Counreil
Association Officers
CONDO
Hospital Queen
Blayney Boy
Crowler
Lim
Hide
Hester
Bercut
Housley
Forbes Man
Wilcon
Hoaler
O 9
Wicox
Harry Sharp
Shirley
Brentwood
BE. O. Green
Eleie Girdham
W. Acret
North Hill
Archie McCormack
Mise Li Austen
Camp Hill
E. W. Venables
Max
Prank Smith
J. McClean
Tar
Siater
Elder
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