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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
2
In town lagoon a tobacco tin contains a cameo brooch wrapped in paper dated 1920. Finder may obtain it by paying the cost of this advertisement. Apply at this office.
A notice seeks a contractor to harvest 180 acres of wheat at the crossing of Queen and Grenfell Streets on Friday. An engraved triangular brooch mounted with a sovereign was lost, and the owner may reclaim it by covering the cost of the advertisement. The contact appears as T. Ak, 8 Lewis, Malaya, Nelangalco.
One Sharples tubular Separator 40 gallons in good condition. £10. Full particulars from JAS McKEON Banfield Park Goolagong. In NSW Supreme Court Probate jurisdiction First Account and Plan of Distribution filed. Claimants must appear by August 22 at 11.30 am to object or consent. Executors’ allowance to be applied after court approval. Dated 1 July 1923. L M Addison Registrar. D J Moloney Solicitor for Executors Forbes. Agent E W Warren 19 Hunter Street SYDNEY.
A special general meeting of Forbes Tennis Club will be held at the School of Artest 7.90 tomorrow evening to consider leasing the club's unused property. W. H. Roberts, Hon. Sec.
Painters Tendera are invited to quote for painting the Weather Board Cottage known as Coogalook on Prince Street Forbes. Specifications may be seen on preiil sea and tenders must be forwarded in writing to C. T. Webb, Prince Street, Forbes, by August 22, 1923. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
New and up to date shop in the main business portion of Hugowra. For rent weekly or by lease. For particulars apply Wheatley and Hill Forbes. Also advertised are navy and grey velour coats for men women and children, jumpers cardigans and cakes Miss Bathgate's.
The Board of Examiners will begin the Intermediate examinations on Monday November 4th, about three weeks earlier than usual, provoking protests from headmasters and educators. The change aims to have results ready for school re opening, but critics say it shortens candidate prep time and calls for more exam staff.
Dr Elwood Mead an American irrigation expert and Bailey assistant engineer of the New South Wales Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission traveled from Sydney to Dubbo to review Macquarie River irrigation matters. They will attend the Narromine water conference and report progress on Burrendong Dam in future issues to keep workers informed about statewide water conservation efforts.
The Bogan Gate annual show next week will feature the Forbes Town Band on a special morning train. George Bassett, president of the Forbes P A H Association, will officially open the show. A Parkes Show on August 14 and 16 grants a Forbes district public holiday. A special train departs Forbes at 7:25 PM returning 6:30 PM. Entries clog on Tuesday next with secretary Len Seaborn.
The town hall decorations suffered from poor lighting with no side bracket lamps in the ballroom and badly hung lights. The supper room also needs minor lighting alterations. Residents like Mr and Mrs Britt invested effort this season, while rentals remain a major income source for the Council. The Masonic ball required borrowed lamps and an assurance from Mgr J D Low to cover any risk, highlighting ongoing lighting issues and the need for council action soon.
Heavy rains across the watershed cause river levels to fluctuate with Forbes recording 12 ft by yesterday morning and 11 ft this morning. Towns such as Cowra Orange Parkes and Dubbo report notable rainfall while the river remains non threatening but likely to rise again with further showers.
Mesars Campbell and White present the Australian musical comedy Cockatoo Farm at the Town Hall for one night. The show features a late orchestra of light artists, catchy music, latest song hits, and bewitching ballet. Tickets are on sale at Chamberlin’s with prices 4 shillings, 3 shillings, and 2 shillings plus tax.
Mr Syd Brown municipal carter had £8 10s stolen from his bedroom last week while his wife was away. His brother had previously removed £15 from the same place shortly before, narrowly missing a larger haul. Police are investigating the theft.
The Federals excel in social events as in football with large crowds at Saturday’s dance to Moore and Cripps orchestra. Preparations for the minister ball on August 14 promise an unusually bright and pretty evening, with those absent likely to regret missing it.
At Boree Shire Council meeting the engineer proposed renewing decking on the Man dactory Creek bridge at Hugowra with a thin tar coating and tarred granite surfacing, plus inviting tenders for the work and for a new foot bridge.
The Forbes district reports multiple life events and changes. Father O'Brien, formerly of Forbes, wins at Moulder Golf near Condobolin while Jack Dunn, longtime Forbes resident, pursues new opportunities in Te Mora. Mrs. Strickland of Coogee and Bundaburra Station dies, with the town hall flag at half mast. Juvenile ball winners Miss Wilma Gilchrist and Master Malcolm share fashion prizes. Rita Green receives a diamond ring on her twenty first birthday at a Federal Football Club dance, with public support for her role on the telephone exchange. John Tunny Clift, aged 91, dies in Eugowra and is buried at Forbes. Rev H H Prichard conducts rites. Ernie Willis, Advocate staffer now with the railway at Temora, undergoes appendicitis surgery and shows improvement. relatives travel from Forbes, Temora, Cootamundra. Arthur and Buse Willis return. Mrs Willis stays with Ernie for now.
Eugowre defeated Federals, Canowindra beat Calarle 30 to 6, Emeralds forfeited to Wirrloye, Bedgerabong forfeited to Goolagong.
In front of a strong crowd Eugowra edged Federals 8 to 5 as both sides produced a rugged, error prone match on a rough field. Key moments included Jack Sams and Jimmy Baker weaving for Eugowra’s decisive try after a lengthy forward drive. Dave Green and the backline steadied Eugowra’s defense while Federals struggled with kicking and costly errors.
Ridgway's circus played Forbes Saturday night and the management stayed over to witness the outcome. The Forbes Jockey Club ballot closes at 4 p.m. tomorrow with the adjourned annual meeting at Haydon's Metropolitan Hotel that evening to receive the result. Also advertised is J T Woods fortnightly stock sale next Saturday and a salvage sale at Rankin Street premises on account of Mr. Adams fire, starting at 2.30 p.m. The issue includes a Woods peppermint cure endorsement for babies and colds.
Calarie hosted Canowindra in a keen clash despite Canowindra fielding twelve players. D Buckley, suspended at Eugowra, accompanied the visitors as the case awaited, while S Grant starred for Canowindra with 12 points from four tries. George Francis scored Calarie’s try and Roy Collite added a penalty. Referee N Stibbard managed the game to mutual satisfaction.
The Forbes Quarter Sessions opened this morning before His Honor Judge Armstrong with Mr W G Lowlying as Deputy Sheriff beside the Crown Prosecutor Mr Crawford. The judge sought the help of the legal gentlemen to work through a heavy case list at the outset.
The Crown Prosecutor stated Patrick James Ashton used a false persona to three false pretence charges at Forbes. John Thomas, named in the frauds, testified Ashton employed him and he had wartime injuries and was in a mental hospital. Ditton pleaded guilty to forging and uttering and pretences and was remanded for sentence.
Daniel Hurkett faced charges for allegedly setting fire to five hay stacks owned by James Debenham on March 20 and 29. The Crown outlined a motive tied to loss of a leather belt and noted fires near a riverbank with stacks in a drought period. Jury conscripted included H J Speck and John Williams among others. The case, heard by Crown Prosecutor, featured visits to fire sites and testimony about observed movements, with evidence ongoing at press time.
The record lists cases including Robert Bathgate for cattle stealing Barney Allen Withers for arson William Henry Booth for false pretences Mary Ann Lyons for false pretences two charges Henry Sullivan for indecent assault Herbert Randolph Field for false pretences Alfred Wise for false pretences Mary Ann Lyons for arson Charles Edward Lyons for arson John Henry Lyons for arson plus three Liquor Act appeals two from Forbes and one from Parkes.
District Court lists eleven cases for hearing with several likely to settle. Four cases have civil juries summoned, indicating formal trial readiness and potential settlement activity.
The Forbes Rifle Club plans its annual nesting at the Literary Institute on Thursday evening, starting at eight. L. G. Henry offers hairdressing and grooming services, including shaves, shampoos, and fashionable cuts. Also advertised are smoker supplies, cosmetics, and baby garments. Miss Oathgate's For Influsnen recommends Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
The report notes Mr Hughes in the Australian House of Representatives condemning a resident minister in London and opposing an Imperial Parliament. He calls for equitable naval defence funding and rejects closing Parliament during his England trip. Also covered are land settlement talks, coal field resumption, a bank hold up, stewards cut from the Jervis Bay voyage, tax critique, a storm-water incident, a Ballarat inquest, and a Shires Association plea on returned soldiers' settlements rates.
About 4 000 sheep forward with fair quality. Prime sheep firmer, cross wethers top at 45s, prime ewes to 32s, lambs 40s. Top merino 14s from W Clarke, Wagga. Cattle yarded around 1,030, including 860 from Queensland. Prime cattle about 40% dearer, heavy pens £14 10s, a few to £20, cows to £10, overall trade to £9 and up to £11 for lighter stock.
An assortment of 12th to 11th era ads promoting Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs, and a broad sale of footwear. The notices tout rubber boots, knitted socks, tennis shoes, and football boots from merchants such as McDade’s, Austen & Pratleya, and Whybrow, with prices in predecimal currency.
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