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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

10

Penrith Council Defends Electricity System Repairs Mentioned

At a council meeting two letters discussed Penrith electricity woes. Consulting engineer R J N Franks asserts Penrith’s electric light system is longstanding and reliable, citing upgraded plant and a powerful National engine. The council replies the system overloading causes most issues, and notes tariffs for API Lighting, with a plan to potentially lower prices as service improves.

Penrith R. J. N. Franks Forbes Advocate Australia Ruston and Hornsby Penrith Council Penrith Counell API Ald. Smith Mr. Mayor

Council to Consider Bituminous Road at Lachlan Street

Town clerk report to council proposes improving main streets with bituminous road. Council may seek Main Road Board subsidy and spread repayment over years. Dowling Street needs foundation work. Patched sections remain bumpy. Alderman Sam Itwan moves to prepare tenders for bituminous and concrete work.

Dowling Sitreet Lachlan Street Costa Cours Beard Ald Sam Jtwan

Western Puppy Stakes Coursing Meet Set Next Week

The Western Puppy Stakes will be staged on Tuesday and Wednesday with visitors promised two days of sport. Dogs from across the state compete for substantial prize money in events including the Gilbert Bracelet and Reach’s Cup, with the National Coursing Association supporting the large meeting.

Australia Bart Ken Ford Ford Folsum Thalamon Gilbert

Tennis News from Orange clubs schedules for weekend play

St Joseph's Orange faces St Laurence's on Sunday at 11 40 a m and Monday at 10 30 p m. Teams include M O'Brien T Bole N Dunn V Sthelnberwer E Brennan V Lawler and others. Bonnie Boon, Mindikyaa, Parslow and Sly among players with police team matches at Willowdene and Bugowra venues. Willowdene visits Dubbo to meet the Paramount Club Sunday and Catholic Monday.

St. Joseph's Orange St. Laurence's St. Joseph's Tennis Club St. Laurence'’s Club St. Laurence’ Club M. O'Brien T. Bole N. Dunn V. Sthelnberwer E. Brennan Vv. Lawler Mrs. Goodsir Sister Buswell B. Benson G. Doyle H. Moloney Bonnie Boon Muddy Lagoon Boutie Daoow Mindikyaa Freon Forbes Remmeoce DA Am Bonnie Deon Menere A. Parslaw Ji Pymont J Crigey Ko MeKos Smith J. Sly J. Parslew E. Parslow Bugowra Qn Monnday Boonie Doon Knnewrm Messrs A. Hoagrove A. Hath T. Besegrove A. Parslow G. Casey Hesgrove OS Andorsem Siulth Meadames Hath Pymont Sly and Paralow Willowdene Dubbo Paramount Club Catholic

Golf Team for Dubbo in Western District Championship

A Western District Championship golf event will be held at Dubbo golf course with Forbes players among the entrants. Competing golfers include J. O. Flannery, Gale, V. Stinson, A. Woods, KE Farmer, W. J. Uroen, A. D. Dickens, M. Cronin, and Pro McLean. The party departs this afternoon and will be joined Sunday by Mussie, J. Davis, H. Reypold, and A. J. Booth. Local course events are minimal due to the exodus of players, but substantial golf is expected on Saturday and Monday crowds.

Dubbo Gulf Course Forbes Acme i J. 0. Flannery Gale V. Stinson A. Woods Ke, Farmer W. J. Uroen A.D. Dickens M. Cronin Pro McLean Mussie J. Davis H. Reypold A. J. Booth

Austen & Pratley offers low price mens wear and more

Be now is the time to order a new suit from Austen and Pratley. Latent materials at low price entice a trial by men. Cozy goods for Baby chiding Coats tunic suits cups bonnets and shawls. Miss Bathgate asks about manners of today and wonders when it will rain asking Mr Mares who might know.

Austen & Pratley Loweet Pricgp

Electricity installation at Forbes advances rapidly

An authorial source notes that Forbes electrical works are progressing quickly with preliminary work starting soon and heavier plant arriving from overseas. Despite doubts about an Xmas switch on, insiders say there is a strong prospect of power being available, urging future users to prepare fittings and plan connections for the expected surge in demand.

Forbes Electrleians

Sandhills Complaints Prompt Bridge Repair Plan

The works committee reported an incident at Sand Hills involving an individual with Mrs J Collitte amid reports of gravel cross and tribolets crossing. Tenders were urged to fund cornice repairs and bridge work, with early next year estimates to cover the necessary repairs and crossway improvements.

For Sale Castle Hill Kerr's Row Near Sidney

For sale at Castle Hill Kerr's Row twenty miles from Sidney a varied property with 2 acres cleared and bush, poultry sheds and stock, electric light and telephone, Sydney water, 60 ft. frontage, several rooms, dairy, and outbuildings. Price £560 cash or £600 terms, balance over years. Apply.

Castle Hill Kerr's Row Sidney Areoneze Lane Corpington Jamaica Ltr Sydney Water Pee Fitroua Alove Landry Crandary Electric Light Hind Acre

Bathgate Notice: Milnery and Robes on Rankin Street

A local notice lists Stuirt Milnery and Robes at Bathgate on Rankin Street. It notes details relevant to the property or business listing and signals a forthcoming action or requirement.

Stuirt Milnery Bathgate’s Rankin Street

Tenders Invited for Forbes Show Ground Buildings

Tenders are invited for erection of lavatories and related structures at Forbes Show Ground Contiel Na Luxcheon Rooms. Plane and specifications obtainable from the Secretary. Separate tenders to be deposited on Saturday the 1st inst at 2 pm.

Forbes Show Ground Contiel Na Luxcheon Rooms Lapm

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