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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

5

Local Notices and Classified Fragments From Forbes Area

A collage of adverts and notices: builders chat with Henry Helman architect of West Wyalong, J O Anderson listed with taxation duties in Sydney, and a Parkes office near Parker Post. Fire update keeps lime business active. Government land area notification for 484 acres near Forbes. Probate account notices for Charles Walter Barnett estate in Sydney with deadline in June 1924.

Gazetta Banilon Forbes RE. P. Fleming Landa

Thanks from Calorie family for medical care

Mr and Mrs J W Tonkitwon and Uncle of Calorie thank Dr Hair the Matron Sister and Nursing Staff of Forbeg District Hospital for their kind affectionate attention to little Annie during her long illness and trouble.

J. W. Tonkitwon Hair Forbeg Ms.pital Annie

Thanks to Dr Hair and Mrs Hoswell for Keith Muir’s care

Sincere thanks are extended to Dr Hair, Mrs Hair and Misa Hoswell for their kind assistance to our little boy Keith in his recent illness. Mr and Mrs Muir express gratitude for the care and support shown.

In Memoriam Hoswell Killed in France 1917

In loving memory of our dear son and brother W. Hoswell killed in France June 9 1917 He fell a hero for King and country he laid down his life Inserted by his loving mother father and brothers and slater in Australia with pride and sorrow

Hoswell W. ¥. Hoswell France Australia Slater

Presbyterian Church Notices for Forbes and Yameena

Times and speakers listed for Forbes services at 11 a.m. and 7:90 p.m. featuring Rev. KR. G. Cruikshank with topic The Source of an Intellectual Mystic's Great Life and Mr Robson of the British and Foreign Bile Society. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Yameena service at 3 p.m. led by Rev. R. G. Cruikshank.

Church of England Sunday Services List

Forbes notes eight services including 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. masses, 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist, 7 40 p.m. Evensong. Preacher Ven Archdeacon Qakes at Garema 11 a.m. Ironbarka and Da roobalgie 3 p.m.

Forbes Methodist Church Sunday schedule and speakers

Forbes Baptist Church listing shows Sunday events at 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship with Mr. J. Robson of the British and Foreign Bible Society, followed by 7.30 p.m. Communion led by Rev. C. A. Pima. Calurie holds 3 p.m. service with Rev. A. aims, and Haresnong at 3 p.m. with Mr. A. B. Couchman.

Held Over Topics In Next Week’s Issue

The current topics including Goolagong and Garena news are carried over to the next issue due to space demands from the Public Works Committee tour report and an upcoming Agricultural Department inspector feature. Additional items are postponed for publication.

Goolagong Garena Agricultural Department Public Works Committee

Big football at Parkes clash Monday at People's Park

Orange Will faces Parkes district team in a highly rated ble football match at People's Park Monday at 3.16 p.m. Enthusiasts from Forbes expected to travel to the sister town for an afternoon of top quality play.

Parkes Orange People's Park Forbes

Dead horse collapses in Lachlan Street street scene

A dead horse was seen in Lachlan Street last night near Mlanery's hotel. The horse suddenly collapsed in the middle of the road after being driven around the corner, a hurricane lump perched on its ribs as it gave up the ghost.

Lachlan Street Mlannery’s

Progressive Firm Celebrates Centenary of 1824 firm

The Scottish Union and National Insurance Co. marks 100 years since 1824 under Sir Walter Scott as president. It reports authorised capital of 6,000,000 pounds, paid up capital of 900,000, and funds exceeding 15,000,000. Meters Edward Weaver and Co. are the Forbes agents for the company.

Scottish Union and National Insurance Co Walter Scott Edward Weaver and Co

Model Butchery Opens in Forbes by Maners and Partners

A new butcher shop named Lachlan Sthost and partners Maners J 9 Guon and Bon opens in Forbes. The business pledges ideal meat quality with absolutely clean and wholesome products. Forbes householders are assured of meeting meat needs through this model butchery. Phono number 100.

Lachlan Sthost Maners J. 9 Guon Bon Forbes Aest

May I Have the Honor dance in aid of church fund

A town dance revival titled May I Have the Honor will echo old customs with gentle courtship phrases and a fine orchestra. Proceeds go to the Catholic Church building fund, promising ample comforts for guests.

Catholic Church Building Fund

Railway extension evidence heard by Public Works Committee

Evidence was taken on the Eugowra Daroobelgie railway extension proposal this week before the Public Works Committee but space constraints postpone the full report to the next issue.

Eugowra-Daroobelgie Public Works Committee

Dance at Garema Hall to aid hall funds

A dance will be held in Garema Hall on Wednesday night next for hall funds. A large contingent of dancers from Forbes is expected to attend.

Inchgower Church Hall Garema Forbes Ia

Grenfell Races Second Day Results Report

Results show Authentique, Helen Bray, Beaumagne in President's Handicap and Dragoon, Monte Wild, Grenfell Cup, Blick Burr in Trial Plate. Hick Burr wins Grenfell Cup for third consecutive year. Roybex tops Trial Purse. Braylene and Khormssan lead Silver Mint Jockey Club Handicap. Rain and cold marked the meet, with showers delaying events on Monday and persistent drizzle on Tuesday.

Authentique Helen Bray Beaumagne Lord Cyllene Dragoon Blick Burr Felsul Red Heart Hick Burr Roybex Perleg Silver Mint Braylene Khormssan Torawn

Forbes Community Notes Full of Local Moves and News

Engagement announced for Miss Bodkin of Marrickbille and Mr Sullivan of Forbes. Miss Dixon at Forbes Post Office Hotel ill health with her mother. Ven Abel Oakes to visit Forbes sharing early parish days. Mr George Cutler holidaying in Forbes before Orange relocation. Two Forbes weddings quietly held at Parkey. Ada Taylor promoted to Cowra Infant Public School. Mr Robson of the Bible Society to preach in Forbes churches. Sunday School rally planned at Anglican Church. Sheriff J L King awaiting retirement leave. health limits duties. Sheriff Waleh relieved at local courts. Dr J H Nowkes returns from Sydney praising the Bhires Conference. Drummond joins Public Works Committee amid state commission debates. Continued notes on local figures and their movements.

Ada Taylor Oa Iistant Forbes Robson British and Foreign Bible Society Forbes Japan J. L. King King Waleh Sydney

Caledonian wool and crafts on Rankin Street

For kalting wools Shetland and dalusian and beehive and silvershean and all shade. su 4 ply suitable for knitting and crochet. Heather mixture for wax. Miss Bathgates Rankin Street.

Shetland Miss Bathgates Rankin Street

Rainfall Falls Recorded Across Several Towns This Week

Weekly rainfall totals reported for Condobolin Warren Garema Wirringa Carcobalgie Cherry-tree Hill Uah Jemalong Riversleigh Hugowr Bogan Gate Trundle Bedgerabong with figures ranging from 6 to 146. Additional reports show Forbes Parkes Condobolin Warrao Wirrings Daroobalgh Cherrytree Hill Ash Jom a long Riversleigh EBugowra Trendly Tichborn Cowra Tomanbil. total rainfall noted.

Condobolin Warren Garema Wirringa Carcobalgie Cherry-tree Hill Uah Jemalong Riversleigh Hugowr Bogan Gate Sd Trundle Bedgerabong Forbes & Parkes Condobolin & Warrao Wirrings Daroobalgh

New Staters face weak case before the Commission

In Sydney observers deem the New Staters weak before the Commins sion amid £1320 daily costs. Cabinet to consider the proposal Tuesday as ALP executives push for a Royal Commission to probe ballot box charges. Lewis Hart the escaped thief is still uncaught, seen thrice as police miss him. Melba's car breaks down in Toorak Row. she rides a butcher's cart to Government House and hands the driver tickets. Tela Black wins at the Wingaul Steeplechase. Thomas O'Connell dies.

Sydney Sydney Morning A. C. Willis A.L.P Lewis Hart Gallipoli Canberra A.W Sydney Labor Council Melba Toorak Row Melbourne Government House Tela Black Christchurch Thomas O'Connell Otago

Local golf carnival set with full arrangements in place

All arrangements are now practu ally complete for the tournament starting tomorrow morning at 9 20 with a bogey handicap The local committee has worked unselfishly to ensure a successful carnival despite high nominations The draw lists matches from 8 46 to 16 0 with a second round at 16 36 scheduled

Elarte Stain Terry Legh Cameron Holmes Paton Stinsop A. Vallle Howard Kenny Todd M. Arthur Freybairn Moulder Lewis Tuck Shephert Crombie Corderoy McManomey Brunker Richards Watson J. Byrnes Wadham Dennett Obrien W. B. Flannery McLean Rutherford McLeod Little PF. Allen Donkin Bagcott Aird Max Yuille

Jottings from Forbes and local shops advertise goods

The notice highlights Woollen socks and singlets at Austen and Pratley, patent shoes from Miss Bathgate, tailor services by Buckland, overcoats in tweeds, and a motor car offer the Rugby at £286. It also mentions Woollen goods, ribbed hosiery for women and children, and various men’s apparel priced to appeal.

Forbes Telephone Exchange Mcasra J. J. Gunn and Son Lachlan Street Austen and Pratley Bee McDade Winnwow Buckland Caoe Green Austen and Pratley's

Forbes District Tennis Tournament Opens With 100 Entries

The Forbes Tennis Club sponsors the tenmis Forbes District Tournament this weekend with over 100 entries across five events. Organisers praise the turnout despite short notice as elite players regret scheduling conflicts though they pledge support next year. A published timetable will guide players on match times courts and events and punctuality is urged to keep play moving.

Forbes Tennis Club

Cumbijowa Triumph as Cumbitown Beats Bonnie Doon in Tennis

Cumbijowa defeated Bonnie Doon on Sunday in a tennis club match with a score of 10 sets 23 games. The article lists mixed doubles, gentlemen doubles, and ladies doubles results, naming many players and pairs, with Cumbitown finishing 18 sets 195 games to 4 Bonnie Doon 112 games. The page also lists Saturday draw for men open singles and various doubles events with matchups and scheduling notes.

Cumbijong Tennis Club Honnia Doon Cumbijowa Ruge B. Read A. Anderson A. Fuge Fuge W. Read A. Besgrove Miss McCormick W. McKay A. Ruge Myx. Parslow W- Ruge Besgrove W. Dunn BE. Huge DB. Read Parslow Foge W. McKay Vo Fage M. Collite Cumbitown Bonnie Doon Madois Elvery H Kuatrisx Couchiman Rosebux Moble Loxley Humphrey Baker Law Davison Grentreex Knowles Robertson Davisen Tonnell Eivery Loveree Loosley Dunn Thomas Lovedee Salter Couchman Grainger Bweeney Doyle Nelson Beymour Brayx Bassett L. Benson Roseby Mra. Roseby Hassett Amd P. Hill Kennedy Misa Kennedy F. Weaver Anderson B. Malo Milas Reid Herbert Connell H. Roberts M. Ewing N. Laneyrie W. Mahle Miss Broadbent Rogers Miya

Austen and Pratley Offer Wide Range of Blankets and Rugs

If you contemplate buying blankets or rugs, Austen and Pratley have a wide range of real satisfactory lines to choose from. Firetold agaloet coughs and colds Wor Bronchial Coughs, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

Austen and Pratley

Bluish Fire At Rankin Street Store Fire Investigated

The coroner held an inquiry into the May 26 blaze at G. Rat and Sons produce store, Rankin Street. Witnesses described an explosion heard near 11 pm and a bluish flame across the footpath. petrol remnants were found in debris. The coroner concluded the destruction was malicious and unknown.

W. T. Gilchrist G. Rat and Sons Rankin Street Doherty Cabot's Rath James Booth Hooper Metropolitan Hotel

Public holiday notice amid Peak Hill Show crowds in Parkes

The Branting Municipal Council received word of a public holiday in Parkes on Wednesday July 20 during the Peak Hill Show. Walter Kelly has recovered from a serious illness and looks well. A Defence Department update notes no concrete plan yet for a regular service between Coominya and Charleville, but Parkes’ landing-station claims will be considered. An aerodrome site is being prepared though land transfer remains incomplete. Thomas Russell, 71, disappeared after leaving his Webb Street home Saturday night. his body was found near Clarinda and Currajong Streets, likely due to heart failure. The council reversed plans for underground electric cables in Clarinda Street and cancelled swimming baths tied to the basin for the power house. The Board of Fire Commissioners will visit Paykes on Thursday for the opening of the new fire station at 8 p.m. Showers continued, with over an inch of rain recorded locally.

Focal Parkes Juy Walter Kelly Defence Department Coo‘imunden Charleville Thomas Russell Webb Street Clarinda Currajong Clarinda Street Board of Fire Commissioners

Film Row At The Theaters Tonight And Saturday

The cinema features "The Hero" with Barbara La Marr and David Butler a thrilling drama with lively humor. Also on screen "Other Men's Daughters" with Bryant Washburn and Mabel Ford in a Mermaid comedy "Cold Chills" plus "You Cant Fool Your Wife" with Leathen Joy Nita Naldi and others. Saturday shows continue with "The Wild Party" Gladys Walton and more. additional titles include "The Radio King" and "Painted People" starring Colleen Moore Anna Q Nilsson Charles Murray and others. John Gilbert in "The Exiles" and "Up to the Air" a comedy finale amid a long big programme.

Barbara la Marr David Butler Gaston Glass Frankie Lee Bryant Washburn Mabel Forfeet Mance Leathen Joy Nita Naldi Lewis Stone Pauling Garon Paul McAlister Julia Bwayne Gordon Gladys Walton Radio King Colleen Moore Anna Q. Nilssom Charles Murray Mary Carr Mary Alden Ben Lyon Bull Montana John Gilbert Fortune Gazette

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mansons J. Manson & Co Henry Helman M.A.A West Wyalong J. O. Anderson Charles Brownhill Public Accountant Messrs Vigor and Sky F.C.P.A Martin Place Ban Majour. Street Parker Post Case Carl Bauert I. R. Evans Goent J Pout J. A Sturgess Quandialla Metropolitan F. W. Cater J. Corby, Droubalgi Aleo Calleo R. H. Jones D. L Robertson Farrand Street Vanal Avelin Joe Rath H. Straney P. Barbe Ooma Mulgandry R. J. Matchett A. Bourlas Engowra Wheatley & Hill A. T. McMillan Tekere Supreme Court of New South Wales Charles Walter Barnett Peak Hill New South Wales Supreme Court King Street Walter Adrian Stone Mackaville Ry Boyen and Boyce Elizabeth Street Forbes Jockey Club Forbes District Hospital Hooper'n Metropolitan Hotel I J. Moloney F.j.c. Town Hall Chambery A. Aldia Boz Budney Estab Meheil Presbyterian Church Notices Church OF England Forbes Methodist Church Evgowra Railway Misa Mary (Pegey) Bodkin G. C. Bodkin Marrickbille E. J. Sullivan Miss F. Dixon Post Office Queensland Borer Durtto the Catter Aveluleacon Oakes Hatharat Conchobasin Can Ttia Wynlong George Cutler Forbes Postal Staff George Trundle Parkey Bevan Les J. H. Nowkes Jemalong Bhire Council Bhires DB. Drummond Tenmis Forbes
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