Weather Totals Bring Good Rain Across District
Yarrabandal forecaster H J Hunt noted steady rain from Tuesday night and light rain on Wednesday boosting Forbes to 82 points, with heavier falls northward. The rain will aid crops and sparse green feed. conditions look favorable for further rain as regional totals list many small stations alongside Cowra and Condobolin readings.
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H. J. Hunt
Forbes
Cowra
Condobella
Grenfell
Trundle
Parkes
Wire netting price increases announced by Lands Department
The Forbes P.P. Board reports higher wire netting prices per mile from the Lands Department with graded rates for A B and HB categories across multiple sizes. The quoted figures show substantial rises, including A grade from £38 14s to £67 1s 6d per mile and B grade from £41 11s to £91 8s per mile, with various sizes listed.
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Forbes P.P. Board
Lands Department
Tailor-made Skirte Ad by Miss Agnew at Handon Forbes
Ladies are invited to improve their appearance with tailor-made skirts by Miss Agnew at Handon 651 Forbes. She specializes in the latest creations for ladies, following the Barley Bros. ladies tailors in New Zealand.
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Miss Agnew
Handon
Forbes
Barley Bros
Ladies Tailors
New Zealand
Wedding at St John s Forbes for Arthur Male and Elin Bowler
A smart wedding took place at St John s Church Forbes on Wednesday afternoon with Arthur Frederick Male and Elin Bowler uniting in matrimony. The Bride wore white satin with georgette and orange blossoms, carried a white bouquet, and was given away by her father. A ceremony by Rev H H Mirrington followed by a breakfast at Baan Baa. The couple will honeymoon to the Mountains and Sydney and will reside at Waterview Cowra.
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St. John's Church of England
Forbes
Arthur Frederick Male
J. F. Male
H. H. Prichard
Girls’ Friendly Society
Georgette
Honitan Jace
Miss Hazel Bowler
Misses Hazel
Molly Howler
Intler
EB. Mulverhill
Cowra
Bowler
Jules Kammell Ging
Mirrington
Bridiugroom
Mountains
Sydney
Mra Male
St. John’s
Male
Waterview
SPORTING THE TURF FORBES JOCKEY CLUB MEETING PLANS
Forbes Jockey Club committee will draft the show meeting programme on Tuesday evening. Last year £366 in prize money was given away with plans to increase it. Parkes and the idea of a hurdle race were discussed but not adopted. Dunure's Son, winner of the Shorts Handicap at Balha, has been allotted 7.7 in the Coonamble Cup of £100 to be run June 11 and 16, as the event gains popularity beyond the metropolis.
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Forbes Jockey Club
Forbes
Parkes
Ulster
Dunure
Balha
Beech Murphy bout postponed to August show week
Frank Beech reports from Cog dobolin that his boxing match with Johnny Murphy, billed for June 17, has been postponed to August show week. The change shifts the anticipated main event to later in the summer.
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Frank Beech
Cogdobolin
Himself
Johnny Murphy
Land of Beauty Hope and Glory News Fragment
Fragmentary text promotes a bold future amid archaic phrases. It mentions Treasure Woods and a Peppermint Cure while urging courage and faith, implying a promotional or poetic item rather than a clear news story.
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Allence
Hospital Carnival Draws Crowd Despite Rainy Run
Despite misty rain and cold evenings at the Olympic Picture Palace, the Hospital Carnival maintained stalls and raffles led by chairpersons D J Murphy and Ken Ford. Opening night featured Alderman Austen. prize tables included a cow, gold bangle, and hunts for other raffles with a Strands Theatre drawing planned for Monday night.
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Olympic Picture Palace
Lachlan Street
Olympic Hall
Hospital
D. J. Murphy
Ken Ford
Trojans
Jas. Hampton
Ald
B. A. Austen
Mrs Britt
Mesdames Chariton
Shanahan
Dunn
Rae
Miss Kenny
Mastele Allen
Frank Evans
Mia
W. Venables
Mesdames Campbell
Stone
Mesara Hills
Hlaxland
Gallagher
Hampton
Fay
Hawkins
Bear
Bruce
Foulkes
Frank Harris
Rhodes
Hand
Laurel
S. Israel
Jack Dray
Art Union
P. West
Lielull
Mra W. Rae
C. F. Chester
Strands Theatre
Overcoat Weather Rides In At Austen and Pratley
Auction of winter wear notes overcoat season with Austen and Pratley offering selections priced to fit every shopper. Local buyers urged to visit early for best pick among coats suits and outerwear.
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Austen & Pratley’s
BASSER & CO. Opticians advertise Mr Moore Jones visit schedule
The firm promotes E A Moore Jones as a top Sydney optical expert with a high reputation for skill and integrity. Personal attention is promised with thorough examinations using latest methods and guaranteed work. Next visits listed: Forbes Albion Hotel on Wednesday June 14 from 9 to 5 and Parkes Royal Hotel on Thursday June 16 from 9 to 6.
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E. A. Moore Jones
D.C
Sydney Frm
Opticians
Basser & CO
Moore Jones
Forbes
Albion Hotel
Parkes
Royal Hotel
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