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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
Death in Cootamundra and job notice blend
Mattie FitzGerald, beloved wife of W A FitzGerald and sister of O Dwyer Forbes, died at Cootamundra on May 24 1921. An advertisement seeks a strong boy to strike and a town canvasser for the mil irovery department with references required. Anderson and Foreman Crombie Private Hospital remains listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cootamundra
Mattie
W. A. Fitzgerald
Misses O'Dwyer
Forbes
Mil Irovery
Anderson & Foreman
Lost-Reward Forb es Pony Missing From Forbes
Lost from Forbes a Day Pony about 13 hands with heavy mane and tail, branded 1. Reward £2 for return to Johnson Street North Hill. Also offering second-hand galvanized iron and hardwood timber 3 x 2. Apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Johnson Street
North Hill
Impounding Notice Issued by Stock Inspector Dowling
Impounding notice shows stock impounded by W. G. Dowling on May 20 and held by poundkeeper J. Hampton. One Ray Gelding branded Crown P with crown on off neck is to be released or sold on June 16 if not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dowling
Crown P
J. Hampton
Poundkeeper
Extension Notice for Dr J W Bodey in Forbes
Veterinary surgeon Mr J W Bodey of Orange has extended his stay and will be in Forbes all next week. He may be consulted at Haydon's Metropolitan Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bodey
Orange
Forbes
Haydon
Metropolitan
Auction of Fifty Horses at Gladstone Hotel Tomorrow
Moore Crooke and Co and J C Keane announce a joint sale by auction at the Gladstone Hotel Wowingragong tomorrow June 11 at 2 40 pm. Fifty mixed horses including heavy and medium draughts and ponies. Cash terms.
Meaghers Suit Window Display in Lachlan Street
Meaghers showcases the “Meagher Way” suit line in Lachlan Street windows. The stylish, well tailored garments invite customers to leave measurements today to have suits made in their own time, with various colors and a fitting focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan Street
Something to Think About radiance brightens dark places
A brief civic or editorial note extols a message as more than a picture, calling it radiance that enlightens the dark corners of the world. The fragment emphasizes the power of vision or art to inspire hope and awareness in readers.
Hospital fundraiser noted with donation from Forbes Trust
The Police and Firemen's union backs hospital support with a donation of 71 pounds eight shillings. Although no subscribers reportedly won prizes, the contribution is welcomed as a helpful sum for Forbes hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Hospital
Richardson and Associates Dentists Schedule Change
Mr J B Eldridge, local manager of the Richardson Dental Surgeries, notifies that Dentist Richardson will be in attendance next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by Dentist Seaberg on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Eldridge
Richardson Dental Surgeries
Richardson
Seaberg
Frank Rath Clearing Out Sale Report
Edward Weaver and Company report a successful clearing-out sale held for Mr Frank Rath after he sold his Gunning Park property. Attendees were numerous, bidding was keen, and the stock was practically cleared at satisfactory prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weaver & Coy
Frank Rath
Gunning Park
Local figure Buckley Treated After Eucalyptus Overdose
Tracey J Buckley, a well known local resident, was admitted to Forbes hospital yesterday morning after an overdose of eucalyptus. After treatment he was discharged with recovery noted by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey J. Buckley
Forbes Hospital
Wood cart accident injures Mr Elwyn Turner
Mr Elwyn Turner suffered a serious fall while driving a load of wood near the railway station. His wood slipped, he toppled to the roadway, and his arm was broken in three places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Turner
Parkes and Forbes Show Dates Contested
The Parkes show committee met Saturday to decide scheduling. Parkes will move to August 16 and 17 if Forbes can align Trundle. otherwise Parkes will run August 22 and 24 with Forbes on the same dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Show Committee
Parkes
Forbes
Trundle T
Local Repatriation row ends with caution advised
Shire Council's GM Councillor R E Rawlins faced slanderous charges from Repatriation Executive members at a council meeting last Saturday. Though urged to drop the matter, Rawlins signaled he may pursue action, leaving the gun-related incident closed for now unless he chooses to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Rawlins
Jemalong Shire
Dr. Rawlins
Repatriation Executive
Rawlins
Local Land Sale Notice By Mosers Edward Weaver Co
Edward Weaver Co and J C Keane announce a sale of select town blocks on Saturday June 1 with detailed advertisement in this issue. The notice invites bidders and specifies location and terms to sell parcels to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosers
Edward Weaver & Co
J. C. Keane
Election of Director at Forbes Pastures Protection Board
The ballot for the Forbes Pastures Protection Board director closed yesterday afternoon. Newell received 0.055 votes and Sinclair 0. Informal results show Newell declared elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Pastures Protection Board
Deod. Newell
C. W. Sinclair
Newell
Land Board Chairmanship For Forbes Forwarded To Public Service Board
M Flannery MLA sent to Forbes Chamber of Commerce a letter stating that representations by their deputation to Solicitor-General Mr Sproule during his Forbes visit have been carefully considered by the Minister for Lands. The Minister informs that a recommendation for the appointment of a chairman for Forbes Land Board has been forwarded to the Public Service Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Flannery
M.L.A
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
Sproule
Forbes
Forbes Land Board
Political Address At Town Hall By Mr Weaver
At the town hall last evening MLA W D Weaver spoke to a fair audience outlining future aims of the National Party. Poor weather kept attendance down but listeners gave a hearty hearing with no questions at the end. A vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Alderman E A Austen. Earlier in the evening songs were sung by Mrs Peacock and Miss Barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Weaver
M.L.A
National Party
E. A. Austen
Stanley M Kay Pantomime to Visit Forbes in Fringe Theatre
Stanley M Kay’s famed pantomime company visits Forbes on Friday 17th to stage Old Mother Hubbard in Strand Theatre. The show features metropolitan vocalists Art Slavin Will Raynor Richard Dunbar Arthur Meredith and a strong ballet chorus with Lily Thompson Violet Elliott Rosie Brennan and others. Conductor Chris Young leads the orchestra at Flanagan Grinstead’s with a grand transformation scene The Change of the Seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley M'Kay
Cay
Forbes
Old Mother Hubbard
Strand Theatre
Richards
Chris Young
Flan
Grinsted's
Civilian Clothes at Strand Pictures and more at Pearl White
Civilian Clothes tells of an American captain who marries a society girl in France and returns in civilian clothes to reveal his value beyond the uniform. Pauline Frederick stars in Screenert's adaptation of The Loves of Letty. Sunshine comedies include Fickle Fancy. Monday Night Pearl White stars in The Thief with Miss White bringing serial thrill to feature. William Desmond appears in White Washed Walls, plus Alice in His Plery Beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Pictures
France
America
Pauline Frederick
Screenert
Arthur Wing Pinero
Letty
Pearl White
William Fox
Miss White
London
New York
William Desmond
Alice
Postponed auction sale linked to Mrs Sayers eyeing June date
A Wednesday sale in North Hit on Mrs E Sayers account was postponed to June 11. Fire swept the Weat Wyalong district destroying several local business premises including Star newspaper office and multiple shops and a boarding house. Austen Pratley ready-to-wear offers from 5 shillings 10 pence for tailored Martle-to-measures. Woods' Peppermint Cure recommended for influenza and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sayers
North Hit
J. C
Keane
Weat Wyalong
Star
Milas Nash
Aroney and Mallas
I. Fraser
W. Beazley
Austen & Pratley
Wtech
Notable Forbes District Notices And Visits
Personal details deaths friendships and local visits reported by Forbes Chronicle include Miss Gladys Tomkins kin of H A Tomkins Windermere Forbes. ex Forbes boy G H Knight now Auburn contractor visits old friends. Mrs W A Fitzgerald dies in Coomandra Hospital. L M Lean of Boona West Condobolin dies while visiting Forbes area. Mr J M Lean son of The Grove Forbes noted. Local socials recount Mrs Edwards farewell gift evening at J Girdham residence with music. Mrs Wilkinson of The Currajong Parkes claimed as Parkes goldfield’s first white woman at 92 with farming and gardening. State politics mention R W D Weaver of Willoughby in Parliament and loyalty demonstrations following flag incident. Major Gurd, inspector for Returned Soldiers League, in Forbes discussing memorial hall and Diggers affairs. he toured Qoma and Grawlin in rain and met the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Knight
Forbes
Old Town
Knight
Auburn
A,b,c. Bank
Condobolin
W. A. Fitegerald
Cootamundra Hospital
P. O'Dwyer
Ballyowen
Cowra
O'Dwyer
Sherriff Street
L. M'Lean
Boona West
J. Girdham
Edwards
Edwardes
Harden
Mre. Wilkinson
Currajong
Parkes
Parkes Goldfield
Mr. Wilkinson
R. W. D. Weaver
Willoughby
Evgowra
NationsHlisny
Jim
Weaver
Major Gurd
Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League
Major Gurda
Qoma
Grawlin
Gurd
Auctioneers offer cattle and stores as Forbes sales progress
Goulburn auctioneer W H Wheatley to sell well bred cattle and 7000 mixed store stock on June 28. J W Bodey of Orange stays in Forbes to assist next week. Sale at Gladstone Hotel and other auctions by Moore Brooke Co and J Keane. Presbytery Ball plans at town hall June 14 with tickets. Austen Pratley’s Men’s Wear advertises discounted shirts boots and trousers in Rankin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Wowilnaragong
Messra Moore Brooke & Co
J. Keane
RAC
Presbytery
Town Hall
Inez
Uckela
Austen & Pratley
Parramatta
Tweeda
Rankin Street
General rain floods farms across Forbes district in three day span
Rain fell for about sixty hours over three days, totaling 126 points at Forbes with higher local estimates. The soaked ground halted plowing as widespread showers eased drought, though farmers near Forbes say sowing may wait days. Nearby stations logged varied totals from Redgerabong to Yumeena, with many in the 100s millimetres range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Australia
Farmore
Redgerabong
Bundaburra Dertebdinas
Bogan
Bergen Park
Ena
Vondobolin
Cowal North
Daroobalgie
Glen Varrh
Cowal
Manna
Forbes Chamber to honor C A Thomson with public farewell
At Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce meeting, plans formed for a public farewell and presentation to Mrs R Thomson, Bank of New South Wales Forbes manager transferred to Dubbo. Committee appointed to arrange a wallet of totes and plate, with a fundraising list led by the Chamber and local groups. Subscriptions sought by 23rd inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
R. Thomson
Bank of New South Wales
Forbes
Dubbo
Thomson
Chamber of Commerce
Broderick
Brooke
Brownhill
Hawkins
Clalis
Returned Soldiers League
Thomason
M‘namara
Carver
M. Dunn
Commercial Bank
Mestra
R. S&s Tranking
Geo. Carson
Inion Bark
Parents & Citizens Association
Returned Soldiers’ League
Po, & HM
Association
Cn-Operate
Dunn
Miss Bathgate's offers wool, yarns and outfits items
Holdwind 4 ply soft quitting wool in black and ivory. Paton's 4 ply in black brown vieux greys and heather at Miss Bathgate's. Swamp tonic claimed to remove coins and warts with no humbug. Queensland Cattleman's discovery priced 1/6 from chemists and stores. Presbytery Ball on the 14th with plain and fancy dress prizes and tickets 10/6. Navy coating and serge costumes at Miss Fathgate's Rankin Street. Chronic cheat complaints cured by Woodn's Great Peppermint Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paton
NSW Government Considers 30000 Subsidy for Bass Strait Shipping
Sydney dispatch notes the Federal Government may grant a 30000 pound yearly subsidy to shipping firms running the Bass Strait mail service. It reports weak response to a 500000 pound road loan, risking road improvement plans, and cites NSW coal output per underground worker ranking second only to the United States. It covers copper refining delays at Kembla, a possible American athletic tour, union expulsion proceedings, and impending Navigation Act effects on interstate passenger travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bass Strait Mall
N.S.W
United States
Kembla
Australia
Buckley
M.L.A
N.8.w
Australian Railways Union
Whiddon
New Zealand
Farr
Wellington
United Laborers Union
Land for Settlement Near Grenfell Rail Station
Two blocks totaling 5.76 acres in Brundah parish Monteagle may be settled from July 2. The properties are arable but creaked by a eastern stream, suitable for dairy farming and intensive cultivation. Rainfall averages 22 inches annually and the blocks lie within two miles of Grenfell station with capital values £106 and £286 and annual rents £4 18s and £6 1s. Survey fees are £ and £6 15s 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brundah
Parkes Show Clashes Considered With Forbes Schedule
At a Parkes function, G W Seaborn, long time secretary of the Parkes P L o A Association, spoke on the pending clash between Forbes and Parkes shows. He proposed fixing dates so Peay Hill July 26 27 Bogan Gate Ord August 4 Trundle August 9 10 Parkes August 16 17 and Forbes August 23 24, creating five weeks of successive shows and avoiding unfair clashes for the new secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
G. W. Seaborn
Parkes PL O& A. Association
Forbes
Peay Hill
Bogan Gate
Ord
Trundle
Sth
Sintar
Presbytery Ball Prizes For Fancy Set and Costumes
The committee of the Presbytery Ball offers handsome prizes for the best Fancy Set the best Individual Lady's Costume and the best Individual Gent's costume along with numerous prizes for the Juvenile Ball to be held on Wednesday 11th June. Winter Butts. 4 splendid assortments of New Designs in Tweeds and Fancy Suitings at reduced prices from O Buckland Fresh supplies at J Pell for cash only Jim Fell bag shop at his billi department opened tobacconist and room premises opposite hairdressing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Buckland
J. Pell
Jim Fell
Billi Rankin Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Hough
Calaric
T. Dunn
Crombie Private Hospital
T. M Murray
T. H. Turner
J. J. Leahy
Meaghers
Anderson & Foreman's
Desucrat
I.X.L. Stores
J. W. Thomas Phoe
Union Theatres Ltd
Edwin Geach
Stuart F. Doyle
W. A. Gibson
Paramount
Thomas Meighan
Sam M'Ginnis
Screen Art
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
Gazette
Acret
Shire Council
Stanley M‘kay
Gladys Tomkins
H. A. Tomkins
Windermere
W. HH. Wheatley
Goulburn
Sheen
General Rain
MR. C. A. Thomson
A. Hodgson
Board of Trade
Ben Hurley
Australian Workers’ Union
Darwin
Aves
Land For
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