Forbes resident Mr Alexander Smith dies after heart attack
Mr Alexander Smith a long-time Forbes resident and notable draught stock breeder died suddenly at home on a Wednesday night at 67. He had recently recovered from influenza and rheumatic heart disease. He leaves a wife and nine children, with funeral held at the Presbyterian cemetery conducted by Rev John Calder and Mr T Peasley handling arrangements.
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Alexander Smith
South Land
Forbes
Mr Smith
Thoas
Scotland
Bega
Meesra Jack Alex
William
Elwyn
Gordon
Arthur Stokes
J. M'Dowell- Smith
Quong
Mra Mmmoeck
Cowra
John Calder
T. Peasley
Saturday Team Wins Shootout at Local Range
A shooting match between Saturday and Wednesday sections ended with Saturday ahead by four points. Saturday scores included Kelly 74 Patterson 65 Brownhill 17 W Shirvington 67 Crippin 65 Johnson 6 4 A Miller 58 totaling 462. Wednesday side saw Hansard 71 Fielder 67 Hawke 64 Crane 64 Miller 68 Luthie 1 total 459. A match plan aims to arrange a return at Parkes within two or three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Patterson
Brownhill
W. Shirvington
Crippin
Johnson
A. Miller
F. Shirvington
D Hansard
Fielder
Hawke
Crane
G. Miller
Luthie
Parkes
Three Stars Tomorrow Night At Strand Theatre
A local cinema page previews tomorrow's program including The Great White Trail with Doris Kenyon, The Face in the Dark with Mae Marsh, and a Chaplin feature Dough and Dynamite. It also notes Emile Whelan and Lionel Barrymore screenings and advertises Meagher's daily provisions and Austen Pratley winter undergarments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Kenyon
Strand Theatre
Mae Marsh
Charlie Chaplin
Emmile Whelan
Lionel Barrymore
Scratch ruling ends two year old race at Menangle Park
Sporting mems notes all entries for the two year old race at Menangle Park were scratched forcing abandonment. Entries for Cowra Jockey Club winter races close tonight. The article mentions Ned Byrnes Larillo in Forbes and Sydney markets, plus trotting figure Tipperary sold to A Cook of Sydney and Frank Heinks purchasing a two year old gelding by October imp from Nancy Stair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menangle Park
Cowra
Jockey Club
Tipperary
Walter LeBrocque
Vorbes
A. Cook
Sydney
Tasmania
Frank Heinks
Forbes
Nancy Stair
Soult
W. R. M'Carthy
Frank
Add O.T. for warm flavor to any drink
A simple tip suggests adding a small amount of O.T. to any beverage to provide warmth and enhance flavor. The note claims benefits for alcoholic, non alcoholic, and plain water drinks alike.
Turners to sell by public auction at Armstrong's Corner
Mesara Turner and Keane have orders from the Inspector of Police for a public auction at Armstrong's Corner tomorrow at 2 p.m. The notice warns absolutely no reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesara Turner
Keane
Inspector of Police
Forben
Armatrong's Corner
Turner & Keane
E. & Cunninghame
Camp Hill
Land blocks for selection in Forbes District
Crown Land Agent F Goode announces available blocks in Forbes District for civilians or soldiers. Goode, with 20 years on Lands Department staff, highlights suitable parcels in the Forbes area for selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Goode
Crown
Pitt Gutet
Gydmey
Lands Dept
Forbes District
Farmers and Graziers Seeks Woolpacks and Farm Supplies
The notice announces that orders for woolpacks corncacks hinder and sewing twines and all farm and station requirements can be booked now. Readers are urged to obtain quotes before booking elsewhere.
Public notice on rescheduling Ginger Mick screening
Owing to the film Ginger Mick being held up we could not show it as advertised. Steps have been taken to arrange a fresh date with EB. J. Carroll & Co. so the film may be seen here soon.
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Ginger Mick
EB. J. Carroll & Co
Tenders invited for bridge repairs at Cudal and Oakey Creek
Tenders addressed to the President are invited for contracts No 0/20 Repairs to Bridges at Cudal and Toogong and No 10/20 Repairs and Painting to two small Bridges over Oakey Creek near Cudal Plans and Specifications may be seen at Shire Office Cudal A five per cent deposit must accompany each tender Tenders close at 10 am Tuesday July 6 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Shire Clerk A T H Sherwin
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Cudal
Toogong
Oakey Creek
Shire Omeca
Shire
A. T. H. Sherwin
Canowindra
Cargo
Kugowra
Manildra
Shaw
Shire Counsell
A. H. T. Sherwin
Special Sheep and Cattle Sale at Goulburn
Goulburn N S Australia notes a special sale listing 12 000 store sheep and 300 cattle to be auctioned by H W Wheatley on Tuesday 22 June at 1 20 p m with 3000 Merino wethers 2000 Merino ewes 2000 crossbred hoggets 2100 crossbred ewes 2500 crossbred wethers all in splendid condition. Trucks available next day. Note: second sale on Tuesday 28 June at 1 30 p m featuring 300 well bred store cattle including 190 bullocks 4 years old 50 steers and 50 heifers and 12 18 months old.
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Goulburn
Mr P T Knapton's Pharmacy History and Merger Note
The record notes Mr P T Knapton's Pharmacy previously operated as late rb J Kevin's and references a transition, merger, or leadership change affecting ownership and branding. Details are sparse but indicate a shift in pharmacy management and a potential rebranding.
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce Meeting
A meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Council Chambers Forbes on Thursday night the 24th inst at ? p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and District Chamber OF Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Council Chambers
Forbes
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership Edward Weaver and Company
Notice states the partnership Edward Henry Berward Weaver and George Turner Weaver operating as Stock and Elation Agents under Edward Weaver and Company is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owed to the firm will be received and paid by Edward Henry Bernard Weaver who will continue the business under the same firm name. Dated 16 June 1929. Witness: TM B& Hawkine, Aolicitor, Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Henry Berward Weaver
George Turner Weaver
Edward Weaver and Company
Edward Henry Bernard Weaver
Edward H. B, Weaver
Weaver
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Ha Al*y Smith
Meagher
Austen & Pratley
Sportaman
Ned Byrne
Larillo
Murillo
Lady Rice
Horse Sale
Harold Street, Forbes
Methodist Church
Sand Hills
F. Naywords
Rev. L. Pemcock
Daroobalgle
Watson
Presbyterian Services
Good
Iaing
H.R
D.R
Singer
Knapton’s Pharmacy
Kevin
Town Hall
B.C
Mra J
M'Mahgs
Mre O Alchin
Farmers & Graziers
Forbes Star Pictures
Wallace Reid
Fatty Arbuckle
Fatty
Dorothy Green
Arthur Ashley
Albert Ray and
Elinor Fair
the Lost Princess
Arthur Read
Boree Shire
Special Sheep & Gattle Sale
H. Wheatley
Sharp
Hughes’ Corner
Winter
Donaghey’s
J. Donaghey Rankin Stret, Forbes
Cunningham & Butler
Frank Kevin
P. T. Knapton
J. Kevin
Boree Shire Council
Lpis
Samonrekh
Ieee Erinas
Australia
WM. Hughe
Willen Mors
Leroi Minines
B& Hawkine
Qowra Jockey Club
Eutrica Cloee
Conry
Carrawobitty
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Gent’s Department
Manchester
Anderson & Foreman
Rankin Street
P.O
Turkeys
the Country Freezing Co
Ltc
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