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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
2
Parkes Municipal Council denies reports of bias while seeking a second hand boiler. Ads seek buyers for a 1923 Ford car, fencing, and a Black Australorp rooster line. Obituary to Edward Clarke. Methodist services announce June schedule and local shop offerings on fashion items.
The Church of England lists Sunday services at Forbes at 8 am 10 am 11 am and 7 pm Warungla at 11 am Bareenong at 3 30 pm and Bedgerabong at 3 pm Local congregations are advised to attend according to the schedule.
A games evening will be held at the Methodist School Hall on Monday to aid the September Spring Fair. Refreshments will be provided by the Indies, Licensing Reduction Board. The board inspectors visited Forbes hotels this week ahead of its sitting here.
Money savers gate opens at Forbes store tomorrow with hundreds of bargains noted in a full-page ad. At the Grenfell Coursing Club meeting Forbes dog Playwell won the Open Stake defeating Stoney Glance's Answer Southern Queen and Handsome Kitty. In the Club's Clasua Stakes Wave's Image lost to Dickens' Debri while Silver Treasure fell to Black Hett in Maiden Stake.
The Central City Trotting Club held a committee meeting led by President PH T Bennett to discuss postponing the next trotting meeting. The club unanimously decided to hold the postponed meet on Wednesday July 1, after the Bogan Gate event, with reference to last year’s postponement and discussions with the Municipal Council. A Young Australia League letter outlined plans to host country boys July 24 to August 2 to view the fleet and city sights, with costs set at £3 10s and details to follow.
Alderman Webster asked the council to write the Minister for Mines seeking stronger encouragement for prospecting in mining localities. The meeting also planned a fire engine demonstration next Wednesday at 2 pm with location to be advertised later.
The Western District Medical Conference met at Parkes on Wednesday with Dr. Paton presiding. Doctors McDonnell Broadbent Hair and McLean from Forbes attended. papers were read by Dr. Peete of Gilgandra and Dr. Matthews of Orange. The Presbytery Ball will be held Tuesday night in the Town Hall and is expected to attract a crowd. Honorary secretaries Mesdames Cannon and Kevin report strong organising work. The Treabytery Ball benefits the Catholic Building Fund. discussion of the South of the Lachlan Railway renewal is urged by supporter Leonard Pearce who advocates immediate action once abroad.
In a correspondence letter Mr H B Sweet objects to being tied to a recent poster ball. The writer says Sweet did not appear on posters, did not read the report, and he asserts Sweet bought a ticket and contributed to costume material with his approval. The letter accuses Sweet of advertising by protest.
Forbes shines with arrivals and appointments including Mr W Adams appointed valuator of lands in Jemalong Shire arriving Wednesday to gather valuation data. Notable visitors include Mr Charles Reid of Sydney Bedstead Works on holiday and gun enthusiast. Mrs Milas Clemens to sing Abide With Me at Methodist service. Frequent guests Mr Gus Summergreen and party, and Mr Monte Burke inspect Forbes hotels. Mrs Jean McNickle hospitalised for diphtheria, and Mr Gr A Heid of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution visiting. Jockey J Brown in town for Winter meeting. engagement party for Miles Alice Brown and Ernest Burgess. plans for trip to America aboard Aorangi July 2.
The Forbes Pastures Protection Board denied alienation of a Parkes travelling stock and camping reserve near the railway station. The Under-Secretary for Lands reportedly overruled the Board, initiating alienation procedures. Former chairman J D B Low opposed the move, claiming land was needed for travelling stock, while poll results suggested limited backing for his stance.
Daniel Ignatius Curry son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Curry Cunowindra was married with Rev Father John Sexton officiating. The wedding breakfast followed at Mr and Mrs Arthur Tooth residence. The couple then left for Sydney to begin their honeymoon.
Joseph McDonald aged 35 was shot in the thigh near Sydney Central Station last night after escaping from hospital. He later surrendered. Cecil Crozier a City Council employee said McDonald tried to rob him of his pay and he fired in self defence.
The wharf laborers agreed to back the seamen in the current trigger and will seek cooperation from other maritime unions including trolley and draymen and stewards to broaden the stoppage. Alfred McInnes received a life sentence after the Labor Cabinet commuted the death penalty. James Dwyer, aged 78, a renowned stock judge, was found drowned in the Tamworth river near his home.
An Austral Press cable reports Captain Amundsen and his party arrived safely at King's Bay Spitsbergen after a radiogram from Heimdal. A later message says Amundsen failed to reach the Pole and was blown 625 miles off course with aeroplanes frozen in.
The Strand Theatre unveils a rich lineup headlined by Universal Jewel Secrets of the Night a mystery drama keeping audiences guessing to the last reel. Also on bill are The Border Raid Dancing Daisies and The Fast Express final chapter with Saturday night features Sinners In Heaven and The Map Life Passed By among a deluxe program. Monday promises Mae Busch in Frivolous Bat with Smiling George OBrien in The Hough Neck and White Man an adventure drama set in Africa.
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