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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
7
K G Garnsey Sr will sell by public auction at Hoopers Metropolitan Hotel at p.m. on Wednesday next the 25th. Privileges include Publican's Booth two days, Race Books two days, Tea Room two days, Partner's Rights. J Moloney, Secretary, FUCC. Town Hall Chambers Forbes.
Fragmented local notices warn trespassers at Bandalong area will be prosecuted. Public accountant Charles C. Brownhill announces new practice in Parkes with office in Cour Street. A fire at a produce store is not interrupting lime and carrying operations. orders to Austin's skin store pending rebuilding. Joe Rath.
Preliminary notice from Wheatley and Hill Eugowra announces a public auction on Wednesday July 16 of a splendid plant from Mr A I McMillan. The sale will be held at Tekre and features a notable property for enthusiasts and investors.
For sale. Careless use of fire trespass notices printed on op callop. Price one per issue. Apply.
For sale a gang of tools in usable condition including Bablic Separator, DEngine and Js CORBY. Droubatgle noted as available. suitable for industrial use.
A suede left glove with a fur lined trim was lost Wednesday night near Town Hall. Reward offered to finder who returns the item to this office.
J T Woods resumes fortnightly stock sales on Saturday June 28 at 2 40 pm with draught horses cattle and sheep on offer Victorian buyers expected and further entries invited Auctioneer Dou’ Brect June 28? IT T Woods
The bowling club will run an all day tournament on Monday to take advantage of the holiday. Play starts at 11 a.m. and officials expect a full day of activity with steady participation.
Moses Bird and Oliver conduct a big furniture sale at Bogan Gate on Saturday June 28 for Mr H Miles. A long list of home articles will be offered from 2 30 PM with bargains for residents, plus a sulky pony and harness and a young chestnut mare slated for auction.
Secretary of the Genwlin Plating branch reports Mr Wearne's secretary has sent word. Minister hopes to visit the Goma Boldtor Settlements to witness, with Parliament, the forthcoming meeting. Mr Buttenshaw notes agreement on the visit likely in July.
Councillor and Mrs. W T Thomas of Back Yamma hosted eighty guests from Parkes and surrounding district. Moore and Cripps provided music for dancing in the ballroom while guests spoke of warm hospitality, recalling parties from twenty years ago and naming it the best party of the year.
The usual holiday schedule will close the local post office on Monday June 23. From 9 to 10 a.m. all business except Money Order and Savings Bank services will be unavailable, and from 11 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. counter delivery only will occur. No carrier delivery. Outgoing mail closes at 10 a.m. and only one clearance is allowed for letter receivers.
Proceeds from the second day of the Forbes Jockey Club Winter Meeting on July 1 and 2 will be donated to Forbes Hospital. Entries are exceptionally good and the public is promised a fine day of racing with officials and club members volunteering services and gates free of charge.
In Sydney on Friday the body of a young woman who jumped from the Manly steamer near the Heads on Wednesday night remains unrecovered. The clothing left on board has been identified by Mr James Milson of Grenfell as that of the 18 year old girl with whom he had been staying at Manly. He cannot explain her action.
The High School hosts a costume ball at Town Hall next Thursday to help liquidate the Memorial Library debt. The event, led by the high school's staff with broad public support, features Indies decor and a supper arranged by Mayor and Mrs. Merritt.
Readable scores from Meribera and nearby players highlight a Wester District meeting where multiple golfers posted top scores such as 74 and 77. Notable names include O Byr Dehton and Dwyer, with others like Stinson and Flannery close behind. A separate event for a McWOC Ewing donated trophy lists Cahill and Byrnes among participants.
The Forbes trotting meeting scheduled for Wednesday was abandoned at the last moment after track inspection showed unsuitable conditions. With fine weather forecast for the next 24 hours and horses already in town, the committee delayed the event but rescheduled the meeting for July 3 as the next possible date.
Fire Commissioners will be meeting Forbes citizens on July 27 and consider recommendations during their visit. Last night the Municipal Council decided to meet them as a body. Rumor says they may discuss purchasing a new site for the Forbes fire station with a prospective buyer reportedly already involved.
A boxing match is planned for July 1 at Olympic Hall between Johnnie Shields and Bertie Morris or Shields and Billy Martin of Cullibigeal. Organiser Mr P H T Bennett aims to raise funds for Porbex Hospital with a substantial side wager. Shields fights at 141.4, Martin at 12.6, and Morris’s participation remains undecided. The fight draws strong fan interest after Shields defeated Morris in 20 rounds at Lake Gargellica last Saturday.
Owing to treasure on our few and advertising columns a big issue we are compelled to hold over our report of that night's Municipal Council meeting the addresses on sewerage the company's report and compute 262 560 our telegraphic news and other matters besides having beat very reluctantly compelled to curtail our reports to a great extent.
The Presbytery Ball on Tuesday night drew a large crowd despite road conditions. About 170 to 160 couples danced to Mr W Acreb’s orchestra amid lavish decorations by Mr and Mrs T Merritt. Suppers impressed guests as secretaries Mr T Cannon and Mrs J Leaslee praised the organizers and band. Mrs Cabill of Forbes won the cap.
A Wednesday town hall presentation showcased children in elaborate costumes from elves to Dolly Varden figures. Prizes honored best set, best individual costume, and most original outfits with dozens of participants and a parade of foreign-inspired ensembles.
The period notes Benson's woolship value from New South Wales to Dale exceeds £22,500,000 amid a bale decline of 216,018 while value rises by £661,928. Also mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure claimed for coughing and colds as first aid.
Miss Long of Manly holidays with sister Mrs O Mara of Tilimbil Forbes. Miss Robinson, visiting Canarino, returned to Sydney. Miss Bilder a hospital inmate ill with influenza. Mr Daniel Juma Noonan dies aged 61, Fort Bourke Station manager. Sympathy offered to Mr Buttenshaw for bereavement. Mr W Kenny visits Forbes on holidays, cricket fan. Harold Moroney undergoes acute appendicitis surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital after stellar college game. Mrs Olive Chaplin dies aged 34. funeral held at Forbes Church of England with Archdeacon Newald and Rev Prichard officiating. She leaves parents, siblings and relatives in Forbes and Sydney.
The Forbes Rifle Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday night at the School of Arts. Reports were read and adopted. officers and committee members elected for the year, with over 24 new members enrolled and plans for trophies, sheds, and range upgrades discussed.
Forbes team names its Sunday and Monday selections for matches against Bathurst with a return bill against Lea Public School. Parkes public school Forbes and Forbes 2nds name squads as players brace for a strong showing after recent laurels, with officials and referees listed for the fixtures.
The cine schedule lists Thomas Mllghan, Trex Genodis and The New Ls Whel presenting The NMs Lo Well and The Last Man with Dix Wilson and Beery. Overnight features include A Million to Burn with Rawlingon and Slippy McGee starring Colleen Moore. Also advertised are When Oddy Are Byon and Pull Sfeed Abad with Wig special night on Wednesday featuring The Covered Waggon.
A cluttered ad offers knitting and crochet items in multiple colors plus robes and overcoats. It highlights tailored garments from Buckland and Buckion, urging readers to visit Miss Bathgate's Rankin Street for ready to wear overcoats and fashionable designs. It promotes Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs and advertises window displays.
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