This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
1
Miss Besgrove faced pressure as a party split over sport leadership. Miss Parry accepted the nomination and will become Queen of Sport, while the West Hamilton committee backed the Sports Queen plan, despite mixed reactions at Spooner Oval and among local clubs.
The article reports Canon White being involved in dawn services and the elevation of Rev. A. E White to a role at Pathurst Cathedral. It notes Bishop of Burl and various parish figures, with references to ordination rites, sustainment of services, and related ceremonial details amid a historically dense, period-voice style.
Sunday schedule shows morning Holy Communion at 7 am with Sam and EBucharitt later. 10 am Sunday School and Evensong at 7:40 pm. Evening Garema and Wugaem led by Rev. Hartwich with choir and organ.
A disputed government letter describes agricultural high schools meeting public demand and references a proposed station near Fo already advertised. The document discusses potential siting at Lan Pure and mentions officials Wain and Coward, with debate over whether to proceed or set aside the plan.
In round five action the Mervediant Lilies face Cleigh with high school umpires Gary Marlette and MoGM Fels overseeing. The NCuOM Blues receive a bye as High Tides take on Fobius with a close 1 0 result noted.
A Forbes Musical and Dramatic Society program features Forbes singers and musicians rehearsing for a big July concert. Led by Mrs L L Davis and Miss Mary Davis, the group promises professional standards with Gilbert and Sullivan, Oklahoma, and other selections. The concert will honor local talents including Col Hudani, Mary Davis, Florence Geeves, Molly Curves, Maureen Maitland, Harold Jennings, Mrs Fitzgerald, Nola Hancock, Mrs Madden, Mrs Davin, and Mrs McDonald, with promising youth like Ron Flannery and Duel McGrath adding pieces, plus a variety skit and dramatic revue directed by Ree Lye.
A good attendance reported at the Club Maque shoot by the Mi yard lane. Johny Rule won with a score of 38 and a rifle off prize. Scores listed include J. Ruby 98-239-3-80 and others with varied totals, plates and offsets. Local entries from CPS noted.
The article details a civic backed art union fundraiser that raised £1660 to finance a Baby Health Centre in Lachlan Street. Mayor, Ald. Cortridge, Mrs Beddie, and Mr Gunn praise volunteers and ticket sellers led by Chas Piercy and Dawn Markwort while acknowledging Mrs Beddie for presenting a £1000 donation and expressing hope that the centre will open debt free. The event ran over two months and involved a broad civic effort with the Western CWA and local officials.
Defendants William Francis Riddell and George Norman Bankmore faced trial on charges of stealing corn sacks valued at £150. Police argued bail should be objected due to alleged threats to witnesses. At a long hearing, evidence tied tyre impressions and a bar visit to the Metropolitan Hotel to Riddell and Bankmore, with further testimony from Parsons, Heckendorf, and Det Dunn.
Mir No Bevan resumes duties at Micatberts Motors after leave. Margaret Hooper leaves W.D. & Co Wille to start her own business in Conulobolne. Col Forrest, Fossey's Ltd manager, transferred to Goulburn. Mark Bishop appointed manager. Shire council pays respects to the late J. B. Chifley. Baby Clinic art jam at Mr and Mrs Gunn home with CW A thanks. Forrest farewell.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.