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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
10
The article argues the Overland Whippet delivers superior value per pound compared with U S and Australian prices, showing about 4s more value per £1. It notes Whippet is among first low priced cars to have four wheel brakes and urges buyers to compare at Mr J Keane's in Templar Street before purchasing.
The Bonnie Doon team and supporters plan travel to Grenfell next Sunday. Players listed include A Parslow G Smith Dunn Pyment Sly J Parslow and Parslow family members. Matches start at 10 40 am and 2 00 pm with ladies and mens events.
The meeting features the Maiden Hurdles with entries like LOOWwCcosT and EDWIN BRENDON, plus Flying Welter Handicap First Division and Second Division races for ANKDON COOLESTRA CLARLS and LE CHOUCAS. Other contests include Kogarah Stakes, Juvenile Handicap, NEW FIRE OUR DELL GREENSTREAK, Moorefield Handicap, and the Hurstville Mile with CYRON DLO FREDDIE, THE THORN MAK SICCAR KING CYLLENE.
Mr McCormack hotel proprietor of Morangarell was seriously injured when his motor lorry overturned after the steering jammed while transporting footballers to Bribbaree. He has a broken pelvis at Young Hospital. Arthur Jacparesce suffered a broken ankle. other players escaped with minor injuries. A shamrock queen fundraiser and a dry spell noted follow, with two upcoming social events and proverbs offered.
A Police Court on Tuesday fined W. H. G. Stylan ten pounds with costs for motor traffic offences. Advertisements announce an auction of the Utah property between Orange and Canowindra on July 7 by McNeilly Crampton & Martin Ltd. Additional notices mention a separate engineering plant sale on Saturday July 2 and various local shop promotions from Austen Pratley and Black's Store North Hill.
Nominations for all events are due at 8 p.m. on Thursday June 10. T A Finn serves as secretary and provides contact numbers 161 for inquiries.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned will be received to 4 km on the 7th prox for Contract 1927/14 Clearing Forming in O Reillys Lane. Tender forms and specs available at the office. Each tender must include a security of 5 percent of the contract sum. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Shire Office Forbes 24 June 1927.
Commencing at Slam J Co Keane has instructions from L J Johnston Engg to sell the Up to date Engineering Plant. Items include an 8 BHP Hornsby Gas Engine with circulating tank a grinding machine on cast iron stand forges anvils blowers and many tools. Sale starts 11 am sharp with permits for engines and farmers.
Probate policies issued by the A.M.P. Society promise all profits to policyholders. Loane granted on policies and policies kept in force if unable to pay after two years. District agent in town will supply information. address Albion Hotel Forbes.
The partnership of A. Prow and W. H. Fry trading as Prow & Fry Painting Contract Ord is dissolved by mutual consent effective June 30 1927. All outstanding monies to be paid to the partnership and all accounts due by the firm to be rendered. Signed A. Prow and W. H. Fry.
Auction notice invites bids on 60 prime fat sheep with further entries welcome. Details specify quality, health status, and delivery terms for producers and buyers.
A landholder from the Forbes District announces candidacy for the Forbes Pastures Protection Board vacancy caused by Mr. Hunter’s resignation. H. B. Elliott asserts practical experience qualifies him to act as director and serve the ratepayers in the district.
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