Golden wedding celebration at MMahon residence
A large happy gathering occurred at the residence of Mr and Mrs J P M Mahon in Sandusky on Sunday to mark the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs J F M Mahon. The couple wed on June 24 1868 at Bathurst and moved to Forbes the same year, living there happily since. The family's esteem is noted with many friends in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. M’mahon
Sandusky
J. F. M'Mahon
Bathurat
M’mahon
Forbes
M'Mahon
Robrse
Slater M. Joseph
Carcoar Convent
Semen M'Mahon
Tio
Me Wall Mahon
Biter Maur Joseph
Carcoxr Convent
M. Anthony
Moz TF. Kelly
Agnes M'Mahon
McMahon
Smal
Forbes Hospital
Kathleen A'Mahon
Mmahen
Morris
Parkes Trots results show multiple handicap races
Parkes Trots meeting yields results for several handicaps including PNHOPFLED HANDICAP won by Loreen with Rockfelter scratched, PONY HANDICAP featuring Minn Fle and Prawns, and AMERS' AND TRADESMEN'S TROT with Filobe Dery. The President's Handicap lists The Motor and Lady Argyle among entrants, with several scratches and slow times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loreen
Yeehel
Rockfelter
Hol Nock Leo
Pony Handicay
Alte
Banjo
Seratch Rock Jenn
Seratch
Parkes
Lady Harvey
Fnac
Bel
May
Beb
Henwood
Amers
President's Handiai
Alles
Argyle
Sac
Beth Mocks Ponds
Seeateh
Fragmented Notes Hint At Local Market and Writings
A jumble of garbled lines hints at local commerce and notices. Mentions price per copy, court references, weddings, auctions, and goods for sale alongside scattered names and places. Details are unclear but suggest a bustling parish or town page with advertisements and social notices.
Wanted double furnished room with conveniences
Classified notice seeking a double furnished room with one of conveniences. Apply at TwS OFFICE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tws Office
Memorial notice for Kathleen Whiteley in Sydney 1917
In loving memory of Kathleen Frank Whiteley who was accidentally killed in Sydney on 25 June 1917. Inserted by her sister Phoebe Knight. Parkes-road contact Mrs JA Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja, Taylor
Parkes-road
Lost runaway sulky clothing and reward offered
Missing items include a reywood overcoat and a parcel with cap trousers and coat. Reward for return to the post office in Sydney. Also notices tenders for conveyance of mails on Australian roads by 2:30 pm on 1st July 1918 per the Commonwealth Gazette of 14 June 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reywood
Postmaster-Genere
DeWiuty
Auction Sale Of Household Furniture By Knand & Co
Tomorrow Wednesday at Heil Street opposite Lagoon Foot Bridge Knand & Co offer Mia M. Doyle's full house contents including cedar wardrobe washstand chest of drawers two single beds sideboard couch overmantles dining table crockery cutlery copper tubs crockery and many other items for sale at auction location and time to be announced locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knand & CO
Mia M. Doyle
Auction sale at Railway Depot South Forbes
Public auction May be held at the Railway Construction Depot South Forbes with three buildings for removal and items including corrugated iron tanks frames wire netting fencing rope and other hardware. Sale starts at 2 90 sharp with numerous metal materials and miscellaneous goods offered by C Keane Co on instruction from the Chief Engineer of the Railway and Tramway Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Keane & CO
Graveling and roads work tender for New Grenfell Road
The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders for gravelling and repairs along New Grenfell Road. Tenders close at 4 pm on Friday 5th July. Specifications are available at the shire office. T Lozni, Shire Clerk, Toowoomba? (Forbes).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JLY
Grenfell Road
Tits Ofice
Winter comforts horse rugs and home goods catalog
A dense listing presents a catalog of horse rugs with warm linings and double breast straps, plus kerosene room heaters, hearth rugs, door slips and mats, mouse traps, kitchen and dining chairs, children's seating, rocking chairs, and kapok bedding. Prices per item are quoted in shillings and pence, highlighting a broad homeware assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxton
Rankin Street Livery Stables Taken Over by Lanty White
Lanty White announces he has taken over the Rankin Street Livery Stables on Mankin Street behind Albion, formerly run by Andy Morgan. He pledges strict attention to business and healthful care for customers, hoping to merit support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanty Whith
Gar for Hire Up-to-date Car for Wire Day or Night
Up-to-date car for hire available for use round the clock. Driver Herb Coram advertises reliable service from Lachlan Street opposite Merger & Co. with contact numbers 159 and night line 241.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb
Coram
Lachlan Strest
Mergiver & Co
Insurance policy terms and livestock coverage update
Standard Insurance Co. of WZ Ltd issues a notice detailing hazard accident provisions and livestock coverages. The document outlines policy scope including live stock risk and special rider policies, clarifying payout conditions and coverage limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Insurance CO. OF
WZ. Ltd
Private sale of Handy Forbes sheep lots at Lincoln district
The ad lists Handy Forbes private sale of Merino and crossbred ewes and rams, with prices per head, numbers shorn in September, delivery dates in October, and contact for Pearce & Williams. Includes conditions on health, breeding stock, and preferred delivery arrangements, with target dates and location near Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HANDY
Handy Parkes
Lincoln Raw
Handy Forbes
The People’s Butchery J B Lannan Opens Shop
The People’s Butchery with J B Lannan begins operation over the Waterine Business of Wincke and Ashworth Rat Kin atroot. He pledges strict attention to business and aims for public support. Meat delivered to any part of the town. Wholesale and retail butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BO Lannan Bega
Wincke & Ashworth
Ute
Forbes Town Notice Demands Immediate Rate Payments
The Municipality of Forbes notifies that Lounell requires payment of all rates by the 29th instant. Proceedings to recover all outstanding rates will begin immediately after. Town Clerk W. Mills announces from Town Hall Forbes on 13 June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mills
Cars for Hire Shanahan and Peasley Service
Local agency offers first class cars for hire with Cavett Detvers and Nobby Thres as sole agents. District agents for siteshell cars, located on Little Court Street opposite Albion Hotel and next to AGH.C. Bante. Contact numbers include Noa 8 289 and 240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobby ‘Thres ‘Ryray
Itehell Cars
Little Court Street
Albion Hotel
Aml
Agh.c. Bante
Annual Presbytery Balt Fueling Meeting Row
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Presbytery meeting, likely in Baltimore, with a scheduled fueling or wire communication segment at 7 10, but many words are garbled leaving unclear participants or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capensen Hi Romertion
J Girdham The Oldest Livery Stables Proprietor
J Girdham, the oldest established livery stables and bus proprietor, operates from Templar Street in Forbes, offering stable services and transportation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Street
Forbes
Forties England Services Call for Wheat Scrip Buyer
A terse notification invites buyers of wheat scrip to contact A. P Grinsted at Awehtan Street for England Services on June 9 at 7:30 p.m. The message includes scattered OCR errors but centers on arranging scrip purchases and correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P Grinsted
Awehtan Street
Presbyterian Church Notices Rendered in Tabby Text
Fume ad worthiess Htahs a Tie pi Bederabumigy 20 Rev J T Thorburn WA Insted Intercession Seryten jy th Methodiet CUinh Fibureday at TAB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bederabumigy
J.T. Thorburn
Tab
Notice on hush?ing and post-date reprisals
Notice warns that any person found whispering aloud after this date will be punished without respect to person. The message stresses strict enforcement and implies consequences for violators.
Fruit Trees Distinctive Varieties Offered by Reliable Nursery
Parkes based nursery advertises 20 years in district and offers a range of fruit trees including pears apples quinces figs olives nectarines apricots citrus olives and seed. It invites customers to inquire about varieties suited to the district and provides contact details and shop number.
Public Notice Publication Fragment
Public notice text appears garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases. readable items mention a public sale or official action and list local entities, but specific actions, dates, places, or claimant details are missing due to damaged OCR.
SULKIES AND BUGGIES SALE AT DWYERS FAMOUS SPORTING GOODS
A fragmented notice from a local sporting goods shop advertises sulkies and buggies for sale. It mentions the company name Dwyers Famous Sulkies and Buggies and references a sporting circuit with prize events and champions. The text is garbled but centers on equipment sales and racing themes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parkes Trots
Vorkes Trotting Club
Weatlng
AL Abe Fortes Court
John Lasecene
Ely
Forbes Callway Yard
Boon
X Union
Widdingss
Ghukiels
oThun
RTE
Marwan
Gauin Graey
Chester Aeld
Ucktand
Gold Twosbar
Rogerson
Bowling Green
Reward
Frank Rath
Buttye Street
Heil Street
Lagoon Foot Bridge
Railway Construction
South Forbes
Sale
Shire OF
Jemalong
Rankin Street Livery
GAR
J. Donaghey
Rankin Street
F.reth&go
Cars For Hire
Phil Holyer
Austen
Ise
Robbie Skin
Junge
Viet
Austen and Pratley
Aave
Eve
Pearce & Williams
the People’s Butchery
J. F. Lannan
Town Hall
Shanahan
Peasley
J. Girdham
March OF England Services
Presbyterian Church
Barer Pong
Baraenon
Miss D, Pink
the Reliable Nursery
Richard Taylor
Lave Old Mathiehioe
Moore
Brosh
Bacher
Royal Hatel
Itip Baud
Tore Gary der Wee Yeon
Eusewea
Heving Seweed
Tur Dwyer
Commonwealth
Atrial Senieit
N.S. Ferguson
Manson
J. Manson &Co. Drapery Specialists
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Varcupto Ud
Therasont
Vames
Samaram Adk Mathesses
ROYAL
Nod Dover
John Meagher
Go., Ltd
Brook
Silent Scott
Mao
Toy Hirdera
Fox
F. H. Brook
Lorne Pictures
Henin
Mary Milew Mintor
Barbara Frietchte
Jarte Niko
CTI
Terry
Inal
Hughes
Hughes’ Corner
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