Funds raised for Country Women's Ball hosted at Mrs. Griffiths home
About 60 guests attended a social evening featuring tennis and cards to augment funds for the Country Women's Ball. Marist Brow team selections from a long list of players were announced for an upcoming match against Parkes Old Boys. Cars depart Meagher's at 1:15 p.m. Syd Chaplin stars in Skirts at the Strand Theatre with The Synthetic Sin also on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A. Ball
Forbes
Hubert Griffith
Yamma
Marigt Bros
Marist Brow
Agams
Parkes
Syd Chaplin
Syd
Chaplin
Strand Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn- Moyer
Cole Jeen Moore
Two Outstanding Effects From a Classified Ad
In Forbes the Advocate ran a simple to let cottage ad and the phone has been ringing steadily through Wednesday and Thursday. Personal calls followed as well, showing the Advocate delivers real results for advertisers and signals housing demand in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Advocate
Forbes
Younger Set Dances To Benefit Ball Funds
A Wednesday evening dance at the Country Women's Rest Room drew the Younger Bet committee’s crowd. Proceeds were set to defray expenses for the forthcoming Blue and Gold Ball, with organizers promising a distinct, enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thage
Younger Bet
Bathurst Frost Follows Chilly Week In Bathurst
Severe frosts cripple water tips in Bathurst with 0 Forbes reading 29 degrees. Bathurst registering 22 degrees amid very cold spell. Frosty weather continues as Jack Frost causes household inconveniences and the coldest week since June 1927. The Strand Theatre Forbes screens The Silver Lining a tense British drama about two brothers and a love triangle with Eve Gray and Pat Aherne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Forbes
Tuedly
Jack Frost
Castle Coombe
A.F
Strand Theatre
Anltor
Eve Gray
Pat Aherne
Forbes Club semi final sees Emmett defeat Dr McLean
Emmett advances in the Forbes Golf Club championship with a 4 up and 3 victory over Dr McLean in the semi finals. Parkes and Grenfell football rounds, town hall caretaker appointed, building permits approved, and Canowindra races set for July 10 and 11 are among local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Golf Club
Emmett
Dr. McLean
Fireman Injured in Park Street Theatre Store Blaze
A fire officer was injured while valuable stage props were damaged on the ground floor of J. C. Williamson's store in Park Street City during a blaze. The officer fell head-first down a flight of stairs while fleeing the flames. Loss is estimated at several thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
J. C. Williamson
Park Street
City
Canterbury Selections Hurdle Race and Stakes Notes
Canterbury selections list multiple hurdle races first division and second division including Tris Stakes Nursery Handicap and Canterbury Cup with many named horses such as Piratic Sneerer Boomeralli Prest Ban Dila Becalmed Palm Dale Cabaret Girl Gladiost Golden Crist Gun Club Lady Thurza Tressillian Don Moon Marcia Mr Whiz Merryland Poppy Hoy Mintage Shekels and Valparaiso Blather Speechmaker Arrowhead Ventilla Cylellian Ashbury Handicap Staroff Eden Hall Rozener plus a Cure for influenza cold remedies noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Handicap
Golden Crist Gun Club
Lady Thurza Canterbury Cup
Marcia
MR. Whiz
Merryland
Poppy Hoy
Mintage
Shekels
Valparaiso
Blather
Speechmaker
Arrowhead
Ventilla
Cylellian Ashbury
Eden Hall Rozener
Forbes P. P. Board Notification Reaches Council
The P. P. Board of Forbes notified the council on Thursday night that it has received mini unspecified information and plans to report back with details at a later meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Elvery
Park Street
J. Matthias
Rankin Street
W.R. Acret
Ren
Barton Street
P. Cushman
Aldermen Seek Pounds For Pound Upkeep Donation
Aldermen discuss contributing to the Forbes pound upkeep with options from 40 pounds to a one third share. Ald Hill argues the Board’s offer supports reimbursement while Ald Thomson urges a formal request for support from the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Hill
Ald, Thomson
Ald. Thomson
Shire Council
Sewerage Delay Pushes Capital Cost Forward
At Thursday's council meeting Mayor Byrnes urged speeding sewerage work. He noted the treatment works, pumping stations, and rising mains must progress before local services can connect. Urged urgent action to finalize plans, call tenders or direct day labor, and start pumping stations and rising mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Byrnes
We Works Department
Riaing
Department of These Inea
Worthy Men Reply To Lang On Police Abuse Allegations
The Chief Secretary dismisses Lang's claims that police brutalized helpless detainees while in custody. He asserts there is not a modicum of truth in the allegations and calls the police a body of worthy men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
City sewer plan delayed may raise costs for residents
The plant could be dispatched to Forbes but Tam warned delaying pumping stations rising main construction until reticulation is finished or treatment works delayed will cause a later hold-up and higher capital sewerage costs. The Mayor suggested an adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Tam
Tremble and Golvan Dominate Parkes Jockey Club Meeting
Parkes Jockey Club winter meeting concluded amid weather delays with multiple Handicap races won by Tremble, Golvan, and Vista. Notable results include Tremble taking Flying Handicap, Golvan winning Grandstand Handicap, and Vista posting strong showings in Final and other events with close margins and varied betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Jockey Club
Yeuterdmay
Erens Ormonde
Jobirt
All Chat
Tremble
Adama
Matic
Reed
Reg Visto
Davidson
Onis Wtarters
Trembly
Golvan
O'Hryan
Garnock
Davidwomy
Quinn
Sunny Hmpie
Ayr Digiton
King's Parade
Miss Humphrey
Evens Golvan
Postramble
King Demetrius
Coutts
Brown George
Keegan
Deva
Perforce
Lifeboat
Pop's Hope
Zubbardust
Crown George
Bill Visto
O'Bryan
Active Lad
McLachlan
Pillion
Phillips
Lord Orby
Mirkup
Ivy Rogers
Doug's Hope
Lyla M. Betting
Miss Kirkup
HL Vista
Fillion
Indecent language and drunkenness fines at Forbes Court
Richard Sloane aged 60 was fined £3 or 21 days for indecent language after arrest for drunkenness. Ser警 Rowley noted Sloane used filthy language along Rankin Street to the police station. Additional fines: Pat Coogan 32 for drunkenness, Donald Campbell 2, Walter Burge 37 for indecent behavior with Burge fined £4. Tom Thomas failed to appear and forfeited his 10 ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sloane
Forbes Court
Sergt. Rowley
Flynn
Sloane
Nean
Rankin Street
Pat Coogan
Donald Campbell
Walter Burge
Burge
Tom Thomas
Pioneer Passes Edward J. Plunkett Dies in Forbes District
Edward John Plunkett died at Brentwood private hospital after a long life of service. A renowned Freemason and Royal Arch expert, he held high offices in Kia district and was famed as an instructor. Born near Young, he witnessed Forbes rise from a mining camp to a wealthy agricultural town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward John Plunkett
Forbes
Brentwood
Australia
Plunkett
Royal Arch Masonry
Kia
Sydney
Royal Arch
Palais Royal
Sydney Frees
Flankett
Tipperary Gully
Young
Ben Hull
Mr. Plunkett
Ben Hall
Kankii Street
Mr Plunkett
Sen Forbea
Draw in Canowindra and Forbes hockey match at Nelson Park
Canowindra fans and Forbes Cardinals met at Nelson Park last Wednesday in a scoreless hockey draw. Forbes defense held firm as Canowindra attacked early with strong pressure and near misses before halftime. After the interval both sides showed urgency with several near scores, notably Freda Green and Violet Buttriss for Forbes, while Edna Charters was missed after moving to Cowra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canowindra Fani
Forbes Cardinals
Nelson Park
Jaca
Gly
Cardinals
Ovel
Cadowindes
Ull
Canowlodm Poal-Aeaour
Forbes
Freda Green
Violet Buttriss
Edna Charters
Cowra
Mins Freda Green
Mionel Merle Bullock
Dora Mec Quillen
Boomerang Footballers Aim for Parkes Match Draw
Following Parkes delegates refusal to draw the color line against aboriginal footballers, there is a push to provide them a game at People’s Park. The proposed match promises a strong draw for the league and wider support in many quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Park
Parkes
Old-Time Sportsman Remembered in Town
The piece recalls a versatile local sportsman known for shearing and running, notes a walking contest after 100 hours, and mentions his racehorse Eigh Leen. It laments the passing of Mr. BE Plunkett, with half mast at the Town Hall and Plunkett's funeral procession led by Mr. T H Peasley of Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Hall
Plunkett
Town Hall
Quakes Hit Westport Greymouth Intensify Aftershocks
Heavy aftershocks rocked Westport and Greymouth last night with lesser tremors at Wallington. Only twelve residents remain in Murchison from about 1400, and Karamea township remains isolated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Westport
Greymouth
Wallington
Murchison
Karamea
Forbes and Cardinals clash amid injuries and lineup shifts
The article notes injuries sidelining Ella Acres and other key players, weakening the Cardinals. It lists Forbes and Cardinals lineups with names like Urol Pat Orman Freda Green Violet Buttriss Belle Orman Alley Harkett Marg Wighton Bo Brummell Merle Hollock Elle Gavin M Hugo Lorne Bowler and previews Sunday's Cardinals vs Cundobolia match at Nelson Park with final selections P Orman F Green V Buttriss B Orman A Horbert J McQuillen L Bowler E Gavin Z Orman M Bullock A Brummell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ella Acres
Cardinals
Jine
Ik Howe Hicintell
Peliher
Urol
Pat Orman
Fulkbacks
Freda Green
Violet Buttriss
Belle Orman
Alley Harkett
Marg Wighton
Bo Brummell
Merle Hollock
Elle Gavin
M. Hugo
Lorne Bowler
Don’ Cafe
Cundobolia
Nelson Park
P Orman
F. Green
V. Buttriss
B. Orman
A. Horbert
J. McQuillen
L. Bowler
E. Gavin
Orman
M, Bullock
Death at Hendon rehearsal ends with pilot death
In London on Thursday a Siskin fighter dived during a rehearsal for the annual air pageant at Hendon and killed Pilot Eyre. The rehearsal continued as if nothing had happened, following tradition after the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hendon
Eyre
Tradite
Funeral for Beloved Masons and Community Members
A large procession of more than one hundred Masons from the Masons Temple to the Presbyterian Church accompanied by an Oddfellows band attended the funeral of the late Mr Plunkett. Rev J H Costello led services at the church and graveside with Masonic rites. Relatives from Sydney Forbes and Orange attended as pallbearers and mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maosonie Temple
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Costello
Temalin Street
W. Rees
Parkes
Bro
Fletcher
Broderick
Forbes
Buckland
Lodge Lachlan
Costello
Oddfellows
Plunkett W
W. E Hudson
W. Anderson
Sydney
William Plunkett
Orange
James Plunkett
Minister Receives Deputation On Central West Extension
A deputation on agricultural extension for the Central West met with the Minister yesterday. Leaders included H K Nock W W W Watson G Taunswell H Bart lett H B Whitham P F Darcey M Condon. The Minister praised Parkes Forbes Central West and Western Newspapers Ltd for support but cited financial stringency as a barrier to funding about £10 000 yearly and current staff limits. He said policy leans toward expansion with more instructors and special Central West consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Central West
Beat
M.L.A
Messrs
H. K. Nock
W.W. W. Watson
G. Taunsawell
H. Bartlett
H. B. Whitham
P. F. Darcey
M. Condon
Parkes
Forbes
The
Central Wel
Western Newspapers, Ltd
Mil
Parkes meets highlight wins by Colmera and Kant Molang
Sydney trainer Doyle B. Gately secured a double at Parkes on Wednesday with Colmera and Kant Molang. Results span opening and Malden handicaps with multiple contenders and betting quotes, noting close finishes and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gately
Sydney
Parkes
Colmera
Kant Molang
Timber Strike Nears Settlement With Unions
Timber merchant Underwood Ingham Co negotiates with unions for a settlement of the strike. Finality is expected to be reached today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Underwood, Ingham & Co
Capetown News On Missing Training Ship Report
A wireless message confirms the search vessel Mexico has picked up definite news about the missing training ship Kobenhaven after passing Tristan. The report notes the disabled vessel was carried north east by a current following clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Mexico
Dfinite
Kobenhaven
Tristian
Forbes Local Notes Bring Townspeople Together
Forbes residents are noted moving between Sydney and Forbes for family care and events. The Forbes Connell meeting was led by Mayor Ald Hymes with attendees including Alf Butler Dunne Keane Hil Sa Thomson Juan and Webb. Community news highlights hospital stays school travel polo plans and hockey club dances with prizes and gifts for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Hymes
Alf
Butler
Dunne
Keane
Hil
Thomson
Juan
Webb
Forbes Sheep Show to Highlight Australian Stud Sheep
Stockowners across the state look forward to the Forbes Sheep Show on July 5 and 10. A combined catalogue is already prepared for the salon with full advertisement in the scene. The event underscores Australia’s leading position in sheep breeding and the study of stud masters who helped build the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Agenta
Australia
Profit on Jockey Club Fixture
Forbes Jockey Club reported a profit of £136 8s 7d from last week’s race fixtures. The meeting, chaired by Mr C. Brooke, included attendees such as Mesars Shanahan Ryan Crawford Entwisle Twist McSlay Low Reed and secretary Moloney. Major receipts came from Gale money 269, bookmakers' fees 84, nominal tone and acceptances 59 4, race books 24 6 8, booth rituals 70 and profit on tute 15. Principal expenditures included prize money 200, rebate 37 3 10, W D R A fees 21, book makers' tax 16 16, amusement tax 219 16 8, wages 22 6, clerical assistance 10, printing and advertising 10 13. It was decided to apply for dates next season: January 15 16 February 19 20 April and 10 June 14 and 1% July shant 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Jockey Club
C. Brooke
Mesars
Shanahan
Ryan
Crawford Entwisle
Twist
McSlay
Low
Reed
Moloney
Gale
Booth
W.D.R.A
Hair restoration methods for grey hair described
The text recounts attempts to restore natural grey hair color using home remedies and store bought products. It mentions dissatisfaction with previous products, a friend’s suggestion, and a simple home mix of various ingredients bought locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heme
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Forbes Advocate
John Turner
Grenfell
Wigowra
Eugowra Road
Canowindra
Canowindra J.C
Finn
Commons
Cooscil
Canterbury
Piratic
Sneerer
Boomeralli
Seypore
Tressillian
Don Moon
P.P Board
Forbes Pound
Ormonde
Bill Vista
Urmonde
Sedrillo
Lansdowne
Pioneer
E. J. Plunkett
Ativra
ABC
Little Doyle
Lanhham
Heed
Viston Davidson
Ukil
Motle
Kolvin
Sunny Empire
East Molong
Adams
Coutim
Rusty Loge
Griffiths
McPherson
Mudula
Nedrilla
Wood
la M
Cphi Pay
Top Jack
Davidsour
AM Chat
Reeds
Zubbarduse
Smith
Pop's
Hope
King Temetrius
Rusty Roger
Melchersom
Phillipa
Coutley
Eg Viet
Fortgain
Ayr Dighten
Injunction
Sunny Tuhos
Gitthe Desi
Billie
Leieth
Mr. Ron. Constable
Harubray
Bedgeraboug
Bren'wood
Aub, Treanor
Unederwood Street
Edna
Mrs. E. Gentle
Pat
Gladys
This
Moraing
Condobella
Goodman
Municipal Council
Bob Fitzgerald
A. H. Delaney
Ouida
Eulong
W. M. Meeke
Hampton Court
Mesdames AL McQuillen
Camp Hill
J. Raywethorne
Andil
Sacred Heart Hospital
Cootamundra
J. Meagher 4 Co
Toya Bowden
Saft
Ligmore
A. Tritton
Tierney
W. Hackett
Donn
J. Meagher
M. Meagher
H. Helman
Grenfell Street
Wyalong
Jockey Club
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