Canberra steamer fire claims steward life in Sydney
A blaze on the Canberra at King Street wharf Sydney killed steward Reginald Craythorne, 26, who reentered the ship to retrieve belongings. Fire spread across decks, crew rescued in pajamas, smoke reached North Sydney, and most were later out by morning. Craythorne, Melbourne resident, died in the saloon. The ship was later deemed black by seamen.
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Canberra
King Street
Reginald Craythorne
Melbourne
Sydney
Attacks and Accidents Sweep City in One Night
A chaotic news batch reports electrocution from a car magneto in Wollongong, assault with meat cleavers on William Fahey in Waterloo, an anthrax outbreak near Lismore affecting 500 cattle, the death of reporter James Scanlan after a fall, a car going over a cliff at Kilburn injuring two, and a political dispute where Mr. Bavin challenges Mr. Whiddon over tax exemptions amid distress.
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William Fahey
Waterloo
Damage to Stockinbingal Line Forbess to resume service
Floods cut stretches of the Forbes Stockinbingal line near Grawlin Plains where half a mile of track and earthworks were washed away. Traffic was suspended from Wednesday. Stockinbingal passengers were transferred at Grawlin Plains to the Cootamundra train while repairs proceeded. Repair work used 140 trucks of ashes 9 trucks of stone and five trucks of sleepers. An extra 34 man crew has worked since Friday and will continue the afternoon.
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Forbes-Stockinbingal
Grawlin Plains
Cootamundra
Film lineup at Strand Theatre features Sylvia Dreamer in Her Reckless Romance
Wednesday edition presents Al Christie’s Her Reckless Romance starring Sylvia Dreamer with Fires of Fate based on Conan Doyle. The week includes Noah Beery in The Finale, Letty Compson in Dalla the Lion Cub, The Oppressed, and a Tom Mix Western Enticement. Star Raquel Meller appears in a Belgian drama The Oppressed.
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Sylvia Dreamer
N.8.w
America
Conan Doyle
The
Nile
Pyramids
Cairo
Hellopolln
Valley of the Kings
Luxor
Karnak
Lybian Desert
Noah Beery
Letty Compson
Cynthia Stockley
Lile
Dalla
Printing and betting stamp case at Young Police Court
Samuel Daly of Cowra, a noted bookmaker, faced charges for issuing a betting slip without printed name and for failing to present a tax receipt. The court ruled a stamp could not substitute printing, fined £2 and costs 8/ for the first charge and similar for the second. The defendant argued the stamp was a printing error, not evasion. The decision underscores historic print rules in betting notices.
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Young Police Court
Samuel Daly
Cowra
Gulgal
Jottings and local notices on shops and openings
The note mentions muddy water and a cheap filter idea. W. Cowell of Rankin Street opens a modern hairdressing saloon and tobacconist store off J. Dooley's premises in Lachlan Street. McDade's offers a large stock of shoes worth about £6000.
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Rankin Street
Tobaccontat
J. Dooley
Lachlan Street
McDade's
Forbes Adverts and Town Notes From Forbes
Ladies smart autumn millinery enitted robes and gaberdine robes at Miss Bathgate's. Two Forbes cars visited Grenfell Sunday returning at five after an all-night trip. Complete stocks at keen prices. Black's store North Hill promises quality. Sunshine and grass growth noted. Woods Great Peppermint Cure promoted. Austen and Prattey offer winter clothing for men with wide selection. Mushrooms appearing after rain. fishing season favorable though mosquitoes bite. Advertise in The Forbes Ad Quote to boost business. Gas soon obsolete for domestic uses says expert. electricity to supersede for heating cooling and lighting. Forbes water high to running boards at the Dog and Tuck yesterday. Mrs. Les Davis touted as up-to-date tailor for best material and workmanship. Weather improves evaporation of water in low parts. Forbes prepared for changes.
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Forbes
Grenfell
Black's
North Hill
Austen and Prattey
Phen
Waler
Les, Davis
Up Towlate
Western District Racing Schedule June to July
Racing dates listed for Western District events from late June to early August. Meetings include Uralla J.C. Cowra J.C. Canowindra J.C. Nyngan Warren Cowra A.H. Peak Hill J.C. with several midweek and weekend fixtures and a note of a June 29 to July 31 sequence.
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Canowindra J.C
Nyngan J
Nyngan J.C
Warren J.C
Cow A A
Waren J.C. Whuredey
Cowra A.H
Thurasay
Peak Hac
Peak Hill Jc
Japan likely to refrain from interference with China
Tokio reports suggest Japan will not engage in actions against China. The tone is sympathetic and authorities expect a gradual calming of the situation, with no immediate interventions anticipated.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Cambhill Name Change Sparks Rural Outcry Letter
An irate correspondent from Forbes argues against renaming Camphill, claiming locals oppose the change as an attack on history. He warns that altering place names could spread to Forbes and damage the community’s old-day atmosphere.
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J. P
Uv Camphill
Bassett
Dea
Hassett
Camphill
Oy Forbes
Fucher
The Dog Pest in Forbes Affects Town Life
A Forbes reader reports many stray mongrel dogs roaming business areas and streets endangering children and motorists. A recent incident on Lachlan Street shows a driver striking a dog that died minutes later, underscoring calls for action by authorities to address the issue and public health concerns.
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Forbes
le Ft
Lachlan Street
Mill Property Sold and Produce Business Relocated
J D Reymond and Sons Ltd announces the sale of its Flour Mill Property to Harris & Co. and informs customers that from July 1 its office will move to the Produce Store on Sheriff Street. They will continue Produce Wine and Fruit business and thank customers for years of support. Forbes 2nd June 125.
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Messrs. Harris & Co
Sherif Street
Messrs. Harris and Co
J.D. Reymond & Sons, Ltd
Forbes
Local notices and ads blur crowning town life in Forbes
The Forbes segment advertises Crown Lands settlement options with 1600 to 4180 acre homesteads near Lake Curgellico, invites land-seeker enrollment, and promotes The Forbes Advocate. It also notes a Warkes Tennis Club tournament July 31 and August 1 and 3, a July 27 entry deadline, plus fashion and tailoring ads from Les Davis and C C Buckland, and Woods Great Peppermint Cure for colds.
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T. Watson
Forbes
Forbre
Ives
Warkes Tennis Club
Les Davis
Mercer and Outfitter
Templar Street
Woods
C. C. Buckland
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