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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
2
The next Forbes show dates are fixed on August 1. The Kell's Iiford saloon hosts the third round draw of the snooker tournament now available at the room. Prizes total £1 for first and £1 for second place.
Harvest Festival services were held Sunday at the Church of EKogland and the Presbyterian Church. A display showcased numerous harvest products and appropriate addresses were given. The festival concluded with an auction last night at the school hall.
A prominent townsperson lamented the meager support for kindergarten programs in Forbes with a population around 5,000. He urged parents to recognize the benefits of kindergarten and consider directing more resources to the classes at the high school.
The region records continued unsettled conditions with light rain and slight improvements after a period of extreme weather. A few inches of additional rainfall would help the situation, as morning conditions show minor changes and renewed precipitation in places.
A Paramount Knoyalty romance to be shown next Saturday at Strand Theatre. The World and His Wife promises a dramatic, passionate portrayal of red blooded emotions crashing on romance’s shores, with strong action and high melodrama.
William Fox presents Firebrand Trevison starring Buck Jones in a western romance of lightning speed and daring. Also showing is The Brand of Lope featuring Seesue Hayakawa in a gripping drama about a temperamental Spanish dancer and a jealous madam.
Mr Alf O'Loughlin of Marches was bitten on the leg by a large brown snake while sitting near the lagoon on Friday night. His friend Jimmy Booth rushed him to hospital where he recovered. Earlier, a large brown snake was killed by Mr Thomas Gale after a brief encounter near the convent.
The Right Rev Dr Hayden bishop of Wilcannia Forbes will arrive Thursday afternoon and be met on the Bogan road by motors. A 4 00 pm Te Deum at the church and an 8 00 pm town hall concert with an address of welcome follow. He will recount travels abroad. Tickets from Rev Fox or Mr Jim Dunn. admission free seats reserved at Grimsted's on judgment of 1 shilling.
Meusri Putte and G W Walker of Lindley Walker Co-operative Wheat Co. tour the state inspecting stacks. They report good yields and quality but stress the need to move wheat. The party stopped at Forbes and then Cowra. Potts, former Hawkesbury Agricultural College principal, cites a London cable noting European and American new crops, with supplies tight in America and imports likely from Argentina and Australia.
At Forbes Police Court on February 16 a case against Mary Pepper charged with attempting to poison Maisie Isabella Joel with intent to murder was mentioned. An exhibit had been sent to the Government Analyst in Sydney with no reply yet. Bail was remanded, with an initial amount fixed at £100 and surety in £10, plus further terms debated.
Ayuley reports a Sydney conference on union grouping to defend against employer threats. NSW may attract millions but stresses selective immigration and export plans. Dooley urges drastic land opening. Elizabeth Mulcahy murder in Darlinghurst prompts police hunt. Bromley House fire causes heavy damage. war gratuity bond interest to be paid March 15. Blethkey wins 440 yards in Brisbane swimming. Lord Mayor defends council actions amid labor and democracy tensions.
A fiberman wandering the riverbank on a Saturday hears a rustling and finds a three foot snake. As he is dealt with, another snake emerges from behind, likely drawn by the commotion. The piece notes no grog was present, only lukewarm hay beer, and the venture ends with a lethargic, humorous mood.
The fifth test match report lists England innings dismissals with names like Rhodes Carter Gregory Mailey and Mailey, plus bowling figures and incompletely legible Sundries. It notes Australia's innings with Collins and Bardsley not out and mentions Hendry being chosen to fill a vacancy created by Kelleway's withdrawal.
In Forbes Court this morning John Peckham faced a charge of stealing a cart wheel owned by Strickland of near Warkes. Remand for one week set. base £40. Also John Marlin pleaded guilty to riding a bike on a footpath at Wonbat-5St, fined 10/-. William Wakefield sued 10/ mena for driving a vehicle on a footpath in Farrand Street.
Miss Millie Heinke returns to Sydney after a fortnight with Forbes friends. jewellery dealer A I P veteran Hansard sells to West. Dave Bevan arrives in Forbes. now runs Abercrombie Street business in Redfern. Fifteen year old daughter of T M Shakespeare dies. funeral note. Forbes and Bogan Gate wedding: Jack Thomas to Nelile Tolhurat in Sydney. Thomas is Forbes cricket and football man with war service and lieutenant rank. Harry Croft visits Forbes. formerly Milson Motel, now Dunedoo hotelier. Mrs E Leader arrives from South Parkes after 14 years to visit Eugowra. plans trip to Eugowra to reconnect with old friends.
In a riotous conduct case, Thomas Bing faced charge after a disturbance on February 12 near the Commercial Hotel. Constable M Gannon testified, describing a confrontation between Bing, Dalton, and others, with Dalton claiming the insult. Multiple witnesses described the scene on Rankin Street and outside Pascoe's Hotel, with Dalton allegedly intoxicated and involved in a scuffle.
Rifle shooting event for the Major M Vonnedl trophy at the Forbes range covered 61 and 600 yards with results noted for competitors L Shirvington W Shirvington and Crippin among others. A Forbes Town Band concert is announced for Thursday evening. Local shop notices promote embroidery, fabric sales, Easter goods, and substantial price reductions at Buckland and M Dade Harris boot stores with cash discounts and meal price cuts.
In Dublin six Sinn Feiners were executed at a military barracks on Monday morning shocking the city. Across Cork and Dublin churches prayers were said for the dead as crowds cheered a departing delegation from Berlin. An Allied journalist quoted a German spokesman denying bluff and insisting reparations must be settled.
The article argues against coercive anti alcohol policy in the U S and cites New York Times figures showing a rise in arrests for intoxication during early prohibition. It notes hospital reports of increased male alcohol cases and mentions a magistrate court proceeding where a defendant’s case was dismissed amid weak witness testimony.
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