Armstrong and Muller music for Oddfellows ball
District notes from Eugowra report approval of caterer tender for the Oddfellows ball and music contract. L Kirby appointed starter for the M.A. Bracelet Handicap with J Herbert and J R Greenhalgh set to ride the handicap. PLA and His Association hold a February 27 meeting to nominate committee members for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Armstrong
Oddfellows
Muller
Forbes
Me L. Kirby
J. (. Herbert
J. R. Greenhalgh
Landicap
PLA
Athletic Insatiation
Athletic Association
Wombns
Elbourne Bros
Miiers
Mailer
Wiselon
Henly Creek
Howe
Baten
Erste Nava
Faroiwrs
Fragmented Local Notice of Tragic Event and Personal Loss
In this account a village records a severe accident and its aftermath. Mrs M Cann experiences a dangerous fall while traveling to Forbes, losing control near Carrawoblity and suffering injuries. The narrative notes a rescuer aiding her back home, and mentions a house fire incident nearby disturbing the community.
Gunning Cricketers Lose to South Wandary by 27 Runs
The Gunning team put up a strong display but were defeated by 27 runs. Rowley top-scored with 44 for Gun nlog in a match played Saturday amid a patchy rainfall that left some areas dry and others with light showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wandary
Rowley
Back Yamma Correspondent Reports Weather And Local News
From our own correspondent the week brings 40 points of rain but water remains scarce as farmers struggle to water stock. Miss May Little suffers appendicitis in private hospital while Mrs Bailes recovers from diphtheria. A wedding to Mr John Rees and Miss Any Coriot is announced for Wednesday. A land ballot at Gilgandra yields successful draws for Arthur Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Little
Ot Bailes
HU Pymont
Spwmline
Holliday
John Rees
Wildgal
Yana
Coriot
Haldbrodigen
Wwe
Gilgandrd
Moessre
Arthur Gilmore
Sue
AL Pymount
Pyrmont
Luis Aise Toefields
Holua
Trundle Week Notes Preview Town Events Decline
Fragmented notes describe police register, Parkes events, and town meetings. Monday night wrecks at Westa, rail deliveries, and school of arts meeting attendance noted. Local sales, property transfers, and hospital intiatives appear, with mentions of residents and business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrties
Parkes
Westa
Deda
T Haylock
J. Mediva
Mesera Medlyn & Co
Chick
Loweje
Lee
Dave
Enid Wissta de Tone
Pideld
Wavenagh
Mtr .Goode
Parkes Hospital
Lea
Bavek Qpath
Hibernian
Goolagong Cricketers Visit Cowra in Cup Quest
GOOLAGONG cricketers visited Cowra on Saturday aiming to reclaim the Shuckel Cup but fell short. They were without M Innnes and Beath, and Spalding and T O’Reilly did not attend. Cowra batted first, scoring 100 for five, defeating the visitors by 54 runs. J Robinson top-scored for Cowra with 41. Weather remains cool after rain, farmers busy with ploughing and water carts as creeks and tanks suffer dry spells. The Forbes Advocate note lists local updates and planned hall opening for Wednesday night with tea by Indies of the Lown and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
M'Innes
Grenfell Fire Feud Destroys Multiple Shops
A Thursday blaze at Hospital Hill cottage owned by Fred Smith destroyed the property and contents. Soon after a drapery shop on Main Street owned by Mr Batros burned, wiping out four shops from Sage Brook to Procter and Bons. The fires damaged other businesses, with fire brigade aid saving some, while Al fred Lawson’s machinery shed at Weddin View also burned. Rain the next day and the loss to Mr Lawson are noted, along with a fatal bicycle collision on Timbl Road that claimed John Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred, Smith
Hospital Till
Main Street
Batros
Sage Broa
Procter & Bons
Messrs Slatver
Raperi
Thompson
Benke Tunddier
Jane Brog
Proctor & Sons
Fire Brigade
Alfred Lawson
Weddin View
Lawson
T. Vo Maher
Jostal
West Wytelang
Mondas Whet
Timbl
John Rockford
Fortes cricket ground match report highlights scores
At Fortes cricket ground last Saturday Whe Wineiry won after a close contest. Notable scores include E Hodmen and V Ridley for the wickets, Radburn and Rowley contributing with useful innings. Emmett, Smith, and Sto gers showed solid batting while Elliott and Ridley claimed key dismissals. Turner remained not out as the final totals stood in a tight finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer EH
Ies
O. Eliott
Rowley
Emmett
Whiting
Lbw
Jim Thadgere
V. Elliott
Emevett
Martin
Radburn
A. Malle
Hin Stogers
Mahle
Martin i . Turner
Hodev
Rodl
Wedding Bells at St Andrew’s Forbes Nielen Haynes wed
At St Andrew’s Presbyterian Forbes on Wednesday morning Robert William Nielsen eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Nielsen of Camp Street Forbes wed Ruby Jane Haynes eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Haynes of North Hithebride. The Rev T M Vittle officiated. Bridesmaids were Ruth and Stella Haynes. Gifts included gold sleeve hooks and a silver mounted hand mirror. The couple left for Orange to spend their honeymoon and will reside in Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Forbes
Robert William Nielen
Peter Nielsen
Camp-street
Ruby Jane Haynes
George Haynes
North Hithebride
Valenciennes
T. M'Vittle
M.A
Wil Tinynes
Ted Haynes
Mra Nielsen
Orange
Rees and Coram Celebrate Wedding at Baldry
A very pretty wedding took place at Baldry on Wednesday as Mr John Rees son of Mrs W Rees married Miss Amy Coram daughter of Mr and Mrs J Coram. The ceremony was by a Methodist minister Rev Bembrick who came from Sydney for the occasion. The bride wore white satin with lace pearls and wore a bouquet and ruby brooch from the bridegroom. Bridesmaids Ada Coram and Daley Toes wore cream embroidered voile with picture hats. The couple will reside at Evergreen Track. The couple left for Sydney after a reception at the bride’s home for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evlon Tall
Baldry
John Rees
A. Rees
Deel Moun
Geo
Coram Greomsiman
Mra Rees
Malone
Sydhos
Ninbel
Mathias Johnstone wedding at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Stephen John Mathias of Forbes married May Johnstone of North Hill at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church on a Wed afternoon. The ceremony featured music by Miss Peasley, bridesmaids in white, a bridal wreath and veil, and a gold pendant gift. A wedding breakfast followed at The Dean on Queen Street with toasts, then a dance at Mrs Mathieson's. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Orange after leaving by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Stephen John Mathias
S. J. Mathias
Forbes
May Johnstone
M. B. Johnstone
North Hill
Mys Peasley
Wialde
Mra
Hope
Paserdlan
Mikeel O'Neill
Archer
Fateh
Bert Tan
Thomas O'Neill
Parkes-Powk TUM rail line near completion
The rails are laid along the full length of the Parkes-Powk TUM railway and the line is expected to open for traffic in two or three months. An advertisement touts Old Orkney Scotch Whisky as unexcelled quality and peerless whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes-Powk Tum
Orkney
EXPERT SALESMEN REPORT BRATTON SALE IN MONARO
Hain & Searight Sydney report selling Mr M. A. Baird's Bratton in Monaro with PI agents. Buyer is Mr H. P. Macdonald late of Seven Creeks Euroa. Boro spans over 9000 acres freehold with cattle stock about 9000 sheep 320 cattle and 30 horses. The firm shows ongoing energetic land sales with encouraging prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hain & Searight
Sydney
M. A. Baird
Bratton
Monaro
H. P. Macdonald
Seven Creeks
Euroa
Victoria
Burglary charge in Trundle over 1912 theft case
Thomas Lyons faced Trundle Police Court for burglariously entering and stealing jewellery worth £27 from Miss Stibbard and Miss Tully at Tullamore on 17 September 1912. Constable Tuckwell testified to arrest and recovery on 20 February 1914, with both women identifying the accused. The magistrate remanded the case to Condobolin with bail set at £50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lyons
Trundle
Harcourt Holcombe
Condoboin
Fourth birthday tribute to Forbes pioneer Thomas Tozer
On a Wednesday last Thomas Tozer of Peach Grove Orchard near Forbes celebrated his 74th birthday. Born in England he left in 1866 aboard Kate bound for Sydney, traveled to Forbes by land, and became a pioneer grower of vegetables in the Parkes and Forbes district. His early years mining gave way to farming as the region prospered in cereals, fruit, and produce, making Forbes one of the state’s most prosperous agricultural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tozer
Peach Grove Orchard
Forbes
Toger
England
Sydney
Plymouth
Tozer
New South Wales
Toxer
Lachlan
Parkes
ARD Agriculturis
Snes
Wiles Geen
Toser
Tooter
Tower
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Eugowra
Eliber
Jaa Steiner
James Owithout
Rugheon
Hipaberg
J. Barbe
Prigh Willa
Tibet
Povles
M.cann
Qui Qwa
Forbes Advocate
Botrill
Ruthven
Deslene
Goolagong
Om Sale al Wi Atwell
Grenfell
Wandary v. Gunning
Te Wittig
E. Hodmen
Cand
Ridley
B Ridley
Oand
Wo Martin
Bitiort Dno
Rodgers
Dow Blerday
Ce Fides
Hitlog B VW
Milo W. Smith
Sundrien
Wandary
Arvher
VY. Ridley
Bone W
Twehards
Stinson
Tb Iti Rodzers
Ith
Nielsen—Haynes
Coram
Mathias—Johnstone
MR T. Tozer
Mr Tower
Elpling
Tobscco
F. Cochrane
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson
Flemington
Rankin St. Cycle and Motor Depot
P. Holyer
Bandard
DE Lux
Triumph
Rudge Whitworth
NEW Hudson
Steve
Walker
Pert Brewers
Walker and Co. Ltd
Bathurst
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