Forbes to Forbesites seaside notes and shark fears
A fragmented column recounts Forbes and Manly seaside life with shark fright memories from Coogee incidents, local gossip, property rents, and fashion notes. It mentions Forbes residents, visitors like Mr. Stone and Mr. Rath, and a driver’s casual observations of cretonne beachwear and social scenes at Forbes' seaside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Bond & Kuyrat
Lough
Dick Stone
Forbes
Petersham
Mr. Stone
Stone
Handal McDonnell
Dréas
Cretonne
Joseph
Eretonne
Wool sales report notes mixed demand and price adjustment
A wool market summary from Wool-Wool Co. describes mixed competition across districts including the Migernia and Central-Westero regions. It reports most fibers showing good quality and length, with prices down slightly from post Christmas highs, while merino wool is expected to realize strong prices for the season. Notes German and French buyers, with Japanese activity rising, and a Melbourne meeting planned to fix April to June price expectations. Top prices cited for select lots and notable buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonpany
Galiusne
Migernia
Poland
Antwited Ag
Merina Woola
Yorkshire
National Council of Wool-Selling Brokers
Bawru Ierere
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Wid
Jane
Alex. Mitchell
H. G. Atkinson
Downe
Meranturn
J. & F. Herbert
Fairfield
Kugowra
Crown Land Blocks Seeker Advertisement
Civilians or soldiers seeking land blocks should write F. Goode at 42 Pict Street Sydney. Goode is a crown land expert retired from the Lands Department after twenty years with moderate terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Goode
Pict Street
Sydney
Crown Land
Landa Department
Forbes Court Matters and Drunken Driving at Forbes
In Forbes Court, Abellion appeared for the plaintiff, with Broderick for the defence who consented to delivery. Witnesses described a drunken drive toward Parkes Road, with Peckham and Jones disputing reins and a near collision involving children in Dowding Street. The magistrate found Peckham guilty of drunkenness and furious driving, fined £2 plus costs, and ordered concurrent penalties with 14 days hard labor. Small debts case: J A Heffernan v Joseph Lillie, verdict for plaintiff plus court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiara Judes
Abellion
Liege Street
Derenidwur
Jie
Poecklem
Parkes Road
Jones
Uy Street
Peckham
Charlton
Preekhanm
Preekham
Edward Clifford
Aylatone
Manwit- Hees
South Forbes
Thomas Feeney
Peterdaut
Samuel Mogers
Meckham
John Carrolajao
Duno
South Fortes
Imgoun Bridge
Jim
Methion
P.M
New Year Night Violence Erupts Across City Streets
A chaotic New Year celebration sparked numerous brawls and assaults as bottles shattered and windows broken. Police, hospitals, and the morgue saw a surge of injuries amid Prohibition enforcement failures and public disorder during the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honeymoon Visit Promises Free Portrait at Eden Studio
On the honeymoon trip couples may visit Eden Studio at Three Street near Central Station Sydney where bridal portraiture is offered free. Photographers promise wetlistic, natural, permanent, and moderately priced portraits with bouquet included, open daily including holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Studion
Eden
Thiree Street
Central Station
Sydney
Motor Gars Cheaper and New Models Shown
The article notes lower prices on motor cars with the new "Bagex" closely resembling last year’s model in main dimensions. Improvements include enhanced road springs, five word tyres replacing fabric tyres, and standard equipment largely staying the same as in prior year models. The "Kesex" enhancements are adopted by the larger car, signaling broader industry changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameren
Auetrulti
Motornss
Ok Luce
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Itfiorolife
James Hardie & Coy. Ltd
Asbestos House
York & Wynyard Sta
N.S.W
Poultry Houses
NORE
Priss
Areou
Mies
Arnett
Arnuit
Australia
Jock Chalmers
Loys
Lin
Geran Beach
Wiha
Jimmy Maguire
Templar Street
Frank Rath
Henry Webster
Lo Forbes
Vptralia
Mr. Helm
DE Huss
Lowder Vy
Lewis Luray
Wilegen
Aleillon
Abr
Broderick
Muillem
Mra Whitby
Trundle
J. A. Heffernan
Joseph Lillie
Mr. Meillon
Ti - Costa
Paget Martfietoring Co., Ltd
Roo Regent Street
Government Savings Bank
Martin Place
W. M. O'M. Wooo
H.D. Hall
J. H. Davies
Savings Bank Department
Lachtan Street
Fay's
V.D
Edward Fay
Pittc
Liverpool S
SYDNE
Smeaton
Hearne
Royal Navy
Navy
Colpds
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