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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1922
Page
7
Tenders for labour only to erect a Public Hall at Mulgandry close 17 March. Plans and specifications at Forbes Gazette office. KR Parsons Honorary Secretary. Mulgandry Progress Association. Forbes Harvest Festival services list and local notices follow.
Albert Jones of 7 Market Street Sydney offers canvas tents tarps and covers made from Boglieh cloth with quality workmanship. Joseph Corby threatens prosecution for any fishing shooting or posing in any way on Droubalgie.
The Forbes Town Band will render a selection of music in Victoria Park on Sunday night. The programme includes Knight Errant and Sabbath Garland. A bursary has been awarded to Master W J Christopherson of Forbes and to Master John J Field of Bedgerabong, both at Forbes Intermediate High School.
Police request renewal applications immediately for firearms under the Gur Act. Previously held licenses must be produced if required, otherwise action will be taken. A local note mentions Ned Sayers delivering a cod weighing 41 pounds 6 ounces, caught the previous night at the river, with a second fish landed the same night as the river reportedly rose two feet.
Political speakers W C Hall and J F Mac raliister will address Forbes voters tomorrow night. G A La Wilson and David Storey will speak Monday on Premier electioneering. Harry Moulder speaks next Friday and at Kugowra on Saturday. Wheat prospects: Voluntary Wheat Pool to ship about 4 000 000 tons this month and 9 000 000 in April. Market outlook firmer next year with estimates of 3/4 to 5/4 nettle growers at country stations. Walker urges growers to “put in all you can this season.”
Preparations are complete for a big day at Parkes next Wednesday with all Parkes organizers ready. Forbes merchants have agreed to close stores for the day and will run a special train from Forbes at 10 30. Local residents urged to attend and enjoy a carnival atmosphere with fun and frolic.
Firefighters away at Bendigo demonstration miss a blaze in a shed adjoining Temjiplar Street. Mrs Who sleeps nearby as flames threaten T J Crippa’s tables. Shed quickly alight before help arrives, delaying suppression and upsetting awaiting crew members.
Forbes players including Baker Carson Barnett Gagein A Gagein Bobbie Thomas itue McKay Beulah Cowell listed for Sunday match against Peak HM for the Gringted Cup with ground time at 10 p.m. sharp and Saturday practice. Meagher's v Garena lineup includes Ryan Willis Bricknell Crowe Parker Wilson Barrett Kammel Clitt Toohey Heinkel Watts.
In a crash on the main road near Wak bemmg riddeda ly Lots FUNGAL eu, Mr. duues Hay driving the car collided with a horse after the elder pulled off the road. The horse suffered two broken legs and was destroyed next morning. the car owned by Messrs Peasley and Wille sustained minor damage with Mr. Udum escaping unharmed.
A waulky carrying Mies Hay Astley, another woman and three children narrowly avoided serious injuries last night near Lachlan Street when it collided with a large car driven by Mr McCullock, a representative of Niegplyon & Co. The sulky sustained a lamp and wheel damage, but all occupants escaped unharmed as onlookers quickly freed them.
In Grantin on March 8 1022 John Quigby and W Brite faced charges of falsely claiming to be an illicit collector for the Wind institution Sydney to obtain 10 shillings with intent to defraud. Remanded to Tuesday with bail set at £90 and two £20 vouchers. fees not filed. Edward Garrett Leslie Lees charged with obtaining £3 from David Dickson of the Royal Hotel Fortes by a worthless cheque drawn on the Bank of SW Arenfell. Also remanded to Tuesday with similar bail.
Mr Cleland purchases Globe Hotel from George Cross and arranges transfer details. B C Harkness reports from Taree his son Arthur improves after severe illness. Phillip O Loughlin dies in Sydney hospital after tree fall near Grenfell. remains returned for interment. Mrs Moloney hospitalised at Lewisham for vein removal operation. H Shelton wins Cambridge agricultural study honors and accrues recognition in America. Grief over six month old Harold Adolphus Styles dies of convulsions and meningitis. funeral at Forbes Church of England cemetery. P M McGirr sells Rankin Street properties including Mosars and L Ryans refreshment room to George Adams. May takeover. Bolam family to travel to Sydney then England for six months. 43 years since emigration. Forbes Foresters host lodge officers W H Watts and W Smith. meeting followed by convivial address.
A meeting at Liurhott's rooms presided by J. Wighton resolved to revive the club and consider fielding a second grade team. Elected office-bearers include Shaw Strickland patron Gabbett president and J Wighton treasurer. New players Morris McMahon Parker were noted while Erin Fraser Digger Evans left and Charlie Rath is under medical order.
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