In Memoriam Jones Henry Ireton March 8 1923
In loving memory of our dear father Henry Ireton who passed away March 8 1923. Sweet Heart of Jesus Mercy inserted by his loving children.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
2
Wyatt's Crossing Repairs Tenders Requested by Council
At the last Jema long Shire Council meeting Dr. Elliott spoke on Wyatt's Cross state within the municipality and moved to call tenders for repairs if Forbes Municipal Council agrees to terms similar to those in the previous joint agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemalong
Elliott
Wyatt's Cross
Forbes
Fme
Jemalong Ratepayers Face Higher Rates for Roads
Jemalong ratepayers oppose a rate rise from 14d to ad but the shire plans a comprehensive road improvement scheme. Nearby shires show varying rates, with Murrungal at Burrowa permitted to levy 2d in the pound. Jemalong and Murrungal are geographically similar in finances and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemalong
Soautal
Murrungal Shire
Tte
Burrowa
Manna Park Property Sold at Keane and Butler Offices
Last Thursday the Manna Park property was sold at the offices of Keane and Butler. The buyer was a Mr Grovenor. The price was satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manna Park
Keane and Butler
Grovenor
War Memorial Dance At Forbes Town Hall Friday
A fundraising dance for the Forbes War Memorial is planned in the town hall on Friday night led by Miss Phillipa Hill and other organizers. Strong interest is shown and a crowded floor is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Town Hall
Forbes War Memorial
Block
Rupper
Phillipa Hill
Elvie Clemens
Gulgo Station
Condobolin
Forbes
Luis Gavel
Soldiers’ Memorial
Dane
Jury Fined for Non Attendance at Sessions
Walter Joseph Kelly was fined £2 for non attendance as a juror at the District Quarter Sessions before Judge Armstrong. The sessions opened this morning with Judge Armatrong presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatrong
Walter Joseph Kelly
Cheaper Road Building Trial Proposal by Shire Council
At a Saturday meeting of the Jema along Shire Council the engineer presented a partly decomposed granite sample and proposed its use on the Kugowra and Cowra roads. He recommended scarifying and rebuilding a mile near the 19 mile peg, claiming it would cost less than half the price of quarried stone and be very serviceable. The council approved a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemaalong Shire
Kugowra
Cowra
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its usual monthly meeting tomorrow night with expected large attendance. Members have shown rising interest in chamber gatherings as the body has contributed significantly to public good in Forbes and the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and District C Chamber of Commerce
Forbes
Tarred Lachlan Street harms local businesses and pedestrians
Tar and lack of sand along Lachlan Street have disrupted several business fronts as pedestrians trample across the tar. Proprieties report ruined storefront appearances and lasting impressions of oaths on passing customers, stressing the episode lacks any humorous side for shopkeepers.
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Lachlan Street
Nicknamed Refreshers and Rink Epithet List Noted
A quirky excerpt lists various pet names used for ice rinks and drinks with colorful aliases such as Dingo, tomahawk, purple pup, Dickens whisky, dark lady, gin, mother-in-law, stout and bitter, rustleana, and White Horse whisky. The passage reflects colorful slang and regional humor surrounding nicknames in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Abe
Bogan Gate
Tomorrow Swimming Carnival Promises Warm Fun
The event draws a large crowd with warm weather forecast and a full day of activities. Programs start at 2 PM with cool drinks and ice cream stalls, then at 8 PM an open-air dance at School of Arts grounds. Admission is free for all to benefit the Soldiers' War Memorial fundraiser by the North Hill Queen supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Soldiers’ War Memorial
North Hill Quen
Fire alarm disrupts sleep. blaze turns out to be rubbish burn
Last night a false alarm woke residents when the Inca fire bell rang at a little past 1 am. Some hurried out in nightwear, others stayed warm in bed, only to learn the fire was a small rubbish burn on Wombat Street, not a real blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wombat Street
Don t Shoot Quail Opposed by Jemalong Shire Council
The Jemalong Shire Council informed the Chief Secretary it opposes any quail shooting season in the State. Dr AH Elliott urged backing bird promotion, claiming quail help control saffron thistle and that mice have reduced this weed in areas converted to sheep pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemalong
AH. OQ. Elliott
Community notes and engagements in Forbes district
Forbes district items record upcoming weddings and engagements for Miss Phyllis Edols and Miss Margaret Fowler, along with travel and business visits by Megara Moneysaver director B Petersen and other local notables. Local health, railway, and council matters include staff leaves, hostels sewerage inspection, and long serving councillor Noakes’ retirement plans. A funeral for Mrs Amelia Smith is noted with burial at Presbyterian cemetery.
Land Board Chairman Salary Disputed in Forbes and Dubbo Appeal
In an appeal from Mr. Frank P. Brown chairing the Forbes and Dubbo Land Board, witnesses argued the chairman’s job demands high ability, law and land value knowledge, independence and public respect. Brown sought £900 yearly. witnesses valued the post between £660 and £1,? thousand. Appraisals of land values often involved millions for the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Brown
Land Board
Forbes and Dubbo
Land Claims Advance Amid Quiet Homefront Appeals
Local accounts describe residents pursuing land settlements with steady effort while maintaining a peaceful homefront stance. Community leaders emphasize steady progress and resolve in clearing titles and easing ownership disputes.
Forbes Quarter Sessions Opened This Morning
Thomas Henry Pittia faced charges of maliciously setting fire to his own crop of wheat on December 19 1924 at Darema. He pleaded not guilty with Mr Hardwick defending for the accused as Mr Melllon for the Crown. Witness Maurice Styles testified about the blaze and Pittia’s conduct including urging to leave the scene and later statements about protecting the crop. The fire consumed a 1200 bushel standing crop and prompted discussion of insurance and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henry Pittia
Darema
Pittia
Hardwick
Melllon
B. V. Staery
CMG
Crown
Maurice Styles
Gurewa
Pittis
Styles
Phiils
Mr. Wardwick
Gordon’ Styles
Gordon
Jottings on prices and shops at Homebush and Forbes
The report notes sheep prices rising about 2d per head at Homebush while cattle steadied with occasional higher prime quotes. Prices from Forbes include J H Lurach at Forbes up to 49/10 avg and 45/1 for 419 xbveg wethers. other auction results and various local shops promote clothing, footwear, groceries, wireless sets and a range of goods with extensive local advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
J. H. Lurach
Forbes
Winchombe Carson
J. BE
Larnach
Eahs
Auster
Tratley
C. C. Buckland
Australia’s greatest wicket keeper hailed at luncheon
Melbourne reports a farewell luncheon by the Victorian Cricket Association praising Oldfield as Australia’s wonder wicket-keeper. J H Douglas declares Oldfield did most of the damage to England in the Tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victorian Cricket Association
J. H Douglas
Oldfield
Australia
England
Four Adults and Two Boys Drowned in Picnic Launch Accident
A launch returning from a picnic at Gympie Queensland overturned when its engine failed. Four adults survived but two boys were swept away and drowned. Parents were waived from charges. The tragedy occurred on a Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
Wellington Defeats Victoria In Nine Run Cricket Finish
In Wellington on Tuesday New Zealand cricket saw a sensational finish as Wellington beat Victoria by nine runs. The dramatic conclusion highlighted the hosts' late performance to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.Z
Welling
Victoria
Wellington husband charged with murder in missing woman case
Police say the husband of a woman who vanished in February was arrested and charged with murder. Detectives believe the dead woman's jewellery was pawned on the day of her disappearance, linking the suspect to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
FO Mont
Cyclone Tears Through Cloncurry Razing Church and Hotels
A fierce cyclone struck Cloncurrry on Saturday night. The Methodist Church was lifted and moved about thirty feet before collapsing. Two hotels were uprooted. no casualties reported. Streets littered with debris and wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Cloncurr
Yesterday Wool Sales in Sydney Report Declines
Yesterday's Sydney wool sale offered 8627 bales with 1973 bales catalogued. Finer descriptions drew firmer competition yet priced 5 to 7 percent below February close. Ordinary and faulty lots fell 4 to 10 percent, with greasy merino selling at 32s per bale amid broad declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Poisoning tragedy hits Nyali party from copper spray mix
Mrs Pengelly of Guanba holidaying with three children and employee Chalmers at Nyali were poisoned after drinking water from a copper vessel containing spray mixture. Chalmers died, others are seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wheat Market Quiet in Sydney Trade Declines Noted
Sydney reports a quiet overseas wheat market with no further Australian sales. Local buyers trimmed prices by 31 to 6/5 yesterday, or 6/10 at country stations, while farmers faced significant gales and offered wheat at lower figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lord Curzon III in Anxiety After Surgery
London dispatch reports Lord Curzon III, after a severe operation, remains in a critical condition likely to cause anxiety for several days. The update notes an ongoing recovery period with no further details on prognosis or treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Curson
Mr A Case and Hobbs Sentenced to Two Years
London report shows Hobbs jailed for two years on a case tied to a large clam scandal in Gly Harry Singr cove. The document mentions a huge sum involved and the sale of wool valued at around £50 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hobbs
Harry Singr
Council seeks steady progress on public works and services
Letter from N. Rhodes praises council efforts to advance sewerage and street lighting through the Public Works Department. He notes gas department improvements, anticipates electric light, and defends Mayor Thomson while urging townsmen to support civic projects and not heed critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carefdul
Jeffrey
Condobolin
Forbes
Nectanary
Key
Father Sexton
Geo. Bansett
Thomson
Film Flashes and Weekend Showings At The Strang Picwire
Film listings announce numerous screenings at The Strang Picwire Theatre including Tom Mix in Oh You Tony and Meg McEvoy in Taraist. Warner Bros Classics Her Marriage Vow with The 6th Commandment and an Australian film A Happy Holiday on the Rooftop Await Western audiences with Reginald Denny in The Reckless Age and The Fast Mail serial. Outdoor drama The Counterfeit Trail and Century Comedy Her Fortunate Face also shown. Dorothy Dalton in The Moral Sinner heads Saturday while Buck Jones stars Against All Odds on Monday with In Hollywood With Potash and Perlmutter. The Arabian Knights shown, plus The White Bog and The White Rost One Night Only Friday Thirty March. Other acts include The Cyclone Rider Rin Tin Tin Wiel Your Man Peg of My Heart Robin Hood Tea With a Kick Peter the Great and more. Up-to-Date Murgery on Templar Street promotes Stetson hats and tailored clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg
Robin Hood
Petor the Great
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Forbes and District Chamber OF Commerce
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H. Edola
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