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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
2
John Field of Black Street North Hill suffers rheumatism and could not work for three months. He credits Mr D Silva of Victoria Hotel Forbes as a Margour and Herbalist who cured him in one month, returning him to work and expressing gratitude for the treatment.
Advertisement fragment about Procter Paling offering piano and organ tuning repair and selling services with satisfaction guarantee. Mentions Grinsted's Newsagency in Forbes and contact details. Includes references to a local orchestra and jazz music venue. Partial text lacks clear event or dates.
Government notice states the Local Land Hoard will assemble at Forbes Court House on 20 March 1925 at 10 a.m. to consider applications lodged for Homedead Farm Area No 1610 Parleb Lape County Gippa. F Brown, Chairman.
Forbes 8 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 4.m. Mutine 7.30 p.m. Ev,ening Waranga 11 a.m. Gargma 3 p.m. Bedgerabong 3 p.m. Mr. Margarie of the Church of England Homes and Hostels Sydney will speak at the 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. services in Forbes.
A reminder of the big Town Hall dance this evening to raise funds for the War Memorial effort. Proceeds will support the project as the community gathers for the event.
On Sunday at 10 am on No. L ground the Forbes Ites defend the I J Kelly Cup again. Tickner Nixon Wetson Mearse Delaney Willis Anderson Ferry Conway Walker Thomas White defend. General practice on the ground tomorrow at 2 30 pm all embers urged to roll up.
At Church of England Market Day the following prizes were drawn: Load of wood won by R. Foo. boudoir-cap by M. Bullock. box of chocolates by W. Jones. biscuits by Mrs Shanahan. cigarettes by Mr Pickin Pottie. fountain pen by F. Waters. bottle of jam by L. Tinman. pair of chickens by Mrs R. Reymond. Handbag by Mrs Cabot. cake cover by Mrs Williams. turkey by P. Crowe. Several items remain to be drawn: palm stand, toilet suitcase, powder box, and hair tidy.
Forbes TI nominates K Con way Ki 0 Anderson 8 Watson P Tickner M Nixon J Perry W Moore Gala R Delaney J Walker Jd Thomas to face Cumbltown on Sunday at the 1No.1 ground. Grawlin vs Colts and Forbes next Sunday at 10 30 am lists O Alchin B Alchin W Mable B Mahle H Bags G Bass C Reid D Harkett D Minter Jack Sly H Arcet Dmergensies Q Hodge Bass A Burt.
Harvest festival services at Forbes Presbyterian Church drew large crowds last Sunday with special music including Mr Bowen singing The Angel's Song. A social evening followed in the school hall featuring a musical programme by Marjorie Todd Davie HR Bray N gait Harris Foxhall Hi very and J O Keene. A meeting tonight aims to launch an effort for a two man school hall.
Mr and Mrs Norman J Smith of Bandon Street Camp HI thank relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.
Forbes church announces Communion of the Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. with Rev. R. G. Cruikshank. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Aug 30 p.m. worship service led by Rev. Cruikshank. Services include morning and evening sessions with associated program details.
Forbes Methodist Church announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. with Sunday School at 11 a.m. A review feature titled The Ter Commandante will be shown. Rev. A. Sima of Mulgandry leads 3 p.m. sessions, with Rev. C Al Bimg presenting Daronbalgie at 3 p.m. Wooda appears in the program.
Forbes cricket expects a strong showing at Wyalong on Sunday for the Toohey Cup. Players named include Baker, Tickner, Green, Law, Belgrove, Gaggin, Roe, Green, Casey, Wade, and Gagin. Umpire Jones and officials will travel by private cars lent by Flannery, Davis, Catlin, and Tickner. Cars depart from the Post Office Hotel at 6.15 am.
In Forbes, the council by a four to three vote pushes health officer F W Cater to resign as secretary to the Central City Trotting Club. Debate centers on private time duties. Cater’s efficiency and disease control praised, while Aldermen Kasia Rhodes and White voted for non interference. The matter arose after Cater’s handling was praised for reducing infectious diseases in Forbes. The next issue will carry further details.
The Forbes Quarter session on Tuesday saw Messia up. B Reymond, H Lovering, P H T Bennett, and M H Medlyn sworn in as Justices of the Peace by Judge Arm stroke.
At Forbes Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday, Morsis H K Ford J.P. and D J Murphy J.P. presiding, Thomas Madagan Richard Shortall and William Oliver were each fined £2 with 14 days default for using offensive language at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday night near John gon Street.
A general committee meeting of the Forbes Soldiers Memorial is held tonight in the Connell Chambers. A motion to rename the memorial to Children’s Hospital Wing is unlikely to pass.
The Western Council of Show Societies met in Parkes with Mr J Milthorpe presiding. Delegates from Forbes and Parkes districts attended. Forbes show dates were fixed for August 4 5 6. A resolution requires all side shows be paid before opening and any defaulting exhibitor barred from associated shows.
Preparations for the coming season at Forbes Tennis Club are underway. Courts 1 and 2 are being remade, other improvements are planned, and exhibition matches with leading state players are sought. The annual meeting at the School of Arts at 5 p.m. will discuss these plans and aim for full member attendance.
Jottings urge North Hill shoppers to buy at Black's Store for complete stock and low prices. The Forbes Advocate is praised for high quality printing and value, with notes on ad rates and effective advertising for business.
Mrs S Catlin and Mr W J Green are holidaying in Sydney with return plans for Forbes. Mrs Reymond Meillon, recently at Brentwood Private Hospital, expects to return home. J Leslie family travels from Sydney, while J BI Law shifts to track and station work. His Honor Judge Arcuatrong takes six months leave to Sydney for health. P H T Bennett rushes to appendicitis operation for his son. G H Carr travels to Wakatoo for boundary riding and pelts trade. A wedding in Forbes Methodist Church unites Florence Hodges and Edward Matterson of Hogan Gate, with R E Hodges as best man and R Hodges bridesmaid. The couple depart for their honeymoon by afternoon train.
Friday programs feature Reginald Denny in The Reckless Age a youth drama with The Counterfeit Trail outdoor tale and Her Fortunate Foon. The Fast Express serial Facing the Crista stars Duncan and Johnson. Also Dorothy Dalton in The Moral Swoor and In Search of a Thrill. Next Monday Hollywood With Potash and Perlmutter. Friday March 20 The White Rose with Mad Marah leads a family friendly program.
In Condobolin on Thursday Judge Armstrong presided over a four member jury trial involving Forlonge and Laneyrie versus McPhillamy over a disputed commission from an exchange of property. Testimony covered interviews on October 21, exchanges through Stanford, and claims of entitlement to a commission. after hours of adjournment the judge dismissed the case at 4.45 pm.
In a District Court session, Michael White sued J. J. Leahy owner of Cadow Station for wages claimed for wagon work and carting done on Cadow Station from April 1923 to June 1924. The jury heard testimony from multiple witnesses including White’s sons, with Leahy denying continued employment and offering payment already made. Judge Armstrong ruled a verdict for the plaintiff for the amount previously paid into court, totaling Eastate.
The appeal in the Commercial Hotel case involving Garfield Theodore Du Rieu was upheld on Wednesday. The case, heard by Mr. Shepherd P.M., featured Mr. Stacey for the Crown and Mr. Hardwick for the appellant. No costs were awarded.
Appeals court dismisses the appeal of Leslie Mark known as Tinmen. The ruling upholds prior decisions and closes the legal challenge. No further actions expected in this phase.
The Court discharged the appeal of Tracey Joseph Buckley who was convicted and sentenced to one month in prison by Mr Shepherd on a vagrancy charge. Costs were set at six pounds six shillings and a further sum of twenty six shillings sixpence.
Judge Armstrong heard Frederick John Miller petition for divorce from Edith Grace Miller at District Court. He alleged adultery with John Field while the wife refused to leave Forbes. Evidence showed Miller and Edith Miller separated since 1920 and that she and Field lived together, with witnesses describing frequent meetings and a tarpaulin under a wagon as a precaution. The judge deemed it a clear case and the record was sent to the Supreme Court for final decision.
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