Tragedy in Parkes Road Ends in Murder at Peckham Home
A shooting near John Peckham’s Parkes Road residence during a family gathering killed Robert Hill after Hill allegedly pursued Peckham’s wife. Peckham surrendered at Forbes police station and was charged with maliciously slaying, with officers finding a loaded shotgun and a wine rich scene at the house.
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John Peckham
Parkes Road
Peckham
Robert Hill
Hill
Forbes
Drick
Moffett
Hobart Hill
Toohill
Hills
Hom
Bob
Mara
Hospital Carnival Sets May 5 Start in Forbes District
Forbes District Hospital Carnival committee met on Wednesday and accepted Gold Ribbon Chocolate Co offer to attend Forbes on May 5. Carnival runs eight days from Tuesday May 6. Funds to the hospital are expected to rise substantially. Forbes Cricket Association also offered a fancy dress cricket match on April 1 to boost funds, which was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District Hospital
Gold Ribion Chocolate Co
Merry-Geround
Forbes
Sydney
Ttwoe
Hospital
Forbes Cricket Association
Ball
Remembering Melba Visit to Forbes in 1900s Letter
An Forbes old resident recounts Dame Nellie Melba's Forbes visit. Edwin Rymer, former Town Hall caretaker, recalls crowding at the hall, Melba praising the building, and gifting him a photo she signed. He still values the print highly, saying money could not buy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Dama Nallig Melba
Edwin Rymer
Dulwich Hill
Sydney
Rymper
Madame Melba
Bydney
Dame Nellie
Deas
Fire in Store at Lachlan Street Damages Stock
A fire at A. H Williams & Co furniture store on Lachlan Street caused heavy damage to stock while the building itself remained largely intact. Nightwatchman Cook alerted occupants and notified the fire brigade, which arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze. The insured premises include the residence at the rear with Mrs Williams and children evacuated safely. Stock valued at 1900 pounds. building insured for 650 pounds with the London Assurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H Willams & Co
Lachlan St
Wil. Name
Lachlan Street
Walla
Bla Olaem
Williama
Williams
Wis
London Annurance Co
The Divorces at Strand Theatre Marr 8 16
Norma Shearer stars in The Divorces at Strand Theatre, a net talkie billed as the year’s best image. The film features Conrad Nagel and Robert Montgomery with a plot about a wife leaving her husband after a broken marriage vow. Screened Saturday and Monday March 8 and 16 with supporting favorites.
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Norma Shearer
Nara
Morris
Conrad Nagel
Robert Montgomery
Strand Theatre
Forbes staff win third prize in Tasmanian consultation
Three Forbes men of the Lands Office staff were surprised to learn they won the third prize in a Tasmanian consultation valued at 2100. Broadfoot and a crowd of friends congratulated them and the staff later celebrated at a neighboring hotel, with the winner named Messra Poxall El.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Office
Very
Broadfoot
Premier to Visit Parkes for Public Meeting
Ex Premier of Western Government and Opposition leader Mr. Gavin with MLA Mr Buttenshaw travel to Parkes next Monday night for a large public meeting. They protest Labor government finance policy and rural ministerial conduct, with attendees from Forbes Peak Hill Coodobolin Trundle and nearby towns.
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7. A. Gavin
W.G.W
Nen
E. A. Buttenshaw
Parkes
Theatric
Benin
Altting Labor
Forbes, Peak Hill
Coodobolin
Trundle
Jam Day Appeals for Jam and Street Vial at Templar Street
A combined Jam Appeal and street vial event is planned for tomorrow on Templar Street. Forbes District Hospital runs an advertisement urging donations of all kinds to support the event and sacrifices jam for use as the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porbes Wome
Coroner Cannot Determine Cause of The Advocate Fire
After a four hour hearing yesterday into the February 6 fire at The Advocate office, Coroner A. Sam found insufficient evidence to determine how the blaze started. Witnesses described a padlocked door found open, faint marks on the hasp, and conflicting notes about lock status, with no conclusive proof of entry or motive.
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Fie
Advocate
A. Sam
Captello
Cook
Forbes
Shaw Wao
Costello
Camallo
Sergt. Howley
Shaw
Reise Taylor
Imspector Toohill
Sergt. Arentz
Toohiil
Taylor
J. G. Taylor
Pitepatrick
Mr. Taylor
Charles T. Cook
Contella
Newepaper Company
Crri
Joseph Gaggin
Wm. Cloyes
Hy Company
Tuary
Hoe
Parry
Jack Guthrie Taylor
Parkes Newspapers
Forbes Horse Sale At Municipal Yards Sets Higher Prices
Moore Brooke and Co report a successful sale at the Municipal Yards with strong buyer turnout. Unbroken colts and fillies sold from 15 to 20 shillings per head, up from the last sale, while unbroken horses reached up to 16 10 and geldings and mares ranged 28 to 16 5 per head. Light horses fetched 3 to 6. Harness and dandrioa were plentiful. Next sale slated for Wednesday April 1 at 11 am with around 100 young horses anticipated.
Reverend Wallia Banks Appointed Parkes Methodist Pastor
The Rev Wallia Banks is named to lead Parkes Methodist Church succeeding Rev W B Roden who moves to Parramatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallia Banks
Parkes Methodist Church
W. B. Roden
Parramatta
Death of Cowra resident Mr Scott after long service
The death occurred in Cowra last week of Mr Scott aged 70, long a prominent figure in the town for over 50 years. His widow is née Miss Glenn of Bugera.
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Cowra
Scott
Miss Glenn
Bugera
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Ae Esse
Louise
Beauty Parlour
Templar
Mra. L. E. Walker
Marne
Narm Rubber Shoen
Hmorth Australian Mubber Mille Ltd
Metiers Bidg
Elizabeth
Australia
Paling
George Street
Peckham’s
Mre
Wag
Ttte
Melba
Williams & Co
Lucky Forbes
Irwin Walter Parry
Aleg
Bergt
Rowley
Mr Taylor
Durabestos
Wunderlich Limited
Baptist St
Redfern
Sydney, CO
Buslding
Sas
J. Beacher , CO. Ltd, FO
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Orford
Otranto
Ormonde
Orsova
Orient I Rotal Mahl Stea
London
Pia
Colombo
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Naples
Tucson
FEOM
Lonal
Fiabes
First
Cae
Itdret
Dlondom Ag Ree
Edward Weaver & CO
Ford
Coca
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