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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1927
Page
5
A Montreal message reports Australian beam wireless stations have passed the tests and that the Post Office informed Marcon Co. of the development. The report notes growing financial panic in West Palm Beach with three banks closed and more run threats as depositors crowd streets seeking funds.
Reports from Shanghai describe a broad coastward push along a hundred mile front amid heavy fighting. Cantonese forces face strong opposition and are said to be outnumbered and repulsed with heavy losses. The battle is described as miscounted and pivotal for Shanghai's fate.
Vincent McKierman was found in the Snowy River district after five days without food. He was moved two days to Marambigo Station and then conveyed to Delegate Hospital for care.
The House passed the States Grant Bill through committee with minor edits. Mr Hughes urged continued capitation payments only by agreement or popular decision. The third reading carried 20 to 13, while the Prime Minister Bruce noted Australia received 13000 pounds from Germany's reparations versus Britain 35 million pounds.
The secretary of the Wheat Growers’ Booting and Marketing Co. Lud ulviney announces the closing date for wheat receipts into the N.G.W. voluntary pool is March 31.
A rock fall at the Contra Mine in Broken Hill left miner H. Alagich buried up to his neck. After several hours, rescuers freed him with minor injuries to his body and thighs.
A fragment discusses the ministry seeking to increase the number of directors at Savings Bank Commissioners from three to five. It notes officers will be reshuffled and the scope of bank activities widened. It hints at a future name change to State Bank.
A special meeting of the Country Women's Association, with about 25 present in the Town Hall lodge room, decided to hold an American Tea to fundraise. Members will donate gifts for sale and a musical program will be arranged, with gifts for sale coordinated by Mesdames Tickner Francis and Miss Field.
Due to the death of Rev. H H Prichard the Parents and Citizens Association meeting is postponed to March 24. The agenda includes school grounds improvements and selecting a successor to the late rector. Harold Hardwick will visit March 19–24 for aquatic instruction, aiding swimmers and lifeguards. The public school cricket beat Marist Brothers with Lyndsay Black top scoring. a return match set for March 26.
Forbes New South Wales council debates garden plot at railway, saleyard costs, and saleyard absence. A stationmaster liaison, Chamber of Commerce referral, and carnival cooperation with Sydney are discussed. Venues closed for works, gardener recruitment, time sheets scrutiny, and cemetery paths tarred. town hall meeting set for March 19 with tea served.
The Forbes Golf Club convened at the Hotel Australian on Monday with president Mr J J Plannery presiding. Attendees included Mesers Woods Reynolds Johnson Gale Stinson Booth Cahill Farmer Tavis and Dickens.
A youth charged with carrying liquor during prohibited hours was cleared after claiming he would be over 18 by March 10. The magistrate cited SBA (2) noting no conviction if the minor was influenced by others to transport liquor.
Saturday's fixture between Lands Office and Teachers on the No 1 Ground saw the Teachers win easily. Scorers list detailed dismissals and bowling figures for both sides, with Brown and Greentree taking key wickets.
The Forbes P.A. and H. Association met in Council Chambers with patron C. S. McPhillamy presiding. Officers and delegates discussed forming a State Show Association, boxing and aeroplane side show rights, and finance and show committee planning for the 1927 Forbes show including trophies and advertising.
The Strand presents The Cave Man with Matt Moore and Marlo Prevost on Wednesday, plus The City of Temptation a Stamboul tale by Sir Phillip Gibbs. Friday features Prisoner's of the Storm with House Peters and The Midnight Kiss. Saturday shows Lovey Mary with Bessie Love and My Neighbors Wife. Various stars listed.
Sunday features include morning worship Sunday School and Kindergarten at 10:00. Anniversary services at 11:00 and 7 30 with special music. No service at Carobalgie at 3 00. Rev J W Booth leads a public meeting Monday afternoon with anthems solos and refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Union Street North Hill 4 C KEANE sells from B WHITE Fay a six room house contents plus garden tools buggy pony jersey cow and calf three tons fencing wire galvanised two tons wire netting galvanised iron included in the sale
Clearances at Winchcombe and Carson's Sydney auction include bidders L G Pearse G Healey James Snook W A Douglas and others. Items listed such as 244d 223d 214d 220 refer to lot numbers or weights with mentions of ladies and children's goods.
Third Sunday in Lent services listed for Forbes including Holy Communion at 7 20 a m Requiem Eucharist for the late Herbert H Prichard Restor Episcopal minister 1 30 p m Sunday School 10 90 a m Lantern Mission Service Also notices from Bedgerabong Warroo Mulyandra Yarrangong with listed times and days in region regions.
Butler Cox and J T Woods Auctioneers announce a public sale at W H Byrnes residence Forbes leaving sale includes high close furniture and effects. The auction is set for Tuesday 22 inst at 2 p.m sharp with buyers invited to attend.
The Ford is presented as the most popular car in New South Wales, turning into a family centerpiece after installation in the home. It claims to bring pleasure and utility at a nominal cost, with deposit options and monthly payments. The piece contrasts it with vain pursuit of popularity and promotes The Forbes Advocate office for tickets and notices.
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