Fire inquiry into Rankin Street shop arson adjourned
The Forbes Coroner continued the inquiry into the February 14 fire at Peter Haley’s Rankin Street store. Insurance, suspicious circumstances, and a key witness who failed to appear dominated the proceedings as Haley defended himself and a further adjournment was granted for evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankinstraet
Peter Haley
Forbes
John Robinson
Norwich Union Insurance Co
D. J. Moloney
Haley
Robinson
Moloney
Holey
Mr Robinson
George Springhall
Rooke and Springhall
Pitt Atreet
Sydney
Norwich Insurance Co
Stanton Melick
Haley's
Malick
Melick
Mr Goddard
Goddard
Mr Moloney
Hod Tate
Irwin
Parkes
Myers
Umea
Martin's Hotel
Kelly
M’govern
Lanagn
Forbes the Fother
Whitfield
Forbes Bowling Club Opens Pavilion Plan Discussed
A Forbes Bowling Club special meeting at the Albion Hotel debated building a pavilion costing about £150 and an immediate informal opening on 20 inst. Members favored starting play now, forming a ground committee, and inviting other clubs while arranging plans and costs for a pavilion and formal opening next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Bowling Club
Albion Hotel
Messon
A. J. Baldock
Br, Rice
C. D. Buckland
Co. R. Thomson
J. Doris
H. J. Brooke
P. A. Whitfield
J. J. Leon
G. W.brownhill
R. E, B. Reymond
F.speck
J. H. Bates
H. V. Croft
J. J. Flannery
E. J. Grinsted
J. Donaghey
Messra G. T. Weaver
B. P. White
R. BE. Rawlins
Woonoona
Randwick
Manly
Dubbo
Orange
Bathurst
Wellington
Whitfield
Singleton
Rice
Brooke
Doris
Bates
Rigby
Scott
Goulburn Club
Messrs
Bates and
Flannery
Labove
Messrs Rice and Thomson
Edward Weaver
Manly Club
Whitfeld and
Messrs Spalding Ltd
Thomson
Mesars Brownhill
A. D. H. Nelson
B. T. Blanche
Messry Thomson and Grinsted
New Members Announced بعد
Four new Members named Mesara W Stokes D Nicolas H B Sweet and A H Masure were selected to join the group in a cooperative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesara W. Stokes
D. Nicolas
H. B. Sweet
A. H. Masure
Forbes Police Court Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct
At Forbes Court Mr J 8 Creagh fined 7/6 for being drunk and disorderly in Lachlan street and 20/- for profane language in seven days. Charles Jones was fined 20/- or 14 days for drunkenness at Rankin and Templar streets. the PM refused time to pay. Mr Holcombe advised the prisoner to find money for fines rather than drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creagh
J.P
Porbes Court
Carthy
Lachlan-street
Charles Jones
H. Delcombe
F.M
Rankin and
Templar Streets
P.M
Holcombe
Parade and camp reflect on war prep at Forbes unit
Lieutenant Cecil Weaver leads Forbes troops on a riverbank bivouac with an advance guard, inspected by Major Longmuir. The parade highlights scouting value amid wartime prep as Endicott and Attenborough remain stationed locally. Sales ads for cottages and homes appear from M Lean & Co. in Orange.
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Forbes
Uwlé
Mooto Wilk
Longui
Olii¢Er
Endicott Lund Attenborough
Cecil Weaver
Longmuir
Forbes public meeting on Belgian relief circles planned
The Municipality of Forbes calls a public meeting in Council Chambers on Thursday the 18th at 8 p.m. to form Belgian Circles aiding starving Belgians. Citizens and interested persons are invited to attend. Mayor A Sam invites participation.
Tender call for firewood and coal shed works
Tenders due by 4 pm Monday 22nd instant for 10 cords firewood to Water Works deliverable in Wood to be approved by Engineer. Tenders on Coynell's form for about 15 chains of Wadlondary Lane. Erection of coal shed at Gas Works plans at this office. Tenders on Council's form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cownell
Waondary Lane
Tandera
Council
Tenders Open for Painting Forbes Hospital Kitchen Interior
Tenders are invited until March 26 for painting the Forbes Hospital kitchen interior. Specifications are available at the secretary J H Bates's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Hospital
J. H. Bates
Forbes Advocate Announces New Noon Press Time
The Forbes Advocate will go to press at 12 noon due to an earlier evening mail. Advertisers must send advertisement material by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays to secure insertion.
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Evening Mail
Forbes Advocate
Stocktaking Bargains At Donaghey’s Store
Verandah blinds offered with cards and pulley spot cash. Prices cannot be repeated. order early for discounts on stocktake sale items.
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Verandah
Hean's Essence cough remedy promotion
A historical ad touts Hean's Essence as a pleasant cheap cough remedy. It claims easy preparation at home, significant bottle value, and universal safety for all ages. The copy urges readers to buy from G W Hor Chemist in Sydney and to ensure they receive the original product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
J. Winchester
Wallerawang
N.5
Mr. Winchester
Marie Complexion Cream Promises Instant Skin Relief
An advertisement extols Marie Complexion Cream for chapped hands and rough skin, claiming instant soft, smooth results for men and women. It urges use after washing or shaving, with a 4/5 price offer from Mario Van Ltd in Sydney, and promotes Mike Shannag Jelly shampoo as a hair care product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario van
Castlereigh Street
Sydney
Mike’ Shan
Public Auction of Household Furniture at Camp Hill Forbes
W K Garnsey Senr auctioneers receive orders from Miss Leifermann to sell by public auction at her residence William Street Camp Hill Forbes the entire house furnishings and effects including pianos carpets linoleum chairs tables sideboard washstand and many other items all as part of a household sale
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W.K. Garnsey
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Woley
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Norwich Union Insurance Company
I Tewin
Bogan Gate
Tullamore
Tottenham
James Myers
C. Myers
Fang
Woodlands
Trangie
Forbes Police Court
Grenfell and Parkes Streets
M'Lean & Co
M'‘Lean & Co
A, Sam, Mayor
Advocate” Publishing Hour
Donaghey’s
Kevin
M.P.S
Hawkes Bay
Karamesa
Manson
Forbes Jockey Club
Town Hall Chambers
A. E. Peppercorn Proprietor
F. Rath & Co
General Smiths
Farrier
F. Rath @ Co
B. White
Lachlan St
WK. Garnsey, Senr
Church OF England Services
Presbyterian Church
Engowra
Grawlip
Trev
John Calder
D. Kugowra
Mr Bacon
Onningtons B
Uist
Grinsted
Vance
Lachlan Street Newsagency
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