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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1924

Page

3

Federale formed by Federal Football Club at large meeting

A large meeting of the Federal Football Club resolved to form an Forbes team to be named the Federale with a fuller report promised next issue. A dance for Miss Millie Smith is planned at the Convent School Hall with Acret's orchestra.

Federal Football Club Forbes Federale Millie Smith Acret Mesdames Clemens Meillon Leslie Ald Lachlan Warroo Bedgerabong Warnett Ooma Garema

Land Hunger Dominates Forbes Council Meeting

The Forbes Municipal Council, minus Aldermen Sam and Twogood, discussed land hunger near a block 17 miles from Forbes with 463 applications, 200 viable. Alderman Webster called it political fakery and urged letters to Sir Neville Howse and local MPs. The council also arranged road repairs, a danger signal at Bank of Australasia corner, building permissions, and a gas manager report showing doubled gas input to 13 million per year.

F Ull Sam Twogood Ald Webster Forbes Australia Council Eood Rhoden Ald. Webster Neville Howse M.H.R Campbell Jemalong Grenfell Wyatt's Crossing Forbes Municipal Council Bank of Australasia E. Miller Sherif Street A. G. Jones Ferry Street B. E. Black Stokes Estate Templar Street Les. Davis

Parkes and Forbes St Patrick's Day Show a Big Sporting Day

A joint St Patrick's Day celebration at Parkes Showground tomorrow features a large town sports program with cycling and pedestrian events up from last year. A monster Procession will start at 11 am following the Forbes train, with bands, school children, Hibernians, motor car entries, and a network of ladies committees overseeing children’s needs, luncheon, and tea.

Parkes Showground Parkes Forbes Parkes School Forbes Hibernians Parkes Hibernians Motor Cara Parkes Picture Palace

Motor Reliability Trial Set by Overland Cars

Messrs Overland Sydney Limited announce a major non stop endurance run of their Overland cars. Five vehicles depart from the GPO Sydney at midnight and travel a 1000 mile circuit through Bathurst Grenfell Forbes Condobolin Parkes Dubbo Gilgandra Coonabarabran Dunedoo Wellington Orange back to Sydney. A Forbes Advocate reporter will ride one car from Grenfell, arriving Forbes at 6.15 pm en route to Dubbo, with Overland agent Mr Phil Holyer aboard. Mr Holger reports brisk sales and has just secured a Fiat for Mr T W Holam.

Messrs. Overland Sydney, Limited Overland G.P.O Sydney Bathuret Grenfell Forbes Condobo Hn Parkes Dubbo Gilgandra Coonabarabran Dunedoo Wellington Orange Grenfall Albion Condobolin Phil. Holyer Overlands Holger T. W. Holam

Science and Prohibition Debate Cited by London Physician

A London physician at a Mansion House mass meeting rejects using science to ban alcohol. He says no experiments prove moderate drinking harms health, noting civilized life relies on moderation. The article pairs this with an advertisement for Miss Bathgate's ribbed mercurised hose in Rankin Street.

Mansion House London Thomas Hordern Sir Thomas

Natural Color Restore for Grey Hair in One Day

A new harmless drug by Jean Reaver promises permanent color return to natural youth shade. Simple to use and resistant to soap, it claims year after year change is permanent for men and women. Large bottle offered in black brown golden shades, available at chemists and stores. Order mentions natural color and sources Elliott Bros and Australian Drug Co.

Jean Reaver P. T. Knmpton and Alchemists Elliott Bros Australian Drug Co

Garema Annual Sports Draws Big Crowd From Forbes and Wirringa

A great gathering marks Garema annual sports with patrons from Forbes and Wirringa. Bookmakers from Orange and Bathurst attend as Bogan Gate races share the day. The luncheon scene features generous displays by the ladies, while racing draws lively punting despite a heavy track. Opening Handicap results show Spear winning by a nose at 3 to 1.

Gareme Garema Inga Patrona Forbes Wirringna Orange Bathuret Forbes Town P. Donellan B. Gosper G. Applett

Forbes District Hospital Deliberations and Local Race Results

A Forbes district hospital committee dispensed with technicalities to proceed on finance matters. The meeting noted bets and results from local horse events, approved seating and admission orders, and planned a special meeting to discuss sewerage installation. A large Garema Hall dance closed the day with lively crowds and extended festivities.

Forbes District Hospital Mesare H. W. Venables L. P. B. Reymond T. J. Webb H. B. Entwisle H. Webster W. R. Campbell 8. Gale D. J. Murphy Loukres Pon di Wub Edmonds Montgomies, Neilson, Ltd

Town Hall Secretary D J Moloney for Forbes

D J Moloney serves as secretary in the Town Hall Chambers at Forbes. The brief listing notes his official role and the location in the town governance framework.

Town Hall Chambers Forbes

British Fleet Arrives Western Australia Enthusiasm Swift

The fleet reception in Western Australia drew strong public enthusiasm as Sydney plans its April 9 arrival. Halfway Commissioners offer cheap return tickets for country visitors to view the warships. Edwards Private Hotel at 242 254 Elizabeth Street promotes proximity to the railway and a 6/6 daily bed and breakfast tariff.

Western Australia Sydney Edwards Elizabeth Street City Albion Elizabeth Streets

Wagga Monthly Horse Sale at Wagga Yards

Wagga Wagga Monthly Horse Sale conducted by Bhaw Byrne and Toohey at the Wagga Wagga Municipal Sale Yards. Entries are invited as demand runs strong for draught horses. Melbourne contractors will operate. trucks loading at stations. Early advice requested. good paddock facilities available.

Bhaw Byrnes Toohey Wagga Wagga Melbourne Shaw Wagga

Excursions to Sydney by Forbes train April 6 1924

New South Wales Government Railways announces excursion tickets at single fare for a Forbes to Sydney double journey with 8/9 first class and 5/10 second class. Tickets depart Forbes at 4 30 p.m. on 6 April with return within one month. Coupons require re dating and must be shown at the named station. For full times see handbills from Station Masters. J Morriss Bec

Forbes Sydney Morriss Bec

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Bays Ald, Webster Forbes—Parkes Sports Science and Prohibition Hho N. Gosper G. Hiehen Little Hope Mr. BP. Neileon Nero Solidat Evens A. E. Jones Mr. J. Francis Sir Gold Mr. M. Cleary Mr. Webster Entwisle Mr. Webb Kutwisle Venables Mr. Berguson Mr. M, Cleary Werd Vieey Cyril Dean Jones Cleary Wire- 8 Yunaiang Wireless G. Adama Brandfast Mr. G, Applett Tullamore Standfast W. Cox T. Crawford W. Chester Miss L. Harrison M. Cleary Moore and Cripps Garema Hall Forbes Folke Meagher Serge Tom Destres Forbes and District A E. Tom Shirvington Jockey Glub Hooper's Metropolitan Hotel At & P.m. Focket D. J. Moloney British Fleet Strand Picture Theatre Artlats Sharp Keane & Butler RB. W. McDonald Enq Tasue Monster Swimming Carnival Salisbury Corey Cripps Bunny” Hudson Dentist Richardson Luthie Rane Hite Pablo Damask Bush Bugs Sox Hughes’ Corner Lindley Walker Co-Operative Wheat Co.Ltd Marek Lane Linwalker P.O R. G. Stone Watchmaker Jeweller Rankin Street Miss Bathgate's Telegram Shaw Byrnes NEW South Wales Government Railways
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