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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
9
Notice notes Gramaphonis and violins can be repaired while you wait. Instruments bought sold and exchanged. Bandmaster A Prescott at Lachlan Arcade invites early visits. Also mentions ads for glasses, irrigation land, cottages, and farming equipment with prices and contact points.
For sale waste paper suitable for wraps. Also a probate notice from the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Lachlan James Treker, late of Forbes, farmer, died about May 25, 1931. Mary Elridge Tucker named executrix requests creditors or others to file written claims by May 25, 1927. The executrix will distribute assets after that date.
Applications are invited by the Secretary of the Old Boys Club for referees for the coming season. Applicants should state their fees for Ordinary and Cup Matches. J White Hon. Secretary c/o Les Tinman s Hotel Forben. Also advertise seed wheat and Champion Border Collies puppies for sale by J Power Calarie.
In loving memory of Albert Wort, beloved son, who departed this life March 12, 1923, in the old home. We are sadly missed by his mother, father, sisters and brothers. The flowers still bloom around the home as sorrow deepens. Inserted by family.
The Caroobalgie Hall Fund Committee announces its annual general meeting on Tuesday 2nd at 7 20 pm at the school. Election of a three member Sub Committee to be held. Services and Sunday schedule for Futile and Monday readings noted. Rev G Cruikshank signs report.
On the third Sunday in Lent March 20 1927 Holy Communion at 7 40 am Requiem Eucharist for the late Herbert A Prichard at 10 30 am Sunday School 7 40 pm Lantern Mission Service. In Bedgerabong Warroo Mulyandra Yarrangong Wirringa and Jemalong districts services follow, with evening mission sessions and weekday gatherings.
Sunday services listed for March 41927 include Sunday School and Kindergarten at 10 am and 7 20 pm with anniversary sermon and special music. Public meeting with rev J W Booth and choir items noted for March 21 at 8 pm with refreshments.
The Associates of Forbes Golf Club will meet in the Council Chambers on Monday next the 21st at 4 pm. All members are requested to attend. A J Booth is the honorary secretary.
Tenders were finalized with the Secretary on February 2 as part of ongoing procurement. Details indicate completed bids and compliance checks, ensuring proper contract routing and review.
Nominations close Monday night for Forbes Jockey Club upcoming two day meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday March 28 and 29. The club aims for a successful event matching the prior one with committee drive and local support. Dr J Bono of Orange announces a March 2 visiting clinic with rooms at Vandenberg Hotel and appointments via Knapten's Pharmacy.
A woman bets £5 on Den Panther, takes a £20 cheque as £6, and rushes to place a large stake. She learns the ticket shows £120 payout instead of £30 after Don Panther wins. She nearly collapses from shock, realizing her error and the bookmaker’s change.
Prohibition advocates target Queanbeyan for speeches as Canberra remains dry. A visiting Advocate reporter on holiday encounters mixed drinking scenes and a stubborn yardman who jokes about keys and car repair while the boss tightens the purse strings. The piece ends with an ironic note on enforcing the liquor ethic.
The Forbes meteorological station welcomed Assistant Bute Meteorologist Mr. Timecke who examined recording instruments. He praised Miss Roehie for tidy records and noted a new barometer was installed after the old one was damaged. The visit follows recent criticisms of the Bureau.
Municipality of Forbes invites applications for Gardener in the council employ. Salary 5/2 per week. Apply with full particulars to FCS Baylor Town Clerk Forbes Town Hall by 4 pm March 16, 1997.
Wool sales at Sydney and regional yards show strong demand with New England wool fetching high prices. The issue lists auctions and altercations including a Friday sale at Cudal, a clearing sale near Parkes, and a Bathurst prison anecdote. An infant baptism is planned at the Forbes Methodist Church and local civic notices announce a municipal by election.
Parkes district court opens Monday with no quarter sessions listed. In golf, Bowle v Stinson and Low win handicap doubles 27 to 23. Nelson defeats Pavey 32 to 12 in singles. next week Grenfell visits in the S3.W.8,8 Association pennant. Also notes Gunn's tomato sausages as a meal solution and Forbes Post Office short hours on Saturday. Weather forecast shows warm heat with possible rain, highs around 92 to 101, unsettled into weekend. Forbes gossip covers summer heat, marital situations, and Federal Capital developments in Canberra with car prices and local dealers.
District Hospital MLA Mr C Beat receives a letter from the Chief Secretary’s office detailing invitation to Forbes Hospital Committee to supply receipts and expenditure from December and a brief summary of fundraising efforts before further consideration of £750 grant for hospital maintenance.
The latest subscriber linked to the Forbes telephone exchange is Mr. H. Rugo, number 421. The notice mentions readiness to buy ready to wear for the New Year and highlights Austen & Pratley as a large men’s wear range. The Forbes PP Board preps to meet at the Vandenberg Hotel at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Bill Freebairn spends a week in the metropolis and returns tomorrow while Miss Lucy Pike heads to the city for a few weeks. Many locals travel, health news, a wedding at Warroo Farm, and reflections on Ron Fray’s spinal injury recovery. The article also notes weather data plans and the resignation of West Wyalong Racing Club secretary W P Burke after five years.
A bustling notice lists fashion items and sale pitches from Austen and Pratley inviting readers to view ready-to-wear suits and accessories. An odd blend of product names and marketing phrases appears alongside a stray line about a Baby Show and a golf club meeting in the council chambers on Monday at 4 p.m. Market cattle report follows with specific prices for forward fat steers, heifers, cows, store cattle, paddies, and merino hoggets. The next market is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25.
St Patrick's Salisbury Reserve hosted a busy Wednesday with water events drawing large crowds on a warm day. A Parkes special train brought many attendees, free refreshments delighted children, and the Model Band performed. Organizers led by Mr W R Acret and Mr L Dochan produced a profitable day with estimated gains around £60, featuring swimming events under Mr Corky Cripps and numerous races and exhibitions.
The Methodist Church plans anniversary services next Sunday to mark a year of success. The choir led by Mr. J Foxall will be supported by an orchestra with two anthems at each service. Collections go to Repair and Renovations Funds and gifts are promised for furnishings and ornaments. A public meeting on the 21st Inst will feature music speeches and refreshments.
Mrs Emily Maude Wade died at Forbes District Hospital at 2 p.m. yesterday. Ada Elisabeth Ann Clothier is charged with unlawfully supplying an instrument to procure a certain event. The charge was deferred for one month awaiting post mortem results and magisterial inquiry. Funeral planned for the Church of England section. she is survived by five husbands and three children.
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