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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
3
Reading from weather observers shows rainfall beginning Sunday and continuing midweek, with total amounts ranging across the district. Early reports list rainfall figures at numerous stations, noting steady and light showers aiding soil moisture after a dry period.
A wedding at Ubu Forbes Chute on Wednesday united Miss Frances Thornton daughter of Mr and Mrs Thornton of Wawingragong with Roy BWin youngest son of Mr and Mrs W Re Thomay Evergreen. The ceremony was by Rev J Wi Hcot with vows exchanged, reception at Town Hall, decorations by bridesmaids and guests in attendance. The couple will reside at Forben.
A St Patrick Day holiday was dampened by rain causing postponement of a planned event in Forbes to Easter Monday. Parkes hosted a well attended Town Hall concert with convent choirs, pupils and soloists delivering lively performances including The Old Man Shondrydan and God Save Ireland.
W K Garnsey Bert will esk the following Privileges on Mon Guy next at Leader Metropolitan Hotel at p m Publican s Booth two days Race Books two days Tea yoon no days J Moloney Secretary FC
Sunday March 28 at 11 AM and 7 80 PM Monday March 28 with special teacher and music program led by W J Oreen secretary listed.
Auction notice lists PASCOK and FACEY contracted by F R WOODS for a sale at the Municipal Yards on March 27. Items include a wagon, draught horse, bulk items, International plough, Purrows drill, Mausuy Harris drill, pon lorry, and related farming gear.
The Condobolin Swimming Club hosts a night carnival on Saturday March 20 1926 starting at 7 30 pm with electric light. Post entries list five boys champions including Tighe NS Wales Campbel Bak and others. International names appear among divers and sprint champions.
Separate tenders for contracts 19265 to 19268 near Jemalong and Forbes with works on Parkes to Condobolin Road Goolagone to Grenfell Rowil and Forbes Arbolin Row allotments. Tender deadline 1st proximo, 4 pm, with deposits 2. per cent. Railways announce Easter holiday timetable from Forbes to Sydney with special fare tickets and return validity details.
A brief notice lists Side-atiaws Gamex and Novel Hon entertainments with Hoople and Diggers details. Admission priced at 1 unit. The fragment suggests a local cultural listing or advertisement page item.
Two Pawreylinder Buick 1986 model with four wheel brakes reconditioned by war med carry car guarantee and service. Cash or terms. Applies. Forres Motor House Bryant and Gardiner Fropra.
Advertisement notes improvements to player piano construction and invites inquiries for prices and details from an Australian factory representative.
Nominations for all events close Monday March 2 1926 at 6 pm at Leader's Metropolitan Hotel Pocket Programmes and applications to MOLONEY Secretary FC Town Hall Chambers Forbes Pure Gentled Wheat from pure deed rese and recommended by Department of Agriculture NSW Canberra Federation Yandilia King. LH orders must be in my hands later than March 15 1986.
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