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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
12
The Newtown Band Art Union committee urges ticket holders to finish submitting their tickets and mail them to the art union office soon to avoid a last minute rush.
A local advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble. It cites Mrs Haswell of Forbes praising the pills for back pain and vitality, noting lasting benefit and ongoing use. Sold by chemists for 2/9, with mail order available from Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney.
Condobolin district news notes many friends of Mrs Lelfermann visiting doctors for acute appendicitis and successful operations. Reports include Constable Costello and family returning from holidays, Ernle Frat now a Hillston storekeeper, Bucknells motoring from Orange, and Cecil Whittaker joining Sydney tramways. Obituaries note Charles Hunt’s death at 47 and infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stone. Also details of engagements, a successful sale, and a wedding at All Saints Church with Mr. and Mrs. Barnes and George Kershaw.
A dry spell persists with warm days and cool nights. A rain to improve ploughing conditions is hoped for. Tennis sees Hedgera bong School vs Monwongsa Curra hoblin as visitors, while cricket reports a Yarrabandal cup win by 37 runs. Yarrabandal posted 134 with Oxley 56 and Hodge 30. Monwonga 97 led by stable 6 and Stewart 17. A Moonbi challenge is planned at Monwonga next Sunday.
Long heat wave, dusty roads and scarce herbage mark the district. Farmers busy and paddocks closed for horses. A school tennis team travelled to Warroc for a friendly meet with Warroc and Carraboblin schools. scores listed for multiple doubles matches, games totals shown.
Reynolds and Chamberlin display a noted shop for fancy goods tobacco and cigarettes sporting carts and fishing tackle. All the best test novels in our big book exchange confectionery and tasteful stationery. Local papers on sale by phone 346.
Musicians announce a new act featuring five players and the youngest saxophonist in the West. Terms on application and sufficient address given for inquiries, Forbes listed with phone 291.
Though missing a leg, Mr Canty remains a cheerful, interesting personality. He tells war yarns of the boys across the line and the humorous side of hospital life. It is hoped we see more of him on future occasions.
Hayrake Sunshine Harvester six foot Fish Plougha tank one ton waggon olding one g horse dray two sulkies nearly new.
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