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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1923
Page
3
The top weight Peso tied up in a hip injury during a morning canter, ruling him out of all events he was entered for. Larillo is slated to ride in Doncaster on Saturday with Bobby Lewis aboard after Balatia went wrong. Lewis may face a 2 to 3 pound overweight on Larillo.
The Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club released a paddock list for the May 2 meeting. Owners include L Mac Smith Hayseed, T J Crawford Wirringe, N L Bassett Don Connors, J J Newell Bandon Lassie, J J Newell Nancy Spear, A Kennedy Sunfire and Delroo, McPhillamys Blue Hoo Really The Tribune, Strickland pantoutle and many others among 40 plus horses named for the event.
A general meeting of members will be held on Saturday. All members are requested to attend. Jas Rodgers is the secretary coordinating the session.
The inaugural Gentral City Trotting Club race day at Jockey Club racecourse on Thursday promises a large turnout with many events and free admission for ladies. Nominations list shows entrants across Farmers and Tradesmen's Handicap Trot Trial Handicap Trot Cup Handicap Unhoppled and Plying Handicap Trot with numerous owners and horses named in each category.
Sydney dispatch reports the Labor Caucus led by McGirr seeks possession of Opposition rooms at Parliament House from Dawley. The Speaker may intervene. Also noted are refusals to hand over ALP documents, coal price outlook, repatriation pensions, bush nursing, idle South Coast collieries, and various local notices.
The report notes the death of French actress Sarah Bernhardt and details a series of ominous notices from Irregulars threatening violence unless captives are executed and warning farmers with sons in the Free State army to flee within 24 hours. The piece also lists numerous horses and racing entries, including Final Handicap contenders and various owners and stables.
The Forbes Intermedi ate High School reports quarterly exam results across departments. Dux honours go to Harry Smith in the upper years, with multiple students named for English, History, French, Latin, Geography, Science, and various manual and arithmetic subjects across First to Fifth Year, including notable ties and multiple second-place finishers led by Herbert Biggs and Evelyn Sweet.
Banks and public offices closed today open tomorrow then six days to re open Wednesday April. New soda fountain at Wattle Tea Rooms Rankin Street Forbes. A LLP euchre party and town hall dance tonight admission 2 shillings plus tax with Moore and Cripps orchestra. The Octoroon staged by Parkes Dramatic Society at Strand Theatre Forbes directed by Mr Lucas with 4/ 2/ and 2/ pricing. McGirr butcher touts cheapest meats and Easter salt from O Buckland. C O Buckland offers D Grade suit at 7 pounds and serge at 6 pounds.
In loving memory of Maria Wenzel who departed this life 2th March 1920 aged 64. Granny's gone but not forgotten. Nor is the good advice she gave. Sweetest thoughts linger round my darling granny's grave. Inserted by her loving granddaughter Edle.
Government notice calls for fresh tenders endorsed to the Under Secretary of Education Sydney. Tenders due by 2 pm on April 6, 1924, cover ground works at Parkes Public School with plans and forms available from Public Schools Parkes and Forbes. Albert Bruntnell, Minister for Education.
F Shirvington promotes Hawke Bros. hog venture opened late at G Hugo's Buildings on Lachlan Street. He appeals to public support through honest work and fair pricing.
The challenger and Me Goose Green agree to a 20 mile race from Parkes to Forbes on Wednesday April 11 1922. Stakes range from 25 to 50 pounds with two local contestants. One nominee will be by Mr Green and the other by the challenger.
Furniture sale at 2.50 pm on Thursday March 209 at Farrand Street North Hill. Items include maple dining table set, sideboard, bedroom suite, double bed, kitchen items, dinner set, and new lawn mower. All in use only a few months and in perfect order as Mr Gilroy returns to Sydney. Everything must be sold.
Thursday March 29 Eugowra at 7 p.m. Good Friday Forbes 11 a.m. Holy Communion. Sunday April 2 Forbes 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Calarie 3 p.m.
A meeting of Indies interested in hosting a Hospital Dance the night after the plainic races will be held at the town hall on Thursday next the 20th inst at 3 30 in the afternoon. A good attendance is urged by MATRON MCMAHON Cont nort.
Mr J Pascoe surgeon dentist with addresses in Sydney and Orange offers consultations on March 22 23 24 25 at venues in Sydney and Orange and at Eugowra March 26 27 28 at the Clay House Hotel or Hotel Victoria as listed in the notice
A notice lists a series of daily services beginning at 7 a.m. Forbes and 0 a.m. Matting with a 4.15 p.m. Children’s Service followed by Evensong at 5 p.m. led by Rev H. H. Prichard. Rev R. B. Lee is also named in attendance.
Keane and Butler will hold an important clearing sale on account of Mrs Morrison at Adavale Pinnacle Reefs. Full farming plant and stock as previously advertised.
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