Weather warning and civic finance in Forbes
Professor Walsh warns of continued rain and early next month storms with severe gales and floods in parts. Alderman Campbell argues a £20,000 loan is needed as Forbes streets deteriorate from lack of funds. An old-time dancing event is planned for Monday May 26 by the North Hill Queen Committee for the War Memorial movement.
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Professor Walsh
General Raina
North Hill Queen Committee
War Memorial Movement
Rosewood Estate Auction Fails. Estate Turned In
The Rosewood Estate failed to meet the required bid on Saturday, resulting in the property being turned in. Agents were Edward Weaver and Co and W. T. Judd. In other news, engineering works reopen. T and J Debenham announce resumption of services on Wednesday, with their high quality noted as widely known.
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Rosewoor
Messrs
Edward Weaver
Messrs. T. and
J. Debenham
School of Arts Euchre Party and Dance Preview
The School of Arts Committee hosts a euchre party and dance on Thursday night on the school grounds. Last year’s events were popular and promises to be even bigger this season with prizes, music, and supper.
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School of Arts
Acknowledgments to Forbes District Hospital Staff
Mrs. N. Anderson thanks Dr. G Hair, the Matron and Staff of the Forbes District Hospital, Mrs. Gorman, Mrs. O'Brien, and many other kind friends for their attention and kindness during her long illness.
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G. Hair
Forbes District
Hoplital
Gorman
O'Brien
N. Anderson
In loving memory of our death mother and grandmother
In loving memory of our death mother and grandmother who departed this life March 28 1920 The work may change from year to year our friends from day to day but never will our mother's love from memory fade away Inserted by her loving grandchild Amy Field and daughter
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Wensel
Ife
Amy Field
Forbes Borrowing Move Lifts Forbes Toward Progress
Forbes residents celebrate the Municipal Council's decision to borrow £20,000 led by Alderman W. R. Campbell. The vote signals a shift from retrogression, aiming to fund streets, public works, and eventually sewerage while praising supportive aldermen and urging further renovations and public-spirited governance.
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Forbes
Moe
Forbes Municipal Council
Cowne
W. R. Campbell
Campbell
Trado
J. C. Kian
Thomson
Anerman Campbell
Sam and
Webster
Rena
Twogood
Twoenod
Dangerous causeways discussed at South Condobolia road meeting
Alderman Twogood raised the perilous two causeways on South Condobolia Road, one before the four mile marker and another near Arthur Stakes property, requesting the mayor arrange an estimate for work at the next meeting.
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Twogood
Condobolia
Arthur Stakes
Alderman Keane Calls Out Appalling Orange Road
Alderman Keane attempted a Sunday ride along Orange Road but turned back due to ruts six to eight inches deep. He raised the issue at the council meeting last night calling it the worst road.
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Alderman Keane
Orange Road
Health Inspector Reports Clean Forbes Shops With Warnings
The health inspector at last night's council meeting noted Forbes shops mostly clean though some premises were warned to improve conditions. No names given, but warned shopkeepers are advised to heed the notice and avoid prosecution.
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Forbes
Howe
Forbes Fire Engine To Arrive Soon In Forbes
A Board of Fire Commissioners letter says a supply of classis will arrive in a few weeks and a brand new fire engine of the latest model will soon roll along Forbes streets. The Central City Trotting Club delegation praised Alderman Thomson during the week and discussed the corner raquea and Mr F W Cater resigning as secretary. Ald Keane gave notices of Motion that the council’s resolution on the matter be rescinded.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Forbes
Tos
Central City
Ald. Thomson
F. W. Cater
Keane
Ald
The Sporting World Preview for Rosehill Meeting
The Sporting World by Heon on pages 2 and 8 offers a brief Rosehill prospects summary and selections for tomorrow's meeting. Beon has been successful in selections recently, and readers are urged to benefit from today’s Advocate issue.
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Sporting World
Heon
Rosehill
Beon
Advocate
Forbes Dance Night at Worbes Town Hall Planned
Forbes dance enthusiasts will be catered for on Tuesday night March 31 the first night of the races. The big dance in aid of the Worbes Town Band will feature chocolate dances streamers confetti and music by Moore and Cripps jazz band. The event is billed as one of the dances of the year and the hall should be crowded amid cold weather dances this season.
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Forbes
Worbes
Moore and Cripps
Waratah Football Club appoints honorary secretary
At a meeting last night Mr Lack Johnson was appointed honorary secretary for the year. The club has made a good start and is receiving public support. A dance in aid of its funds is planned for Saturday April 11, and a meeting of members and intending members will be held on Tuesday night.
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Waratah Football Club
Lack ’ Johnson
Ald
Itn Funda
No Boxing Allowed in Town Hall Yet
Ike Jacobs applied to the council to stage boxing contests in the Town Hall claiming he is an invalid and promising not to use a hammer or tacks for the ring. He said top Australian boxers were ready to come and would give the public every consideration. The council opposed the request and moved to refuse.
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Ike Jacobs
Australia
Silencers Wanted and Golf Club News in Forbes
Police in rural towns crack down on motor cycle noise. Forbes Golf Club held a committee meeting at the Hotel Australia on the 16th, electing new members and setting opening day for April 18 with a mixed foursome and a putting competition. Cricket mentions Parkes versus Forbes for the Grinsted Cup on ground No 1, with Forbes selecting a team from listed players. a planned trip to Goulburn is cancelled due to players' unavailability, despite efforts by Mr. George Tickner.
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Forbes Golf Club
Hotel Australia
Mescare
J. J. Flannery
Cahill
Dikens
Ewing
Denton
Walker
Stinson
Roberta
Clemens
J. A. McLean
Messra
W. ©. Brooke
P. A. T. Bennett
Mra
J. A McLean
Davidson
Stanton
Gallagher
Lndica
Parkes
Forbes
Goulburn
George Tickner
Riding on Footpaths Draws Council Criticism
Complaints rise over bicycles on footpaths. A man cited two recent knockdowns in Wombat Street involving his daughters. Alderman Keane and the Mayor clash over enforcement, noting Inspector Webb has never prosecuted in three years of duty.
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Wombat Street
Keane
Webb
Forbes Tennis Club readies big exhibition matches
Forbes Tennis Club plans an April 4 exhibition featuring the famed J. C. before his Davis Cup campaign. Three new women members joined this week and the club, led by honorary secretary K. C. Anderson, anticipates high demand for seating at Grinated's.
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Forbes Tennis Club
K. C. Anderson
J. C
Forbes
Grinated's
Electric Light Hay Proposal For 25 Year Franchise
Sydney electrical engineer G E B Richards met with Hay Municipal Council to discuss installing public electricity. He offered a 25 year franchise to supply current at rates of 1/4 per Mgbhiing and 8d per unit of power. A draft arrangement, drawn per Burrows and Government approved, was presented for carriage of the scheme. The old council unanimously supported the proposals, pending solicitor review of wording.
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Hay
G. EB. Richards
Sydney
Hay Municpal Council
Burrows
Forbes Aldermen
Curtailment Move Eyed After Further Council Talks
The curtailment movement was raised again before the council last night with the Mayor proposing a further conference with Jemalong Shire Council to seek an agreement and reduce future expenses.
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Jemalong Shire
Forbes Times and Currajong News Item Found
Workmen strip wallpaper at the Vandenberg Hotel during renovations and uncover a January 24, 1874 issue of Forbes Times and Currajong News. Notable items include Lev Vandenberg before Mr Stokes at Firbes Police Court on January 20 and a report of a mail find at End Hill. A prominent notice calls for prompt settlement of their AeCOWO ta.
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Forbes
Vandenberg
Forbes Times
Currajong
Lev. Vandenberg
Stokes
Firbes
End Hill
Borbes Times
Aecowo Ta
Accident on Forbes Road Injures McGarry Couple
Mr Patrick McGarry and his wife escaped serious harm after a collision near Forbes while returning from Parkes. McGarry suffered a broken left arm and facial abrasions while Mrs McGarry had a dislocated left arm. The crash involved a second car driven by Stan Barbe. The couple were treated at Brentwood Private Hospital. Neighbors investigated after the overturned vehicle lay on the roadside.
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Patrick McGarry
Parkes
Forbes
Mr. McGarry
Mrs. McGarry
Ocean
Thelma Rye
Arnold Ryn
Tom Dunn
Roy Nichola
Mra. McGarry
Brentwood
McGarry
Stan Barbe
Barbe
Bore
Forbes Soldiers Memorial at North Hill Queen honors donors
Donations to the North Hill Queen Candida ture honorary secretary Mr Vince Kelly include Mr R Mefllon 6 5, Mr R W Coward 6, A Friend 6, Mr P M McGirr 1 1, Mr BR H Leslie 10 6, Mrs Amor sen 1 1, Mr Alber Girdham 10, with further pledges invited to be given in cash or kind.
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North Hill Queen
R. Mefllon
R. W. Coward
P. M. McGirr
H. Leslie
Amor
Alble Girdham
Vince Kelly
Film theater listings and upcoming features
The page advertises to night showings and upcoming films including Peg o My Heart Peter The Great The Fast Express The Rose of Paris The Half Dollar Bill In Every Woman Life For Your Daughter's Bake Ten With a Kick Robin Hood and Thy Silent Water. It notes the Strand Theatre advertising capacity and mentions outfits by Forbes Advocate with clothing hints for the season.
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Universal Jewel de Luxe
Mary Philbin
Paramount
First National
Fox
Forbes district notes and local arrivals update
Mr J B Bengon begins a month’s vacation with Mr A L Proust covering. Constable Harry Ashcroft returns to duties after touring Forbes. Mrs P West returns from Melbourne amid reports of road conditions. Dorothy Munro dies at eighteen months from pneumonia. Rev Arthur Weaton to preach at Forbes on Sunday. J W Mills in serious health. Nationalist visit planned. Brownhill to Sydney for wedding. railway promotions shift J Burke to Murrumbindi. New teacher Miss Stuart joins Intermediate High School. Hughie Wilson leaves Menars Meagher and Co. Luke Hughes departs Forbes for New Zealand as rifle champion noted for comic talent.
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Forbes
Hector Munro
Dorothy
Luke Hughes
New Zealand
Aupreme
Luke
Tuale
Black's Store Ad Highlights Groceries and Menswear
The advertisement notes the excellence of bacon cheese and butter and promises top quality groceries at low prices from Black's Store on North Hill. It also advises men to order salt from Auster and Pratley who specialize in menswear.
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Black's
North Hill
Eneter
Auster
Pratley
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Manson
J. Manson & CO
Rankin Street
Metropolitan Hotel
Rankin & Templar Streets
E. J. Leader
South Forbes Hotel
Forbes and District
Hooper
Leader
Winesale
BESH
Metropolitan
Tattersall
Forbes Jockey Club
E. J
Proprieta
Forbes Advocate Office
Brentwood Private Hospital
Mins E. McMahon
John Robinson
Battye
Queen Streets
Robb
Edward Weaver & CO
Canowindra Jockey Club
W. Crothers
Procter
Paling
Grinsted
Grenfell
Douglas Motor Cycle
Southern Cross
Evans & Evans
Pascoe & Facey
Padwella
Moore, Brooke & CO
Forbes Advocate
School OF Arts Forbes
Moore and Cripps! Orchestra
Vanderfield & Reid, Ltd
Timber Merchants
W. Mills
Bogan Road
G. D. Baasett
Erie
E. P. Kelly
Moeeree
Thanes
The
Forbes Fire Engine
Sporting
Town Hall
Forbes Road
MR. and
Forbes Soldiers’ Memorial
Ireland
Peter the Great
Peter
Russia
Atara
Presart
Strand Theatre
Austen
Pryalley
Harry Ashcroft
Glen Innes
Bia
Wna Mires
J J. Crawford
Archdale
Wirringa
Eb, C. White
Campballtown
Nash
Sherriff
P. West
Melbourne
West
E. H." Byrnes
Arthur Weaton
Forbes Church of England
J. W. Mills
Forbes District Hospital
Misa Fourdriniet
Murrumbidgee
Corncil Chambers
Best
Mrs. Best
A. (. Brownhill
St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Mollie Campbell
John Campbell
Glenmere
Monaro
Brownhill
Moore
W. J. Evans
S.M
J. Burke
Murrurandl
Jim
Fivens
Murryland
Stuart
Ardrossan
Scotland
Commonwealth
British Isles
North Sydney
Parramatta
Hughie Wilson
Menars, Meagher and Co
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