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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1923
Page
4
The secretary notes strong demand in last week’s sale with a new buyer boosting prices. Sheep skins total 50,682 auctioned as Merino and crossbred wool prices rise. hides, tallow, and rabbit skins show mixed gains and steady to higher quotes, with Sydney market alignment.
A San Francisco Chronicle report shows Prohibition activity in California during 1924 with 0,689 arrests for violations of the Volstead Act. Confiscations include 372 automobiles, 672 stills, 222,182 gallons of wine, 316 gallons of cider, 142,153 gallons of mash and 40,476 gallons of spirits, valued at about 120 thousand dollars with penalties totaling nearly 595 thousand dollars. By December 1 an incomplete report notes 326 persons arrested, 62 stills seized, and millions of gallons of liquor anticipated, marking California’s record as the largest for confiscations since prohibition began.
The Forbes District Hospital annual ball under the Forbes Picnic Race Club was a success with nearly ninety couples attending. Matron McMahon organized the event, Acreta orchestra provided music, and several ladies assisted with supper. Contributions from the night are expected to add about £100 to hospital funds.
Close on seventy children and some adults attended the Juvenile ball at the town hall Saturday night. Supper was by donation and supervised by Matron McMahon. Black & White De Ua Jaga orchestra provided music and kept dancing lively all night. Estimated proceeds of about £2 will benefit the hospital.
A long awaited weather change arrives but remains chilly with light rain. Sheep owners begin feeding stock as funerals proceed for Chris Olsen. The Bribbaree cricketers travel to Caragabal to defend the Caldwell cup, losing 160 to 16. Seeding and wheat planting continue with farmers planning early work next week.
Goolagong reports a successful social in aid of the wagon stall, juvenile dance well attended, and plans for an euchre party on the 28th with a May 2 event and bull at the local ball. Mr Kerr buys Commercial Hotel from P Haydon. Weather mostly dry with some wind. Local hospital updates include Colin Tomkins after appendicitis and several others improving. Mission announced for May 20 at the Roman Catholic Church.
The Saturday section reports scores for the Brownhill Trophy shoot with names like Kelly Crippin Shirvington O Sullivan Miller and Currie among competitors. The committee seeks better attendance and reminds members to complete the munketry course and June deadline. Buckland’s B Grade event is noted with a due value and regard to preparations for the year.
The Waltle Tea Rooms on Rankin Street in Forbea unveils a new soda fountain offering ice cream and cold drinks. A selection of dainty cold lunches featuring cold meats and salads is advertised alongside the refreshed menu.
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