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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
7
A report from a local court describes six youths charged by warrant for failing to pay funds. Details include involvement with a motel and a disputed account. A commission may visit the site next week to inspect premises and equipment related to the matter.
A local group discusses a new building society near Forbes and says further announcements will come next week. Officials indicate preparations proceed to address urban development needs and community housing interests.
A miscellany of notices from Freeh na Honality listing applicants for Crown Land, an appeal from the New Boutin Institution for the Deaf and Blind, and a fresh tender call for a new school building. It notes financial authors, dates in 1920, and requests for public subscription details and submissions by a set deadline.
A ladies meeting will be held in the Connell Chambers on Wednesday afternoon to make arrangements for the Supper linked to the Hospital Ball on June next. Organizers include D J Murphy general secretary H G Mitchell Trexs U K Ford and Su Livington assistant secretary.
Classified fragment lists various goods and services including music items, livestock, and feed for sale. Mentions apply to J Bandegren, Stirling & Son, Flood, and references locations Fortes and Lauds Ome. Indicates prices such as eight per ton and notes owner leaving the street.
The report notes railway commissioners facing questions over a proposed halt or alteration to the daily Daly train. A municipal official traced the inquiry to Mr Grimm while asserting the commission has no plan to disturb existing schedules or arrangements for the line serving Mie Haily Forkes oil train.
Fragmentary OCR lists four stowments at 1 Wombat Street Forbou and 4 B Yorkie with Upper Avenue Mosman. Mentions Premiaes knownR Thne9 Oller Apply ADVOCATE OFFICE with unclear context.
The Tuesday debate at the institute featured Atlee Lester leading opponents against the proposal for nine new state im investments. Mesure Fuvaybey, Mise Hawke, and Me Web ber supported the plan. Next week, coverage in the Syd bey Moentog Herild will continue with a feature on The Puritan posted of History.
The Forbes Advocate calls Forbes residents to a public meeting on the 12th at Sun Hall to consider inaugurating a Forbes Chamber of Commerce. The piece argues community unity, warns Parkes rivalry may harm Forbes, and urges business and professional people to attend.
Tenders are invited for wall and repair work at the Mblow and Grobe Hotels, Forbes, Nova Fort and Ford, and at Orange Lamroci s Bates. Specifications available from Forbes, Nova Fort, Ford, and Orange Lamroci s Bates.
Tenders are invited for the core law and completion of Brick Church at Bugowra for the Rev P J Doran. Plans may be seen at Mr WW Lees Storekeeper Bugowra or at the Canowindra and our office Orange. Tenders close 20th via Lamrock and Yates architects Orange and Forbes.
Notice states that Nie purchased the Pharmacy of Forbes and Dingiet. The document references Mr B Kevin and a business trust, with contact at Lachlan Street and ENAPTOR Pharmacation Chemist. The notice appears to relate to a change in ownership and associated attention for business affairs.
The fragment lists event times for Forbes Meadowbank and Porbec venues with multiple horses and riders. Notable entries include Forbes at 3 p.m. on Friday May 7 and 7:30 p.m. with Revi Li Peacock, along with 11 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. slots and Sunday events May 9.
Notice warns any person found hunting looting or trespassing on Prairie Lands will be prosecuted. Wallace Hunthr is named with the numeric code 20/27'20 as the subject of the notice.
A garbled report outlines resident concerns over municipal planning and police administration. Officials, including Alderman Bayny, face postponements and bureaucratic delays affecting services and potential legal actions. Government departments reportedly struggle with coordination and resource limits.
A garbled notice from the Chamber of Commerce lists numerous names and firms, including Thorcton and Grigsiod, with a claim that the town council or mayor delays action. It asserts public meeting plans and accuses requisitioners of delaying orders, mentioning a Wednesday night meeting and demands for immediate publication of acts.
The tale of rival trolls easing their long standing feud surfaces as a local theater ads promote a Strand screening. Blaine Cummarniven stars in Hor Stan as the crowd awaits a light hearted tale and a big Metro Programme slated for Monday.
A meeting in Parkes led by Mayor and Mr A J Baldock discussed forming a Bowling Club. Officials were appointed, and plans noted for a club aided by local bowlers. The group aims to organize activities and set future steps for the venture.
Friday lead writer urges forming a Chamber of Commerce in Parkes to boost local business. The Parkes Champion reports supporters say a business group would unite merchants and attract investment, while critics worry about feasibility and funding.
The Salvation Army held a Mother’s Day observance in the hall with special reference to the influence of mothers. Adjutant Buc eiis addressed the crowd citing Luke chapter ten. Women of Ro past and others attended, recalling the Army’s thousands of officers who mother the toil and fallen.
Lindley, Walker & Co report a Liverpool cable discussing anticipated wheat export flows from Argentina and North America. They expect early regimentation of exports, with forecasts of warmer prices if climate delays seedings persist, urging readers to note potential price increases for the Commonwealth.
Star Pictures presents A Nine O Clock Town a Ray Ray star vehicle with comedy romance set in a small town. David Clery helps a dry goods proprietor pursue a New York dream while a watch is stolen and a vaudeville act is promised as the project moves forward.
The article notes Rus Garling returning from service and entering Australian Artists Management with expectations of entertaining audiences in Forbes on a Wednesday in May. It mentions his collaborators Mien Finda Young, Mr Tanholl, and Miss Trevor, plus reception by His Excellency and Walter Davideon. Tickets priced at 4/-, 6/-, and (ple Uax) with a box-plan at Grinaced.
Fortes thin hosts Colleano and Sole's combined show featuring Kioto Brothers and Fat Teaman among a lineup including the Cotleana family Joe Mor llo and Mabold Lockwood. The event drew crowds with a one hour program of rope spinners hot toe and pontas acts and a brass band.
Sydney reports advise Curran’s return to the wall while Army officials dispute revolutionary claims. Admiral Benson testifies before Naval Committee about the Republic’s danger and the Military Soviet forms a commission to extend a war plan. A special committee seeks to pressure Redguards and Marlowe into dropping peace efforts and moving to the front.
Mingontért hosted at Buxowre on Wofhendey eight with several Forbes ar 2b performing. The concert featured vocalists and tyustelane warmly applauded, marking a successful event.
Mr Nele Glauder announced that the river property previously sold to Mr Tom Judd has fallen through. The property remains open for genuine buyers with agents invited to inspect.
A lively, if garbled, account of a social dance at the Red Cross hall with a large crowd, plus notices of upcoming events. Mentions of auctions, goods, and prices, including groceries and clothing, with references to local shops Austen and Mitte, Buckland, and Winchcombe Carmo Co. Also notes about railway work, a hospital ball, and parish notices in Forbes and surrounding towns.
Newsprint in Sydney has surged to 97 pounds per ton landed, up from about 240 shillings before the war. The Sydney Herald and Telegraph are raising per copy prices, and country papers face compulsion to follow or risk suspension from six days.
At a well attended mooring last Saturday the Farmers and Settlers Association chose Sir Harry Anlee as president. Mears Gee Simmons Livie Wim Medcall and A. Medcall were named vice presidents with Mir F L Bird elected secretary.
Steam laundry plans spark interest as a resident of the district contemplates a new venture. A Mrs M'Pherson shows activity in the field at Prices and appears poised to lead a significant effort. Prices are reported lower than Sydney rates, and the advertisement begins to circulate to attract entrants.
A forwarded note to Town Clerk Forbes discusses a deadly rosewood incident and potential Prun Calic acid formation in plants. The letter questions when and how dangerous stock could arise and urges action to inform the project about risks and remedies.
The monthly meeting of the committees at Forbes Literary Institute was held with attendees including Move M4, Pidbelvitte, A J Baldo, R B Humphreys, and Miew Town Walter. The institute’s account showed a debit of £ h9/6/11 and plans were discussed for a ball on June 4 to raise funds, with payments totaling £ 8/1T/ and attempts to arrange a suitable arrangement for a further supply and talent.
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