Forbes District School staff changes and community notices
Mr J W Giverilli of Forbes District School is off duty due to illness. J W Greer leaves Forbes Bank for a new role at Henery branch. G R Carson to take his place. Molly Hunter wins at the flower show receiving a wristlet watch from Aunt Mary’s Baking Powder. George Cutler wins first prize for fig jam. A quiet military wedding in Forbes Church of England. The groom Charles Flynn earns the Military Medal in the Australian forces. Roy Constable breaks his arm playing football. Jack Rodgers suffers a 25 foot fall but escapes serious injury. Read family mourns Royal Frederick Read age four due to bronchitis and scalding. Father Hennessey enjoys local sport, a 50 yard race with Eb Jones. Sapper Howard, MM, arrives with sister. wounded and gassed in WWI, awarded Military Medal. Austen & Pratley winter underwear advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Hunter
Fothes
Sapper
Howard
M.M
J. Howard
Forbes
Sydney
Sapper Howard
Field Coy
Engineers
Wool disposal plan shelved amid finance woes
Sydney reports the wool disposal scheme is definitely shelved for the present as Mr Dooley cites the late government’s financial condition and inability to aid housing. The piece notes other items including a two million government loan prospectus to be issued, calls for immediate funds to save rural industries, and a mix of political and public notices from Adelaide to Melbourne.
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Sydney
Dooley
Alexander Lobban
Storey
General Booth
Adelaide
Commonwealth
M.a.lo.o.f
Melbourne
General Birdwood
Public Meeting Called in Forbes for Chamber of Commerce
In response to a ratepayers requisition a public meeting will convene in the Council Chambers Town Hall Forbes on Wednesday 12th inat at 9 a.m. to consider forming a Chamber of Commerce in the town. Mayor BE Facey Town Hall Forbes 11th May 1520.
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Town Hall
Forbes
I G A.m
Chamber of Commerce
Facey
Entertaining Musical Treat at Grinsted's Box Plan
RUS, GARLING presents a humorous entertainment featuring MISS LINDA YOUNG operatic soprano pupil of Dame Melba, MR F TS CHEIL Polish violinist, MISS MARIE TREVOR monologist, and TERRY the diminutive digger. Box plan at Grinsted's with no booking charge. Prices 4/-, 3/-, 2/-. Request numbers can be rendered during the evening by leaving names at Grinsted's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Linda Young
Dame Melba
F. Tscheil
Marie Trevor
Ustcal Monologniste
Terry
Digger
Grinsted’s
Grinsted's
Cycling Handicaps at Cricket Ground on Sunday
Half mile and mile and a half handicaps listed for Cricket Ground Sunday morning with Nomina Thomas accepted on ground. L M Mahon and Hon Bec are noted in the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nominathomas
L, M'Mahon
Bec
Public Auction of Tractor at Debenham Bros Works Forbes
Moore Brooke and Co instruct a public auction on behalf of executors of the late M G D Murray at Debenham Bros Engineering Works Forbes. The 12 o clock noon sale on Tuesday May Lith 1920 offers a complete tractor with attachments in good order, sold without reserve. Terms cash.
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Moore, Brooke & Co
Forbes
M. G. D. Murray
Debenham Bros
Private sale of complete new furniture by owner
A. V. Naylor announces private sale of all new and well-kept furniture before leaving the district. For details contact C/o John Meagher & Co Ltd to arrange viewing and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.V. Naylor
C/o
John Meagher & Co, Ltd
John Meagher & CO
Meagher
Firewood Yard Opens in Forbes by W Rae Jnr
William Rae junior announces a new wood yard in Cross Street Forbes offering best firewood in any length and at ruling rates. Orders phoned to Forbes 121 will receive attention.
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Wm. Rae
Jnr
Cross Street
Forbes
Forbes 121
Local Agent Appointed for Employers Liability Assurance
5B. V. Bowler, Bowler & Kerr, Albion Hotel Buildings, appointed local agent for The Employers Liability Assurance Corporation of London. Offers fire, hail, motor car, accident, workmen's compensation, livestock, and other insurances (excluding life). Obtain full particulars and quotations from Bowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation TD
London
Bowler & Kerr
Albion Hotel Buildings
Corporation
R. 5
War Loan Bonds Bought and Liberal Loans Offered
Brokers offer to buy war loan bonds with bonds attached for the agreed amount. Direct registered letters or liberal loans on same terms. Wheat scrip shares scrip and debentures handled. Mortgage money available on broad acres. Carr, Broker, 76 Pitt Street, Sydney.
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Broad Acres Carr
Pitt Street
Sydney
Reward for information on stock thieves at Wandary
Reward offered for information leading to conviction of stock thieves at Wandary. Description notes sheep ear mark on back, sheep tar brand, horse and cattle brand spyglass. Names Walter H. Br and Stitt attached to the notice.
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Wandary
Walter H. BR
STITT
Expiration of Lease Sparks Forbes Premises Change
In a brief notice, the owners announce an impending change of ownership at Forbes and plan to clear stock. The sale advertises a wide range of bargain priced tools, nails, screws, crockery, furniture, chairs, varnish, and paints with manufacturer’s prices highlighted and marked down for quick sale.
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Forbes
Bogan Gate Amateur Picnic Race Club Programme
Racing programme from Bogan Gate Amateur Picnic Race Club listing opening handicap trot hack race and events with prizes nominations and rules. Nominations close with secretary at 12 PM on May 12. entry forms require last three performances and entry fee.
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Bogan Gate
Turner and Keane Auction of Groceries and House Furnishings
Mrs M Androws of Forbes hires Turner and Keane to auction a large stock of groceries confectionery shop fittings glass cases and sundries at 11 am. The sale includes two counters a Dayton scales bin and lolly jars plus a D R suite of seven with carpets linens and kitchen ware. Household furniture goes on sale at 2 20 pm with items including a cook stove crockery and bedding.
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Turner & Keane
M. Androws
Rankin Street
Forbes
Ako
Ste
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J. W. Giverilli
Owly
Illnven
Ae AJ W. Naglon
Mesery Toho Meagher & Co
Forfie Inuneh
Bormediman
J. W. Greer
Union Bank
Henty
G. R. Carson
Greer
Church of England
Wall Chandler
Pinnacle
Winnie Burge
Oouragetel
Millie Burge
Witfridws
Charles Flynn
Diliek
Hide
Roy Constable
Gedgerabong
Bedgerabong
Jack Rodgers
Rodgerabong
Rodgers
Mra J. Sharp
Bona Vista
Yameena
Presbyterian Flower Show
Father Gheehy
St. Lawrence's Church
Forbes Literary Institute
Messrs
H. J. Fowler
E. J. Marshall
E. W. Venables
J. O'Dwyer
J. Read
Calarle
Royal Frederick Read
Church of Engand
Hennessey
Trundle
Austen & Pratley
Australian Wool Control
Birdwood
Austen & Pratley’s
Acret
White
Forbes Town Hall
MA. J. Pascoe
George Street
Peisley Street
Umange
Colleano
S & Sole Bros Circus
V. Bowler
Hawke Bros
Teather
J. Donaghey Rankin Stret, Forbes
T. J. Martin
James Dunn Stock
Property & General Commission
Metropolitan Buildings
Bowler
Men's Complete Outfitters
Strand Union Theatres Limited
Edwin Geach
Stuart F. Doyle
Weat Gibson
Hale Hamilton
Pep
Central America
Elaine Hammerstein In
Gazette
Arthur A. Read
Anderson & Foreman
Manchester
Post Office
Hughes’ Corner
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