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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
2
Arthur H. Carbon formerly ALF and three years tuner to Hermitage and Slade in London will visit any house in Forbes or district for the above. Address Photo Studios Rawkfast Forbes. Telephone 81.
AMP SOCIETY announces funds of £41,000,000 with low Decne rate and yearly housing, claiming strong reserves. Policy details are issued by Jitu in BEBH Trentt District Travelling Agent Bow 33 Young, with probate policies and assurance information provided.
Mother with a twelve year old son and daughter seek work as cook and housemaid with a nanny role. Daughter also seeks housemaid work. Address Mrs W A Foley Lachlan Street Forbes. Also warning: anyone shooting kangaroos or trespassing on Lake Cowal will be prosecuted. rewards offered for information leading to conviction for entry on the 6th of the current month.
Classified ad fragment seeks workers to split 2000 posts at Lake Cowal. Apply to Co. W. BLXCLAIN for job details and location instructions.
Apply, c. W. SENCLAN, Lake Cowal.
Advertisement lists a 16 horsepower Hornsby portable kerosene engine in first class order with a 65 inch centrifugal pump suction pipe and foot valve intermediate 140 feet one inch leather belting 0 feet 6 inch delivery pipe and a bargain price of 150 pounds. Address FitzGerald Box 106 Dubbo.
All stock trespassing on the Sandusk ey Reserve must be removed within one week of this date or be impounded without further mutina.
The State Wheat Board bans seed wheat sales to growers and orders deliveries from country rations. An advertisement provides sparse details and invites readers to seek particulars from the notice.
The Forbes Town Band will perform a selection of music in Victoria Park tomorrow night weather permitting.
Forbes Model Band hosts an euchre party and dance in the town hall on Tuesday May 17. Cash prizes await tournament winners, with music by Acret's orchestra.
The usual monthly meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce will be held in the enamel chambers tomorrow night at a place. There is substantial business in hand and full attendance is expected.
The town hall displayed two flags, the Union Jack and the Australian emblem, on Sunday as Mayor Hawkine, responding to a request from returned soldiers and the repatriation committee, highlighted Forbes loyalty in a public show.
William G. Kitson faced two charges under the P P Act at Mount Hope police court for failing to obtain a traveling permit for 80 sheep and for giving misleading information. One charge was withdrawn and the other, after lengthy evidence, was dismissed. D J Moloney of Forbes represented the defendant, while G L Driffield of Condoholin represented PF Board Hillstend, the district of prosecution.
Miss Marjorie Elgee, guest at Aberdeen Forbes, was feted by friends at the Luthie buildings with dancing and a late supper. On Sunday she received a diamond brooch at Mrs J Davis residence, presented by Stan Black, with a farewell note from Forbes friends as she departs Thursday for home.
A dramatic tale The Prey screens with Alia Jovee solving a tangled frame up as Henry Lowe’s wife. Also showing The Gauntlet with Marry Morey. Humoresque at Paramount Royalty Masterpieces in a star studded night of love adventure and farewell concert.
In Bacon Curing line, ACRET'S ORCHESTRA and Mustal Ad drew Willowdene Forbes. Heinke wishes to announce readiness to receive all orders and assures very satisfaction. Phone 64.
Forbes residents and visitors populate a busy weekend with court cases, church sittings, and local visits. Reverend Cruikshank will be away two weeks for Presbyterian Assembly duties with Roy Peacock taking charge. W. Kirkham contemplates attending a Chamber of Commerce meeting on railway matters.
The report lists Wednesday doubles pairings and results including Gaybharg with Richardson defeating Stinson and Grinsted 9 18, Kapton and Hayden beating Balcock and Murphy 42 17, and Delohery Beckett forfeit, plus Plunkett Ferguson 8 beating Boyne Evans 26 21. In Saturday play Hawkins Dunn beat Sharp O Dwyer 24 19, Mirrington Dickens 124 beat Muller Golding 8 tird 26 21, Byrnes Edwards beat Hanney Thomson 35 19, Low Humphreys beat Allen Hall 37 28. The second round sees Mirrington Wickens v Dyrnen Edwards, then winners face Hawkins Dun Low Humphreys in Saturday final cue. Campbell Dorin over Plunkett Ferguson 29 25, Jay Stinson over Delohery Beckett 20 22. Semi final Guymard Richardson meet Campbell Vertis, winners face Jay Stinson in final. Championship singles Muller Broadbent final score Muller 31 Broadbent 14. Championship doubles Brownhill Murray beat Flannery A Sharyy 22 16.
A period note describes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for a hacking cough in children. It highlights claimed effectiveness and common use in household pharmacopoeia of the era, reflecting local medical consumer practices.
Councillor R. B Rawlins reported a drastic change in the Lachlan River course near Bumbugga Creek. He warned the river may cease to flow between Bumbhugain and Condobolin unless the Government acts, noting sand build up and blockages. Hawlings and Sly moved to notify the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission of the deviation.
Rain threatened but Forbes recorded only light falls while other areas had light to fair precipitation. Scores show Boyu 40, Glen Yarra Q, West Plains 0, Cadow 1, Prairie Lands 13, with Tichborne also receiving fairly heavy rain.
Laurence Nolan, a well boring contractor, sues H. B. Judd for 560 pounds 17 shillings for work and goods at Yarrawonk Forbes station. Defendant pleads no debt and credits 10 pounds by set-off. Jury found for defendant and added 100 pounds set-off. Attorneys listed for both sides.
Jottings report moderate supplies at Homebush sheep sale with firm prices heavy stock cheaper. District sales include Sleed welders from H A dlockey Tottenham reaching 22/- at Wineheombe. cattle and sheep market notes. weekly notices list association meeting at Cornell Chambers and a special consignment of horses at municipal yard. promotional blurbs for goods and local vendors follow, including Meagher's Smallgoods and Bathgate's yarns. The Trial Stakes at Ascot won by Lady Surricka, bred Bronzing stock, with performance notes.
Two practice games at Forbes featured Calarie and Our Boys with Our Boys winning by three tries to two. Ted Clothier starred for Calarie, while Denny Prow and Bill Peters scored for Our Boys. Tom Cripps converted both tries. The Federals beat Engawer 15 to 7 with tries from Ted and Digger Bvang and Fraser two goals. The Evans brothers impressed for the Federals as refereeing by Doey Cowell drew praise. Five clubs likely to enter Forbes competition: Federals Our Boys Redgerabone Calarie Eugowra.
The Baldock trophy event was held Saturday with competitors from local clubs. Results show notable scores and standings among participants, highlighting the top shooters and emerging talents.
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