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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
4
Two individuals named alaters seek positions in nursery governance or companion aid roles. They reference experience in education and care, with official exchanges indicating qualification alignment. The notes imply a first instance of applying for roles requiring college education and supportive duties.
Special Services of Thanksgiving are listed with times at multiple locations. Forbes notes 5 am services by H C and 11 am and 7:30 pm events across churches including Methodist and Presbyterian venues. Names Forbes and Rev H H Prichard appear, with additional speakers listed and times spanning morning and evening services.
Miss Corona Burke offers piano, singing, and theory of music lessons. She is prepared to take pupils at No 2 Terrace Sheriff Street Forbes for instruction in these disciplines.
Looks new and runs good as new machine. Good lighting outfit with full equipment and several spares. Comfortable turnout and a machine of proved reliability. Apply.
Advertises canvas items including horse and cattle rugs tarpaulins water bags verandah blinds Bakers' cart covers tents and sails made from quality English cloth. Albert Jones offers Famous Birkmyre's waterproof coats.
A new gallery and marble baptismal font will be opened and blessed during Sunday Mass at Forbes Rona Catholic Church. The gallery is donated by Mrs Nicolas, and the font by the Gilmartin family, with special orchestral music anticipated for the service.
The Memorial Fair organized by Forbes High School teachers and scholars honors Forbes and district soldiers who fought in the Great War. Many attractions will be showcased and a full day out planned for all ages. An extended reference to the effort and object will appear in Tuesday’s issue.
In Cowra Small Debts Court on Tuesday a farmer was ordered to pay two verdicts due to lack of written sharefarming agreements. The local report criticizes verbal contracts and notes two district court disputes this week over similar sharefarming arrangements.
Situated about 16 miles from the Federal Capital is Bywong Betate embracing 12 000 acres. Wilkinson and Lavender invite tenders with closing date noted. The homestead is a commodious modern home with every convenience, while Glenrock out-station offers a substantial room house. Thousands of acres suited to agriculture and the rest stock country, well watered and grassed.
Low water in the town lagoon exposes parallel logs along the shore above Woods Crossing. locals say the logs were laid by miners in Forbes to aid gold washing in early days. The logs, now dry for about a century, appear well preserved and align with an ancient sluice site.
Public Works Department letters dated May 8 inform Buttenshaw Grimm and others that an exploration survey has been completed for the Eugowra to Parkes line. Traffic prospects are under investigation with plans to submit a statutory report to the Minister.
Empire Day will be celebrated with a 1 demonstration under the auspices of Imtermin ate High School. A short address by leading townsmen and appropriate music will be provided by Mr Reg Gringted. The event begins at 11 am with the Mayor presiding and a cordial invitation extended to parents and citizens to participate.
A large Forbes branch Teachers' Federation gathering met at the High School on Saturday night with Mr. W. A. Ferguson presiding. Inspector Ewing, DEM, spoke on general topics in education including Emergency Awards Official Mications The New Syllabus The Teaching of Writing and Binding and The Q.C. Examination. A general discussion followed and thanks were given to the speaker for his helpful remarks.
Light rain began this afternoon then cleared by tea time. Registration totals reported locally include Cowra 1 and Condobolin 6, Grenfell 2, Orange 18, Trundle 4, Wyalong 2, Young 7, Porkes 8, with a regional total of 10 points.
An opportunity for travel to Forbes via the Dodge core leaving Sydney on May 26. Persons seeking the trip should apply to PF Rath & Co Associated Dealers, Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles.
The Full Court of New South Wales yesterday struck Arthur Cyril Berman of West Wyalong from the roll of solicitors. Prothonotary A G Beddington reported that Berman was convicted at Wyalong Quarter Sessions on April 27 of two charges of fraudulently omitting to account for money received and sentenced to two years hard labour. Berman was not represented before the Full Court.
The Minister for Laude says protection boards threaten summary proceedings against settlers in drought or late wire netting payments. He states no department instructions exist and that boards decide how funds are collected. He will consider extensions or interest reductions to help those unable to pay.
The local golf season opened with about 406 attendees present as President J J Flannery performed the ceremony. After speeches, afternoon tea was served and friendly foursomes played. A ladies meeting is set for Monday at 4 90 pm at the town hall to appoint a committee. A bogey handicap event is planned for tomorrow with handicaps available before play. Draws include Dickens v Baker, Byrnes v Fletcher, Ferguson v Clemens, Dwyer v Ginns, Culill v Morgan, Carroll v W B Flannery, Pascoe v Crowe.
The Public Works Committee approved a 33 mile railway from West Wyalong toward Condobolin, running northeast near Lake Cowal. Estimated cost £158,000, annual revenue £4,000 against £4,399 expenses plus interest. Settlers in Wamboyne district welcome improved railway facilities after years of limited access.
Within a five mile radius of Forbes post office reports show at least 55000 sheep from various districts kept alive on fodder grown in the Forbes district. Sheep are sent from Monaro highlands and other drought regions, while irrigation along the Lachlan expands fodder production into a significant emerging industry. The development promises to cushion drought impacts by supplying ample fodder when times are hard.
A Forbes Rifle Club committee adopted a full trophy programme for the year ending June 30. Shoots include the O Sullivan Club House and Twogood trophies with the first event at 200 and 300 yards next Wednesday. The Crippin trophy shoot-off will be decided this weekend and trespassers on the Range will be monitored with action planned for unlawful entry.
A carrier named Davis traveling with a maize bid load to feed sheep halted suddenly opposite Teasdale's blacksmith shop when a back wheel tyre broke. He barely controlled the vehicle to stop, calling it bad luck but a convenient location for the accident.
Latest quotations for garden and farm netting shown in two grades A and B with varied sizes. Values include 42 percent and 36 by 14 and 18 feet, listing multiple price points in pounds shillings pence for each grade and size.
Forbes Jockey Club lays out the first winter meeting on June 18 and 19 with opening and maiden handicaps, trials, and shorts races on the first day. The second day features the President's Handicap, maiden, winter, novice, Farewell, and related handicaps with varied distances and entries.
Nurse Hout continues no visit at Forbes as her Queensland nursing career earns praise. Several locals, including Mr Hayward and Mr Kupkee, undertake travels or injuries. Constable Costello leaves Forbes. Entwisle and Brooke survive a car overturn near Hedgerahony with minor injuries. Samuel Wright, ex-Forbes resident, visits the district.
An Australian town Forbes faces apathy despite attractive buildings and a healthy climate. A prior lagoon improvement plan by Dr Broadbent stalled over flooding concerns, but simpler ideas like fencing, shade trees, and flower beds could beautify the enclosure. Parkes proposes central western councils fund a carnival week with reduced rail fares to raise money for the lagoon project. Forbes Chamber and Jemalong Shire show interest, while Municipal Council omits action. A three day carnival could profitably support the effort and engage residents.
The referees appointment committee chose umpires for Sundays games Emeralds v Calario at Forbes Federale v Wirrleya at Wirrings Bedgerabong v Kugowrn at Bedgerabong Canowindray v Goolagoun with officials N Stibbard and J Fogarty naming players for Federals Wirringa and Buck Myle charane Evans Webber Willis Jacobs R Baker Marsh McKay Parker Sams Cripps Reid plus emergency W Phillips A Hugo Emeralds lineup includes Back Nevin Peters Brown Kerr Doyle Cowell Channon New Cripps Pymont McMahon Foo with emergencies Dillon Piper Bucks Prow Casey Toohey Culurne-Flyers to follow Bailey Anderson Johnson Collits Webb Pritchard Francis Willis Patterson Johnson Clothier Francis Speckemer McKay Allison Keating Hayne Loxley Fuller. A league meeting is likely tonight to discuss Orange Old Boys visit on Saturday June.
The Chamber held its Wednesday meeting with chairmen and officials present. A deputation to the Minister for the Wyangala Dam was urged, with a £2 2s honorarium for the secretary of the conference. Debate covered Lake Cowal area sale, land tenure, and resumption rights for water conservation tied to the dam project.
W T Gilchrist, President of the Federal Football Club, challenges an Erstwhile Supporter to speak openly in public about a private matter affecting the Forbes Rugby Football League. He criticizes the sponsor’s remarks as squealing and vows to reveal information to enlighten the public.
Knitting woola 2 3 and 4 ply in leading shades for bustable sex scarves hats caps dresses and baby goods. Daldwin toazle any heath er mixturee. Miss Hotheate s Rankin Street. Genuine tailoring from an experienced tailor with twenty years in Forbes.
The steamer Burringbar and the Benelong ferry collided in Sydney harbor last night. The Benelong sank in five minutes with eleven people aboard escaping by a narrow margin. five horses drowned. The Benelong lies 80 to 100 feet down.
In Gables Sydney Irish deportees will be released and O'Brien with others sue the Home Secretary for damages for fake imprisonment. An indemnity bill to cover the situation was read in the House of Commons prohibiting civil and criminal action against the Home Secretary and others in the deportation. Independent Liberals and Laborites move to reject the bill, arguing it grants executive arrest power without trial and fails to compensate innocent victims.
A local band will perform sacred music at the Town Hall after church on Sunday. Meanwhile a sale of household furniture by Mrs W G Johnson, Grenfell Street Forbes, is set for Wednesday next. Proceeds aid the hall funds. A social at Mulga ndry Hall Friday evening 25th supports hall funds. McGirr’s People’s Butcher advertises lamb and mutton on lucerne flats. Shoes, repairs, and ladies wear featured by local shops. Meagher's sale advertised as event of the year starting Saturday.
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