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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
2
A fragment from a local notice describes prizes for dresses and a juvenile ball with full particulars promised later. It also notes a Labor League meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hills Biltard Saloon and a job ad seeking an experienced stock and station agent with bookkeeping and field duties offering £5 weekly plus profit share, with applications to BOX 4, Orange.
J T Woods will sell furniture including bedroom and dining room suites beds and chairs. Also selling 2 cases of choice apples sulky nearly new Eugene saw bench trolley and parts good dray and harness and more. Labor candidates address electors at the Monument in Murrumbidgee on May 29 at 8 pm and 9th at 8 pm.
An appreciation from John Field of Black Street North Hill who suffered rheumatism and could not work for three months. He credits Mr B Silva, a herbalist and healer, with curing him after a month of treatment and expresses gratitude for his skill and attention.
Engineer O Sull ivan promotes expertise in steam oil gas and suction engines with pumping plant installations and repairs. letters to Box 62 Fobar Post Office and phone 30 listed for contact.
We express our thanks to kind friends for acts of sympathy shown after the death of Mrs. D Marshall and Mr. Dave Marshall.
In loving memory of Wenur Tod who died May 17 1929. You left behind a heart that loved you dearly, and memories that will never fade. Inserted by the Le Brocque family.
Mr T E Field and family extend heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends and to Dr Broadbent Rev HJ Prichard and AGE Lodge for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy in the loss of their dear wife and mother on Ferry Street Forbes.
A well attended Forbes Methodist Ladies’ Church Aid Society meeting decided to hold a spring event in September ’23. The function will raise funds in the town hall, and the appointed elders are already at work with enthusiastic effort.
Honkkin Street will gain a further upgrade with a new building at the corner of Little Court Street, ordered by Alderman Heal E. Austen. The site of the former picture show has been cleared and construction is slated to begin in about three weeks. The plan includes a modern wool and skin store with offices, praised for its design.
About 160 couples attended the Empire Ball in Parkes on Wednesday creating record crowds for the era. Large parties from Forbes traveled to the event and returned in the early hours. The venue was decorated in black and white, and Mrs T Merritt judged the old-almanaity competition with strong attendance and lively scenes.
Sunday services announced with Rev George H Hewitt as Conference Foreign Mission Secretary delivering at Forbes at 11 and at 30 p m Rev J W Booth to conduct Daroobaigie event with other ministers listed.
Forbes residents challenge a proposed timetable shift that cuts the Brisbane to Forbes train’s time advantage. The article notes Forbes loses one hour in departure and ten minutes earlier arrival, worsening its gap with Sydney and Orange routes. A motor service between Forbes and Orange is discussed as a possible remedy.
Coursing cufts and the Moore Cripps and W Baker cups were exhibited for public view and will be competed for at Forbes Conaing Club's June meeting. Forbes prepares to host St George bowlers on Monday with designated rinks led by Nelson Malloy Knapton McMurray and Gaymard Flannery Dunn Edwards. Football action features the Federals and Vychan at Vychan on Sunday with a listed Forbes football lineup including Sams Cripps Ireland Phillips Bowden Collis Mylecharane Parker Moore Turner Bedford Ostiorne.
At a Picnic Race council meeting Mayor refused to back a flashlight photo of Lie ball but a photograph was taken. Aldermen debated policy, with a resolution approving future prosecutions for flash photography in the hall. A separate council discussion noted water and fuel savings after a new engine was installed, outlining a £261 gain and 4,000,000 extra gallons of water pumped.
An alteration in the Forbes to Orange mail service modifies the running via Moiong Quinnock novel and Dubbo. The Forbes mail will skip four stations between Molong and Orange and be picked up and set down by the Goon emblem train. Departures shift earlier with revised arrival and departure times at Parkes and Sydney on Thursdays.
The sudden illness of Forbes native Mr Fred Rion ended in death on Wednesday after an acute ulcer worsened. He was a long time hospital committee member and trusted adviser in Forbes affairs. funeral at Presbyterian Church followed by graveside services. He leaves three sons Walter William and Richard and a brother in Sydney.
The death of Mr Philip Strickland occurred early this morning at Unity Street Lis Tush dence. He was 62 years old, eldest son of the late Josiah Strickland of Hunduburra Station. Survived by widow and son J. B. Strickland, and daughter who predeceased him, with brothers Thomas and J R Strickland of Forbes. Josiah Strickland was a Lachlan pioneer arriving in 1887, owning Colow Bundaburin property, first white woman on Lachlan River, and first Justice of the Peace for Forbes. The funeral is from the Church of God this afternoon, with AL H Williams & Co in charge.
W Cowell formerly of Rankin Street informs his old clients he has opened an up to date hairdressing saloon and tobacconist store in J Dooley s old premises Lachlan Street First aid for coughs colds and influenza Woods Great Peppermint Cure
The Vandenberg Hotel in Forbes, under Mr Gentle, undergoes renovations to boost popularity. A new lounge replaces the old billige, guests will have afternoon and evening tennis by arrangement, and wireless sets will link to the drawing room for guest convenience. Full electric lighting is planned for the dining room.
Forbes notices record a wedding of Miss M Loxley to G s Carter officiated by Dean Tealbot of Sydney. Also reported are health troubles of local figures, a meeting at the Monument, a car trip to Sydney by Mr Leader and family, an X ray incident involving Al Parkes, church mission talks by Rev. George H Howitt, profiles of Mrs Mary Slater and others, and local social notes including tennis plans and hotel dealings in Forbes.
An old fragment lists fabrics including debergala materials and mixtures such as Andalussia, Shetland, and Silver aleen for baby goods. It notes stock from Austen and Pratley with kiwen prices, and highlights winter overcoats, boots, and children’s and men’s wear. Also advertises a peppermint cough remedy at Hugh’s Wilson’s.
A late sport brief notes a horses race entry titled Automatic Arey Second in the Welter Handicap division. Mentions Goldbeater and Mountharten with cryptic references to pages for more details.
Severe weather dampened attendance at the Parkes district hospital fundraiser race meeting held Monday. Track was heavy and times poor, with 300 to 400 spectators braving mud as officials including Ernie Lind and J. Spence oversaw events such as the Maiden Handicap and Farmers Handicap won by Webar and One Bar respectively amid temperamental horses and cautious stewarding.
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