Four Keys Reward Offered For Return
Lost notices warn a finder to return four keys to W. 8. Ferguson on Dowling Street with reward. A brown tweed overcoat is lost on March 24 near Forbes Boyd Road, with a reward offered by THIS OFFICE. A piano teacher Miss Crona Hurke reportedly moved to North Hill off Farrand Street behind Mr Grinsted’s residence. Unauthorized trespassing on Carrawobitty will be prosecuted and prior permissions canceled. The Methodist Church schedule lists services and a sermon by Rev L. Peacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Boyd Road
Crona Hurke
North Hill
Farrand Street
E. J. Grinsted
Train schedule changes for 4.20pm Mail Train to Sydney
The 4.20 p.m. Mail Train from Forries to Sydney will alert at 4.0 p.m. and run from Orange calling at Blayney to pick up passengers on the Blarney Harden Line and at Bathurst to drop and pick up passengers, due in Sydney at 5.50 a.m. The 4.5 p.m. Mixed Train from Parkes to Forbes will depart Parkes at 5.45 p.m. on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Minor alterations to other services are noted in the tables. By Order, W. J. Morris, Secretary. WDE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forries
Sydney
Orange
Blayney
Blarney-Harden
Bathurst
Parkes
Forbes
W. J. Morris
Public Auction of Gilendalough Home Forbes June 2 1920
Moore, Brooke and Co. on behalf of E J Kevin announce a public auction at Lachlan Street Forbes for the brick home Gilendalough at Wombat and Bandon Streets with seven main rooms, outbuildings, gas water and telephone. A small brick cottage with adjoining land is also offered. private sale option with inspection arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilendalough
Wombat and
Bandon Street
Hannan
Albion Hotel Changes Hands in Forbes
The Albion Hotel is under new proprietorship with Mr and Mrs Francie taking possession yesterday. Mr A Croft, license holder for seven years, has not decided his future moves but will stay in Forbes for about a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Francie
A. ¥. Croft
Forbes
Two Big Features At The Strand Tonight
At the Strand tomorrow night Warren Kerrigan stars in One Dollar Bid where a refined lady’s bid of one dollar drives a tale of human value. Clara Kimball Young leads Cheating Cheaters a crook saga with a girl at its heart. Also the fourth episode of High for Million as a Western outlaw and a city villain clash over a girl’s fortune. Booking seats costs no extra at Stilyhwred’s or Strand Theatre, phone 251.
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Warren Kerrigan
Clara Kimball Young
Stilyhwred's
Strand Theatre
Forbes Telegraph Exchange Raises Ground Rentals
Telephone subscribers connected to Forbes Telegraph Exchange exceed prior total. Regulation 5, Paragraph 2, of the Telephone Regulations authorizes a 4 shillings per annum increase from April 1, 1421. Ground rentals within 2 miles radius rise. exclusive service cash subscribers pay £5 1s, cash subscribers on party service pay £2 10s, three or more parties £2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Telephone Exchange
Nadius
Bicycle Road Race on Parkes Road Course Tomorrow
A five mile cycling event will be decided tomorrow afternoon on the Parkes road course starting and finishing at the Globe Hotel. Handicaps list riders including Strickland, Le Mahbon, Walker, Parker, M Mahon, Spice, Jackson, Cox, Bray, Barton, Maskall, Goddard, Shead, Archer, M Cannon, Brown, Boddy, LeBror que, Radburn, Flood, and Ryan with varied time handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Road
Globe Hotel
W. Strickland
le M’mahbon
L. Walker
G Parker
W. M'Mahon
Spice
W. Jackson
W. Cox
R Bray S
R. Barton
R. Maskall
W. Goddard
E, Shead
J. Archer
J. M’cann
J, Brown
Capt. Boddy
Lebdrorque
T. Radburn
B, Flood
J. M'Mahon
A. Ryan
Fodder Shortage Sparks Outcry Over Stock Deaths
Forbes resident J D Cannon reports near one hundred fodder trucks blocked in Toc umwal by WW delays as stock die in his state. Frager, chief rail commissioner, notes border fodder shipped to agents for higher prices. Tasmania and Western Australia hold large fodder stocks not being lifted. The shortage, blamed on multiple causes, leaves animals starving while fodder sits idle at state borders.
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J. D. Cannon
Forbes
Tocumwal
Atock
Bis
Frager
SSW. Railwaye
Porches
Mont Canes
Tasmania
Western Australia
Plenty
State Loan Aims Broad Public Support For Drought Aid
The State Loan seeks 2,000,000 to aid drought stricken farmers. State Treasurer Lang urges workers and small traders to invest, promising a 5 percent interest. The loan, secured by the state's total wealth, targets both city and country communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
A Poor Millionaire at Star Theatre Preview
Pegey Hyland stars in Cheating Herself a comedy about a millionaire family driven to menial tasks after bank accounts vanish. Sparkling mischief and love themes unfold with Hyland delivering surprise after surprise. Also present are Albert Ray and Elinor Fair in Love is Love and the fourth episode of The Allyn t Mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegey Hyland
Charles Mortimer Peckwich
Star Theatre
William Foxafter
Miss Hyland
Albert Ray
Elinor Fair
Unclear OCR fragment prompts product showcase note
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a live event or sales pitch for Australian or foreign farm goods. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, locations, dates, or concrete actions to identify a specific item or outcome.
Resignation of G T Weaver from Fortes I A and H Association
At a Saturday meeting of the Fortes I A and H Association a letter from G T Weaver tendered his resignation due to early departure from the district. He donation£50 to the next show. The president George Laidlaw and others paid tribute to his long service as sheep steward and committee member. A resolution to record appreciation and present tokens of esteem was carried unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortes I A and H. Association
G. T. Weaver
George Laidlaw
Weaver
Forbes
Wheatley
Messrs Thornton
Thomas
Wd Beasley
Messrs Wheatley
Porches Bailbyay League
PLA
Werver
Sydney
League
Feap Reret
Bbs Aes
Myrk
Unemployment Rife in City and Country Telegraphed
Sydney telegraph reports Chief Secretary stating unemployment is widespread in both city and rural areas. Government aims to feed all applicants for work. April saw 770 placements at various labor exchanges. The King approves June birthday celebrations in New South Wales. Counterfeit two and one shilling coins in circulation. Butter price up 28 shillings per cwt, up 0.1d per pound. Lord Mayor to preside over protest against Father Jerger’s deportation. Alderman Brookes says Federal capital is needed for unity. Influenza sufferers urged to stay away from Fringe celebrations. Federal Sugar Company denies imminent price rise. supplies to April next. Villa orders mining firms to pay £100,000 or power link to Boenteas–Parral cut. French President injured but not seriously in Montevideo express crash. Meat and sausage listings and clothing ads pepper the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Melbourne
Jerger
Alderman Brookes
M.I
el Paso
Villa
Chisiahua
Boenttlas
Parral
Forbes Court Matters Doyle Charged With No Lawful Means
Kenneth Doyle was charged with having no lawful means of support. Mr Moloney said Doyle was scrub-cutting at Kugowrn. Inspector Cupitt stated he did not wish to proceed further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Doyle
Moloney
Doyle
Kugowrn
Cupitt
Goat Skin Case In Jemalong Court
Ernest Dukes and Christopher Moorkwort faced charges over goat skins found linked to foxing on Jemalong mountain. Witnesses testified to purchases, branding, and goats killed, with several skins identified as belonging to locals. The defense argued no case was made, as skins were later found in defendants' possession by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dukes
Christopher Moorkwort
FR. Meilloni
Mesara Robinson
Meilloni
Inspector Cupitt
Markwort
Dukes
Jem
Messrs Wilcox, Mofflin and Co
Iron Bridge
Farrand
Davidson
Cupitt
Sydney
Moelllon
Arthur Shaw
Messra Wilcox
Mofflin & Co
Aly Andrews
John Andrews
Forbes
Wilcox, Mofftin, and Co
Sen Gual
Mr Meillon
Mesars Wilcox Moffinn
Maud Pout
Edward Pout
Jemalong Brider
Jemalong Mountain
KLM
Taaw
Jemalong Bridge
George Nicholson
Tom Paut
Mellon
Eliza Jane Nicholson
Jemalong
Fout
Edoo Pout
Mr Maillon
Speck
Lealle Edward Pout
Melllon
Local notes and events from Orange and Condobolin
Personal news from Orange details J H Bates injuring his hand testing a razor and wearing a sling. Miss Hildebrand wed Thomas Lavelle MHR for Calare at St Marys Cathedral Sydney with Labor Party members presenting a fine cutlery case. Condobolin mourns Dr Tasker death after a paralytic stroke. A court ruling dismisses a goats skins case amid appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bates
Orange
Hildebrand
M. J. Lynch
Forbes
Thomas Lavelle
M.H.R
Calare
St. Mary's Cathedral
Sydney
Federal Labor Party
Tudor
Condobolin L
Dr. Tasker
Forb es News Jottings and Local Advertisements
Forbes notes report scarce fresh milk in Coonamble for two years and announce Meaghers Provision holdover. a large rubbish pile caught fire at the South Lead weir needing repairs. Local ads promote winter underwear, clothing, turf club racing June 16-17 with £216 prize money, a rural sale at Owen’s, mail schedule changes, snooker group purchases, drought prospects, medical and pharmacy price talks, and a soldiers’ fund event profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coonamble
Meagher
Lna
Austen & Pratley
Hert Gamond
Searces
Austen && Uratley
Massra’ Moore, Brook & Co
BE. J. Mewin
Olenalough
Somal
Metgher's
Emall
Forbes Post Office
Bagh
Ci Laney
C. C. Buckhind
Forbes School of Arts Billiard
Messrs
Hetron and Smith
Gedden
Forbes
Woods
Morgan
Forbes Show Committee
Jack Leader
Mongher
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Broderick
Camp Hill
Albion Hotel
Ferguson
Dowling Street
T. I. Burke
Turner and Keane
Carrawobitty
Methodist Church
Forbes Li. A.m
Daroobalgle
Rer L. Peacock
Forbes Star Pictures
Town Hall
Peggy Hyland
Poggy
Ewvey
Matt
Jeff
Gazette
Gloria Swanson In
RI Ieseari
Hughes’s
Luce
Rela & Horrockses
Clark
Stanley
Olfers
Teolore Borlerai
Marshall
Harris
Rankin Street
D. A. Hansard Jeweller & Watchmaker
Forbes Ui i Fife
Mer
A. H. Carson
Ajl
Arthur J. Carson
South Wales Government Railways
Austion Sale
Moore, Brooke & Co, Auctioneers
Forban
Agresment
Horbes
THE
Strand
Auetratien
Frankfort
Forbes Court Matters
Inspector Capitt
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