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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
5
A group of Forbes men staged a fox drive Sunday with a "Tally Ho" cry. The master of the hounds reports four brushes captured despite Reynard remaining elusive. The fox hunt will resume next Sunday.
Country schools present a hospital benefit matinee tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. The Ramblin Kid stars with a comedy to follow, expected to draw a large local audience.
Mr Arthur Marrin of Orange Road thanks Yorkshire Insurance Co Ltd Bond Street Sydney for a prompt satisfactory settlement arranged through local agent Mr Dod Murphy after his leg accident.
Forbes residents report mail received Tuesday covered in a brown sticky substance like molasses. The incident raises questions about whether it was a random accident or a deliberate attempt to sweeten up the U P M G.
Arrangements are under way for a grand juvenile ball and pageant to aid the Intermediat High School memorial library and furnishing fund. The event will be held at the Town Hall on June 24 with fancy Shakespearean costumes and costumes from various school books.
Our local district news items are carried over to next week due to delay. The postponement affects reported updates on community meetings and school events. Readers are advised to watch forthcoming editions for details.
The Jemalong Shire Council will receive representatives from the South of the Lachlan Progress Association and the Bugow re Bridge Committee on Saturday June 7 at noon. Councillors must decide if they will request the Department to make a stand on a bridge at Collitt Crossing or not.
The North Porches Calarie public school function raised £18 17s for hospital carnival funds. Every Calarie citizen contributed to the result. The committee president E Bolam is authorised to pay the money over soon.
A euchre party and dance are planned for Tuesday evening in the drill hall to raise funds for Catholic Church buildings. Orchestra music will accompany the dancers and refreshments will be available to fortify attendees.
Mr Grimmons Divisional Inspector of fire fighting appliances paid a half yearly visit to Forbes this week. Mr McNiven Chief Clerk of Works Fire Brigade Department also paid a flying visit and toured the local fire station. He complimented Captain Twogood on how the station's appointments were maintained.
Forbes schedules reveal 11 p.m. for The Great Goal of Life and 7.30 p.m. for Slaying Conscience. Sunday School at 10 ul. Eugowra hosts 3 p.m. Centenary of Dr. Paton with Rev. R G Cruikshank leading.
A 12-20 horsepower Twin Cine Tractor on view at Geo. Pymont’s Lepot, Bowling Street, Forbes. Inspectors can imagine its value to farmers. a demonstration will be arranged later, but the machine is available for inspection now.
Two Parkes agents drove a Rolls Royce Henry Ford night. One headlight vanished during the trip. They returned home and searched along the route, finding the light still burning and suspended by two wires under the car, marked Parkes Post.
Mr W K Mote notes the lettergram system has been extended to the Forbes Post Office from May 28. Lettergrams, called by sensor to any lettergram office between 7 am and 10 pm Monday to Friday and 7 am to 7 pm Saturday, incur charges: 1/8 for the first 40 words and 1d per word thereafter plus 6d tram fare for the first 40 words and 1d for every additional 40 words or portion. Transmitted by telephone and telegraph and delivered by letter carrier on the first delivery the following May.
The Australian Imperial Band visited Forbes on Wednesday, delivering a varied program from rigtime to sacred classics. Soloists pleased the audience while the Mayor and Mr Fort Presiding offered thanks. Supper followed with leftovers bundled for the visitors to take on their journey.
A crowded Forbes coursing club gathering led by President My A. P. Sam Mergreene made alterations to the June 2 program. The club has trained 25 hares for a one day meeting, noting Orange recently held a two day event with 17 bores. Secretary Gil christ presented Novo track plans for discussion.
The report notes a deepening chilly spell with temperatures dipping to 28 degrees Tuesday night then 2 degrees Wednesday night and 40 degrees last night. Residents seek warm blankets as mornings grow brisk and wine shelves see a morning rise.
A rough journey of a McCormick Deering tractor from Eugowra to its owner HOH Herbert shows the challenges of poor transport links. Delays and long hauls by tram and river ferries prompted calls for more bridges and railways to move heavy machinery efficiently.
Mary Danby of Orange visits Forbes with Mine Rath Baker of Hotel Victoria while George Rath tours Forbes. Local figures include Mr. Rath recovering from fire losses on Rankin Street, Master Teddy Austen returning after a year, and Dr. McDonnell declining a chair at the Western Medical Union conference. Also noted are visits by Mossie Meagher to Wellington races, Mr. Grieve’s and Mr. Williams’s families, a Wellington station master death, and Greek leader Theodore Crithery’s Forbes stop with remarks on his wartime service and boxin glinguist skills.
The matron reports monthly donations from numerous donors including Mrs Sparkes with vegetables and flowers, Mrs Sayora with flowers and fish, Mrs Corby with melons and poultry, Mrs McPhillamy with lemons, and Mr Brownhill among others. Gifts span vegetables fruits magazines papers cakes and eggs, reflecting community support for hospital needs.
A poorly legible notice reports a wandering youth missing since Tuesday morning. Police issued a warrant for his arrest as he may have fled toward Sydney. The boy is set to appear before Forbes Court next week.
A letter to the editor argues that Wirringa residents fund the country queen’s total gum pull only. It states a circular to Forbes district sought support but few efforts were made outside Garema Wag, with about 200 people at a stall funds event.
The Western District Championship tees off in a four day stretch from Saturday to Tuesday with a large field from at least thirteen centers. Local players including K Dickens and Walker posted top scores, and ex-Australian champion Mes Woille may challenge for the onshore shares title. The links at the club are closed for finishing touches by contractors, with open access to visitors seeking practice.
The Nationalists will contest Nationalist seats while the Country Party fields candidates in its own seats. They will prefer each other in elections and may contest any seat not held by the other. The agreement runs through the next election.
Sir John Higgins urged safeguarding the wool industry at the Bawre shareholders dinner and warned legislators to hesitate before interfering with woolgrowers. He noted Australia’s wool clip as a key standby and referenced readers about food price trends, with last month showing a 1.4 percent decline while prices remain 60 percent higher than in 1914.
A fundraising event at the Stadium last night raised £800 for George Mendies’ widow, adding to £700 already collected. The total supports the family’s needs following the death.
A cricket like summary notes WN 5.W defeated both Victoria and Queens to secure a notable win. The report highlights the win as a standout performance, emphasizing the competitive effort and the opponents faced.
Railway departments of Blues served with a call for higher wages. A minimum of 200 pounds for interim staff, with a total to 958 pounds, and a demand for 44 hours per week for telegraphists outlined.
A large bank note is believed to have been forged on the Nore Issue Department of the Commonwealth Bank. The cutpurse is suspected of passing dummy notes to burneds.
In a distant war echo, the remains of 38 French soldiers were found in a field near Satnmark Wool and moved to the neighboring cemetery after careful removal and identification. The find underscores ongoing war’s toll and the long reach of conflict.
Boxing news from England notes London Mil boxer Scott lost a decision while George Cook earned the win in a points verdict. Details on venue round counts are sparse in the fragment.
Local theatre lists a busy lineup with Thundertie Dawn starring J Warren Kerrigan and Anna QQ Nilkaen, supported by What Fooly Men. The Ramblin Kid with The Exciters leads Saturday matinees, promising action and humor, plus The Radio King serial. Mon shows include Posh and Perl mutter and Potash and Perlmutter.
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