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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
2
A Watts of Aloe town offers a reward for the return of a clipped hog maned animal described as LOBT with a streak down the forehead and toes. Information leading to return should be sent to A Watts Clarinda Parkes.
The Church of England lists Sunday services including Holy Communion at Forbes and Evansong, morning worship at Sandey School, and evening prayers at various chapels. A November 15 choral Eucharist will be celebrated by Rev. F. William Roberts.
Auction note lists a 1920 Massey Meade model in working order for sale at £66.04 April date implied by fragment. seller Lawler offers this item with price and contact details incomplete.
VOR BALE Ford Uton Truck in good order. Woll Pyro License for six months £77/10. Cav oF wilt mol on muey Terme. VENABLIE The Ford Mas. 1 AGARIN BONNE HANSAN of Danish nationality born at Notre Nebel and resident thirteen years in Australia now residing at Forbes New South Wales applies for naturalisation under the Commonwealth Nationality Act 1420.
Mr Corks Cripps has sold his long running bakery in town to Mr Binollar of Sydney. The new owner took over yesterday moving forward with the familiar name and service.
Advertisements detail a sale of 2100 merina wool and a rebuild ing sale at Glen property by Mr M 4 Mirickland. Other items include reduced furniture at Parkes, a new showroom by Moura partners, a piano showcase at Meaghers, and plans for a Bugowra street walk enforcement. Public safety notes cover Carsgababal police visits and a weekly constable patrol from Maredyn. Community events feature a dance at Mulgandry Hall and a noxious weed exhibit proposal for landholders.
Local notes describe a Sunday church service in Forbes with Rev. Moore organizing a children’s procession and a later event. a chamber of commerce subcommittee meets to gather river height data and urge completion of evidence for the Public Works Committee. Additional remarks mention drought, building damage, and aging verandah repairs along Forbes streets.
Forbes rider Walter Cresawell perished after a fall from a horse on a Friday afternoon. He was 31 years old and leaves three sisters, Mia Grimthe, Mrs B Trentlek, and Mrs Morton, all of Forbes, and a brother Mr Cresawell of Williamaa.
Athol Caggin, a key Forbes forward, played yesterday afternoon against Newcastle with no hits prior to the slump. Clare Groen tye contributed defensively as Far Western pressed for a comeback, but the outing yielded little offense.
In Melbourne at night Mr. G. K. Kellow laid another 2000 on Manfred for the Cup, deeming the horse the biggest certainty ever entered for the event.
The Raper case concerns W Jeterwain Raper with a sum in Farbed tied to a marriage promised breach. Nay DALI faces bankruptcy proceedings. Rover was arrested and jailed for talltog lo nattofy with judgments. An application was lodged for his release, revealing details of spring and summer matters. C O Shehland advertises a range of tattoat abades and genuine Lollor prizes.
Forbes locals share news of injuries to Mrs. Smith and hospital stay, engagements announced including Miss Mildred Leighton to Mr. Rector Puller, and various visits and travels. Officials and clergy attend civic events while staff and townsmen return to duties and discuss upcoming synod and local appointments.
The death occurred Saturday evening of Reginald WieMBAT Of Farbente after a long illness. He had been in ill health for some time and died at the ProwL hospital. Born in Yow ioty he was connected to the Mownra and Camig families. The funeral was held in the Curholle cemetery with Rev Father Mice presiding. The arrangements were by Mr. T Poasley.
Report of a sudden building collapse on a Saturday morning in Forbes. The structure known as Croenante to be evacuated by the council inspector, with health and local government warnings issued. The former barber and billiard saloon premises suffered severe damage, estimated at around 200 pounds, highlighting enforcement needs for building ordinances.
The British Imperial Oil Company plans a large depot at Forkes railway station this month. They will own bulk oil trucks and establish telephone service as part of the project. Officials including Mr Moore and the Forboa' poxLmanter are coordinating the application forms and expect to publish more details soon.
Film notices list upcoming Australian epic The Strand tomorrow night with acts about brave women and enduring trials. Mary Prudin stars in The Boat In Laity adapted from Muriel Hwee. M. Murray leads Te Day of Alt. Crazy shows and a modern avenue feature variety across multiple titles and venues.
Fragments reveal an "Advocate" printing office offering printing services at Rankin Street with promotions and testimonials. Mentions banners, posters, shirts, jewelry ads, and various offers. The text is garbled but centers on advertising print quality and customer satisfaction.
Sydney reports the present financial year shows State revenue at 10,008,929 pounds, up 457,080 pounds from the prior year. The latest Telegraphic dispatch notes continued labor tensions and strikes affecting rail and service sectors as of Tuesday in Australia.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a law firm name repeated with street and place references in Orange. Mentions of staff, privacy, and remittance suggest a disjointed notice or advertisement. No coherent events or outcomes are clear from the readable fragments.
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