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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1929

Page

11

Forbes C C to meet Riverside in Kelly Cup clash on Sunday

Forbes C C selects E Chesher R Hallet T Wilcockson A Willis A Hall N Sykes K Elgar M Orman W Rae D Lander N McColm C Gagg in the side for the Kelly Cup match against Riverside on No 2 ground with 10 am start. Hospital fund appeal urged by W Thomson secretary. Private sale ad lists farming implements and draught horses wanted.

Forbes C.C Riverside E. Chesher R. Hallet T. Wilcockson A. Willis A. Hall N. Sykes K. Elgar M. Orman W. Rae D. Lander N. McColm C. Gaggin G. Miller

Dance at Weir by Younger Set CWA

The Younger Set of the CWA will hold a dance at the Weir next Wednesday to raise funds for the Hospital. The event starts at 8 pm and ends at midnight with a first-class orchestra. admission is 2 shillings and 6 pence.

Weir C.W.A

Fires Damages At Keane Auction Mart And Marrin Laundry

Two firessixty Wednesday night incidents at J C Keane’s auction mart in Templar Street and A C Marrin’s residence laundry. Losses include about £10 on a plane and £5 to the building. Reginald Denny stars in Clear the Becks at the Strand tonight and tomorrow.

J. C. Keane Auction Mart Templar Bt Wm. Rath A. C. Marrin Reginald Denny Strand Denny Africa

Strand Theatre Screens Regal Double Feature Tonight

Tonight and Saturday at The Strand Theatre a loud program features Clear the Decks with Reginald Denny and Piccadilly as the second bill. Monday brings Wild Geese with Belle Bennett Anita Stewart and others plus Mary Low. Midweek Norma Talmadge stars in The Woman Disputed with John Gilbert in Maske of the Devil.

Paramount Belle Bennett Anita Stewart Donald Keith Eve Gouthern Russell Simpson Jason Robbards Wesley Barry

Successful Students at Convent of Mercy Music Theory

Pupil results from the State Conservatorium of Music theory exam show Nellie McGarry Evelyn Reymond and Marie McGarry achieving A passes at Grade 11 with honors or credit Trixie Rhodes earning a credit at Grade V and Lexis Rhodes attaining a B grade in the Intermediate certificate.

Convent of Mercy State Conservatorium of Music Nellie McGarry Evelyn Reymond Marie McGarry Trixie Rhodes Lexis Rhodes

Amounis scores Linlithgow Stakes hat trick in Melbourne

Amounis clinched a brilliant Linlithgow Stakes win at the V R C meeting in Melbourne to complete a third victory in the race. Resulta list shows Henare Flavedo Lanilda with other contenders and betting figures for the event.

Melbourne V.R.C Amounie Ecor Hardie Henare Inkson Flavedo Middleton Lanilda Warner Batalia Swig Wanda King Sayles Firmerol Miss Arrow Duncan Gerbera BR. Lewis Comic Song Jones First Legion Cold Shoulder Linlithgow Munro Highland Amounis

Unclear Horse Race Card Details With Mixed Bets

Fragmentary list shows horses, times, and betting odds across multiple events including Tin Course record and various stakes. Names include CIMBRIAN CATHMAR BLATHER Walcullus Red Sea Elarby Reputed King Gleamlight Stalden Lineage HASTA CAMARQO Galenist FINSBURY LADY KENTREL OCTEMBER FF Winner. Odds range widely. some entries incomplete or garbled.

Cimbrian Phillipa Cathmar Duncan Blather Cook Walcullus Red Sea Elarby Reputed King Gleam- Ucht Opera Queen Stalden Gleamlight Lineage Scanton HASTA Badger Camarqo Finsbury Wilson Lady Kentrel Dewhurst O'Brien

Forbes Swimming Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Forbes Swimming Club held its annual meeting last night and elected officers for the new term. Membership stood at 11 seniors and 9 juveniles. a 1 shilling fee was decided to admit ladies. The club plans its Boxing Day carnival and aims to erect a sandbag weir at the swimming reserve with help from local committees.

Forbes Swimming Club A. J. Gunn A. Duffy Gunn School of Arts and Coursing J. Shore Les Petera A. J. Meagher A. Field Messrs Thos, Twist Chas. Cockeedge K. Helnke Duffy L. Helnke C. Jones A. J.gune N. Sayers R. McFarland C. Brown M. McKay Les Peters Mesars Gale Presa Mesara Rstone Mr. Stone Mesa

Lady Wins Debt Claim Over Forbes Hotel Sale

Mary Gertrude Leader sued Percy Thomas Firkine in Forbes District Court for 178 pounds 7 shillings 2 pence alleging stock-in-trade due after selling Tattercall's Hotel. Firkine countered with misrepresentation claims. trial featured disputed weekly takings and business value during and after the transfer.

Forbes District Court Mary Gertrude Leader Percy Thomas Firkine Tattercall's Firking Sen Burwood Dudley Leader Firkine

Poppy Day Drives Support For Diggers Fund Balance

A band of ladies will sell poppies in Forbes tomorrow to aid the Diggers fund. The drive honors returned servicemen and the ongoing Australian debt to the Diggers. In 1928 the tally was £1082 and in Jan to Mar this year £1658, with funds raised by community effort and local business involvement.

Forbes Funda Diggers

Pharlap Exam Winners Earn Enrolment Certificates

The document lists boys and girls who passed the Permit to Enrol Exam allowing enrolment in various primary school streams. It includes names from both the Boys and Girls Primary Departments and notes order of merit with medal and book prizes.

John Anderson Ray Acret Arthur Ardern Norman Birt Norman Butiins Edward Bullock Edward Bathgate Greo Brown Reginald Biggs Donald Cripbin Roy Debenham Lance Elliott Gordon Evans Len, Farrand Mabel Ashton Annie Bedford Marjorie Bolam Joan Dunn Marion Edmondson Rhoda Elbourne Jean Flynn Thelma Golding Jean Hosier Iria Harkett Lorna Snon Nellié Jarrick Pearl Jones Edith Loxley Jean McColl Lexie McGrath Nerida Peneley Florence Rousel Joyce Samway Thea Sparks Nell Stone Freda Tarrant Lorna Ison Mrs. Hall Mrs. G. Adams Annie Redford Mise Speck

Notable Forbes Personal Notices Span Hospitals to Weddings

A roundup of Forbes residents includes Mrs Terry Gunn admitted to Brentwood Private Hospital, Mr W McMahon visiting from Sydney, Miss Pat Gentle from Condobolin, and Mrs H Hodges now at Brentwood. Staff appointments, travels to Sydney, hospital updates, births, inspections, and social events follow, noting community ties and upcoming marriages and anniversaries.

Mra Terry Gunn Brentwood” Private Hospital Pat Gentle Condobolin Mra. T. O' Ghappes H. W. Hodges Bedgerabong Brentwood

Musketoon's Triumph in Three Cup Placegetters

The article notes Musketoon's consistent success in predicting the three Cup placings. It highlights Night March winning, Paquito second, and Phar Lap third as judged in the Advocate reading, with Paquito at 33 to 1 and Musketoon singled out for accurately naming the top three.

Melbourne Phar Lap Nightmarch Paquito Phar Muaketoon

Wedding Bells At Forbes As Hurkett Marries Markwort

Miss Elsie Hurkett wed Mr. Les Markwort at St John s Church Forbes with a white georgette gown and crystal rhinestone accessories. Rev Frank Weston officiated and guests, including bridesmaid Alley Hurkett and best man Cyril Markwort, attended the reception before the couple departed to Sydney for their honeymoon.

Elsie Hurkett St. John's Church of England Forbes Les Markwort H. Hurkett A, B. Shead Markwort Frank Weston Alley Hurkett Cyril Markwort W. Harkett Sydney

Disputed Cottage Sale In Forbes District Court

Clarrie Pascoe sues Mrs. y Mont for money alleged due on a cottage sale. Proceedings show a withdrawal and retainer by the defendant. Evidence notes involvement of offers ranging from £750 to £850 and a comment that the plaintiff would not suit Bing.

Thomson Hary Studdert Moloney Pilcher Colquhoun, King Toobey's, Ltd Leader Howl Forbes Plaintiff Tatt's Bing Mra. Pymont Ring Wm. Hing Pascor Cash- Man Cashman Mr. Pilcher Stacey Pascoe Tom-Ault Bilng Poscoe John Henry Cashman Daisy Sayers Pymont Hing Clarrie Pascoe Ymont Forbes District Court Mr. Stacey Mell Lon Mr. Plicher Broderick Plaintif Wm. Bing Plaimtiff

Norma Talmadge Stars in The Woman Disputed at Strand

Norma Talmadge appears in The Woman Disputed at the Strand Theatre next week. The role of Mary Ann Wagner required her to wear heavy boots and live the part by performing daily tasks such as digging and loading potatoes.

Strand Theatre Norma Talmadge Penmsante Europe Mary Ann Wagner Miss Talmadge

Judge rejects Pascoe favor verdict in trial

The court discussed Pascoe’s chances and the witness's intent to tell truth. The defendant said he was prepared to take the risk. Judge Thomson refused Gracey’s demand for a verdict for Pascoe, calling the plaintiff’s evidence filming in nature. Stacey agreed to a non suit, and the judge followed that course.

Pascoe Bing Thomson Mr. Gracey Stacey

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Thomson Forbes Hospital Instituton C. B. Wallder & Co Piccadilly Mary Low John Gilbert Maske of the Devil Glaive Mr. Duffy Field Royal Life- Saving Society Mr. Field Firkins Alter & Wittieslom Wot Judd Toghesy Leader Hau Hhis Thomas F. Flr. Kina Tut Lie Wv. T. Judd Taft’s Hotel Forbes High School D. Constable W. Tine R. Billiott Purple M Brown F. Constable HK. Rose A. Crippin Parker Reynolds Melbourn Gap Poplia C.w.p.5.aa.a Parkes Suny Witness Firkina Bergt. Arenix T. H. Rath Firkins, Son Rath Mr. W. McMahon J. Clifford J. Meagher & Co T. H. Pousky Camp Hill J. R. Jones Albion Hotel Hornsby Hawkins P. Hawkins William Street J. J. Meale Cootamundra Bank of Attralsala Ralph Farrand T. J. Dunn Ferry Street Ross Thomas Forbes Intermediate High School Laat H. EB. Cox Mores Nell Department of Education Mise Gladys Nailson Wirringa Sergi Mrs. Arents Mrs. Holgate Mine Mavin Arentz Tumut John Meagher & Co, Yeaterday Aoyce Curtis W. Blair Vandenberg Forbes District Hospital Misa Aileen Haynes Mis Frank Irvine Union Hill Mine Haynes Herbert Tones Zoe Marc Enid P. Grinsted Rattye Street Phar Lap Paquito Markwort—Hurkett
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