Forbes P A H Association meets for late committee session
The Forbes P A and H Association held its second last committee meeting before the annual gathering. Attendees included G D Bassett J C Low A J Meagher H F Sweeney and others with apologies from Miesie D J A Nicolas J E B Larnach H A Read and T A Garnsey. The group honored the late Tom Lozell and discussed a new board of trustees appointment J D Low replacing A J Babeck. Plans covered a totalisator approval for Forbes Show Ground fodder conservation scoring and show dates while a damage incident at the grounds led to police involvement and restitution by three local youths. A proposal to allow life memberships for donors was approved with conditions. MR G W Walker spoke on fodder conservation and Denmark’s farming model urging competitions to promote spring crops and RA S awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. and A. Association
Inet
Thore
Mesera
G. D. Bassett
J. C. Low
A. J. Meagher
H. F. Sweeney
H. Beagrove
A. G. Minter
M. Dunn
E. V. Elliott
L. Clemens
J. J. Sweeney
P. F. Tickner
BH. A. Austen
Tom Lozell
Low
A. J. Babeck
J. D. Low
Royal Agricultural Society
Bascett
Forbes
Bartlett
nating @ Ufe
Wyalong
G. W. Walker
Denmark
Walker
Europe
England
Questions on Shire Road Changes From a Curious Reader
A reader signs as Thickhead and asks The Forbes of Advocata editor to clarify whether the Shire Council designated New Grenfell Road as a main road, why any change occurred, if candidate Mr Beddie influenced the motion, whether Dr Thomas opposed him in Council, if resolution was rescinded during Dr Elliott’s sick leave, and who benefits from railway service between the two road districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Grenfell Road
Beddie
Thomas
Elliott
New Grenfell Road
Old Road
Drowning after tennis outing claims Jemalong teacher
Frank Genjamin Lawrence a young school teacher from Jemalong drowned in Lachlan River after a Sunday tennis with three companions. An inquest by district Coroner C F Butler returned accidental drowning. Lawrence born Deniliquin March 1901 studied at Wagga High and Sydney University before moving to the district. His parents traveled 330 miles to Forbee with his body. interment planned at Deniliquin. mortuary arrangements by T Peasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Genjamin Lawrence
Jemalong
Lachlan River
Great Beyond
C. F. Butler
Lachlin
Deniliquin
Wagga
Sydney University
Denisquin
Forbee
Denilsquin
T. Peasley
Death of Queen Alexandra and Queen Mother at Sandringham
Queen Alexandra dies at 6 25 PM after a final illness and coma, with the royal family at her side. The great St Paul’s bell tolls for a royal death for the first time since King Edward VII. The Prince of Wales and Duke of York arrive minutes late as news reaches the stationmaster. Queen Alexandra’s charity memory endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra
Edward
George
England
Sandringham
St. Paul's
Edward VII
Queen Alexandra
Thore
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Queen Mother
Parkes Wheat Silos To Open For Receival Monday
The Parkes and Peak Hill silos will open to receive wheat on Monday after the Silo Construction Branch proceeds with removing an office at Siloa to allow better unloading space. Mr. Harris notes the work is to be carried out immediately and that preparations align with the upcoming wheat season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Chamber of Commerce
Harris
Siloa
Silo Construction
Wamboyne Picnic Race Club meeting nominations
Nominations listed for the January 1 2026 Wamboyne Picnic Race Club meeting across Maiden Handicap, Plate, Flying, Cup, District and Railway events. Horses include Light Myram Amisphere Molly Pan Buck Stitch Peltie Nyrang Pan Hayseed Sunfire Sealpax Daurela, with many more noted for various races and handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny Hope
Light Myram
Amisphere
A. Jones
Buck Stitch
Kercherette
Bill O'Clear
Molly Tolanth
Godden
Ray Felding
P. Shepherd's Bay
le Zepher
Blue Fish
Red Enagie
Peltie
Nyrang Pan
Spalapa
Kerlllo
Shocked
Plain Gold
Manna Laas
Sir Gold
Molly Iolanth
Whalley Ranges
Coronery
Jones
Wamboyne
Riceleigh
Alibi
Moettravilla
Fennell's
Whalley Range
Moonoon
Daurela
Sunfire
Hrenzlaas
la Zepher
Red Eagle
Pioneer Motor Club Hosts First Road Race Amid Crowds
A large crowd gathered on Sunday morning for Pioneer Motor Club's inaugural road race. Entries for heats included Evans New Hudson, Rogerson Velocette, Buttrias BGA, Markham AJ8, and others. Final saw Rogerson win by a few seconds with tight finishes. a ten mile handicap is planned next Sunday with a donated trophy from Mr Goole Green. A club meeting is set for Mitchell Brow Cafe on Wednesday at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Motor Club
Little Court Street
Mitchell Brow
Rankin Street
Furniture Sale At Camp Hill Instructed By Mills
Keane and Butler have been instructed by Mr. J W Mills to sell his entire household furniture and effects at a sale tomorrow Wednesday the 26th inst at Flint Bt Camp Hill Forbes. Sale starts at 2 30 PM Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Butler
J. W. Mills
Sharp
Trojan Motors in British Utility Car for Empire Trade
The Trojan motor car and delivery van, made in Britain, are offered by the Farmers and Graziera Co-operative Company Sydney Circular Quay. Highlights include low initial cost, forty miles per gallon, simple design with seven moving parts, mechanical starter, and easy gear changes. Leyland manufacture guarantees durability. Lyons & Co. London use 400 Trojans daily. Car £225. delivery van £246.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojan
Farmers and Graziera Co-operative Company
Circular Quay
Sydney
Lyons & Co. of
London
Auction Sale at Lachlan Arcade by J T Woods
Mesara Barnard and Co of Sydney instruct J T Woods to auction at Lachlan Arcade Saturday at 2.00 pm a velie Sux-cylinder car five-seater in running order for inspection beforehand plus a cutler roll top desk wardrobe two book cases chest of drawers maple music stool and four chairs all in good order and to be sold without reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Woods
Mesara, Barnard & CO
Bydney
Lachlan Arcade
Furniture Sale by Keane and Butler for Mrs Merritt
Keane and Butler have instructions from Mrs T Merritt to sell all household furniture and effects from her residence at Cross Street Forbes. Full particulars in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Butler
Forbes Aldermen Election Nomination Details 1926
Notice from Forbes Municipality announces non election of nine aldermen to be held at Forbes Town Hall on Saturday December 6 1925. Nominations open Friday November 27 1926 until 5 p.m. Thursday November 26 1926. Candidates must be qualified under Local Government Act and nominated in writing by two electors. Nomination forms available at the Council Office. Returning Officer B T Gale Town Hall Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Town
Pride prompts men to own the beer and print at the Advocate
Advice to readers about giving appropriate gifts and the pleasure of the recipient. Mentions consulting R. G. Stone of The Leading Jewellery House for the right article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Btone
Atock
Ford Times urges motor lorries for wheat harvest demand
Farmers rush to hire lorries as Forbes lorries fill quickly with wheat. Old and new models cited, latest truck at 183 pounds complete, chassis 155 pounds, new tyres rated for overload. Easy payment offered. Hawke Bros advertise extra shoe bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Venables
Jemialong Shire Election Candidate Notice
G H Griffith of Yamma seeks votes in B Riding at the request of ratepayers. He offers to look after ratepayer interests and asks for support in the election.
Jemalong Shire Council Election Statement
W J A Beymour of Bivandale Forbes pledges fair and intelligent handling of all Jemalong Shire matters if elected, outlining an earnest en deavour to serve the council and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. A. Beymour
Notice to Trespass on Burrawang South Prohibited
Anyone shooting fishing or trespassing on Burrawang South will be prosecuted by order of the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrawang South
Hemstitching Classes Offered by Abe at Parkes Shop
Hemstitching Misa R Peters reports Abe has purchased a new hem stitching machine and will take all classes of hemstitching. Customers will receive best attention. COUNTRY WOMEN'S REST ROOMS Court Street Parkes (ur Post Office).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa R. Peters
Abe
Country Women's Rest
Court Street
Parkes
Tenders invited by Jemalong Shire for road works
The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders to 4 pm on Friday 4 December 1956 for Contract 26/29 forming and metalling Forbes Boyd Road at Ash and Contract 26/30 forming gravelling and constructing a causeway on Long Gully Road. C Cowell acting Shire Clerk, Jemalong Shire Council Office, Forbes. Local ad note mentions Black's Store North Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes-Boyd Road
Ash
Long Gully
C. Cowell
Jemalong Shire
Forbes
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Tresuray Department
Forbes Show Ground
W. Fuller
J. E. Butler
Durham
Bassett
South Western District Council
B. J. C. Speck
Milthorpe
Central Western Council
Mr. Speck
Firma
SHIRE
Forbes of Advocata
News OF the
Joseph Bracken
E. Dunn
Nice
Hanney
D. J. Holger
Exchange Hotel
G. Wynne
Lithgow
E. C. Levitt
Atkinson
Orange
Bathurst
J. M. Hanney
Council
St. Jarlath
John Campbell Pease
Messrs
Vanderfield and Reid
Kathleen
John Hynes
Limestone
Myrtleford
Archdeacon Campion
Father Howard
Austen and Pratley’s
F. Rogerson
Iwt
Evans
New Hudson
Vellocette
C. Buttrias
A. Booth
A.C
C. Markham
A.J
Reault
N. Preveltige
W. Stacey
Douglas
R. Roberts
R. Wood
C. Evans
Royal Enfield
N. Praveridge
Heap
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
Flint BT
Camp Hill, Forbes
Meagher’s
Schubert
Meagher
Trojan Motors
Cars and
B. T. Gale
Town Hall
FORD
Hawke Bros
Jemialong Shire
G. H. Griffith, Yamma
Shire of
Black
North Hill
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