Forbes Districts Cricket Team Heads to Grenfell for Grinsted Cup
The Forbes and District Cricket Association will travel to Grenfell on Sunday to try for the Grinsted Cup. A full squad is listed including A Gaggin O Tickner W Rae J Law C Gaggin and others with travel from the Post Office at 6 46 pm and play at 10 am sharp.
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Forbes and District Cricket Association
Grenfell
A. Gaggin
O. Tickner
W. Rae
J. Law
C. Gaggin
W. McKay
W. Green
F. Boreham
F. Tickner
G. Casey
H. Wilson
C. Greentres
P. Tickner Lath
C. Rahth
Cara
Jack Delaney
Moat
Forbes Yarran
Celta
Myalls
Halpin
Weal
Buttriss
LeBrocque
Twist
Channon
Cowell
L. Johnson
McCormack
Rheinberger
Moloney
Delaney
Farslow
Markwort
Forbes “Myalle
Colts
Staggering Cost of Prohibition Reveals Escalating Spending
A New York Times correspondent notes the rising federal costs to enforce prohibition since 1919. By 1924-25 appropriations for the prohibition unit reached 10 million dollars, with Congress asked for 11 million in 1925-26. Estimated total federal costs over seven years approach 69 million dollars, excluding state expenses.
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New York
the Times
London
Congress Ia
Prohibition Unit
Treasury Department
Forbes Advocate Office Stationery Service Ad
A promotional note urging businessmen to trust The Forbes Advocate for office stationery to project a strong professional image. Emphasizes quality and presentation as a mark of good standing.
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Forbes Advocate
Tichborne Weather Dampens Wheat Prospects But Yields Rise
Heavy storms last week brought about 3 inches, aiding crops though farmers worry about wheat. Stripping operations have started as yields improve. The public hall at Tichborne is completed and a grand ball is planned for Wednesday next, 2 December with tickets at double seven six for gents and three shillings for ladies, featuring good floor and orchestral music.
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Tichbourne
Weather and community notes from Tullamore week
Weather this week resembled winter with night temps around 50 degrees and heavy rain including hail in some areas. Monthly rainfall totals rose to 22 points while wheat harvests pause. A P and C Association meeting approved a Christmas Tree event at Kitchener Hall with a children’s program and later dancing. Mrs. Larkings suffered severe burns from a methylated spirit fire but is progressing. A public telephone was installed at Yethera Siding and locals push for a party line. Mr and Mrs Cornett have relocated to Tullamore.
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P. and C. Association
Kitchener Hall
Tullamore
Thos. Larkings
Myalla
Larkings
Meikle
Frey
Tottenham
Jas, Lynch
Parkes District Hospital
Tullamore Exchange
W. H. Wheatley
Yethera Siding
Yethra
Fred Cornett
Albert community notes on rain crops and social farewell
Albert reports heavy rainfall halting harvests yet crops exceed early forecasts with a Kaludah farmer yielding under seven bags per acre on twenty seven acres. A local resident Mrs D Larkings of The Myalls suffers burns but not yet improving. Bogan River overran banks at Dandaloo then fell. Stable send off for Constable Robinson at Public Hall with speeches and a gold fountain pen gift. Frances Roy Jarvis of Albert named as Justice of the Peace.
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R. H. Buchanan
Kaludah
D. Larkings
Myalls
Bogan
Dandaloo
Constable Robinson
F. Jarvis
Mr. Robinson
H. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Mr. Robins
Robinson
Frances Roy Jarvis
J.P
Con
Forbes electors urged to back Arthur Sam against snobbish candidates
A Forbes correspondence warns readers to reject new municipal hopefuls seen as socially elitist and harsh on workers. It praises Arthur Sam as a champion for all classes and urges voters to avoid changing leaders midstream, echoing the old slogan about not changing horses when crossing a stream.
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Forbes
Pathe
Hong
Arthur
Fishing season opens with scarce catches and big tales
The article recalls opening fishing season anecdotes and long-ago catches, noting scarce fish, abundant bait, and plans for a productive period. It mentions past feats by Watty Day and Bil Peters, a publican’s river hauls, and divers freeing snagged lines. It ends with a bemused report of a man waiting at a riverbank for hours.
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Forbes
Gill Neta
The Forbes Ad vocate boosts business profits
A compact note urges readers to place an advertisement in The Forbes Advocate to give a business a fillip and spark improvement. The line emphasizes the impact of elevated publicity on growth.
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Forbes Advocate
Notice to trespassers at Burrawang South
By order of the manager any shooting fishing or trespassing on Burrawang South will be prosecuted.
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Burrawang South
Hemstitching by Miss RK Petere Opens New Service
Miss RK Petere announces purchase of a new hem stitching machine and offers home stitching classes. Customers will receive best attention at Country Women's Rest Rooms on Court Street Parkes near the Post Office.
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RK. Petere
Country Women's Rest
Court Street
Parkes
Wheat arrivals to boost rail traffic and bakery debut
The writer notes wheat coming into the railway will bring a busy scene for all concerned within the next week or two. The new baker produced his first batch today, signaling readiness and a bustling period ahead.
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Frank
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