Mechanic sought and housing offered in local notices
By good all round man position as Mechanic Experienced in pumps and engines Mechanic C/o Thin Office To Rent large room ground floor with fireplace Suitable for rest room Conveniences essential Full particulars of M GREEN Hon Secretary Country Women's Association WANTED Englishman sick of City wants position Case Tractor Opermer to wheat belt previous tractor and wheat farming experience CATTLEY Somerset Street Mosman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnts
Cattley
Somerset Street
Mosman
Thanks for Kindness From Bass Family After Bereavement
Mrs Bass and family express sincere thanks to Dr McLean Mr Peasley Mr and Mrs McConnell and family and all friends for kindness and sympathy shown in their recent sad bereavement.
Family thanks for kindness after bereavement
The family of Mrs. Kolees expresses heartfelt thanks to Mr. Hwir Mrs. Thomas Hawke Mrs. James Edwards and other friends for their kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolees
Hwir
Thomas Hawke
James Edwards
Family thanks hospital staff for late husband support
Mrs Robinson and family express sincere thanks to Mr Hair Sleter Gardiner and the Nursing Staff Crombie Private Hospital for their kind and efficient attention to their late husband and father.
Grateful thanks after bereavement thanked to many friends
Expresses heartfelt gratitude to Mr W Ashwin and staff Mr and Mrs J W Rees Mr and Mrs J Johnson Rey Cruikshank Mr E Thomas and Mr E Brennan and all other kind friends for help kindness sympathy cards and floral tributes in their recent bereavement.
Sale on Special Settings and Indian Rugper Ducka
For sale high grade Stud Stock White Leghorn settings at 10/6 each and Indian Rugper Ducka at 7/6. Sunday October 9 1927 includes Holy Communion 10 40 am Sunday School 7 40 pm Evensong. Wirringa 3 pm. no Sunday School due to Anniversary Services. Forbes services 11 am 2 pm 7 30 pm. Sunday School Anniversary by Rev W B Roden with singing by Mr J BE Foxall. Back numbers of The Forbes Advocate available for set rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironbarka
Wirringa
F Weston
Th.l
Forbes Advocate
For Sale Dodge Tourer 1924 Model
Car sale note for a 1924 Dodge Tourer with an engine in excellent condition. Repainted two tone grey, reheaded, good tyres. No reasonable offer refused. Good terms. Genuine buyers only.
New England Farm near Armidale for sale
270 acre property with nearly all cultivated volcanic soil and lagoon frontage. Mixed crops include potatoes and pies. Residence and fully equipped plant available. Walk in walk out with easy terms. REYNOLDS, 15 Castlereagh St., Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Farm
Armidale
Reynolds
Castlereagh St
Sydney
Postponement of Juvenile Concert at Bedgerabong
The Juvenile Concert under the Salvation Army, planned for Bedgerabong on Friday last, has been postponed to Friday next the 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bedgerabong
Austen & Prativy
Notice of Presentation to Mr W G Dowling Insp Forbes P P Board
The Presentation to Mr W G Dowling Inte Inspector to Forbes P P Board will occur in the Board room over Grineted's at 4 p m next Monday. Subscribers and others interested are invited to attend. Children’s Frocks, Hand Bags, Gloves, Fancy Sox and Three quarter Hose for Show wear now showing at Migs Bathgates Rankin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dowling
Forbes P.P. Board
ChiMren
Migs
Rankin Street
W. G Dowling
Forbes Electricity Scheme Expands as Lake Forbes Rises
The Forbes Advocate notes poles rising to carry mains and ongoing powerhouse work, indicating an ambitious electricity scheme aimed to serve the town for years. It also reports Lake Forbes’ water level increasing after recent rains, promising a better summer outlook. Tomatoes grown by Eric Edwards of Peachgrove are praised for quality, with local market news on stockyard prices and a forthcoming fortnightly sale. D J Bono to visit for eye care, appointments via Knapton’s Pharmacy. The Weir area sees trees thriving after recent cold wind and rain, with hopeful views of a busy riverside scene in a month or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Electricity One Fn
Forbes
Lake Forbes
Eric Edwards
Peachgrove
Peachgrove Io
D. J. Bono
Orange
Vandenberg Hotel
Knapton’s
Eile
Sol
Train speedup hoped for Forbes line run
Announcement notes a proposal to speed the Mail Train to Forbes by about twenty minutes with earlier arrival and slight departure delay, subject to required level crossings on the single line with the Broken Hill express and other trains. The cross-border constraints govern the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For
Best
M.L.A_ hee
Forbes
Eugowra Gains Modern Hotel With Electric Light
Eugowra replaces the old Club House Hotel with a modern establishment funded by the Lanevrie family. The new hotel features electric light in every room, updated furnishings, and expansive bar and dining rooms, designed for comfort and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugowra
Lanevrie
FORBES NOTES AND EVENTS SUMMARY OF WEEK
Community notices include a full day closure of Messrs John Meagher & Co Forbes branch for an annual picnic at Weg Wyalong, a presentation to Mr W G Dowling at 4 pm next Monday, and a social gathering after the Forbes sut-branch R.S.L. meeting at the Town Hall. Debating society discusses War as a Biological Necessity with Opposition winning, and theatre previews Vanishing Race with an all-star cast. Weather outlook shows showers with varying temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weg Wyalong
Forbes
Messrs. John Meagher & Co
Forbes Literary and Debating Society
Cornell
Messrs
Bowers
Johnston
Loxley
Doherty
Webber
Smith
Wallace
Geary
Mor. J. T. Woods
Frederick Marshall in Court on False Pretenses and Valueless Cheque
Frederick Marshall faced further charges at Forbes Court including obtaining goods worth £14 from Mancon & Co by a valueless cheque. P.M. Arnold refused bail reduction, setting bail at £150 with two sureties as Sgt Lennon urged continued remand pending bank affidavits. The defendant, a repeat offender, asked to be released on his own recognizance and to report to police, which was opposed. Police offered to assist contact with Sydney via telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Marshall
Mancon & Co
C A. Arnold
P.M
Saergt. Lennon
Sergt
Lennon
Mr. Arnold
Wana
Sergi Lennon
Sydney
Plea of Guilty Pleases Court in Lachlan Street Charge
John Preston pleaded guilty to being drunk in Lachlan Street. He had several previous convictions and was fined 15 shillings with seven days in default.
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John Preston
Lachlan Street
Forbes Notes and Local Obituaries in Brief
Constable Chisholm returns to Forbes from leave and Jim Kenny of Kenny Purn ishing Co. comes back after a week in Orange Interests. Families attend golden wedding, and local residents attend hospital, with deaths of Maude Tribolet and Mrs. Michael Lee. Funeral notices, appendicitis case, imperial medal awarded to ex-Sergeant Jenkinson, and various visitors to Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kenny
The
Kenny Purnishing Co
G. D. Bennett
Canon India
Bassett
J.C. Jenkinson
Tathurst
Forbes
Motor Smash Claims Eugowra Riders in Fatal Crash
A Sunday accident near Eugowra involved a motorist party returning from a trip to Forbes. Driver Hilton Haswell attempted a side pull off, the car skidded and overturned injuring all aboard. A 17 year old Norah Slavin died from base of skull fracture. other victims Mavis Devlin 16 with arm fracture, Herbert Little with shock and abrasions, Hilton Haswell head injuries, Ethel Seaton minor injuries, Robert Cameron shock. Authorities deem the crash accidental. Upward trend seen in Homebush sheep and lamb rates with 66,000 head in supplies. Winchcombe Carson sale lists included A. H. Read, Forbes.
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Eugowra
Forbes
Hilton Haswell
Norah Slavin
Eugowin
Mavis Devlin
Forbes Hospital
Herbert Little
Hilton Hoswell
Ethel Seaton
Robert Cameron
Homebush
Winchcombe
Carson
A. H. Read
Stock Inspector criticized by P P Board over infestation case
At a Saturday meeting of the P P Board criticism was aimed at Stock Inspector W K Goodall for strict enforcement of the Infectious Diseases Act on sheep infestation. Directors argued over holding conditions, proposed authority to allow lightly infested sheep to move to Flemington yards for slaughter, and debated prosecutions with mixed support.
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P.P. Board
W. K. Goodall
Hurtle Elliott
Goodsir
Sydney
Lachlan Street
Newell
Goolsh
Red Bend
Elliott
Mr. Goodall
Speck
Forbes
Davie
Yale
Nowell
Forbes showground tin hare coursing proposal debated
A Forbes show committee debate on leaving Forbes showground for tin hare coursing was sent to a member vote after extended discussion. Local signatories warn the plan promotes gambling, harms Forbes prosperity, lowers public morals, and could divert funds from genuine town development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Showground
Forbes
Forbes P.A. & H. Association
Labouing
T. Woods
Jas. C. Keane
George Thornton
J. Newell
A. Wy Collite
CL Witla
Appeals Over Remission Fines Heard By Parkes Board
Letters presented before the Parkes Probationary Board on Saturday sought Attorney General input on two remission-fine reductions. H G MeK died faced a £6 9s fine for travelling sheep without a permit in May. M Soulier and McGirr were fined for similar offences, with sums totaling £ some for multiple charges and witness costs. Directors debated severity, with sympathy for MeK and lighter feelings on the second case, and urged Attorney General action. A separate query from P McGirr sought permission to run 1500 sheep until shearing, granted with conditions to remove sheep from South Australia after shearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Lu Doord
H. G. Mek ‘Ihe
Masoulier Jinl McGirr
Molong
Torkes
Newell
Davis
Doyle
P. McGirr
Por Fancy Hostery in Table Arts Heat Sit acd Pore Sik
Mise Bathgate's. The best place to go to for men's nod boys clothing i Austen 4 Sant ley's, Everything the best, and prices moderate.
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Austen
Santley
Fragmentary note on sheep herd handling and season
A partial OCR line notes a presentation about sheep management and a motion being carried amid a troubled season. The text is sparse and lacks clear names or places but implies a committee or group decision.
Railway Commissioners Report Shows Decline in Forbes Trade
The 1927 annual report reveals a fall in passenger journeys to 21,695 from 24,244 in 1926 and a drop in coal and freight tonnage. Wool shipments rise, hay and chaff trade grows, but overall railway earnings fell to about £31,120. Motor transport’s growing challenge is blamed, with state railways facing high interest and broad community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Bual- Gees
People's Railways
Minskenter
Film Flashes At Strand Theatre Tonight And Tomorrow
Strand Theatre showcases The Great Gatsby a Paramount adaptation based on F Scott Fitzgerald starring Warner Baxter Lois Wilson and William Powell with supporting Lady, Robin Hood. Also shows The Vanishing Race The Kid Stakes and Foolin the Dark plus a Salvation Army juvenile concert postponed to Friday. Austen Pratvy ready-to-wear ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Gatsby
Herbert Brenon
Beau Neste
Warner Baxter
Lois Wilson
Net Hamilton
Georgia Hale
William Powell
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M. Green
Country Women's Association
M. T. Webs
Warroo
Church OF England
St. John
Perry's Motors
Fores
Tom Web
Mrr
J. T. Woods
Limbless Soldiers’ Association
Crows
Mortdale
Heyers
Bligh Street
Sidney
Art Union
Cricket
Banks
Lands Office
School
Cumbitowa
Bre
Budan Gras&s
Sudan
White
Narrawong Woolshed
M. Henehan
Digieton
Gina
Strand Theatre
Richard Dix
Nonphle
Lole Wilson
Jaanperb Nowh Beery
Malcolm McGregor
Thous Gide
Redekina
Zane Urey
Paramount
Grinsted's
Forbes Court Matters
Marshall
Constable Chisholm
W. Cook
Cook
Connora
Gunning Gap
Brentwood
Evans
North Hill
Aleo
Lenon
Cowra
Inspector Woods
Manly Cottage Hospital
Maude
J. G. Tribolet
Manly
A. Hand
Mra
Michael Lee
Lachlan Arcade
Bobbie Smith
Catherine Rolees
Carroll
Thomas
Rushby
Moree
Mra. Leagh
Junee
Hall
Lawson
West
Charles
Warlalda
Alex
Harry
Mary Killeen
Mrs. King
Queen Street
Father Fox
A. H. Williams & Co
Elizabeth Rogerson
Cunrrat
Cruikshank
T. H. Peasley
H. Henderson
A. Coulter
Lionel McStay
iTo the Editor
Mazoudier and
McGirr
F.beata Fitegerald
Jay Giteby
Lady Robinhood
Evelyn Brent
Redman
Prince Edward
Fatty Fyun
Fox Filma
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