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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1929

Page

11

Forbes Licensing Court Transfers Engowra Hotel License

In Forbes Licensing Court this week the Club House Hotel Engowra license was transferred from A W Norrie to Leelie Mark Tinman. Other items note vital statistics for Forbes with 18 marriages 64 births and 21 deaths in the past quarter. An anticipated net surplus of £290 13s is forecast for the Young Show and a cattle sale is planned for Friday 11th at Forbes Saleyards with 120 fat cattle to be yarded.

Forbes Licensing Court Club House Engowra A.W. Norrie Leelie Mark Tinman VITAL Forbes Young Show Young Show Committee Messrs. C Wamboyne Richard Fiteerail Sur EB Wallder

Cattle Sale Report Attracts Parkes Sydney Dealers

J T Woods reports yarding of about an unspecified head of cattle at the sale last Friday. The yarding was mainly fair quality vealers and light sleeve-heifers with a few good ones. Prices ranged with steers to £8, heifers to £8, cows £8 to £12 11s. Dealers £8 to £6 17s 6d. All fat cattle sold at satisfactory prices with a few stores passed.

J.T) Woods Parkes Sydney Tittendunes

Strant Theatre Screens Two Nights of Classic Films

Monday and Tuesday nights feature The Whip adaptation and Emil Jannings Lies of the Fathers. The program promises top entertainment unseen in twelve months, with both attractions regarded as 24 carat cinema.

Strant Theatre Emil Jannings

Forbes Scouts Band gains support after visit

H McAlister chief Scoutmaster from Sydney inspected Forbes Catholic Scout troop and accompanied thirty Forbes cubs and scouts on an Orange Road excursion. The group performed in a Presbyterian Hall concert, raising funds of £2 16s and soliciting future support for a citizens committee.

H. McAlister Sydney Forbes Orange Road McAlister Messia Foxall Robinson Eivery Gibbs Curnow

Forbes Convent School Quarterly Examinations Top Ten

The Forbes Convent School lists the top ten pupils in each class from the recent quarterly exams. Included are names across Fourth, Fifth, Third Class girls and boys, with several students named in First and Second classes as high achievers.

Forbes Convent School Ga—Noel Reymond Thelma Heal Edna Pymont Jackie Kelly Joan Resgrove Noreen Webb Marjory Holden Dorothy Watson Edna Harkett Rnita Read Moira Nuon Eileen Pymont Phyllis Hughes Florrie Wiliamson Mona Kath Bonnie Dalton Mavis Holan Bery Peters Florrie le Brorgue Dulete Amery Clare Toohey Suzanne Lavercombe Flo Holden Mary Ticehurst Nora Burkley Angela Cuteliffe Nellie Irvine Pat Barton Joan Newcombe Pat Nunn Neta Nilon Moira Boyle Lily Buckley Kathleen Milechstone Kathleen Kirby Mollie Payne Lily Payne Tansie Strickland Thelma Clothier Moni Pymont Joan Moriarty Dorothy Hughes Narelle Ford Joan le Brocque Joan Orman Clie Crisp Doria Harkett Josephine Smith Hermie Taylor Olga Pyrmont Naty Buckley Borys—Geff Kevin Clyde Cook Bernand Doyle Vincent Thcehuret Noel Tooth Lester Peters Ernest Everest Milton Wales Laurie Jones Martin Ryan Kenneth Caldwell

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony Set by School of Arts

Tuesday night the School of Arts Committee held a special meeting and completed final arrangements for tomorrow's foundation stone ceremony. Sir Neville Howse, Federal Member for Calare, will lay the foundation stone. the function starts at 2.30.

School of Arts Committee Neville Howse Calare

Anxious Marist Boys Benefit Drive Raises Hundreds

An excerpt shows Mr Thomson and Mr Smith canvassing Hollywood for donations for Marist Bros School. The campaign has raised about £5876 in promises and cash, with numerous donors and amounts listed, including gifts from Walder & Co and AG Gunn among many locals.

Thomson FL Smith Walder &@ Co Sharp AG. Gunn Ode Aatler EL Ts Wo Wateon T. Hangen Rees Reddie Alain Nod Murphy le Browne Edwards Ed Humphreye Gunn A. Sharg L. Gilmartin Kelly Pay

Forbes Town Clerk appointment sparks Royal League protest

The Forbes sub branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League objects to Dempsey’s appointment as Town Clerk, arguing preference should go to a returned soldier per the act. State Council to decide after press notice of the protest, next Thursday night.

D. Dempsey Wade Shire Forbes Returned Soldiers and Sailors’ Imperial League of Australia State Council Sydney Dempsey G. McM. Betty Ooma South Western League R.s-8.1.l Betty Stagg Forbes Municipal Council

Forbes Teachers Association Holds Quarterly Meeting

The Forbes Teachers Association met at the High School with Mr. D. W. Stove presiding. Inspector Mr. Lear led a questionnaire on writing, nature study, and school values, prompting lively discussion and a vote of thanks to Mr. Laird.

Forbes Teacher's Association D. W. Stove Learne Smith Mr. Laird

Parkes Defeats Forbes in Elty Forbes School Billiards Night

In a midweek billiards and snooker match at Elty Forbes School of Aria Forbes faced Parkes with Parkes taking the win. Results include Bate over McCarter 4-17 and Bayley over Gunn 53-82. After play, guests were treated to supper and a shield match is set for next Wednesday among Forbes Parkes and Peak Hill at Parkes.

Forbes Parkes Elty Forbes School Aria Iotors Geries Agerbedl Black Stone Seaborn McDade Bingham Dr. McLean Bate McCarter Dr. Downes Judd Bayley Elgar Aubrey Jayce Thomas Gunn Clagston Peak Hill Frank Smith K. Elgar J. McCarter R. Stone

Atlantic Union Oil Motoring Tests Highlight Finest Lubricants

The article explains that Atlantic Union Oil Co. uses 14 world recognized tests beyond common viscosity measures. It notes hidden tests for foreign matter acids and water separation, plus carbon residue, supporting high standards to protect engines like Torbay’s cylinder block.

Atlantic Union Oil Co

Fragmented ledger of funds and donors across multiple names

A long OCR list records numerous donors and amounts with currencies and percentages, including W. Gagein Co, J. McKellar, Markwort, Ro Turner, Bourke, Jenner, Mountford, Hawke Broa, Buckland, Blaxtond, Lea Ryan, Hall, Manson & Co, O'Reilly, Barton, Hughes, Kelly, Moloney, Donnelley, John Meagher Co, Walker, Cooper, Cabot, Thomas, Austen, Miller, N John ain, Houten, Jones, Davies, and others. Totals show a large sum around £96714 for bricks and related items.

W. Gagein & Co J. McKellar Markwort Turner i Bourke A. Jenner A Fson AL Lresentt F Mountford Hawke Broa J. C. Buckland HH. Blaxtond Lea Ryan Wo Btinsen Donnelley John Meagher Bosh Mandell Cockselgee Webl & Colitis W Bowen Mibehetl Tore Walker A. E Cooper M Kelly Mra. Cabot J. W. Thomas EB. Venabled Ale Austen G. Miller Johnain M. Houten W. Porrah Bollinger Love BK J. Speck Gilpla Lee N. Nock Dunlop A.J. Boldowk N. McPhillamy J d Noakes Twokood Wie H. Helman

Study of Regularity and Primetrality Showdown

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a school competition with keen pupils and reference to regular attendance this year. The text hints at a display of mathematical or logical skills among students and emphasizes consistent attendance as a factor in the event.

Continent Tour By Forbes Residents Ends In London

Two Forbes residents Mr and J J Flannery on a 45 day continental tour began August 26 visiting Belgium Waterloo Wellington’s HQ, Germany Berlin Frankfurt Dresden Prague Vienna Venice Florence Rome. Alpine sights in Switzerland including Rigi and Lake Geneva. Paris then back to London.

Forbes Mr. and Wires J. J. Flannery Continent Dresden Prague Vienna Venice Florence Italy Rome Follewal Tience Milas Switzerland Rigi Lake Geneva Genevi Paris London

Writs Issued for 25000 in Sydney Libel Case

Union Theatres in Sydney have issued writs totaling 25000. Targets include the Sydney Morning Herald, Archdale Parkin, H W Horsefield, and Arthur Manning. Libel claims relate to articles and headlines about a Picture Theatre and Election, stemming from the same matter.

Sydney Union Theatres The Sydney “Morning Herald Archdale Parkin H. W. Horsefield Nationalist Association Arthur Manning Wentworth Herald Artlolet Cerumn Electric Aiene Picture Theatre Ope Manning Der Allegor Wbel

Firefly-Greenheath Triumph at Parkes Spring Meeting

Parkes Spring meeting opened in fine weather and concluded yesterday with small fields and fair attendance. Firefly edged Treefern by a half length in the Spring Handicap while Open Maiden and other races saw Bronzleena and Bronzaughter among runners.

Parkes Firefly Treefern Evens Greenheath Bronzaughter Danger Zone Bronzleena Doon

Polling Places And Voting Compulsory Notice

Attention is directed to an advertisement listing polling places and booths for the forthcoming poll on October. Readers are reminded that voting is compulsory under the Electoral Act with penalties ranging from ten shillings to two pounds for failure to vote without a valid reason.

Responsibility for matter in this issue varies said James MacCarter

The note asserts responsibility for any matter appearing in this issue is accepted by James MacCarter of Lachlan Streat Forbes. The statement names individuals and a location, indicating authorship or responsibility for the content.

James MacCarter Lachlan - Streat Forbes

Ex-Attorney General Addresses Forbes Town Hall

Mr A Lysaght former Attorney General spoke at Forbes Town Hall last night for Labor candidate G Gibbons for Cualare. The packed audience greeted his remarks with interest. Observer Led Peters of Forbes Telephone staff volunteers for relief work at Parkes.

A. Lysaght Forbes G. Gibbons Cualare Led Peters Forbes Telephone Parkes

Forbes Notes and Social Roundup Across Town

Local Forbes residents share hospital admissions birthdays travels and visits. Mrs Besgrove enters Brentwood hospital while Miss Williamson in Forbes as guest of Miss Boylson. Sydney visitors and departures, a quiet wedding of Miss White to Mr Edwards, and community events at Town Hall support the social scene.

Harry Besgrove Riverside Brentwood Betty Williamson Dubbo Forbes Jean Boylson Camp Hill Beryl White

Strand Theatre Fortnight Provides Varied Film Lineup

The Strand presents a two week run with The Girl on the Barge and Me Gangster Tonight at 2.20 matinee. Saturday shows The Girl on the Barge and A Harp In Hock. Monday and Tuesday offer The Whip and Sins of the Fathers. Wednesday and Thursday feature Laura La Plante in The Last Warning.

Universal Fox Me Gangater Laura Loa Plante

Austen & Pratley Ready-to-Wear Suits Promote Fit and Price

Local advertisement highlights a wide range of ready-to-wear suits from Austen & Pratley. The copy emphasizes matching fits and affordable pricing to attract customers.

Austen & Pratley

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