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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
7
Classified notice advertises a cottage for sale or rent in Ferry-5t with a Deering binder and pattern order. Johnson & Combe Forbes are listed, price £30, contact details implied through the ad.
The Presby terian Sunday School children were taken to a picnic ground along the Orange Road on Wednesday. They spent the day there enjoying the outing and returned in the late afternoon well content.
At a Wednesday meeting eight ell the Mul yandry public hall project was approved and work starts immediately. The pew building will be 60 by 26 feet located at the 134 mile peg near Mr W T Richey’s residence and will be weatherboard and trou it.
The Reds and Whites will meet on one local ground on Sunday next in the preliminary round. Teams to be chosen from Heds Entwisle C Gagein Carson Roe R M'Kay Beulah B M'Gregor Stinson Rath F Willis Gale Wright Heaney Stone Barrett Whites Garnesey Baker W M'Kay Barnett Gagein M'Carney Cousins Farmer Dormer Tomkins Varcoe Emergencies Cripps Doyle.
The annual spring flower show at the VU CLIOM venue will feature entries, with exhibits open from early morning until noon. Entries are due by 0.30 a.m. on the 3rd and can be delivered to the hall until 11 a.m. on the event day.
The annual Wowingragong School picnic was held on Wednesday in glorious weather. Attendees from Forbes and surrounding districts enjoyed an ideal Bundaburra creek site with a long programme of activities and a high old time for both youngsters and seniors.
West Wynlong auctioneers Mears C Be Wallder & Co advertise an extensive clearing sale at Myrtle Vale Wamboyne on Wednesday late October. Messrs Rial Brog own the property and all live stock and plant will be sold as the lease of Myrtle Vale expires. Full particulars advertised in this issue.
The Hugowra Railway League advertises sleepers for the Canowindra Eugowra railway completion. Railway Commissioners pay 5 shillings 6 pence for round back sleepers, deliverable at Nyrang Creek North Goolagong and Trajere. Timber may be free of royal ty in many cases. Lance Kirby, secretary, will guide timber getters to timber sites and supply further information.
The Forty Hours Adoration began at St Lawrence s Church Forbes with Solemn High Mass led by Bishop Hayden assisted by Fathers O Connor and Fox. A procession followed the Mass and a sermon by the Bishop. The devotion continued through Monday with a sermon by Father Walah and concluded Tuesday with high mass and procession. Large local Catholic attendance marked the three day event.
A thoroughly competent married man offers farm management on shares or contract work. He has practical knowledge of crops, fallowing, and related tasks. An expert builder and repairer of binders, harvesters, engines. He is sober, hardworking, experienced, and seeking genuine employment. Apply CAP.
Dentist Richardson's Forbes clinic will close for the next week due to the absence of the manager. The temporary closure affects patient appointments and routine care for seven days.
The Vondobolin annual show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in fine weather and drew strong attendance. A report of the awards could not be published today due to space pressures.
The Quarter Sessions and District Court will open at Forbes on Tuesday next with several cases listed for hearing. Two cases are confirmed for the Sessions while more may follow, and some defended matters are expected in the District Court.
Mr A P Purcell has bought out L Bloomfield Co's general store at Trundle. He promises keen prices due to larger stocks and better handling facilities. Purcell also operates a substantial storekeeping business at Canowindra.
Mr KR Sandegren conductor of Forbes Town Band receives a copy of the London Musical Mail. The journal references Forbes Town Band's victory not the January 1920 local contest, offering another way of putting Forbes on the map.
J. T. Woods reports a satisfactory sale of dairy cattle last Saturday at the municipal yards on behalf of Mr. A. J. Caldwell. Cows with calves sold to £11, forward springers to £10 10s 6d, other cattle from £4 8s to £6 10s. In conjunction with J. T. Keane, a number of light and draught horses were sold. Light horses brought £7 6s to £13, draughts £9 10s to £22.
Yesterday near Cogan Gate a car from Condobolin overturned on the road half a mile from Bogan Gate. Ernest Thornberry of Parkes was pinned beneath the vehicle and believed to be seriously hurt internally. A second Parkes resident escaped uninjured. Another car conveyed the injured man home.
Friday October 2 a violin recital will be held at the town hall starring Phyllis McDonald a promising young violinist. She has won Trinity College and Sydney College medals and 22 golds at Eisteddfodas. Residing at Redfern Golden Grove she earned the Royal Academy Scholarship for three years in London. Box plan available at Grinsted's.
The Rev William Touchell and Mrs Touchell spoke at Forbes town hall on Tuesday night addressing Protestant organization and the Liguori case. The Advocate had no prior notice or invitation. The meeting was well attended and orderly with interruptions during Mrs Touchell remarks. A local chairman assisted the event due to difficulty securing representative participants.
Mr A Buttenshaw MP has received a Department of Education reply stating the Quandialla Public School building, 18 by 17.5 feet with room for 81 pupils, currently serves fewer pupils than capacity. Enrolment for June quarter was 100 with average attendance 211. The department notes enrolment and attendance remain below space and cannot authorize additional accommodation at present.
The Good Chance Mining Company Limited emerged from a syndicate of outside miners working at Calarle near the public hall. Directors include Edwin Nicholls Frederick Arthur Royal Clarence Boddy Charles Sheffield and Herbert Robinson. John Nute now oversees operations with a 10 head stamper and plans to expand.
Personal visits by Mr E B Treatt of the A M P Society and Col E Anderson to Ferbes with Arthur Battye riding in the first Sydney Derby era. Battye rode Cossack owned by Mr Lee. Hattye recalls Pasha victory in Gold Cup. Miss Jackson joins Forbes High School staff. Miss Marjorie Costello leaves Forbes Operatic Society for Katoomba with parents. Miss Alice Elizabeth Acret marries Clarence M Kay at Forbes residence. Rev Pacey officiates as Cruikshank on honeymoon. Extended report delayed due to space.
John Storey, aged 62 and long a popular figure in New South Wales politics, died after a period of ill health. He served as Balmain representative from 1901 and rose to become premier, with his State Parliament adjourned for a fortnight upon news of his death. A State funeral will be accorded the man many called Honest John.
Condobolin races continued with Open Handicap won by Sir Carmo and high finishes for Lady Brewer and San Christoval. Maiden winner Reelin while Lachlan Handicap went to Kay O Grady. Publicans Purse to Gordon Wilson. Trial Stakes featured Bir Carmo and San Christoval among others.
A Forbes letter thanks The Forbes Advocate for help given to ex ALF spinal cases. Local Red Cross ladies organized monthly subscriptions to support one man per of twenty three NSW towns. Funds cover essential mobility costs to access work and open air activities, since army pensions fall short.
The Paramount super production Paying the Piper will be shown at Strand Theatre tomorrow. A spoiled New York heiress marries Larry Graham and, after the Wall Street crash leaves them penniless, they pursue a simple life. Barbara comes to value what Larry can provide as the program includes Pearl White in The Tiger’s Cub and Sunshine comedy Pala and Petticoats, with Isobel The Trail’s End to follow.
Jottings describe a town hall euchre party with balloon and streamer dance on the 18th to aid the RC Bazaar. Ads tout Surplus Stores Depot sale ending Oct 11 with remnants at ridiculous prices and daily special items. Also promotions for tailoring, boots, hosiery, meat, fabrics, and spring footwear across Austen Pratley Miss Bathgate and M Dade's.
An advertised claim by JoerT K Chapman of Department Suite 19 at Falmouth Chambers, 117 Pitt Street, Sydney, promises grey hairs cured and youth regained. The notice presents the service with contact details for inquiries.
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