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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
3
Fuji Silk frocks featured for service with smart appearance. Short sleeves for hot days in dark striped designs. Priced at 18/11 each. See them at once they won t last long at this price.
The Advocate plans a weekly school news column with student and staff help. Mins Ruddock in the Infants' department is absent until October end, replaced temporarily by Mrs Norman. Miss Elam moves to Fortes boys’ department. A memorial fund for late headmaster W. A. Ferguson reaches twenty five pounds for an honor board. Examinations begin October 25 with Entrances and Bursary on October 9 and Leaving Certificate soon after, Intermediates November 17. Rev. J. W. Booth continues as supervising secretary during exams.
Representatives of the Municipal Council and two bands meet to remove financial barriers and plan regular practices at the new Victoria Park bandstand. A carnival is set for 24 November to gain support from council and townspeople, with a public meeting proposed for 20 inst. to discuss matters.
Goobang Shire invites tenders for gravel supplies and two reinforced concrete bridge culverts. Tenders with 6 percent deposit due by 10 am October 26 1924 for gravel and by 10 am November 5 1926 for the culverts. Plans and specs available at Forbes Advocate Forbes and Parkes Shire Office.
A meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday the 23rd inst to receive the report of delegates who attended the Producers and Consumers Conference in Bathurst on Tuesday the 28th prox. All interested are invited. E A Austen Forbes Branch Farmers and Settlers Association.
A dance in aid of the Jumble Star Queen Nellie Baker for the forthcoming garden fete. Features Goo chocolate wafers and competitions. Tickets two shillings fivedence for gentlemen and threepence for ladies. Bert Moore’s Royal Orchestra will provide music.
Notices announce that entries for a matter close absolutely on WEONESDAY the 27th at 4 p.m. Further particulars are available from the Secretary.
Property listing offers 100 acres freehold river frontage with pumping plant, orchard, vineyard, lucerne and wheat three miles from Forbes at £37 per acre cash. Also 582% acres near Caroobalgie Siding between Forbes and Parkes at £6 16s per acre. Apply A J Berg or all agents.
The Presbyterian Ladies College announces a new term starting February 5 1527 and offers extensive modern facilities and courses. Brig General Ramsay McNicoll serves as principal. Overseas excursion tickets from Forbes to Sydney depart October 26 at 4 20 pm with return limits and coupon rules outlined.
Schedules may be obtained from Mr E J Grinsted or the Hon Sec H McP74 for the Come to Tasmania Carnival from 6 to 20 November. Reduced fares available for a fortnight holiday tour from £21 10s including fares and local trips. Tasmanian Govt Tourist Bureau lists options. steamer weekly and all lines tickets via Tas Rail at cheap rates.
Country Women's Association invites all members to the official opening of the rest room by the Mayoress at 3 p.m. on Saturday October 23 in the Supper Room of Town Hall. Mrs A C Rob is Hon. Sec.
A trial will be given with an E.B. 12-20 Tractor, Mr J Sturgess's property at Garemas on Wednesday the 20th Inez. Come and meet this wonderful little engine at work. J A Sturgess Garema Agent.
The Garema Annual Ball will be held on Tuesday the 19th with Black's Do Usa Orchestra. Knife and fork supper, excellent floor, mood lighting. Tickets double seven six, gent's badge sixpence, ladies four pence. Auten and Pratley advertise hats and Versaette hats at 21 shillings. Pathgate's promotes hosiery gloves and millinery.
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