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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1919

Page

5

Compulsory Baths in Forbes Spark Satirical Debate

In the Moving Picture Show column from the Sun of the Sith Inez, Alderman Geddes of Forbes advocates making baths mandatory in every home. Weary Willie and the Count debate compulsory measures and the impact on teetotallers, property, and happiness in Forbes.

W. J. Ceddes Moving Picture Show Cnda Willie William Count de Main Wille Geddes Forbes Othey

Jottings and Local Notices At Peppercorns Theatre

Miss Ruth Bray hosts a benefit tonight at Peppercorn and Grinsted's Open-air Theatre Rankin Street featuring The Plunderer with William Farnum and Miles-Minute Kendall with Jack Pickford and Louise Huff. Also ads for clothing, bike accessories, and a Mrs Fields sale note.

Ruth Bray Peppercorn and Grinsted Rankin Street William Farnum Kendall Jack Pickford Louise Huff Sydney Sand Harris Catelogue Blumel M'Dade's

St John’s Church Forbes Announces Debt Auction

The St John’s Church Forbes holds a sale of estate assets to cover a factory debt with timber and items listed. Held in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday October 14 and 24 admissions at Urineted’s or from the secretary J W Greer honorary secretary.

ST. John's Church OF England Forbes Wandary Laval Forbes Town Hall

Missing handbag on Forbes to Noga Gata road reported

A small leather handbag disappeared on the Forbes to Noga Gata road on Thursday. It contained two items described as matin' cycles tibes and a pump. A reward is offered by W. PD, GEDDER, Forbeace Tramile.

Forbes Noga Gata Tibes Pump W. PD Gedder Forbeace

Wanted Competent General and Domestic Help Ads

Classified notices seek a competent general worker, private household maid, and general labor. Wages quoted as £1 per week and £22/6 for washing or ironing. applying to various offices in Sydney and Forbes. Also advertised are a gold sapphire ring reward and a secondhand Duchess treadle sewing machine for sale at £7 10s.

Forbes

In memory of Lance-Corporal Alfred Tonkingon

A sister and brother-in-law commemorate Lance-Corporal Alfred Tonkingon of the Wattalion who died of wounds in France on October 17. The notice expresses sorrow and love from Ethel and Alfred Dempster.

In memoriam Tonkinson dear son in France BS

In loving memory of our dear son and Tonkinson durd Battalion Med of wounds in France October 7 PS11 two years have passed and none can tell the laws of our brother we loved so well across in France he peacefully sleep and this memory we will always keep by his father sister and brothers in law Alice George Geach Georgie Arthur and Jack

Tonkinson Alfred Tonkinson Dérd France Alice Suus George Geach Georgie Arthur Jack

Public Auction Offer of Household Furniture and Effects

Turner and Keane announce instructions from Mrs M. Glynn to sell by public auction the entire household furniture and effects on Wednesday November 5. Full particulars to follow in a later issue.

Turner & Keane Mre M. &. Glynn

Wanted Known I t Takes You There and Back

A teaser line invites readers to try a service or product promising reliable transport and a smooth return. The message emphasizes easy trials and experiential proof to attract customers.

In Rankin Street Business On Up-to-Date Lines

In Rankin Street the business operations continue with up-to-date lines. The note indicates ongoing activity and steady service in the district.

Stone sells stock and farm implements at public auction

MBARCH and WILLIAMS announce on behalf of Mr W J Stone that his property will be sold by public auction on the above date. The sale includes the entire stock, machinery, farming plant, about 1900 sheep, 0 horses, 0 cattle, plus household furniture and effects.

Mbarch & Williams W. J. Stone

Unclear OCR fragment about orders and products

Fragmentary text mentions Tuesday October 21 and products like Tieheta Indie White's Orc hestra with notes on tax and names not clearly legible.

White

Liquor Question Talk For Returned Soldiers in Sydney

Miss Grant, with eight years in Sydney hotel service, will discuss liquor traffic and related issues for Returned Soldiers. The event will cover the liquor question, truth about the Liquor Traffic, admission free, with a collection.

Entertaining Friday Programme Promises First Class Event

Friday 31 October 1919 features a bright and attractive programme with patrons assured of a first class entertainment and enjoyable program for the audience.

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