Forbes Commonsense Column Discusses Community Efforts
The column surveys the Town Improvement Committee war den competition rules on labor versus volunteer work, urges public cleanliness to curb flies, and notes upcoming Manly visitors to Forbes. It also warns of river snakes, considers night river swimming with electric lighting, and critiques Forbes parking enforcement and council authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundsay
Iron Ridge
Norman Sayers
Rene Camp Street
Commonsense
Channel swim aims to defend women’s honor in Sydney
Telegraphic news reports Misa Gleitze intends to repeat her Channel swim on Wednesday, supported by the Swimming Federation and newspapers with male escorts. Also noted are a civic reception for American millionaire Mr. Levine in New York, European pilots joining the trans Atlantic air service, a crash injuring Frederick Gilea in Nevada, a Tyre explosion injuring Arthur Wallace in New Town, a bishop praising a new prayer book in Albury, and Aboriginal studies by Doctor Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Gleitze
London
Merals
Swimming Federation
Levine
New York
United States
Cusinsera
trans-Atlantic Air Mall
Elko Nevada
Frederick Gilea
Arthur Wallace
Newtown
Albury
Goulburn
Warner
Rockfeller Foundation
Northern Territory
Premier Lang Hands In Resignation Or Forms New Government
Premier Lang presented his resignation to the Governor last night. Mr Havin was commissioned to form a new government with negotiations ongoing with Messrs Bavin and Huttenshaw. A composite ministry is expected, likely including three or four Country Party members.
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Lang
Havin
Anti Tomnorrow
Messrs. Bavin
Huttenshaw
Country Party
Melbourne racing round up from Randwick and Caulfield Cup notes
Colourful report from Randwick Spring meeting highlights favorites and upsets with Pindarus Fuji San Textile Royal Charter and Textile in Caulfield Cup recounting odds, near misses, and trainer J Blot and owner J Niall comments. Mention of Melbourne Cup favorites Pantheon Musketoon Bacchus and Royal Charter leg issue, plus punter fortunes and Greenmantle. Ends with stray dialogue line.
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Textile
Royal Charter
Pantheo
Winalot
Bacchus
Pantheon
J. Blolt
J. N. Niall
Hinear
Melbourne Cup Candi Dates In Advertising Rites
The piece notes Melbourne Cup related candid dates and describes advertising rites as reasonable, praising the services offered by The Forbes Ad ve1ste in connection with the event.
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Forbes
Voluntary Contributions for Hospital Funds Discussed
At the Hospital Committee meeting Mr F Dowling noted Lands Office staff of twenty six will donate six pence weekly each, totaling £43/16s annually with government subsidy. Mr Foxall offered to collect weekly, letters of thanks planned for Lands Office employees, and business houses may be approached similarly. A sub committee will draft a suitable theme and report at the next Committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Clles
Lands Office
Watson
Messia
Estate of Samuel Smith Probate Notice in Forbes
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction a notional application for letters of administration to the estate of Samuel Smith, late of Forbes, retired carrier, intestate, will be heard after fourteen days from publication. William Samuel Smith is named as eldest son to receive administration. persons with claims must forward particulars to Raymond Meillion, proctor for the applicant, Forbes.
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Supreme Court OF
New South Wales
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Estate of William Hobin Son Administration Sought
In the estate of William Hobin Son late of Littledale Forbes New South Wales farmer deceased intestate an application will be made after fourteen days from publication for letters of administration to perpetual trustee company limited and all claimants must forward particulars within the period notices may be served at Lachlan Street Forbes and by agents Barry Norris and Wildes Daily Telegraph Buildings King and Castlereagh Streets
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Samuel Smith
Forbes
New South Wales
William Samuel Smith
Raymond Meillaon
Te Applicant
Lachlin Street
Messrs
Barry
Notris & Wildes
Daily Telegraph
Fouildings
King and Castlereagh Ste
Sydney
William Hobinson
Raymond Meillon
Lachlan Street
Messrs. Barry
Norris & Wildes
King & Castlereagh Streets
Auction sale of town property in Promixex area offers 7-room house
Saturday Oct 22 at 3 pm the Executors of the late Mrs J F Thompson sell allotment 2 section 13 fronting Templar Street 40 feet by 165 feet to lane 24 perches weatherboard home of seven rooms and fittings. 6 percent down payment on hammer, remainder on transfer completion.
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Keane
J. F. Thompson
Templar Street
Excursion Tickets for Forbes to Sydney on Oct 26
Excursion tickets special rate 8/9 first class and 6/10 second class issued at Forbes for a single journey to Sydney and intermediate stations. Train departs Forbes 4 20 p m on Tuesday 26 October. Coupon attached. not valid for return unless re dated and presented within the period of availability at specified stations. Return tickets valid for one calendar month. For full timetable details obtain handbills from stationmasters.
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Forbes
Sydney
Bta- Hom
Aaa
W. J. Morris
Methodist Services Schedule for Forbes and districts
Sunday, October 23, 1927, services in Forbes at 10 am Sunday School and Kindergarten in Daroobalgie 2 pm with Mr J. Gib bspia, Cunningbland 3 pm, Forbes 11 am and 7 40 pm with choir and anthem, Fugowra 3 pm led by Rev J. W. Booth.
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Forbes
Pam
No J. Gibbspia
Cunningbland
D. Kelly
Fugowra
Rey
J. W. Booth
Tenders Open for New Brick Convent School Forbes
Henry Helman MIA Architect of Woet Wyalong Forbes invites tenders for the erection of a New Brick Convent School Forbes for Rev Father Pox. Tenders close on the 25th fast. Plans specifications and particulars from the office of J O Anderson Accountant Forbes.
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Henry Helman
M.I.A
Woet Wyalong and
Forbes
Father Pox
J. O. Anderson
Presbyterian Church Bimbi Caragabal Services Listing
Readable fragments show a church service schedule for October 29 at Bimbi and Pinay Range with times and places including Bimsbi Cardgabal, Bimbi Quandialla. Details are incomplete but reflect a local parish notices card for regional congregations.
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Optimus
Town Improvement Committee
Pruuw Roses
North Hill
South Forbes
Manly
Twilat
Telegraphic News
Aua- Walla
Kolm
Melbourne
Bremen
Germany
Guiseppe Antonia Cricel
Vincent Polistina
William Kennett
Julia Kennnett
Kennett
John Downing
George Eden
Alexander Eden
Heathcote
New Zealand
Bavin
Tupeday
Musketoun
City Tauttersall's
Randwick
Pindarus
Gold Thread
Fuji San
White Fang
Greenline
Gun Club
Greenheath
Bahlake
Bahlaka
J. J. Leahy
Bravery
Leahy
A.J.C
Percival
Supeport
Parkes
Greenmantle
Isberne
Metropolis
Walter
Ashburnham
Best
Beast
Aledowo
Aledown
Merom Au
Cudal— Barraguo Ag
Burdett
Cudal
Torgong Ag
Dandaloo
Alagala
Carrigan
Dardalop
Vo Farrandale
Tabraton
Bugowra
Eugowra Aly
Enlamore
Meadow Bank
Moura Creek
Murga
Reedy Creek
Wehrinyn
Warrkidercy
Manitoba
Marilee
Teed Tall
Dicky Gundy
AL Liane
Oxley Parkes
Torkos Kavirene
Hrolgan
Hrolgan Aa Bufobyry
Cooke Midgern
Myall
Reed Bet
Parkestorough
Tichborne An
Wongalena On Peak Hill
Brule Plains
Muneery ' S
Numata
Peak Hill
Tomingley
Craigie Lew
McPheafl
Wranega
Sacchus
Babe Ruth
Fred Thompson
Hoskins
Cardia
the Wizard Electrical House
Rankin St
Central Western District Council
E. A. Austen
W. & J Booth
North Bangaroo
Canowindra
Goolagong
L. G. Marshall & Co
Mesara
W. & J. Booth
Durham
Rand
Sharp
Marshall & CO
NEW South Wales Government Railways
Methodist Services
Parkes Horse Sale
Hanlon & CO
Corporation Yards
Presbyterian Church
Bimbi-Caragabal Services
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