Colletts Crossing Bridge Funding Moves Forward
Department of Public Works reports progress on the Calfetts Crossing bridge over the Tarchlan River. Minister Finoners agreed to a Council contribution of £9666 toward an £11000 estimate, with the government to bear the remainder and expedite construction under the Public Works program.
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Department of Public Works
M. OM. Finoners
Ate
Flinnery
Lonm
Jemalong Shire Counel
Uourth Jone
Pal
Flatimery
Public Works Department
Mbile Works Department
Miilinéery
Lts
More Cheap Excursion Trains Open Across the Country
The Rail Dept announces a fourth series of excursion trips this year with single fares for return travel from Sydney between 26 and 30 October to stations beyond Penrith Campbelltown and Hawkesbury River. Return trips northward run 26 to 3 October from the same districts. Excursion tickets also available between Nowra and Cowra on 28 October. Details and dates are advertised in the press and at local stations.
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Rullway
Tieketa
Aingle
Sydney
Penrith
Campbelltown
Hawkesbury
Sydney Wildershied
Nowra
Cowl
Forbes Coursing Club Plans Carnival and Hare Drive
A Forkes Coursing Club meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel outlines a New Year swimming carnival to raise funds with Mr F Cripps directing arrangements. A hare drive is set for Sunday November 1 leaving the monument at 9 30 am and committees for finance and works are elected. Admission charges for 1926 set at two shillings eight pence with children and ladies tickets specified.
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Forkes Coursing Club
Metropolitan Hotel
W. Marsh
Clu
F. Cripps
Hare
Caterwan
R. J. Gunn
W. Kower
L. Ryan
J. Shanahan
H. Aplet
Toeeluh
Genta
Tadiew
Forbes District Hospital Monthly Committee Meeting Buzz
The Forbes Patriot Hospital committees met last night with officers W.H. Ford presiding and W. Moore, V. Kelly, E.B. Austen and others in attendance. Donations were noted from Mrs Caymard and others, the War Memorial plans were discussed, a half grant from Public Health was sought, Ashwin sent £1 15s and Parkes Hospital matched, and efforts to support the Firemen's Art Union were approved. Overdrafts were discussed, accounts approved, and a plan for country benefits debated with a rescheduled meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m.
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Mwateen
Caymard
Sweeney
Ree
Djnann
Mra
James
Department of Public Health
Daroohalgie Epfort
T. Ashwin
Daroohalgie Saw Mills
Parkes Hospital
Asar
N.8.w
Tretowe
Neatalives
Tc P.m
Forbes Advocate High Class Office Stationery and Printing
The Forbes Advocate showcases its refined office stationery printing services aimed at a discerning clientele. It highlights quality materials and precise typography for professional use.
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The
Forbes Advocate
Amid Limited Attractions City Sees Quiet Tourism Outlook
Town officials note scarce special events to attract visitors and expect residents to visit nearby holiday resorts before the midsummer rush, signaling a cautious tourism season.
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Meticer
Wheat Harvest Brings Record Wheat Area Across Regions
Official estimates show the wheat area at 3,686,700 acres, 262,000 fewer than last year, the largest grain area since the record years 17-18 and 23-24. Principal centers list include Temora Ardlethan Narromine Trundle Dubbo Forbes Wellington Tamworth Grenfell Cowra Canowindra Gunnedah Barellan and related figures.
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Temora
Trundle
Barmedman
Dubbo
Gil
Andra
Bogan Gate
Forbes
Wellington
Tamworth
Grenfell
Cowra
Canowindra
Gunnedah
Barellan
Railway workers fined for whisky theft at Tottenham
Three railway employees Ernest Taylor driver Patrick Murphy fireman and Eric Brown setter were convicted of larceny for stealing two bottles of whisky valued at 25 shillings near Tottenham on September 19 1926. Each was fined £10 with £20 witnesses expenses and 14 days to pay. Whisky seized in court ordered returned to Railway Commissioners.
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Lees
Ernest William Tavelor
Patrick Murphy
Eric Arthur Brown
Tottenham
G. 5. Shepherd
P.M
Osborne
Orange
Maguire
Taylor
Connellan
Messra Connellan
Matthewa
Pearce
Murphy
Brown
Secon
Parkes Peat
Convent of Mercy Conducts Annual Music Examinations
The College held annual music examinations with examiner Mr Walter Thorman from the State Conservatorium. Results listed include Ena King Grade II piano credit Vern Smith Grade III singing Elsie Gavin Grade IV piano credit Lorna Kus credit Ouida Delaney Grade IV piano Mollie Kevin honors Marie O Shankiv Grade VI piano Ivy Wattreuuiby others absent due to illness.
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Leth Rupuet
Walter Thorman
State Conservatorium of Music
Ena King
Vern Smith
Elsie Gavin
Lorna Kus
Ouida Delaney
Mollie Kevin
Marie O'Shan
Ivy Watt
Tere Uiby
Lininaion
Tichbourne Agricultur e Herewu Meeting Sets Field Day Dates
The Tichbourne branch held its regular meeting with nine members present. Decisions covered field day rescheduling to March 23, advertising in Forbes Advocate and Parkes paper, widening road stacks, extending loop unloading, and a two chain reserve. A letter thanked the Area Commissioner and seed pricing for pure graded seed was set at 1/8 above standard. Wheat varieties for next year listed as Canberra Gresley Turvey with Vendilla King as second choice if Turvey unavailable. A Bureau exhibit for the Parkes show was planned and March was chosen for the next plenary meeting.
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Tichbourne
the Agriculture Herewu
Achoo
W. W. Watson
F. Watts
Forbes “Advocate
Parkes
Railway Department
Lands Department
Bartlett
Canberra
Gresley
Field Day and Probate Notice from New South Wales
The Field Day organized by the Tichbourne Agricultural Bureau will be held Friday afternoon with an itinerary including fishing at Mr W Tyrrela. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the will of Thomas Robert Lozell of Forbes is subject to probate with ETHEL MAY LOZELL named Executrix. creditors must file claims within fourteen days. Proctor: Raymond Meillon Lachlan Street Forbes. Solicitors: Barry & Norris, 7 King Street Sydney.
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The
Agricultural Bureau
W. Watsome
W. Tyrrela
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Thomas Robert Lozell
Forbes
New South Wales
Ethel May Lozell
Raymond Meillon
Proctor
Executrix
Lachlan Street
Mesara
Barry & Norris
Solleitors
King Street
Sydney
Block Sales in Orange Thursdays and Private Remittances
Block sales occur every Thursday in Orange with trucks ready on short notice. The ad notes constent staff and experienced Waves for private and auction sales. process remitted by return mail. Telegram contacts McNellivy and Crampton in Orange.
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Orange
Auelon
Local Laundry Opens In Forbes Old Times Office
A K K Cummins announces a new laundry cleaning and dye works in the old Times Office at Lachlan and Brown streets Forbes. The advert promises high quality work with stain removal without fabric damage. Hats fur skins and repairs offered with renovations and tanning services mentioned.
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A. Kk. C. Cummins
Forbes and District
Old “Times
Lachlan and
Brown Streets
Forbes
Excursion Tickets to Sydney From Forbes By Rail
New South Wales Government Railways announces an excursion from Forbes to Sydney and intermediate stops. Single fare for the double journey: 8/5 shillings plus 6/00 second class, depart Forbes at 4 20 pm Tuesday October 27 and 10 30 am Saturday October 29. Couponed return eligibility within the same calendar month. return by listed trains only. Tickets valid for return within the calendar month from issue date. Full timetable details available at station master outlets. W J Morris Secretary.
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Forbes
Sydney
Nationa
Parkes
Wa South
W. J. Morris
A New Rich Field For Women And Men
An odd readable fragment describes a new field for both women and men. It mentions buying yarn, delivery, and a portal with dates and places like Portals Tuethin and Lierkey Confectivsery Colr nek, suggesting an unusual advertisement or notice from a distant era.
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Weiner
Antha
Desica
Indepan
Agney
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King Beaveic
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Kitiwake
Bextant
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Ruherst
Island King
Hazelgar
the Miser
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Riversea
Hyplana
Earl Liddell
Distillery
Jacaranda
Colletts’ Crossing Bridge
Forbes Coursing Club
Forbes District Hospital
MR. Shepherd
Convent of Mercy
Church OF England
Forbes Town Hall
Jas. Edwards, Hon
See
Forbes ‘Trots
Procramtes
Tichbourne Bureau
Tichbourne Agricultural Bureau
Arrow
Meagher’s
Meagher
Aub
Treanor
the Ice Man
Lord's Place
Vanderfield & Reid, Ltd
Timber Merchants
NEW South Wales Government Railways
Gantt Otic
Kame
Texaco Benzine
Government Savings Bank
Savings Bank Department
D. Dickens
Lorbes Branch
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