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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1913

Page

9

Public meeting called for Eugowra councillor seat

A large number of ratepayers request a public meeting to nominate a councillor for the Boree Shire. The session is set for Saturday week in the School of Arts at 4 pm. All interested are invited. Also noted: pony rove nicetog event next Monday and a children's concert on November ath. A Town Association meeting occurred October lith with Mr Ly Kirby presiding. Moura Creek Progress Association sought cooperation and road opening aid. The Moura Creek option to appoint three arbitrators was discussed. Meeting to protest maintenance personnel at the shire end. New shops and baker’s oven tenders mentioned. Musical examination results announced with five pupils successful.

Eugowra Progress Abccltion Eugowra Boree Savemiber School of Arts Temnove Association Ly Kirby Ad von Tirmdad W. Niven K. Dowels Lets Douglas Moura Creek Progre Association Evgcowra Moura Creek L. Mallick Loind Mallick Imath Sitoolf Ceres Tefeld Mumaster Brurrmowange Fils Newt Wis

Parcabalele school event honors prize winners on October day

The annual Parcabalele school event drew a hot day crowd on Saturday October 11. Principal prize winners include S Smith 4 Kelberg 2 in the Married Men's Race and Holmes 1 Small 2 in the Married Ladies Race. Single Ladies saw J Warke and NS Panford. Boys and girls listed among masters and Misses. Evening entertainment featured a serial in G Splee’s barn with proceeds toward next year’s prize. The Queen prize went to Mr A and the King by Mr A. booby prizes awarded to Mr Anderson.

Dty Bi¢kerstaf Smith Kelberg Mr. Holmes Mra Small J. Warke NS. Panford J. Anderson W. Anderson Misse Dunford Mr. Armour Mr Small Dunford Splee Hooper Allizon Read Holmes Miseex Anderson Horne Hitters Armour Siddall G. Splee Prige

Trundle News From Far North Wind and Work Progress

The town of Trundle reports no more rain but strong north wind. crops look good and bay cutting is finished by some farmers. A recent windstorm knocked a decayed telegraph pole at Jas Terrid’s, raised concerns about pole ownership and removal. Streets are being defined, with gravel and causeways built. water rates and a new Church of England foundation stone ceremony are noted. A wedding at Thyan, with Mrs Nodgklacon as solicitor, is described along with attire and attendants. The Forbes Advocate is available at Bottrill’s.

Jas Postal Department Iytae Trunille Shire Cornel Ami Church of England Tron Weo Thyan Nodgklacon Solteitor Trundle

Bogan Gate Crops, Flooding, and Local Weddings

Weather and crop notes report drought relief and heat near Bogan Gate with crops ripening slowly amid 1000 degree heat. A drinking water scarcity and a near-drowning incident amid farm accidents are noted alongside improvements at the Railway Hotel. Local weddings include Miss M McCanteyと Mr TR Hood and Miss Maud Carnerと Mr George Marvel with receptions and honeymoons planned.

Shearine Boles Mer Landy Labor League Hell Nerawong Carluchy Father Dunne O Dinor

Goolagong cricketers seek Shackel Cup lead after Cowra win

From our correspondent Goolagong cricketers solidified Shackel Cup prospects by defeating former holders Cowra. Cowra batted first for 84. Goolagong’s Gatlagone scored 11 in the first innings, while Cowra rallied to 5 wkrs for 4 in second. Weather remains hot and dusty with scattered rain aiding crops. Local events include a dance fundraiser by Goolagong Cricket Club netting £7, plus town building and fishing notes.

Gooligong Crickdlers UW Ta Ta Cowro Imform Lt Ie Cowra Gaglagone Vous Indies TaolFeNs Pat Haydon Goolagong Cricket Clb Betts Jehan Mrach Isaae Walton Austratia

FIFIELD Benefit Ball for Parkes Hospital Aids Fund

A ball held at Fifield in aid of Parkes Hospital attracted about forty couples and kept dudelig going into the small hours. Music was supplied by J. G. Bird Bung and W. Willcox, with the hospital expected to gain £20 or more. An inch of rain fell on the Lith date and a record harvest is anticipated amid heavy crops. a cattle watch was planned between Fifield and the magnesite site last Saturday.

Parkes Hospital Dudelig J. G Bung) Bird W. Willcox Fifield Stey Finlay Brown Parkes Sumi

Bedgerabong Social Night Brings Dancing and Wins

The Bedgerabong euehre party and social on Friday night enjoyed cool weather aiding dancing. Nina Hodges and H Williams won Queen and King prizes. booby prizes went to Mrs heritage and Master BR Riley. Mr Skinner oversaw funds, with catering by M Dunn and Pensley. Local cricket match loss to Forbes noted, plus weather and poultry illness concerns.

Nina Hodges H. Williams BR. Riley Skinner Muste M'Dunn Pensley Tenmis Forbes Mately Mande

Grenfell Community Notes and Moves for Town Improvement

Grenfell residents discuss water carts and recent rain benefiting the district. At the Grenfell Jubilee committee meeting on the 19th, Mr A J McClymond received a gold shield and Mark Wenham a £5 cheque for their service. Jose Stl of the Empire Motel retires from Grenfell life. Land sales by K Thomes near Grenfell at ten guineas per acre draw interest. A Bedish Highlanders visit sparks a meeting at Emilee Hotel to form a Coaching Society. W S Hellas, late postmaster of Ferber, visits with his brother A Hollamy.

Eros Justine Grenfell A. J. McClymond Mark Wenham Trenfell K. Thoms Helding Quondone Thomes Bedish Highlanders Emilee Hotel Coledonking Society Hellas Frostmieter Arnie Ferber Mor

Buckland's Ran Kin street shows latest design in spring fashion

The advertisement touts the latest design in spring and summer tailoring with the finest range of jewelings on display at C. C. Buckland's, located on Ran Kin Street, inviting customers to view the new collection.

Forbes Fa C. C. Buckland’s Ran‘Kin-street

Chaff at the Railway Delays and Unload Struggles

A week of congestion at Forbes station holds chaff on wagons with twelve teams waiting for trucks. Workers like W Pymont Tom Green Bill Mahon and others have stalled for days to weeks. Government action appears slow as crews face costly delays and no immediate relief.

W. Pymont Forbes Tom Green Bill Mahon J. Milton Arthur Collitts Campbell Eldridge New South Wales Tom Johnson Wonder

Facts and Fancies from a Far Flung Era

A miscellany notes yesterdays and distant happenings. Sydney racehorses on Tuesday last. Evesham shed in Central Queensland yielded 120000 sheep in four weeks. Fleming tallied 180000 sheep earning a Cab 16s cheque. Eden on the South Coast hosts cat chases and rat hunts with prize chops. Steel production and Nelsons Column cleaning in London attract curiosity. A violent clash of rival Maranfa tribes ends with deaths and arrests. Wood Liberal candidacy sparks Liberal divisions in Saint George electorate.

Sydney Evesham Queensland H. Fleming Eden Nelson Trashlear Square London Gipslez Marenlfa Spain Hole Wood At. George Beeby Party

Parkes Race Entries For October Jockey Club Meets

Entries announced for Parkes Jockey Club races to be run on October 29 and 30 including Spring Handicap and Harvest Handicap with horses Mannah E.U.G Lew Hedera Torna Trish Figure Lady Rice Nymba Panda Splinterwood Phil The Acolyta Mazanet and Mannab E,A.G. Lew Hedern Torula Irish Figure Lady Rico Nymba Phil The Acolyte If You want results advertise In The Advocate.

Parkes Jockey Club Mannah E.U.G Lew Hedera Torna Trish Figure Lady Rice Nymba Panda Splinterwood Phil the Acolyta Mazanet Advocate

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