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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
5
Mr. H Ritchfe an employee of the station was found dead in the paddock by manager Mr Lawler of Kirkup Guoningbland. The 61 year old born Waogea had not been well recently with a suspected heart issue. Funeral was at the Catholic Cemetery Parkes with his widow surviving.
Drought broke after four days of humidity and a thunderstorm that produced seven points. Farmers expect widespread crop benefits as rainfall aids early sowings on fallow land and hay feeders. A prolonged dry spell is feared if conditions fail to continue.
Sydney reported windbag as the favorite for the Cup despite Tookarby and Phllewinkle being heavily backed. Manfred trails Windbag by a point as selections for Rosehill list Promethus Valais Queen Flyaway. Local ads note Black's store North Hill offering keen prices and stock of goods. Sheep transport trucks are in demand due to pastoral drought with a month’s notice needed for vans. Bhorn wether sale from D Lehane Bribbaree rose to 27/1 at Winchcombe Car Bon's sale.
Spring and summer dress designs appear in Buckland's collection with genuine prices. The Forbes Advocate promotes jewelry from R G Stone Howse and Austen Pratley clothing. Weather notes promise warm days with ninety four degrees predicted. Wool auction results and local business visits fill the markets column.
Deputy Postmaster General informs Sir Neville Howse that Eugowra lacks sufficient business to justify Morse telegraph installation. A silence cabinet will handle telegrams locally and secrecy is assured, with no department approval for the request.
A Studebaker driven by Charles Trent struck a hotel balcony post in Grenfell, fatally injuring 72-year-old Edwin Pounsberry. The collision followed a tyre blowout while Trent rushed a child in convulsions to a doctor. An inquiry is set for Monday.
P Petro opens a premises in Tonkin Street next to Hawke Broa, offering economical prices on tobacco and cigarettes, sporting cart ridges and fishing tackle, a ble book exchange with novels, fresh confectionery, neat stationery, and local papers for sale. Phone 346.
The Forbes Advocate reports its staff, long fond of sulkies and river fishing, has switched to a Ford car for expeditions. This new travel method promises faster, more comfortable trips to distant spots, leaving behind dusty trails and lighter patience among sulky users. Advertising in The Forbes Advocate is urged to boost business and improvement.
Federal elections notice states independent candidate for Calare will speak at The Monument tomorrow night at 8 o clock. The event is authorized by J Holl president Forbes Labor League.
A U K newspaper style notice describes ladies robee in fancy volles and georgette fabrics from Misa Bath gatea, plus a special line of men's navy serge trousers priced 16/6 at Austen and Pratley. Rankin Street shoppers are drawn to Mr R G Stone's jewellery display with new handsome gift articles for Xmas.
TENDERS will be received up to Friday the th proximo for forming and gravel ling 6 chains and stone crossing over Yarrabandai Creek. Tenders due 16 November 1925 for services for one to three years from 1 January 1926. Printed forms via Post Office. Commonwealth Gazette 22 October 1925.
Moore Brooke & Co and Cahill & Martin, on instruction of A Tiede Mann, offer Meadowbank by public auction. Items include 8 draught horses with fillies and mares, 19 head mixed cattle, 800 ewes and lambs, 12 rama, plus a light harness mare. Sale on stock.
Full stock of spare parts and accessories available. Machines delivered free to any part of the district. Frank Smith, Forbes and District Agent for Bingers, Hilda Street near Cricket Ground, promotes cash or terms sales of sewing machines.
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