Holy Communion Service Noted on All Saints Day
A brief notice lists a Holy Communion service at 5 a.m. on All Saints Day Saturday November tet. The fragment confirms a church liturgy with early morning timing on a solemn feast day.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
6
A brief notice lists a Holy Communion service at 5 a.m. on All Saints Day Saturday November tet. The fragment confirms a church liturgy with early morning timing on a solemn feast day.
Church notices show Forbes venues at 11 and 7.30 for Meadow Bank and Eugowra services on November 2. Darocbalgie and Bedgerabong appear with 11 and 8 times on several November Sundays, including November 16 and 36, with local listings for Grawling and Darocbalgie.
Forbes reports church services with two sacraments at 11 and 11:45 led by Rev A W Parton and Rev A W Pareton. Rogan Gate and Darobabele are listed with attendees Mr W Porne noted.
A coast article laments the defamation law in need of change affecting newspapers. It notes promises by the Premier and ministers to alter inequities, while criticism focuses on the complexity and selective protections for press conduct. The piece contrasts positions of Mr Wade and Mr Griffith over the MacTow matter and presses for decisive action.
A leading paper warns that inequitable libel laws threaten reporters who publish public speeches. It likens the issue to Gilbert and Sullivan satire, arguing papers merely report remarks and do not endorse them. The debate notes possible consequences for newspapers, speakers, and citizens alike.
The Forbes cattle sale drew strong bidding with steers selling well, including top prices to 26 14 for steers and 6 1d for others, while buyers in Bundalarra and Pink Bonnie also supported high figures. In town, Hindogundra hosted a fashion jewelry promotion at Huneard's Rankin Street shop, featuring cameo rings and bangles. A local act recognized a woman’s bravery saving three children, while racing results and Cup updates were promised via direct office calls. Verandah chairs and blinds advertised alongside hot weather reminders, and musings on a Forbes gun club shoot circulated with birds returning home unscathed after an untrained flight.
Local items detail electoral rolls in Ashburn and Melbourne Cup travel, shop moves by A E Boyne and Raper Spencer, and new premises for J. Danvers. Licensing court updates, dental and optical services, and upcoming social fundraisers. Parkes meetings, business ads, and harvest talks fill the page with community updates and notices.
Sporting notes list entries for the Orange spring meeting to be raced on November 7 with an opening handicap. Weights for chief premiums at Melong to werraw include Sir Rice Belze Mazanet Hedera Splinterwood Won hin abe Black Alick Tipoter Oytun King and others. The Mile and other races feature Sir Rice Selze Misanet Modern Splinterwood Master Faith Hacklick Tipster St Antoine Clytua King. The meeting, said to be the most successful yet, plans a 60 race programme and special train arrangements from Downs. fifteen ponies are in town, with entries closing November th.
The racing column lists likely starters for the Melbourne Cup, naming Cogou Harpist Ulva's Isle Sea Prince Uncle Sam Porlna tur Andelosia Crosskn and others. It discusses weights, form from Randwick and Sydney Cups, and gives tips including Viva's Tale, Harpist, and Sea Prince with a final predicted lineup and betting angles.
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