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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1918

Page

3

Albion Hotel Forbes Hosts Homes of the Wear

In Forbes the Albion Hotel claims leading status as a commercial and mam hotel. H V Croft acts as proprietor while the host extends welcome across every department.

Maguire’s Suits Make a Lasting Impression

Good judges of tailoring praise the Appanrake and Wearing quality of clothes from Maguire's Suits. Each suit is shaped for a stylish appearance, crafted by expert West workmen, using finest materials, with satisfaction assured in every detail.

Jas, Maguire Oll

Mr Melville Eyes Test and Optical Service

Stop and think about your sight. If your eyes twitch burn easily tire or give headaches come for a test. I am a practical optician renowned in New South Wales conducting all business personally during my stay in your town.

New South Wales

Forbe shows feature sewing classes and prize wins

At Forbes show a large program of textile and craft exhibits includes crochet, embroidery, and drawing classes led by Miss Lily Bathgate and others. Separate sections record juvenile entries, prize winners, and a vivid account of fair activities, demonstrations, and a high jump record by Miss Woods on Bathurst Plain.

T. E. Judd Emu Plains Sin Bathuratchow Bio Plalna Miss Woods

Local Youth Contests List of Prize Winners

The report lists young competitors by age and gender with top places. Notable names include Dorothy Hall winning both girl under 16 and under 14 divisions, and Annie Prior as first in 11 years or under. A total of 46 entries across age groups and 23 entries for younger overall winners are recorded.

Lindsay Byrnes Clarence Antram Dorothy Hall Freda Blanchard Wm. LeBrocque Gordon Smith Marie Hennessey Athol Laneyrie Elva Harvey Leila Knight Annie

Miscellaneous and Musical Competition Entries Listed

Completed exercise book entries show Dorothy Hall and Janet Gibbes leading under 16 and under 12 girls respectively. Medals awarded to Hutchison and Harkness for an Australia in the Great War essay. Wood carving by Ferguson and Green, and a Paling’s Gold Medal musical competition with Richardson and Newell placing.

Dorothy Hall Janet Gibbes Ldoreen Wheatley Mediterranean Sea Paling Erla Hichardson Beryl Newell

Amateurs Crayon and Painting Entries Recap

Fine Arts section lists entrants in crayon drawing and painting events. Competitors include Mre M Brown and H Boyd in figure and landscape categories, with Mra M Brown and Mrs Ford in landscape, Misa M Hater in east view, and Mre M J G Sayers in figure, plus Indacapa by Rarer.

Leo Needham Mra J. Barnes R. V. Bayliss M. Sherwin Norman Pack R. V. Baylina Janet Gibbs M. Brown Boyd P. Ford Misa M. Hater M. J. G. Sayers

KEEP THE FLAG FLYING Forbes show opening speech

The Hon. G. W. Fuller Chief Secretary delivered a forceful address at Forbes show opening recounting Britain and allies securing Europe. He praised the navy in the North Sea and noted warships guarding Australia’s coast while Allies push Germans back.

G. W. Fuller Forbes Europe Britain Kaiser North Sea Australia Eo Gaal

The Style and Value Draw Customers to Comfort Shoes

Customers praise the fit style and genuine worth of these shoes. They value wear comfort and overall value, noting high satisfaction in daily use and long lasting quality.

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Albion H. V. Croft MR Melville Albion Hotel Sydney Branchitia Pope Coughs Newcastle and Lismore E. Goddard Reg. P. Grinsted Ank John Connell & Co. Limited Kent &T Lily Bathgate L. Tabart A. Hayward M. Arnold J. Lindanyi J. Lindsay EB. J. Reid Mina Joan Stirling Misa K. Field Misa L. Bathgate Mise W. Carney J. L. Kent i Mra A. Smith May Smith M. Sher Eileen Hardie Mina M. Sherwin Misa Raynor Stephenson Marie Seward Edne Bray Mary Golding Doreen Wheatley Maggie Barter Eva Hugo Annie Booth Burena Knight Katie Childs Leila Ridley Cliff Nash Dr. Broadbent Harrison Liz R. J. Heaney R. J.heaney W. C. Harrison Fr. Broadbent Kodak Forbes Show Parkes Stockinbignal Bathurst Cowra Glen Innes Wongarbon Cowra Farm Arthur Grimm Grimm Ashburnham H. E. Barlow Forbesa Artie Battye Messra Paling & Co Misa Erin Richardson D. Gordon Grawlin J. H. Baten Aayothia Delohery Red Cross Mra R. E. Rawlins Mra Sweet Mra Marriott Ah Coon Georgie Nine Coon Mutton Wood Bill Clarke Smpke England France Eente Clarke Wstralia House London Fine Arts Mre MM A. E. Peppercorn m’Dade
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