Remarkable Madrid Letter Promises Fortune to Helper
An illiterate appeal from Worique de Ponseca of Madrid asks Mr John Stirling of Forbes to assist in recovering a hidden fortune. The letter details a noblewoman’s son’s peril, a £85,700 sum, a secret cheque, and a plan to reward the helper with £21,422 plus the remainder for the daughter upon marriage or majority.
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John Stirling
Forbes
Worique de Ponseca
Madrid
Spain
Aanna
War Ministry
France
Hyain
London
Lenin
Court Matters In Forbes Court This Morning
Donald Helmke was fined 10/ plus costs for cutting the corner in Templar Street near the monument while driving a motor car. An alleged trespass case A T lorry v E Balley was adjourned to next court at the request of Mr J Moloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helm
Donald Helnke
Templar Street
A. T. Lorry
E. Balley
LJ. Moloney
WARDEN'S COURT MINING LEASE CANCELLATION CONSIDERED
Larry Lloyd and partners seek cancellation of Joseph Girdham and party gold mining lease after encroachment on 1914 lease. Warden hears witnesses Sam Lloyd and James Ryan confirm signatures and work claim. Judge may recommend cancelling Girdham lease and granting a new lease to Lloyd and party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Lloyd
Joseph Girdham
Party
D. J. Moloney
Lloyd
George Abel Lloyd
Tam
Forbes
Sam
Harry Lloyd
Sryan
Harry Edward Lloyd
Pat Ryan Nother
Girdham
Walter Beulah
Ah Coon
Jimmy Ashworth
James Ryan
Million invested as Diggers fund boosts Mutual Life shape
Sydney report shows Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co Ltd invested one million pounds with 400000 to New South Wales. Sir Joseph Cook notes delay but expects eventual success while NSW rolls drive electoral reform and cost savings. War memorial appeals draw rich to support soldiers' movement. Railway survey proceeds Canberra to boundary. Religious critique laments modern morals and calls for anti liquor and family stability. Montoro voyage medical arrival at Batavia. Diggers Loan timing extends two weeks toward ten million goal.
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Sydney
Twesday
Diggers
Mutual Life and
Citizens Ansurance Co. Ltd
N.8
Joseph Cook
Bydney
Lambert
Melbourne
Legislative Council
Lord Forster
Matraville Soldiers Settlement
N.S.W
Harrison
Board of Control
Federal Department of Public Works
Canberra
Capital Territory
D. T. Brandt
Chalmers’ Presbyterian Church
Rodigion
Montoro
Singapore
Australia
Batavia
Forbes Municipality considers public works and co operation asks
The Forbes Council met Friday with Aldermen Hawking Patterson Campbell Keane Twogood Murphy Johnson present. Accounts show funds across general street water sanitary gas and trust. Reports note road trenching repairs, quarry metal work for 947 loads, and water mains leaks at Hill Street. Delegates to Sydney conference approved. reviews of drains paving and council loans discussed.
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Forbes
R. 8. Hawking
J. J. Patterson
W. Campbell
J. ©. Keane
A. Twogood
D. J. Murphy
W. G. Johnson
General Fund
Corra
E. A. Buttenshaw
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
F. Hayward
Lachlan
Wellington
Sydney
Yass
Jervis Bay
Grand Shire Council
West Wyalong
Bland Council
Wyalong
Forbes Rugby League
J. M'Dermott
Orange Road
Forester Street
Berkerley Street
Reymond Street
Camp Street
Johnson Street
Templar Street
Battye Street
New Grenfell Road
Wandary Gate
Hill Street
Prince Street
Muatuske
J. M'Kellar
Botanic Gardens
Thomson
Grenfell Road
Sible
Dovey
Sheriff and
Spring Streets
Metropolitan Hotel
Cabot
Lands Office
Works Committee
Mills
Rath
Murphy
Alderman Thomson
Alderman Twogood
Johnson
Patterson
Alderman Campbell
Alderman Johnson
Warrand St
Hand
Keanay
Times
Campbell
Spring Street
Twogool
Flint Street
Kenny's Corner
Hospital
Alderman Patterson
Australia triumph in South of England match by 187 runs
Australia beat Sussex by 187 runs after declaring at 442 for 9 in the second innings. Gilligan and Louden led bowlers with several wickets as Sussex were all out for 62 in the follow on. MDonald and Malley took key wickets to seal the win.
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Australia
Sussex
M'Donald
Malley
Greek advance in Anatolia appears arrested
Sydney reports a cautious note on the Turkish push in Anatolia with Turkish forces stiff in retreat. At Cardiff the union congress opens with Mrs Poulton urging bold, industrial political action to create a land fit for heroes who pursued a shorter work week and global goods.
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Sydney
Anatoln
Cardiff
Tribute to ex-Constable John Chamberlain at Forbes
Tam M Gannon dedicates a note of appreciation to ex-Constable John Chamberlain for his years of service at Forbes. Chamberlain, a valued Police Association member and committee colleague, is praised as conscientious and a loyal friend in this heartfelt eulogy.
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John Chamberlain
Forbes
Chamberlain
Police Association
Tam
Meat prices and socks advertised at Austen and Pratley’s
The ad lists meat for sale with low prices such as forequarter mutton and corn beef from four pence and best frying steak six pence, and highlights cashmere socks at three pence a pair. It attributes the notice to Austen & Pratley’s Men’s and Boys’ Wear Store.
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M'Girl's
Austen & Pratley
Forbes P. A. and H. Association Wheat Contest Opens
The Forbes P. A. and H. Association invites growers within 26 miles to enter a 160 acre wheat crop competition. First prize is a silver cup valued £10 10s, second prize a trophy worth £4 4s. Entry fee 10s 6d, closes October 15 1921. Forms from secretary E. Austen.
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Forbes
Forbes P., A. and
H. Association
E. A. Austen
Primate Sale Auction Lots At Forbes
Lot 1 presents Brown stallion Blazing Hot eight, by Tartan from Red llot. Best performance slight defeat by Lady Isell de Chelmsford Handicap Randwick with 1.39. A first class station sire prospect. stock looks promising. Asking £75. Lot 2 Bay gelding three years unbroken by Greyspear from Miss Warroo. good sort. Asking £60. Lot 2 Gay filly brown three years by Greyspear from Flagon. half sister to Brave Heart Collarell Wealth of Gold Slippery Jack. Good sort. Asking £180. For further particulars apply A J Reymond The Milly Forbes.
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Tartan
Red Llot
Lady Isell de Chelmsford
Randwick
Price
Greyspear
Sfrom
Flagon
Brave Heart
Collarell
Slippery Jack
A. J. Reymond
Milly
Forbes
Salted goods offer standout value in Sydney market
A new line of saltings arrives highlighting high quality at bedrock prices. Buyers in Sydney and beyond are urged to seize the opportunity for best value today. Buckland Rankin at Tallor is listed as the contact point.
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Sydney
Buckland, Rankin
Tallor
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Forbes Court Matters
Warden's Court
Forbes Municipal Council
Financial Statement
Forbes Dstrict Hospital
Parkes
Daniel & Verron
LD. F. Underwood
J. B. Sam
Strudwick
Louden
Mailey
Helf
Hs Sundries
Total
Gilligan
Hardine
Sen Cuean
Gregory
Armstrong
Engla Hardinge
How
W Rowley
Gregory Lew
Knapton
Meagher & 00
Condobolin Jockey Club
A.J.C
At & P.m
Rannabeew
Arene Wey
W. Stenhouse
Labor Intentions
The
Forbes Advocate
Meagher
Vacuum Oil Co
John Meagher & ,Co
Forbes F.,a. & H. Association
Butter Factory
West
Jeweller Rankin Street
Phone
Mitchell's Pure Foods
Harvard
K.B
Hughes’ Corner
Austen
ART Union
Arthur W. Yaose
Trades Hall
E. J. Grinsted
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