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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1938

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Day of Prayer Declared for Peace Across Catholic Churches

The Apostolic Delegation reports the Commonwealth government urged next Sunday be a near Day of Prayer for Divine guidance in national affairs. Bishop Fox is to appoint a Votive Mass for Peace in every church, inviting prayer for peace with rosary and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the evening.

Cioese Fox Apostolic Delegatio Commonwealth Afi Australia Munasea

Call for National Day of Prayer for World Peace

Forbes letter urges churches to observe the Prime Minister of Australia’s call on Sunday as a day of prayer for world peace. The writer appeals to all churchgoers to pack churches and seek God to end scientific slaughter and warfare, praising the PM’s lead.

Forbes Costello

Services at St. John's Plan Evening Prayer and Sermon

Special services arranged in town churches with evening prayer at 7:40 PM. Rev A. E. White selects the sermon title For God and Australia. Special intercessory services also planned at the Methodist Church.

ST. John's Serview A. E. White God and Autralia

What a Town What a District What a Future For Forbes

Visiting showman Charlie South aged 70 declares he has more to give as he reflects on Forbes past and a three year town transformation. He recalls mining days and tents of his acts while praising civic improvements and the town’s bright future.

Forbes Advocate

Forbes Mayor Affirms Faith in Forbes Growth Vision

The mayor expresses strong belief in Forbes progress over the long term. He credits council and government subsidies for amenities and growth, highlights a modern North Condobolia Road Airport, and envisions Forbes as a future air centre linking to capital cities and major towns. He foresees electricity, subdivision of estates, and employment opportunities for land hungry families as the district develops.

Condobolia Forbes Commonwealth Lachlan Valley

Sister Fitzgerald Divorce Case Adjourned in Sydney Court

Mrs Eunice Irene Fitzgerald sues for divorce from Gerald Fitzgerald in Sydney, alleging adultery with Len Wilcox. Gerald Fitzgerald counterclaims adultery with Helen S. Selgal and accuses cruelty and desertion. case adjourned to September 15. Mrs Fitzgerald known as "Sister" Fitzgerald, prominent with Forbes show horses.

R M. Stonham Sydney Eunion Irene Fitzgerald Gerald Frederick Fitzgerald Wegyn Len Wilcox Fitzgerald Denises Helen Selgal Hillston Grange Pitegerald Sister

Forbes Show 65th Anniversary Draws Near Record Arrivals

Near record crowds viewed a wide exhibition array at the Forbes Show with strong sheep, draught horses, and ring events. Gate takings fell short of last year’s peak but attendance remained high as visitors traveled from across the district and state. The grand parade highlighted a growing stock display and appreciation for the Junior Farmers.

Association Parkes Ringside Pyne Farmers’ District Forbes, Parkes Eugowra Forbes Ald

Hillside Tennis Club to Host Players on Sunday

Hillside Club will send players including Fymod Somkei Masnamaes Cabot Ellinon and F Mastowort to the Hillside courts Sunday at 3:45 p.m. They are expected to arrive and compete. The event centers on a club gathering with noted participants.

Te Hillside Club Grawlin Hillside Courts Ha Ee Fymod Somkei Masnamaes Cabot Ellinon Mastowort B. Mack

First Prize Lottery Awarded in Forbes

Forbes awarded its S89th State Lottery first prize to L Kennedy of Clyde Vale. The winning ticket number was not legible in this report. Kennedy is a well known local grass grower and the prize is one of several major winnings Forbes has seen in the past five to six years. Contact with Kennedy could not be established for further details about the purchase or circumstances of the win.

Forbes L. Kennedy Clyde Vale

Tuckerbox and Brazilian Entered at Forbes Races

At Forbes races yesterday the horse Tuckerbox was listed as topweight 188 in the Forbes Cup weights. Sydney trainer E D Lawson of Tuckerbox and Brazilian denied authority for entries and planned to telegraph the Forbes Jockey Club secretary. Nomination papers were impounded as steward H Hogan ordered handwriting investigations by a Sydney expert to probe possible unauthorised nominations within the WDRA.

E D. Lawson Sydney Forbes Forbes Jockey Club H. Hogan Hogan WDRA

Maher Cup clash ends with Young defeating Grenfell 7 to 4

Young defended the Maher Cup in a hard fought contest against Grenfell on Wednesday afternoon, winning 7-4 after a mid game flare of discipline saw a player from each side sent off before half time. Crowe opened Grenfell with two penalties while Kinnane equalised for Young before the break. The second half saw persistent attacks and a late move leading to O Connor finishing for Young, with strong tackling noted throughout the match.

Young Grenfell Stanon Crowe Kinnane Shanly Day Stokes Wrrctory O'Conner

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