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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
5
A letter to the editor supports the Forbes Advo cates condemning the Chamber of Commerce for misrepresenting a motion. The writer argues the proposal was for a university half holiday, not a Saturday half holiday, and cites Alfred J Baldock as a critic who would sack four employees if Saturday afternoon became the holiday.
Weather, council plans, and community events fill a Parkes page. Rainfall shifts to heavy Wednesday evening as the Caledonian Society cuts a 60 pound program for November 3. The Municipal Council rejects a recreation ground fence plan and considers a new enclosure. War trophies, Education Department actions, and local clashes include a wheat pool debate and a Parkes Victoria Park football result with Parkes winning. Several weddings and a public accident are noted alongside school and club updates.
The town hall hosts a wartime revue featuring Mademoiselle Mimi and Australian cast. Stars James, Glenister, Jennings, Lindsay Kemble and others perform songs and sketches in a lighthearted show designed to lift spirits after the war. Performances run Tuesday and Wednesday under Mensrn 1 and S. Tat Ae.
A district hospital update notes expenditure approval for hot water and electric lighting costs totaling 1463 with hospital funds rising to 55207/40 from entertainments. The Grenfell District Women’s Committee reports elections of officers including treasurer and secretary. The meeting discusses hospital improvements and a public appeal to fund a new wing alongside upcoming community events and races.
An odd local notice promotes Frank Kein, dentist, with a roadside entrance reference near Rowpton's Churiaey and late arrival details. The fragment hints at a public advertisement or business listing in a dated style.
The Forbes Cricket Association held its adjourned annual meeting with good attendance. Officers and committees were named including Patron Dr Delbers President My Frank Gopal and Vice Presidents Linn Reymond Grinsted Baldock Meagher and Parke. A committee was appointed to allot duties and govern the association with a trust to be established and roles for treasurer and secretary confirmed.
In Comyndolton Court a married woman Lorol Skelly faced charges over alleged sheep theft valued at 52 pounds from Inn Pike MW. Evidence includes statements by MeWiliam and responses to interrogation. The defense references statements and witness accounts, with the case proceeding as the court weighs testimonies and material proof.
An AML notice reports a foul incident affecting Sidr property at Cuinalug. The document names MCann and indicates action toward enforcement without respect by WW and Wosecvited authorities.
A fragmentary notice mentions Andrew's Presbyterian Church Forbes with a Sunday service and a preacher named Rov Ft. Stevenk. Details such as date and time are partially garbled in the OCR text.
A public notice states private property from Carrawoullty to Gunning is closed to heavy traffic. The document references legal compliance, owners and authorities, with emphasis on surrounding public safety and access issues.
A new dental practice opens at 748 George Street in Sydney. The surgeon dentist will announce details of specialty services and appointment methods in a forthcoming notice.
Warning to any person found buying shooting or trespassing on Prairie Landa property will be prosecuted. Wallace Hunter signs the notice dated 20 August 1920.
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