Sir,—I have read your criticism of the action of the Forbes Municipal Council in approving of a public holiday for the initial meeting of the ...
Article : 152 wordsWe have to acknowledge the following further kind donations to the above fund: —£ s d ...
Article : 407 wordsMessrs Edward Weaver and Co. advertise that they have received instructions from Miss Low (who is leaving the district) to sell the whole of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 wordsAt the meeting, of the Forbes Pastures Protection Board on Friday morning, it was decided to request the Chairman to bring forward a ...
Article : 57 wordsThe railway department expects to re-establish a through train service to the north to-day. Mails and passengers for the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 18 wordsThe remains of William Wilson were Hound yesterday at Goonumblar, near Parkesm, almost completely destroyed by fire, under a burning tree. ...
Article : 88 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Forbes Teachers' Association was held on Saturday morning, Mr J. J. Walsh presiding. Mr R. Gardiner read an ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 35 wordsFor a few days it was thought Empire Day was to be allowed to pass off without the usual picnic for the school children. Some of the good workers ...
Article : 119 wordsA challenge has been received by the Forbes Tennis Club from the Parkes Club, for a match to be played on the local courts to-morrow ...
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Advertising : 56 wordsThe stranded schooner George Billings was refloated last night and towed into Sydney. The wreckage from a small coasting ...
Article : 72 wordsAnother link with the past was sundered last Wednesday, when Mrs Isabella Boland, relict of the late Mr Thos. Boland, died at "Binda" ...
Article : 123 wordsThe annual tennis dance was held in the town hall on Friday night last. The attendance was only fair, but the function proved a very enjoyable one. ...
Article : 114 wordsTwo Wangauni, N.Z., dairy companies have been fined with heavy costs for preparing for export butter containing over 16 per cent, of water. ...
Article : 35 wordsLast Wednesday evening, to a fair attendance, Dr. Delohery concluded his series of lectures on first aid, to members of the Church of England ...
Article : 93 wordsMr Harry J. Brooke is the hon, secretary for two plain and fancy dress balls, in aid of the hospital, to be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 9 ...
Article : 98 wordsThe Minister for Mines has ordered the prosecution of the Burwood Colliery proprietors for alleged breaches regarding the weighing of coal. ...
Article : 27 wordsMuch surprise and general regret was expressed in Forbes yesterday morning when the news passed around that Mrs Elizabeth Jane ...
Article : 241 wordsThe billiard match between Aiken and Gray now stands:— Aiken 9700, Gray 9222. The latter made a break of 1199, establishing a Sydney record. ...
Article : 29 wordsMessrs Wirth Bros.' circus performed at Forbes last night to a crowded house, and although the proprietors have always been noted for ...
Article : 88 wordsWe have to congratulate Mr J. J. Walsh, headmaster of the Forbes District School, on attaining the A1 grade in the educational service. This is ...
Article : 512 wordsKalgoorlie cadets smashed every window in their drill hall, and tossed the furniture in all directions. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 389 wordsOut at Little Caragabel tennis is in the boom, but a few days ago a team from Marsden surprised the locals, and won a match. Our Little Caragabel ...
Article : 115 wordsThe Port Darwin strikers have decided to continue striking until the Administrator concedes their demand for 11/3 per day. ...
Article : 25 wordsMr J. W. Shaw, of the Department of Agriculture, has just completed the sowing of the experimental plots on Messrs Reymond and Sons' Anglesey, ...
Article : 172 wordsTreasurer Cann denies that the departments are being starved. He explains that in the Works Department alone Mr Griffith is £ 45,000 ahead ...
Article : 42 wordsAt a well attended meeting of parishioners on Sunday, it was decided to open the new Roman Catholic Presbytery at Forbes on Sunday, June 1st. ...
Article : 149 wordsBefore the Brisbane Supreme Court, John Charles Porter, Church of England catechist in charge of the Biggenden Anglican Church, secured a ...
Article : 37 wordsMiss Minnic Horsfield. daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Horsfield, of Neutral Bay, Sydney, and sister of Mr James Horsfield. of Forbes, died at the ...
Article : 112 wordsBush fires are raging over the north-west coast of Tasmania. Settlers were taken unawares, and many miles of fencing have been destroyed, ...
Article : 40 wordsMr.J. J. Patterson presided at a meeting, of the Forbes Football Club on Friday night, at Nock's Hotel. It was agreed to play a match with the ...
Article : 218 wordsJames martin, an old resident of Hillgrove, was accidentally shot dead by his daughter yesterday. It appears the latter lifted a loaded gun, ...
Article : 41 wordsThe funeral of the late Mr James Joseph Doyle took place at Forbes on Friday afternoon, and was well attended, a service being held in St. ...
Article : 126 wordsThe Grenfell "Record" reprints the following from a South Australian paper: —Mr Allen Kent, farmer of Goolagong, N.S.W., and a relative of ...
Article : 187 wordsIt is stated that the Porte proposes to carry out sweeping reforms in Asia Minor. The country is to be divided into districts, under a British officer. ...
Article : 175 wordsMr Alfred John Parry, aged 46 years, died in the Forbes Hospital on Sunday night, from an attack of Bright's disease. Deceased was ...
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The Forbes Advocate (NSW : 1911 - 1954), Tue 20 May 1913, Page 2
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